Mead Journal: On the Horizon, Mango

I found a great deal on Mangos at our sunflower market. A local whole foods chain that has good produce and some bulk foods but not much else worth it. I found Mangos 3 for $1.00. Yes, I can do a Mango mead for inexpensive. My cost on 16 pounds was $8.00. They were a bit green but I am going to let them ripen a bit before freezing. No to figure out how to peal them. I am thinking blanching but not sure that would work. And to do so prior to freezing or after. I think 16-18 pounds is what I need for a 5 gal batch. I have read some mead makers describe Mangos as the Devil fruit as they don't give up their juice very well. Best way I have heard has been a fruit press. I am thinking that I will blenderize and put in my large mesh bag, strain that out after it's been in it a while.

But to have a Mango mead for realitively low expense. Usually they are $1 for one making the cost about $40 or so for what I need. I also think that she mis-counted at the register as I got charged about $6.80 for them. So, yeah, I may just go back and get a second batches worth and freeze that too.

I still need to find a good supply for Raspberries, the source I have is only Costco and that is going to be like $50 for enough to make another batch.

Strawberries were $5.50 for 4 pounds so that is good. I may get some for a batch.

That is all for now.

Dave