Key Lime Pie Mead
We’ve actually been trying to find Key Limes for a while, and once we did, we had to get started on our Key Lime Pie Mead! Lots of ways to make this one, we followed a pretty simple recipe but had great results.
Ingredients:
2.5 lbs (1.13 kg) Texas Honey: https://amzn.to/3XHCFGo
1/2 teaspoon Fermaid O: https://amzn.to/4cw6sb4
1/2 package Mangrove Jack’s CY17 Yeast: https://amzn.to/4eBNKQB
1/8 teaspoon Acid Blend: https://amzn.to/3yPSLFa
Water to one US gallon
Additions:
2 lbs (0.907 kg) Key Limes
Back Sweeten with Honey (we went to a Specific Gravity reading of 1.064)
1 1/2 Tablespoons Graham Extract: https://amzn.to/4enG2sU
How Does This Mead Taste After a Year of Aging?
It’s finally here—our Key Lime Pie Mead has turned one year old, and we’re diving into the bottle to see how time has changed it! When we first created this dessert-inspired mead, the lime brought plenty of bright citrus and tang. But what happens after 12 months of aging? Has that sharp edge mellowed into a smoother, more balanced sip? Will the sweetness shine through, or has the acidity taken over? In this City Steading Tasting Room episode, we pour a glass, swirl, sniff, and savor to share our honest thoughts on how this mead has aged. If you’ve ever wondered whether patience is really worth it in mead making, this tasting is the perfect example. Whether you’re curious about aging your own creations, love dessert-style meads, or just want to join us for a fun tasting, this one’s for you. Grab your favorite glass, settle in, and come along as we find out if one year has made this Key Lime Pie Mead even more delicious—or if it’s still finding its balance!
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