Another tasty Lavender based mead from the Lady Lavender Series.

• 3 lbs Orange Blossom Honey

• 96 oz Spring Water

• 1/2 packet Lalvin 71B

• 1/4 tsp Go Ferm

• 1/2 tsp Fermaid O

Secondary

• 1 tsp culinary Lavender Buds

• 1 tbsp Lemon Zest

  • Both in a rumble jar (for easy removal)

Begin tasting between days 2-3 remove if noticing a bitter, soapy or overly perfumed flavor . Leave in for no more than 7 days max.

Bulk age 1-2 months minimum, ideally 3- 6 months for a full floral integration.

Options:

Madagascar Vanilla bean or a "little" Chamomile. The vanilla will smooth and the chamomile with make it foggy and layered.

Pasturize ( I use the Anova method) for 22 minutes at 140 degrees Fahrenheit.