"Classic Dry Mead recipe for 1 gallon batch with 2.5 lbs orange blossom honey, water to 1 gallon, Lalvin D-47 yeast, and TOSNA nutrient schedule. Target original gravity 1.100, final gravity 0.998, ABV 13.5%, dry finish. Process includes mixing honey and water, pitching yeast at 65°F, following TOSNA nutrient schedule, fermenting 4-6 weeks, racking when clear, aging 6-12 months, and bottling dry or backsweetened. Character is crisp, honey-forward, floral, and refreshing."