"Quixote" >
> "Bob Becker" > wrote:
>> "Quixote" > wrote:

>>> Sure. I only have one batch under my belt, and it is just about a year
>>> old now. I tried a bottle of it expecting it to be a bit harsh still,
>>> having read that mead really needs age, but it was smooth as silk. I am
>>> berating

> Could you share your recipe with us?

> I was very lax with record keeping on it.

That happens - you are not alone.

> It was enough Texas wildflower honey and water to get a spg of
> 1.110 in a gallon primary. Forget what yeast, but it may have
> been Flor Sherry, as my yeast picks were limited then. I did
> not boil the honey, as I was afraid it might steal some of the
> honey flavor that I love, and so it took some fining. Some
> bentonite did the trick. It also went pretty dry for my taste
> so I back sweetened with just a touch of invert sugar and sorbate.
> Been in the bottle about six months now.

It always a pleasure to meet someone who understands enough
not to boil the honey.