Ingredients

• 3 lbs Honey
• 1 1/2 lbs Blackberries
• 2 tbsp Black Tea
• 1 Packet K1-V1116 yeast
• 1/2 tsp pectic enzyme
• 1/2 tsp Fermaid-O Nutrient
• 1 Gallon Spring water (add in pieces)

Recipe

1. Sanitize equipment using Star-San
2. Add honey and ~1/4 Gallon of water to the fermenter, use bung to close the top of the fermenter and shake until combined. ~4 min
3. Mash Blackberries and add to the fermenter
4. Add Black tea, Pectic enzyme, Fermaid-O to the fermenter
5. Top with spring water until there’s a reasonable amount of room left for the fermentation
6. Pitch yeast according to the package and add to the fermenter
7. Seal using a sanitizer filled airlock and set in a dark cool place

Tasting Notes

Loved the mouthfeel, very glad this was my first attempted recipe as it has absolutely set a high bar for me to chase.

Attempts

• 7/11/2024 - First Attempt: Link
• 12/21/2024 - Second Attempt: Link