Mead Making · Intermediate
Blueberry Melomel
A fruit mead combining honey and blueberries. Fruit volume, acidity, and extraction vary; keep fruit submerged and use a clean, manageable fermentation plan.
Batch size19 L (5 US gal)
Estimated ABV12–15%
Estimated OG / FG1.090–1.110 / 0.998–1.020
Recipe parameters are estimates, not guarantees. Measure gravity and follow yeast, nutrient, sanitation, and safe-packaging instructions for your ingredients and equipment.
Ingredients and batch scaling
- 3–5 kgblueberries, prepared according to a tested recipe
- 3–4 kghoney, adjusted to measured gravity
- waterTop up to target volume after mixing.
- 1 packetmead yeast and nutrientUse a suitable nutrient plan.
Method
- Sanitize all equipment and prepare sound fruit.
- Mix honey, water, and fruit according to the recipe; measure gravity.
- Pitch yeast and manage fruit cap with sanitized tools.
- Remove fruit after the recipe’s contact period; ferment to stable gravity.
- Rack, clear, and package only after confirming stability.
Suggested fermentation timeline
- Day 0: prepare fruit, mix, and pitch.
- Days 1–7: monitor fermentation and fruit cap.
- Weeks 2–6: remove fruit as planned and complete fermentation.
- Months 2–6: clear and mature before packaging.
Scaled quantities are proportional estimates. Yeast pitch rates, process losses, and equipment efficiency may not scale linearly.