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Ba Ba Ba Benny Mead

This Mead was brewed with my daughter-in-law Chandra & my new grandson Ben on 12/29/2004.
Hopefully, we will get to toast a glass when he is old enough.

Brewer: Barry Tingleff Email: beer_me2@msn.com
Beer: Ba Ba Ba Benny Mead Style: Traditional Semi Sweet Mead
Type: Extract Size: 12 gallons
Color:
0 HCU (~0 SRM)
Bitterness: 2 IBU
OG: 1.096 FG: 1.010
Alcohol: 11.1% v/v (8.7% w/w)
Water: All water is RO.
Boil: 15 minutes SG 1.096 12 gallons
29 lb. Flagstaff Camelthorn Honey
3 tsp. Yeast Energizer
1 tsp. Yeast Nutreant
Boil Energizer, Nutreant & hops only then add honey & hold at 165°F for 15 min. & chill.
Hops: 1 oz. Cascade (4.5% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast: 3 Qt. starter of Lalvin D45 Yeast from 2 dry yeast packs.
Log: Ferment at 65°-70°F in primary until gravity drops to 1.020-1.010 then rack to secondary.

Recipe posted 12/29/05.