Celtic Druid's Honey Mead Meade Metheglin

Embark on a journey through time with **Celtic Druid's Honey Mead Meade Metheglin**, a traditional spiced honey wine infused with ancient herbal aromatics. This handcrafted beverage balances the earthy sweetness of raw honey with the enchanting flavors of chamomile, juniper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and zesty citrus. Perfect for those who enjoy DIY brewing, this recipe not only teaches the art of crafting mead but also offers deep flavor payoff with a fermentation process that unlocks its full potential over time. Whether sipped fresh or aged to perfection, this metheglin—a spiced variation of classic mead—is a quintessential nod to Celtic tradition and craftsmanship. Serve it chilled for a taste of mythical lore in every glass!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 3 lbs Raw honey
• 1 gallon Filtered water
• 2 tbsp Dried chamomile flowers
• 1 tbsp Dried juniper berries
• 1 Cinnamon stick
• 5 Whole cloves
• 0.25 tsp Grated nutmeg
• 1 strip Lemon zest
• 1 strip Orange zest
• 1 packet Mead yeast
• 1 tsp Yeast nutrient
• 0 Sanitizing solution (for equipment)

Directions

Step 1

Sanitize all equipment, including fermenter, stirrer, and bottles, using a sanitizing solution. Rinse thoroughly if required.

Step 2

In a large pot, heat the filtered water over medium heat until warm but not boiling (around 120-130°F, or 50-55°C).

Step 3

Add the honey to the pot and stir until fully dissolved. This creates the must, the base liquid for your mead.

Step 4

Add the chamomile flowers, juniper berries, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, grated nutmeg, lemon zest, and orange zest to the pot. Stir gently to infuse the must with the aromatics.

Step 5

Increase the heat slightly and bring the must to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.

Step 6

Remove the pot from heat and allow the must to cool to room temperature (below 80°F or 27°C).

Step 7

Once cooled, strain the must through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a sanitized fermenter to remove the herbs and spices.

Step 8

Add the mead yeast and yeast nutrient to the must. Stir well to evenly distribute the yeast.

Step 9

Seal the fermenter with an airlock and store it in a cool, dark place (between 60-70°F or 15-21°C). Fermentation will begin within 24-48 hours, evidenced by bubbling in the airlock.

Step 10

Allow the mead to ferment for 4 to 6 weeks. Check periodically to ensure fermentation is proceeding, and avoid opening the fermenter unnecessarily.

Step 11

Once fermentation is complete (no more bubbles in the airlock), carefully siphon the mead into sterilized bottles, avoiding any sediment at the bottom of the fermenter.

Step 12

Cap or cork the bottles tightly and allow the mead to age for at least 2 to 3 months in a cool, dark place. Longer aging (6 months to a year) will enhance the flavor.

Step 13

Chill before serving and enjoy the magic of this Celtic-inspired honey mead!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(5283.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5078.9

Total Fat 1.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 26.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1162.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 1005.0g
Protein 1.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 117.4mg	0%
Iron 2.1mg	0%
Potassium 241.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.3%

Protein: 0.1%

Carbs: 99.5%