SIMA - FINNISH MEAD
Sima is a sweat mead that is an essential seasonal brew connected with the Finnish Vappu festival. It is usually spiced by adding both the flesh and rind of a lemon. During secondary fermentation raisins are added to control the amount of sugars and to act as an indicator of readiness for consumption - they will rise to the top of the bottle when the drink is ready. Sima is usually accompanied by munkkeja or Tippaleivät (donuts and other pastries). Mead is ready after 2-3 days.
Provided by NcMysteryShopper
Categories Beverages
Time P2DT15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash the lemons and peel them thinly. Remove the pith. Slice the lemons and place them with the peel and sugar in a sufficiently large vessel.
- Bring half of the water to the boil and pour it over the lemons, peel, honey or molasses and sugar. Stir and leave to stand covered for a while. Add the rest of the water cold. When the liquid is lukewarm add the yeast.
- Keep the mead at room temperature until it starts to ferment, i.e. about one day. Put a couple of raisins and 1 tsp of sugar into clean bottles, and strain the mead into the bottles. Loosely cork the bottles and store them in a cool place. The mead is ready when the raisins rise to the surface.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 14.2, Carbohydrate 67.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 63.8, Protein 0.2
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Friday Ebhodaghe
[email protected]This mead is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
MD Monirul
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Shawanna Brown
[email protected]This is the best mead I've ever had.
Uzaima Zahid
[email protected]I've made this mead several times now and it's always a hit with my friends.
Mohammad Shakib Mollah
[email protected]This mead is a great way to celebrate a special occasion.
jp
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect mead for a special occasion.
Trisha Redd
[email protected]This mead is a must-try for any mead lover.
laiba farooq
[email protected]5 stars!
lll ttt
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves mead or is looking for something new to try.
A K M Arifur Rahman Khan
[email protected]This mead is a great value for the price. You get a lot of mead for your money.
Hanif Faryal
[email protected]The flavor of this mead is really unique. It's a bit like honey wine, but with a more complex flavor profile.
Amukelani Nkuna
[email protected]I was really impressed with how easy this recipe was to follow. Even if you're a beginner, you'll be able to make this mead without any problems.
Rijan chhetri
[email protected]I love the subtle sweetness of this mead. It's perfect for sipping on a warm summer evening.
Andrea Matteson
[email protected]This is the best mead recipe I've tried! It's so easy to make and the results are delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.