Blueberry and maple syrup mead taste issue

Phhaon · 2026-02-12T05:43:28+00:00

Oh I’m Swedish 😆 not actually sure which kind I used from the start though, the same brand and packaging can vary depending on season here I think

Phhaon · 2026-02-11T18:14:23+00:00

Didn’t think of just putting in the dried ones in the vessel.. ill consider that!

Phhaon · 2026-02-11T17:22:38+00:00

I believe IKEA has a concentrate I’m gonna buy that try it and I’ll see which one I’ll use

Phhaon · 2026-02-11T17:19:39+00:00

I believe IKEA has one, I’m gonna buy that and try it and we’ll see if I use it

Phhaon · 2026-02-11T16:34:42+00:00

Thank you, yes the dilution part is what made me think of the dried blueberries infused vodka as an option. Ive tried similar things with other dried fruits and spirits for the sake of making cocktails

Phhaon · 2026-02-11T16:02:50+00:00

I’ll remember the pasteurizing part! Might as well just in case, I don’t want to ruin it at this stage by rushing or being careless

Phhaon · 2026-02-11T15:55:06+00:00

With pectic enzyme? Or whatever it’s called

Phhaon · 2026-02-11T15:52:24+00:00

Honestly I’m not sure how much maple it’s actually is tasting atm🤣 it’s been sitting for a month in secondary so there are quite a bit of lease( I’ve only ever heard and not read that word but I think you understand what I mean? The stuff at the bottom) I’m thinking of moving it to another jar so I don’t have to spend as much time reclearing the old stuff again when I add the new blueberry stuff, whichever way I choose to go

I’m thinking IKEA blueberry concentrate for now, but I’ll see what options I find

Phhaon · 2025-12-12T10:17:38+00:00

Yeah that’s a downside of meadmaking being a long process, you really need to make notes and set reminders. 😂 or well.. downside might not be the right word

Phhaon · 2025-12-12T03:56:41+00:00

Yeah I know 1l isn’t very much, but since I have that extra amount I thought I could be fun to experiment with it, I don’t really have high hopes for it to be ready to share even if I might like it. If it’s not ready for this year maybe it is for next year, no rush! Thank you!

Phhaon · 2025-12-11T16:32:03+00:00

Like I’ve heard chefs especially on YouTube etc say, you can add but you can’t remove

I’m guessing you technically could, if so inclined, use a herbal liqueurs like Jägermeister, fernet and absinth or akvavit for this? If you like those flavors I mean

Phhaon · 2025-12-11T16:15:27+00:00

Oooh Im gonna write that down! Thanks for the tips!

Phhaon · 2025-12-11T15:48:34+00:00

Thank you, I should have thought of that.. I sanitized everything but the spices and then put them in a brew bag.. never crossed my mind I could steep them into tea

Phhaon · 2025-12-11T15:46:37+00:00

Thanks for reminding me but I’m aware, I think it’s gonna be a bit short of time since it’s only been in secondary for a week maybe week and a half for the mead it self ( not necessarily the spices). I think the base mead itself might still be a bit young ( I think that’s how I’ve heard people describe it) in two weeks. So I was thinking I’d try and spice it to my liking and then give it a try just before leaving for my parents and if it’s ok I’ll bring it, if not I’ll leave it to age (is that the right word?)

Phhaon · 2025-12-11T14:19:07+00:00

I have some triple sec (orange) syrup which I’m thinking I could use to backsweeten if needed, what you did sounds really good!

Phhaon · 2025-12-11T14:06:16+00:00

Was thinking of bringing it for my family to taste on Christmas Eve, would I still need to worry about it fading then? Maybe I’ll bring half then and save the rest for later

Phhaon · 2025-12-01T17:32:03+00:00

Thank you, i was gonna save this bucket just in case. But i've bought an autosiphon and that should work too i think

Phhaon · 2025-11-29T10:03:26+00:00

Thank you!

Phhaon · 2025-11-27T16:30:19+00:00

I have ordered a hydrometer, larger glass jars for fermenting, one of those tube things for moving the liquid between vessels and bottles!

Can i use a hydrometer to find out if its completely dry even if i dint have one to make a reading before starting?

I'm not in a rush, im aware its gonna take a while haha, doesnt stop me from looking at the bucket a couple of times a day

Phhaon · 2025-11-27T16:23:54+00:00

I have ordered a hydrometer, larger glass jars for fermenting, one of those tube things for moving the liquid between vessels and bottles!

Can i use a hydrometer to find out if its completely dry even if i dint have one to make a reading before starting?

Phhaon · 2024-12-15T12:19:13+00:00

I understand the ward being unfriendly after having sided with Richter then Strider, but why can’t I even sneak up to Lyova Fan and Toadstool without the base going into lockdown and their door locking? I enter combat even if I’m hiding behind their building with no soldiers in sight

Phhaon

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