Mead
I want to try making this. I think I'll make a 5 gallon batch then break it down into 1 gallon containers; 1 gallon will be bottled right away, 1 I'll do a spices metheglin, 1 will be a herbs (bay, thyme...), 2 will be honey jack, but that will get split and half will be seasoned with spices.
Honey is $15/80oz at Meijer (0.19/oz) and on $55/gallon on amazon (0.43).
Use 18C/140oz honey for a 5 gallon batch. A 2:1 ratio would use 200oz.
Bochet is a variety where the honey is partially carmalized before brewing.
Metheglin
I'd also like to try making Metheglin, which is spiced mead. Here's what I ant to try
- cloves
- cinnamon
- orange zest
- vanilla
- juniper (if I can find it)
- fennel
A handful of raspberries could add a great flavor and good color. I'd actually be inclined to add them after to keep more of the sweetness. Maybe backsweeten with a bit of maple syrup.