Ba Ba Ba Benny Mead

This Mead was brewed with my daughter-in-law Chandra & my new grandson Ben on 12/29/2004.
Hopefully, we will get to toast a glass when he is old enough.

Brewer:	Barry Tingleff		Email:	beer_me2@msn.com
Beer:	Ba Ba Ba Benny Mead		Style:	Traditional Semi Sweet Mead
Type:	Extract		Size:	12 gallons
Color:	0 HCU (~0 SRM)		Bitterness:	2 IBU
OG:	1.096		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	11.1% v/v (8.7% w/w)
Water:	All water is RO.
Boil:	15 minutes	SG 1.096	12 gallons
	29 lb. Flagstaff Camelthorn Honey
	3 tsp. Yeast Energizer 1 tsp. Yeast Nutreant Boil Energizer, Nutreant & hops only then add honey & hold at 165°F for 15 min. & chill.
Hops:	1 oz. Cascade (4.5% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast:	3 Qt. starter of Lalvin D45 Yeast from 2 dry yeast packs.
Log:	Ferment at 65°-70°F in primary until gravity drops to 1.020-1.010 then rack to secondary.

Recipe posted 12/29/05.