Cracked the black currant mead today. It's fairly dry, tastes like what I remember merlot/pint noir tasting like, but the black currant funk is definitely there in the aftertaste and I really like it.
The elderflowers in the flower mead floated, and appear to have molded. I'll likely just toss it.
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Shame about the elderflower, but the blackcurrant sounds awesome!
Those would have been two perfect flavors ππ€
I wonder if using a glass fermentation weight would help with the flowers next time.
I had that thought as well. If I have another flush of blooms I may try that, or blending them as was also suggested
Itβs all experiment. We have salal berries everywhere around here ripening right now I think I should follow your example. Thanks for the inspiration!
The blackcurrant was drinkable in less than a year? What's the abv? I have a 5yr old elderberry that's still rank
