Make your own mead?

I want to make my first mead soon, but every recipe is different.

That's normal. 🙂

Some websites say that I need precision measuring devices and others say it's just honey, water and yeast in a bottle (of course there's a bit more to it but it's much simpler than some other websites).

If you're just starting out, I'd keep it simple and not worry about the instruments (refractometers, acidometers, etc.). A slightly more accurate kitchen scale might be worth considering.

Does anyone have experience in this area and can help a bit?

Yup. If you have specific questions, just ask.

(And can I just throw in cinnamon and apples to suit the season, or is there more to it?) Thanks for all the answers 🙂

1. Yes, you can.
2. For the season, a little orange peel, cloves and cardamom are also suitable.

For a 5 liter brew, I use:

• Orange peel (but make sure it's organic, so there aren't too many pesticides in the peel)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 0.5 cm ginger, freshly sliced
• 1 tsp cardamom
• 1 tsp cloves (whole)
• If necessary, cut up 1 red apple into small pieces and add it with the peel.

After that, you'll need a LOT of patience. My cherry mead, which was finished yesterday, took its time this time: 3.5 months in total…