Mead Recipes! (Skyrim)

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Recipe:
Honningbrew Mead:
1/2 Cup Honey
3 Cups Water
1 tsp Brewing Yeast
1/2 Tbsp Lavender
1/4 Red Apple
1/2 inch Ginger, Sliced
Black-Brair Mead:
1/2 Cup Honey
3 Cups Water
1 tsp Brewing Yeast
5 Blackberries
1 Tbsp Rosehip
1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
1 Cinnamon Stick
Pinch of Salt
Juniper Berry Mead:
1/2 Cup Honey
3 Cups Water
1 tsp Brewing Yeast
1 Tbsp Juniper Berries
1 tsp Dried Yarrow
1/2 Tbsp Dried Hibiscus Flowers
Nord Mead:
1/2 Cup Honey
3 Cups Water
1 tsp Brewing Yeast
1/4 tsp Ground Cardamom
1/2 inch Ginger, Sliced
Zest of 1/2 Orange
1/2 tsp Whole Cloves
1 Cinnamon Stick
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@thomascartwright811 2 жыл бұрын

Just FYI, it looks like the airlocks are empty. Add sanitization liquid or a neutral spirit to them to prevent oxygen from getting in, thus "locking air" out. Will be trying the recipes!

@VideoGameMeals 2 жыл бұрын

You’re right I only noticed when editing that I showed them empty

@thewrenchreviews9986 Жыл бұрын

Perhaps you could try Norwegian Kveik yeast. Kveik is a domesticated brewing yeast originating from traditional Norwegian farmhouse breweries. Kveik can be fermented at temperatures as high as 110°F, which promotes extremely fast and efficient fermentation times. Despite the high temperature, kveik does not generate off-flavors like fusel alcohols

@OllieCreates 2 жыл бұрын

After you rack the mead (stabilize it and transfer it to a new bottle), you can also let the mead age for basically as long as you want. It should become more transparent and the alcohol flavor should be less severe. My brother and his friends started a mead freshman year of college, and it aged 4 years before they drank it at graduation. Turned out super smooth

@HolyPineCone 3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact. The hole, in which you put the airlock is called bunghole. Yes, it is actually the technical term, not even kidding.

@VideoGameMeals 3 жыл бұрын

I am cornholio!

@collinmc90 2 жыл бұрын

All I have ever wanted was try some of that damn Honningbrew.

@Cyber_Nomad01 3 жыл бұрын

I would give mead, at least, a month or two before drinking.

@PieFaceGuy9000 2 жыл бұрын

Approximately 60 days for aging works.

@windmillrespector 2 жыл бұрын

I just do three. The mead mellows with time though.

@hotsauce1646 Жыл бұрын

To stop fermentation you can boil water in a pot to 60 celcius big enough to put your bottles in and let it stand for 5 minutes to a half hour but keep the temp steady . And it will stop . Then let it cool down and put the bottles in the fridge this makes it les likely to ever start again but with the water bath the yeast is dead .

@VideoGameMeals Жыл бұрын

Amazing tip, I’ll use this when I do another batch!

@residentevil232 2 жыл бұрын

Even since watching this video I started Nord Mead and it’s been formatting for 6 days now and looks awesome and a nice dark gold colour from using 1kg of honey instead of 2 cups! ❤️❤️❤️

@VideoGameMeals 2 жыл бұрын

How did it go!? 😮

@residentevil232 2 жыл бұрын

@@VideoGameMeals Amazing I making another batch today! And plan making the others when I have a little more money! 😊❤️

@residentevil232 2 жыл бұрын

@@VideoGameMeals I started my Second batch of Nord Mead that’s almost 3 weeks and just finished the Jennifer Berry mead looks dark pink! Can’t wait to try the Jennifer Berry when it’s done on Good Friday! 😊❤️

@imedra Жыл бұрын

i always wanted to try black briar mead,i hate alcohol but i bet that one tastes amazing!

@GrumpyMcfart 2 ай бұрын

I can't speak to these, but my brother made a basic mead that was delicious. Couldn't taste the alcohol at all, just tasted like... liquid sunshine.

@aperson3200 2 жыл бұрын

Mmm mead, the first brew I ever made the nostalgia! I never thought to try Skyrim recipes but I may just have to

@VideoGameMeals 2 жыл бұрын

They are worth trying, let me know if you do I’d love to know what you think

@catonmars9852 3 жыл бұрын

WE NEED TO PUMP THESE LIKES UP, THESE ARE ROOKIE NUMBERS

@FedorKai 2 жыл бұрын

How could oranges be in any traditionally North recipe, imo licorice which thrives in the cold weather and is more popular than chocolate in Iceland and the Scandinavian countries make more sense, but not as tasty as orange zest ofc.

@eslamashraf3634 Жыл бұрын

Just made it. amazing job man!

@poisonjjivy 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, those meads look delicious 🍷🍺🍷🍺

@ilsemaguellal9178 3 жыл бұрын

This is epic! Thank you! Can't wait to try this

@thehowlinggamer5784 Жыл бұрын

I might try this at home one the move is done. Always wanted to try juniper berry mead...

@curlzncrush Жыл бұрын

You make good video, this was fun to watch!

@VideoGameMeals Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Drajika 2 жыл бұрын

Omg! i have been wanting to try making my own! this will definitely be the recipes of my first try :D!

@BigLongJohnson79 2 жыл бұрын

Did you end up making it?

@Drajika 2 жыл бұрын

@@BigLongJohnson79 i just got my ordered brewing kit and i just bought honey :D this weekend ill be off to buy the spices :) then its brewing time!

@BigLongJohnson79 2 жыл бұрын

@@Drajika post a video 💯

@Drajika 2 жыл бұрын

@@BigLongJohnson79 haha nhaa im not a video guy xD but i can leave a comment about it

@Drajika 2 жыл бұрын

i started the nordic mead today :D in a one gallon jug so i had to use more spices ofc :) Sanitize (follow instructions) heat up some water for the yeast and to mix the honey in. prepped spices. poured honey water in jug . filled with water and shaked it abit. took out a sample for meassure of suger and wrote everything down aaaand in with spice and yeast . airlock on and in a not warm or cold area with no sunlight :D LETS WAIT. smells amazing tho

@outcastproductions2619 2 жыл бұрын

omg beautiful!

@locomotivefaox 3 жыл бұрын

Now this is my kinda recipe

@rednecksniper4715 19 күн бұрын

Don’t pour your mead into a bottle use a siphon and tube to prevent oxidation

@arathilon2445 Жыл бұрын

Whats the volume in those bottles you make the different meads in? 1 litre?

@arifhidayat2355 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, you deserve a place in Sovengard

@VideoGameMeals 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much :)

@Aundrich 2 жыл бұрын

Can you give us precise measurements of amounts?

@shamirtazhani8164 3 жыл бұрын

Dude you should have a lot more views

@boochvonbooch8765 2 жыл бұрын

Good job overall, great recipes, I'm defiantly going to try them but i noticed two things that is very bad brewing practice that could ruin your brew. 1. ALWAYS put liquid inside of your airlock, you don't want oxygen or any bugs getting inside of that mead. Too much oxygen will turn your brew into vinegar, or just a bad oxidation flavor that tastes like cardboard 2. Touching back on number one, you should never just pour your brew into another container after the fermentation, you are allowing way too much oxygen into your mead by pouring it, i recommend siphoning it, there are cheap auto siphons on amazon that are worth saving the brew. But if you're going to drink all of them fairly quickly, you really don't need to worry about oxidation. other than that, implement those 2 imperative brewing practices in whenever you guys make this, and you are reducing your margin for error hugely.

@maiqtheliar3496 2 жыл бұрын

How much honey did you mix with hot water

@OllieCreates 2 жыл бұрын

Do you happen to know what the final ABV on these were? I’m curious if they are more comparable to beer or wine

@alxjcaboose 2 жыл бұрын

they didn't take a reading. But the abv would be roughly the same as wine. Mead and Wine are basically the same thing, just sway the honey for sugar and you would have wine,

@lolchris4957 3 жыл бұрын

i never had hibiscus before i wonder if that would even out the sweetness.

@VideoGameMeals 3 жыл бұрын

It's nice, if you find that it might be too sweet, add the honey afterwards bit by bit, you can always add more after each taste

@JustSomeBloke-1 25 күн бұрын

But what about the famous Ashfire Mead of Solthseim?

@kevinglancy2228 3 жыл бұрын

Looks wicked bet the taste is too

@picivyvortac2641 3 жыл бұрын

If you cool the mead after it ferments, a lot of the milkyness falls out and the mead gets clearer.

@benjaminloper2154 3 жыл бұрын

Can you add a link to what airlocks you used? I can’t find them or any that will fit anywhere.

@VideoGameMeals 3 жыл бұрын

www.wilko.com/wilko-airlock-rubber-bung-set-2-pack/p/0240201?gclid=CjwKCAjw9aiIBhA1EiwAJ_GTSkddFD0ukR-QrA2-2g6ZllM19c03whXbo9e-8TCFD50yMKqdTs_5yBoCWoIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds I cut the rubber bungs down to fit my bottles using a sharp knife

@jonathanrowley5100 3 жыл бұрын

What size bottles are you using for these recipes?

@VideoGameMeals 3 жыл бұрын

1 litre bottles :)

@mrpanda7739 2 жыл бұрын

What did you filter them with towards the end? I’m trying to get into home brew and don’t know what to do lol

@collinmc90 2 жыл бұрын

looks like cheese cloth its very handy for straining.

@VideoGameMeals 2 жыл бұрын

Collin is correct, it helps get rid of a lot of sediment but not all of it. When the mead stays stationary for over a day it will collect at the bottom of the bottle. Don’t worry though, it’s perfectly fine to consume 😁

@MonkehMike 2 жыл бұрын

When put over into new bottles, without adding the ingredients to stop fermentation, will the drink still ferment even with a sealed bottle? And if so, how long could one let it ferment? Would it be ok to let it ferment 3-6 months?

@VideoGameMeals 2 жыл бұрын

It will still ferment, but be careful when you open. It will pop like champagne!

@comrade_punkk 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it will. I’d suggest at least pasteurising if you’re going to store them long-term, which can be done with just heat. Sealing them without killing the yeast will allow them to keep fermenting and, while this will make them stronger, will also cause a buildup of carbon dioxide and lead to what’s known as a “bottle bomb”

@jackredmage7932 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@Alicekent22 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recipes. Can i use this yeast please? Gervin - GV4 - High Alcohol

@VideoGameMeals 3 жыл бұрын

Certainly! Let me know how it goes 🙂

@Alicekent22 3 жыл бұрын

@@VideoGameMeals sure thing 👍

@boskoboskovic1306 Жыл бұрын

hey would wine yeast work too?

@VideoGameMeals Жыл бұрын

Yes that is absolutely fine! Be sure to follow any extra instructions given on the yeasts packet to ensure it is in its correct conditions

@potatoman1000 3 жыл бұрын

How do these taste? I really would love to try making these but idk if I'd like them

@VideoGameMeals 3 жыл бұрын

They’re sweet in comparison to other alcohols, very filling too. I’d say they’re more enjoyable in moderation. As for profile flavours here’s my descriptions. Honningbrew - warm, fiery and subtlety sweet. Kind of like ginger beer but a little sweeter. Black-Brair - Fruity and spicy, the least sweetest variety but still tasty! Juniper Berry - Perfect balance of sweetness and smoothness with a slight floral tone. too easy to drink! Nord - Christmas in a mead, need I say more?

@potatoman1000 3 жыл бұрын

@@VideoGameMeals mmmm definitely might have to try the hinningbrew as alcohol is pretty bitter to me

@potatoman1000 3 жыл бұрын

@@VideoGameMeals hey where did you get your bottles and lids? I really wanna try this I want to make sure my bottles are big enough

@VideoGameMeals 3 жыл бұрын

I got everything from Wilko. They’re 1 litre swingtop bottles Airlock and bungs If they’re isn’t a wilko where you live try online. Make sure you put water in the airlock, this creates a barrier that will stop unwanted bacteria ruining the fermentation. Plus it helps identify the fermentation is successful due to bubbles passing through the airlock’s water barrier.

@potatoman1000 3 жыл бұрын

@@VideoGameMeals thank you so much for the information

@sebastianczaja6 3 жыл бұрын

What type of yeast did you use?

@VideoGameMeals 3 жыл бұрын

Gervin English Ale Yeast :)

@sebastianczaja6 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Squiglypig 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know who this narrator is, but he sounds handsome!

@VideoGameMeals 3 жыл бұрын

It's you!

@brittnirenaud2989 Жыл бұрын

You forgot Ashfire mead!

@eddie7871 3 жыл бұрын

How did they taste?

@VideoGameMeals 3 жыл бұрын

Really good, my favourite was either the honningbrew which had a ginger beer flavour and the other is the juniper which was smooth and sweet, easy to drink!

@AmazingStoryDewd 3 жыл бұрын

How much mead do these recipes make? Also when did you add the extra honey to bring back sweetness? Does it dissolve or do you need to heat it up again?

@VideoGameMeals 3 жыл бұрын

4 litres, that's 1 litre of each flavour. Add the extra honey after the fermentation, I did it at 2 weeks but the longer the fermentation the stronger the alcohol. When adding the extra honey, go by tasting and it can dissolve on its own with a gentle swirl.

@FantasyDungeonMaster 2 жыл бұрын

ALCHEMY lvl 100!

@MLGpromyass 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone know the abv on these

@VideoGameMeals 3 жыл бұрын

Around 8-10%

@MLGpromyass 3 жыл бұрын

@@VideoGameMeals thanks man. Did youbjust do the 2 week fermentation then filter and test ABV or did you age another month after bottling?

@VideoGameMeals 3 жыл бұрын

@@MLGpromyass I’ve done it for 2 weeks fermentation and then bottled without the Camden tablets and it continues to ferment and it does get stronger but I didn’t test it after that. I imagine around 12% the only risk here is the pressure build up. Second time I did it I added the Camden and it completely stops fermentation, add it to the batch and wait a day before bottling. You could keep it fermenting without bottling for a few months if you wanted a stronger flavour, more safer :)

@MLGpromyass 3 жыл бұрын

@@VideoGameMeals hey thanks for the advice that really helps!

@VideoGameMeals 3 жыл бұрын

@@MLGpromyass good luck and ask anytime you need me

@alheimianservant1499 2 жыл бұрын

This..... Looks...... Amazing..... Was this a official recipe?

@VideoGameMeals 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes it’s from the official book :)

@VERIFIED_COMMENT 2 жыл бұрын

*SHOULD OF PUT SKYRIM TAVERN MUSIC TO THIS INSTEAD*

@canadiancossack3316 3 жыл бұрын

Your better off letting them sit for a couple months they will tast better im making a plain mead just honey water and mead and im letting it sit for a minimum of 3 months

@VideoGameMeals 3 жыл бұрын

I did the same with a plain one! Because these are better as a shorter meads the lesser time fermenting means the yeast hasn’t eaten all the sugars and keeps them sweet and easy to drink! Thanks for the comment

@canadiancossack3316 3 жыл бұрын

@@VideoGameMeals true but if you dont mind the wait my step dads friend made blueberry mead that he forgot about for 2 to 3 years and after tasting it he called it pantie striper mead due to the absolute deliciousness if your up to the wait

@MaverickJohnson007 3 жыл бұрын

Letting a mead fully ferment, clear out, back sweeten and age is usually going to give best results. I find high alcohol volume meads need long aging process, at least six months for anything over 10 percent. For lower sessionable meads a month can be all it takes and generally a little carbonation helps. I've tried small samples after a couple weeks of many meads and always found more time improves overall quality.

@MaverickJohnson007 3 жыл бұрын

@@VideoGameMeals another thing I've found is fruit and spice in secondary fermentation really pops out in comparison to doing it in primary. In primary fruit sours and taste totally different from original flavor profile.

@MaverickJohnson007 3 жыл бұрын

I very much enjoy video and the flavor combinations and am inspired to try these on a larger scale!