How To Make Alcohol For £1.52 Per Litre (Mead From Aldi Honey & Fruit)

Can you make Mead for less than the price of a supermarket meal deal? 🍯🍷 🧪 GET THE MEAD MASTER LAB SHEET ($1): https://buymeacoffee.com/rainfordsbrewlab/e/506247Download the official 15% Christmas Spice Mead Lab Sheet! Includes: ⚖️ Full Scaling Tables: Precise measurements for 10L and 20L batches. 🚀 The Staggered Nutrient Schedule: My 3-day protocol to prevent stalls and "stressed" yeast. 🍎 The Fruit-Sugar Math: Calculating the "hidden" ABV boost from raisins and fruit. 🛠️ Troubleshooting: How to handle "Rhino Farts" and clearing stubborn honey haze. In this video, I’m breaking down exactly how I made high-strength, spiced mead (Metheglin) using budget ingredients from Aldi. By using Everyday Essentials honey and a few pantry staples, the final cost came out to just £1.52 per litre. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned brewer, this "supermarket mead" guide shows that you don't need expensive equipment or premium honey to get a result that tastes better than a high-end Sherry. 🔬 SUPPORT THE LAB: If you enjoy these experiments, you can support the channel by grabbing a Lab Sheet or "Buying me a coffee" at buymeacoffee.com/rainfordsbrewlab. Every dollar goes directly into equipment like juicers and better cameras so I can keep the Lab running for you! 💰 The Cost Breakdown: Honey: 3x Aldi Everyday Essentials Jars (£3.12) Yeast: Lalvin D47 (£1.50) Spices/Fruit/Nutrient: (£1.44) Final Cost: £6.06 for the batch / £1.52 per Litre 📝 The Quick Recipe: 1kg Honey (3 Jars) 1 Orange (Zested) & 1 Cup Mixed Fruit + 1/2 Cup Raisins 1 Cinnamon Stick, 5 Cloves, 1/4 tsp Mixed Spice Lalvin D47 Yeast & Staggered Nutrient Addition Target ABV: 15% (14.2% - 15.5% range) #MeadMaking #Homebrew #Aldi #CheapAlcohol #BrewingOnABudget #MeadRecipe #diyalcohol Note: This video is for educational purposes. Please ensure you are of legal drinking age and comply with your local home brewing laws. Equipment & Consumables I Use Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. (This means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you click the links and make a purchase.) Cameras Canon PowerShot V10 Vlogging Starter Kit https://amzn.to/3K3ozMB Gopro Hero 4K https://amzn.to/4nWNLCb Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra https://amzn.to/4pkrIH0 Sanitisation ChemSan Self Foaming No Rinse Sanitiser 1 litre https://amzn.to/48iGh86 Starsan 16 oz https://amzn.to/3JCEMs4 Milton Tablets https://amzn.to/4oKvoll Brewing Equipment Glass Demijohn 5L with 2 Piece Airlock and Bung https://amzn.to/3K9D9SJ Home Brew Hydrometer with 100ml Sampling Jar https://amzn.to/4r3NxvV Mixing Spoon https://amzn.to/3JTzqZu Auto Siphon Racking Cane https://amzn.to/3WXdDTH TOPINCN Homebrew CO2 Injector https://amzn.to/4a6fqgL 2 Pack Handy Airlock (Silent) with Bung https://amzn.to/49pltNi 50W Heat Mat with Thermostat https://amzn.to/4oQribm KitchenCraft Baster https://amzn.to/3K2OKmt Consumables Mangrove Jacks Cider Yeast https://amzn.to/3X3cDNP Lalvin EC-1118 10 pack https://amzn.to/49TUCcf Youngs Dried Active Yeast 100g https://amzn.to/3X1lEXC Young's yeast nutrient 100g https://amzn.to/3LMMvUT Youngs Pectolase 400g https://amzn.to/49HH2sH Wine Tannin 50g Youngs x 3 https://amzn.to/3XxkmDQ Bentonite - 250 Gram Tub https://amzn.to/3JTBMaM ⚠️ Important: Always check your local laws regarding home brewing. This video is for educational purposes. Please drink responsibly!