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Hyssop Oxymel

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loveofrose

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Always wanted to try an Oxymel. Apparently, the Romans used a hyssop Oxymel for cough syrup and marinades. Maybe it's good, maybe it's terrible. Don't know until you try!

Hyssop Oxymel - 500 ml

-Filled jar halfway with dried hyssop.
-Added 200 ml Texas Wildflower honey.
-Filled to 500 ml with apple cider vinegar.
-Mix well and let stand 2 weeks.
-Stain through a sieve.

I'll report back in a few weeks as to success or failure!


Better brewing through science!

See my brewing site at www.denardbrewing.com

See my Current Mead Making Techniques article here:
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/current-mead-making-techniques.html
 
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After 8 days, I felt it was plenty strong. I poured the mixture through a fine strainer. Very potent stuff to take straight, so I added a tablespoon to a glass of ice water. Very nice! Very flowery from the hyssop with a nice tartness from the vinegar. It really does reinvigorate you.

Apparently, hyssop is very high in thujone. That would explain the invigorating effect.


Better brewing through science!

See my brewing site at www.denardbrewing.com

See my Current Mead Making Techniques article here:
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/current-mead-making-techniques.html
 
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