Metheglin with Hops.

By tjohnson , 14 June, 2026

Metheglin with Hops.

Tradition: Domestic Economy | Preparation Type: Still-room Process | Risk Level: LOW

Important Safety Disclaimer

This entry is an archival record of historical medical practices. Do not use, ingest, inject, apply, dose, or substitute this preparation for modern medical care.

Source Verification & Integrity

Historical Recipe And Preparation Record

Historical Formula Card — Modern-Readable Version

Status: Complete Formula Verified Original Formula Name: Metheglin with Hops. Ingredients: Original Measurements: Boil half an ounce of hops in water, and allow it cool. Pour three quarts of warm water on three pounds of honey, stir, and allow the mixture to stand

Measurement Normalization Table

Original Term Modern Approximation Confidence Notes
ounce ~28g approximate Final batch.
pound ~453g exact Final batch.
quart ~946 mL exact Final batch.

Assembly Process

Boil half an ounce of hops in water, and allow it cool. Pour three quarts of warm water on three pounds of honey, stir, and allow the mixture to stand for twelve hours. Then add the hops and the water in which they were boiled, together with a piece of toast spread on both sides with yeast. Allow the mixture to ferment, and proceed as directed in the section on the general principles of wine-making. Add no ingredients beyond those named above.

Storage, Labeling, And Shelf-Life

Pantry.

External Quality Checks — Not Human Or Animal Testing

These checks can help describe identity, cleanliness, strength consistency, spoilage, or physical quality historically. They do not prove medical effectiveness. - Visual.

What Replaced This In Modern Care

Modern grocery.

Veterinary, Livestock, And Farm Relevance

Farm still-room.

Historical Source Citation

Source: The Still-Room by Mrs. Charles Roundell (1903) - 📖 Read Source Page in Local Reader - 🏛️ Open Book Landing Page

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