Mead, The Nector of the Gods

What is Mead?

Mead is a very old alcoholic drink make from fermented honey. It is so old that it is believed it may have been man's first alcohol. Possibly the drink of the cave man. Almost every culture has some variation of Mead and much legend and lore surrounding it. For example, The term "Honeymoon" originates from a custom that everyday of a newly married couples first week of marriage be spent drinking Mead.

Mead in other cultures
Tej (pronouced T-Edge)	Amharigna (official language of Ethiopia)
Daadhi	Oromiffa (language of the Oromo which is the largest ethnic group in Ethiopia)
Mes	Tigrigna (language of the Tigray and Eritrea also in Ethiopia)

A mead recipe

Ingredients for 5 gallons

15 lbs light honey
1 tbsp. gypsum
4 tsp. acid blend
1/2 oz. yeast extract
1/4 tsp. Irish moss powder
14 gr. or 1/2 oz. dried champagne yeast

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