Mead without yeast

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 15 day

1. STEP 1

   

   Pour the required amount of warm water into a larger jar.

2. STEP 2

   

   Add honey and stir until it dissolves well. The taste of the finished drink will greatly depend on the taste of the honey. It should be aromatic. The best varieties are light honey.

3. STEP 3

   

   Prepare the required amount of raisins and hops. I use granulated hops, special for mead. It is not as bitter as the drugstore one.

4. STEP 4

   

   Add hops and raisins to the jar. Mix everything again. If you prefer stronger drinks, you can also add some fresh grapes. In this case, the drink will ferment more strongly and, with prolonged aging, can acquire additional degrees.

5. STEP 5

   

   Cover the jar with a small piece of gauze and place it in a warm place to ferment for several days. This will take 10-14 days. Due to the fact that there is no yeast in the drink, fermentation will take longer.

6. STEP 6

   

   When the mass stops fermenting, it must be strained through several layers of gauze. Then pour into bottles, close tightly and store in a dark and cool place for at least 3 months. During this infusion, the drink will acquire the necessary aroma and taste. If you keep the drink even longer, it will acquire the necessary degrees and become alcoholic.