Types of Lindisfarne Mead

Lindisfarne Dark Mead is a type of mead that is made with dark honey. The honey is sourced from the hives on the banks of the local river Tweed. The mead is fermented for several weeks or months. After the fermentation is complete, the mead is clarified and bottled. The mead is then aged for a few months or years. Aging the mead will allow it to develop complex flavour’s and aromas.

Lindisfarne Dark Mead has a deep, rich flavour that is both sweet and dry. The mead is also very smooth and easy to drink. It is a popular choice for both experienced mead drinkers and those who are new to the beverage.

The mead is a great way to enjoy the unique flavour of dark honey. It is also a good choice for those who are looking for a mead that is both sweet and dry.

Make your own Dark Mead

Ingredients:

• 1 gallon water
• 12 pounds honey
• 1/2 ounce black tea leaves
• 1/2 ounce raisins
• 1/2 ounce dried cranberries
• 1/2 ounce dried apricots
• 1/2 ounce yeast

1. Bring the water to a boil in a large pot.
2. Add the honey and tea leaves and stir until the honey is dissolved.
3. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.
4. Add the raisins, cranberries, apricots, and yeast to the honey mixture.
5. Stir to combine.
6. Transfer the mixture to a fermentation vessel and cover with an airlock.
7. Ferment for 2-3 weeks, or until the fermentation is complete.
8. Bottle the mead and let it age for 6 months to 1 year.
9. Enjoy!

Tips:

• You can use any type of honey for this recipe, but dark honey will give the mead a darker colour and a more complex flavour.
• If you don't have an airlock, you can use a piece of cheesecloth to cover the fermentation vessel.
• The mead will continue to age and develop flavour after it is bottled.
• Be patient! Making mead takes time, but it is worth the wait.

Lindisfarne Spiced Mead is a delicious and festive drink that is perfect for the holiday season. It is made with Lindisfarne Mead, spices, and honey. The spices give the mead a warm and comforting flavour, and the honey adds a touch of sweetness.

Here is a recipe for Lindisfarne Spiced Mead:

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle Lindisfarne Mead
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 star anise
• 1 teaspoon whole cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 cup honey

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the Lindisfarne Mead, cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and honey.
2. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mead is heated through and the spices are fragrant.
3. Serve warm in mugs or glasses.

This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to make a larger batch of mead for parties or other special occasions.

Lindisfarne Pink Mead is a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for the spring and summer months. It is made with Lindisfarne Mead, raspberries, and honey. The raspberries give the mead a beautiful pink colour and a delicious flavour, and the honey adds a touch of sweetness.

Here is a recipe for Lindisfarne Pink Mead:

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle Lindisfarne Mead
• 1 pound raspberries, rinsed and hulled
• 1/2 cup honey

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the Lindisfarne Mead, raspberries, and honey.
2. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the raspberries are cooked through and the mead is heated through.
3. Serve cold in glasses or mugs.

This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to make a larger batch of mead for parties or other special occasions.

Lindisfarne Elderflower Mead is a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for any time of year. It is made with Lindisfarne Mead, elderflower, and honey. The elderflower gives the mead a delicate floral flavour, and the honey adds a touch of sweetness.

Here is a recipe for Lindisfarne Elderflower Mead:

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle Lindisfarne Mead
• 1 cup elderflower blossoms
• 1/2 cup honey\

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the Lindisfarne Mead, elderflower blossoms, and honey.
2. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the elderflower blossoms are cooked through and the mead is heated through.
3. Serve cold in glasses or mugs.

This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to make a larger batch of mead for parties or other special occasions.

Lindisfarne Blod is a delicious and refreshing mead that is made with Lindisfarne Mead, cherry wine, and honey. The cherry wine gives the mead a sweet and tart flavour, and the honey adds a touch of sweetness. The mead is also very smooth and easy to drink.

Here is a recipe for Lindisfarne Blod:

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle Lindisfarne Mead
• 1 bottle cherry wine
• 1/2 cup honey

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the Lindisfarne Mead, cherry wine, and honey.
2. Mix well to combine.
3. Serve cold in glasses or mugs.