Cinnamon Metheglyn

[ms67]

Irish Moss is also famed for being a nutritious health food (especially in Jamaica i believe) probably for its mineral content. You'll hear it mentioned in reggae tunes from time to time (tho not from the likes of UB40 ). Its often made into a drink and its very very nice indeed when its done well, tho recipes use many ingredients.

[Katjie]

Sounds yummy!

*adds to list of meads to make*

[a.hoddie]

helps with clearing..........and helps to stop any hazes!!

[fatbloke]

true enough

whats irish moss?

It's actually the sea weed stuff that can be used as a setting agent (seen some programmes on UKTV Food that use it to make a "Junket" type pud - apparently an "Irish Classic"). I had to get some from my local HBS yesterday as the "Barshacks Ginger Mead" recipe called for it. I haven't got a clue as to why it might be used though.

regards

fatbloke

[aqua]

true enough

whats irish moss?

[Axl]

Surely we could replace the cinnamon with something else to get a slight variation on the original recipe.

[aqua]

bloody awful

*feels sick*

I hate cinnamon - what a waste of honey this would be

[eggonline]

Mmmmmmmm Cinamon Mead - How good does that sound?

[lockwood1956]

Cinnamon Metheglyn
Yield:
One Gallon US
Beginning SG/PA: 1.104
Ingredients:
3 lbs. honey
3/4 tsp. yeast nutrient
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 crushed clove
1 tsp. irish moss
1 pkg. Red Star montrachet yeast
Instructions:
1. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil and stir in cinnamon, clove, yeast nutrient and irish moss.
2. Remove from heat and add honey directly to the mix.
3. Stir well and let set for 10-15 minutes to pasturize.
4. Pour the must into a fermentation bucket.
5. Let the must set overnight.
6. Add yeast and top off with water.
7. Attach a blowoff tube for initial fermentation.
8. Rack, clarify, stabilize, bottle and age as you normally would.