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Cherry Melomel

Method: Extract
Style: Dry Mead
Boil Time: 20 min
Batch Size: 1.2 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 1.2 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 27.9 °P (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 27.9 °P (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 100% (steeping grains only)
Source: Mike States
Calories: 401 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 40.6 g (Per 12oz)

Created: Monday July 15th 2024

Original Gravity:

27.9 °P

Final Gravity:

7.5 °P

ABV (standard):

11.7%

IBU (tinseth):

0.0

SRM (morey):

5.5

Mash pH

n/a

Cost $

n/a

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Fermentables

Amount	Fermentable	PPG	°L	Bill %
4 lb	Honey4 lb Honey	35	2	88.9%
0.50 lb	Cherry0.5 lb Cherry	6.3	0	11.1%
4.50 lbs / $ 0.00

Yeast

Red Star - Red Star Premier Rouge

Amount:	1 Each	Cost:
Attenuation (custom):	75%	Flocculation:	Low
Optimum Temp:	60 - 70 °F	Starter:	No
Fermentation Temp:	-	Pitch Rate:	0.35 (M cells / ml / ° P) 44 B cells required

$ 0.00 Yeast Pitch Rate and Starter Calculator

Priming

CO₂ Level: 0 Volumes

Target Water Profile

Bishop, Ca

Ca⁺²	Mg⁺²	Na⁺	Cl^-	SO₄^-2	HCO₃^-
0	0	0	0	0	0

Notes

Pitted 1/2 lb cherries and brought to 190 degrees before adding to "boil". Bring to 190 degrees farenheit for 15 min to sterilize, add cherries for last 5 min. Add 1 tsp yeast nutrient at 10 min. Add Pectin Enzyme during cooling at 80 degrees.

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Last Updated: 2024-07-15 00:42 UTC

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Cost for

Gallons

Cost by

Final Yield

	Cost $	Cost %
Fermentables	$
Steeping Grains (Extract Only)	$
Hops	$
Yeast	$
Other	$
Cost Per Barrel	$ 0.00
Cost Per Pint	$ 0.00
Total Cost	$ 0.00

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