Strawberry Rhubarb Vanilla Mead

This mead screams summer, just like a strawberry rhubarb pie.
3 lbs Wildflower Honey
96 oz Spring Water
1 1/2 lbs Rhubarb
1/2 packet Lalvin 71B
1/4 tsp Go Ferm
1/2 tsp Fermaid O
1/2 tsp Pectic Enzyme
Steep the rhubarb at 170 degrees Fahrenheit with the 96 ounces of spring water for 30 minutes. Remove and strain from the rhubarb Let cool completely . Determine how much liquid is left and replace missing with spring water to get back to 96 ounces.
Secondary
1 1/2 lbs Strawberries (previously frozen)
1 1/2 lbs Rhubarb ( previously frozen)
1/2 Madagascar Vanilla Bean, split
leave for 1-3 weeks tasting every 7 days, remove when desired taste is achieved.
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