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Hibiscus Apple Flora 'n Fruit Mead
"Here’s a recipe for making Hibiscus Apple Melomel: ### Ingredients: - 3–4 oz dried hibiscus flowers - 2 cups hibiscus tea - 3 lbs grated apples - 4–6 cups honey (adjust for sweetness) - 1 tsp Fermaid O or K (yeast nutrient) - 1/4 oz lemon juice - 2 gallons boiled water (cooled to room temperature) - 1 tsp potassium sorbate (optional for stabilizing) - 1 pack yeast (e.g., Champagne or mead yeast) - Blender or food processor ### Instructions: 1. **Prepare Ingredients**: - Brew hibiscus tea and let it cool. - Grate apples and blend into a puree using a blender or food processor. 2. **Mix Must**: - In a sanitized container, combine honey with boiled water until dissolved. - Add hibiscus tea, grated apples, lemon juice, and hibiscus flowers. 3. **Add Nutrients and Yeast**: - Stir in Fermaid O or K. - Hydrate yeast according to package instructions and add to the must. 4. **Primary Fermentation**: - Cover the container loosely and let ferment at room temperature for 1–2 weeks, stirring daily. 5. **Secondary Fermentation**: - Transfer to a sanitized secondary vessel, leaving sediment behind. - Attach an airlock and ferment for another 1–3 months. 6. **Stabilize and Bottle**: - Add potassium sorbate if desired to prevent further fermentation. - Siphon into sanitized bottles and age for at least 3–6 months for optimal flavor. Enjoy your homemade Hibiscus Apple Melomel! Sources [1] Hibiscomel (Hibiscus Mead) Recipe - Home Winemaking https://virtualvalerie.net/wine_recipe/hibiscomel-hibiscus-mead/ [2] Melomel: What It Is & How To Make It [All the Essentials Listed Here] https://homebrewacademy.com/melomel/ [3] The Phytochemical and Pharmacological Effects of Hibiscus ... https://jpionline.org/article/32216/ [4] Hawaiian Hibiscus Mead Recipe Kit - Mead Ingredients - Craft a Brew https://craftabrew.com/products/hawaiian-hibiscus-mead-recipe-kit [5] How to Make Melomel Mead | Step-by-Step Guide for Each Mead Style https://socalbrewingsupply.com/blogs/news/how-to-make-melomel-mead [6] Hibiscus Mead : r/mead - Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/mead/comments/151k3v4/hibiscus_mead/ [7] Hibiscus Mead - Let's Make Mead! - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx0OvO0U0RE [8] Melomels: Brewing Big Fruit Mead - Brew Your Own Magazine https://byo.com/article/melomels-brewing-big-fruit-mead/"
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Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Hibiscus Apple Fusion Melomel. This refreshing mead combines the tartness of hibiscus flowers and the sweetness of freshly grated apples with the richness of honey, creating a fruity and floral beverage perfect for any occasion. Let it ferment into a unique drink that pays homage to nature’s bounty.
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