My JAO

[gaudet]

3.5 pounds clover honey
1 large orange
1 handful raisins
3 cloves
1 cinnamon stick broken in half
water to 3/4 gallon (approx. 3" headspace from taper of neck)
1 pack fleishmans bread yeast

 

[gaudet]

I helped a buddy bottling his island mist kit Blackberry Merlot today, his first attempt and afterward, coerced him to do a batch of this mead as well since he had an empty 1 gallon jug. I think its going to be pretty good. Let you know in two months.

 

[Wade E]

I did this and to me found that the amount of cloves is way to high.

 

[gaudet]

They were very small. I don't know if that makes a difference or not. I will find out. I'm sure after the first glass it mellows out somewhat. If not, next time no cloves, or just 1 per gallon.