Brewshack Metheglin

A variation of the Barkshack Gingermead
found in Papazian's JOHB

Brewer:	Tim G. Bate		Email:	tbate_doh1101@yahoo.com
Beer:	Brewshack Metheglin		Style:	Mead
Type:	Extract		Size:	4 gallons
Color:	0 HCU (~0 SRM)		Bitterness:	0 IBU
OG:	1.097		FG:	1.000
Alcohol:	12.5% v/v (9.8% w/w)
Water:	Charcoal filtered tap
Boil:	15 minutes	SG 1.259	1.5 gallons
	2 lb. Corn sugar 7.5 lb. Honey
	add 1 oz fresh grated ginger, 1/2 tsp Irish Moss, 1 tsp acid blend, 3 tsp yeast nutrient, corn sugar, & honey to 1.5 gal water and boil 15 minutes. 1lb strawberries, two medium pears, 5 kiwi fruits and 1 large can of peaches, (heavy syrup, syrup added to boil). Dice fruit and add AFTER boil; let steep 15 minutes. Add wort (unsparged) to 3 gal's water. Aerate well.
Hops:
Yeast:	Wyeast Dry Mead. (3632)
Log:	7 days primary, up to a month secondary (FG ~1.000) Bottle with 3/4 cup corn sugar. Age minimum of 6 months... Will keep indefinently.
Carbonation:	3.0 volumes	Corn Sugar: 4.07 oz. for 3.5 gallons @ 70°F

Recipe posted 01/08/00.