Peach has always been my nemesis. Mead, Wine, Cider… nope. Nothing I ever made with peach came out as a brew I would want to drink. Thing is… I LOVE peaches! I eat them almost every day! But… can we ferment a mead made from peaches? We’re not talking about extracts or juice here… REAL, FRESH PEACHES in a MEAD! Whew… ok, I feel better now. Sorry for yelling. Here is our Peach Mead video.
Most areas have Peach season as summertime. It is always best to get your fruit at the height of season so you have the best quality to start off with. For most areas in the USA that would be May through late September. There are about 33 states that grow peaches, so check your area for peak ripeness.
Ingredients
3 lbs Wildflower Honey: https://amzn.to/3F0HH81
96 fluid ounces Water
10 grams Fermaid O: https://amzn.to/3r8xC5z
1/2 teaspoon Wine Tannin: https://amzn.to/3Rph1VD
1 pkg Red Star Cote des Blancs: https://amzn.to/3EGmjEF
Additions
5.5 lbs Peaches (pitted, cubed and frozen)
1 teaspoon Pectic Enzyme: https://amzn.to/46glPAQ
Back Sweeten with Honey (we went to a gravity reading of 1.024)
Tools We Use
1 US Gallon Carboy with Airlock: https://amzn.to/3PFMGAP
Scale: https://amzn.to/4669kYQ
Stainless Steel Funnel: https://amzn.to/3LoRs3j
Star San: https://amzn.to/3Lpuklc
Our Favorite Pitcher: https://amzn.to/45SqMQN
Thumb Saver Bung: https://amzn.to/3PhpbNj
Stirring Paddle: https://amzn.to/3sWdSCF
Berkey Water Filter: https://amzn.to/3Po19jy
Hydrometer Kit: https://amzn.to/45UM8wJ
Baster: https://amzn.to/3Zor7Z4
Safety Fermentation Tray: https://amzn.to/3Zmxuff
Little Big Mouth Bubbler: https://www.northernbrewer.com/products/little-big-mouth-bubbler
Auto Siphon: https://amzn.to/44TkYVJ
Belgian Tasting Glasses: https://amzn.to/3sOOVc8
Glencairn Glasses: https://amzn.to/3LqsBvS
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