My Earl Grey Metheglyn, a wildflower mead spiced with Earl Grey*, orange peel, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and clove is finished out at a respectable 13.7% ABV. It's a beautiful golden color with floral honey and citrus notes. The taste of honey is balanced by a slightly spicy bite and round citrus notes in this semi-sweet brew.
It's not as sweet as my Black Dragon Metheglyn, but wonderful as a lighter, brighter summer brew, although I wouldn't be operating a garden tractor after enjoying it. I will be making this again. Tori and I will be bottling tomorrow morning.
*Earl Grey is a fine black tea infused with essence of the bergamot orange. It's said to induce vivid dreams when taken before bed.
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