Mead is a strong wine brewed from honey and is traditional to the ancient viking cultures of the North. Mead is easy to home brew and hard to find in stores – so give it a try!
Mead, often referred to as “honey wine,” is a delicious and ancient beverage that has been enjoyed for centuries. At the heart of creating this delectable drink is the key ingredient: honey. With its unique flavors and characteristics, honey plays a vital role in the art of mead making. But not all honeys are created…
As an experienced brewer, one question that I often get asked is, what’s the difference between Cyser and Mead? It’s not a surprising question considering that these two beverages share quite a few similarities. However, they are not interchangeable. In a nutshell, mead is a fermented beverage made primarily from honey, water, and yeast, while…
As a brewer, I often get asked about the different types of beverages that can be made at home. One question that frequently pops up is: Can you use pasteurized cider for cyser? The short answer is, yes, you can. But the process and the outcome might differ compared to using fresh, unpasteurized cider. For…
Making mead is a grand and ancient tradition, a craft that involves a delicate balance of ingredients, temperatures, and time. But how can you tell if your mead has gone bad? In this post, we will discuss the signs that your mead may not be fit for consumption, focusing on the smell, looks, taste and…
The world of brewing is indeed a vast one, with a myriad of beverages to explore and enjoy. Among the many fermented drinks you might come across, two that often cause confusion are cyser and cider. The main question is: What’s the difference between cyser and cider? In this blog post, we shall delve into…
What is Cyser? Well, Cyser is a type of mead that is created by fermenting honey with apple juice or cider. Its flavour profile is a unique blend of the sweetness of honey and the tartness of apples, resulting in a potent and delightful drink that has been enjoyed for centuries. As an experienced brewer,…
Hello fellow brewers and honey wine enthusiasts! I’ve been a professional brewer and microbiologist for over two decades, and if there’s one thing I’ve become passionate about, it’s the art of making mead/honey wine. Today, I want to share with you my personal one gallon honey mead recipe. This is a recipe I’ve perfected over…
As an experienced brewer, I have spent countless hours crafting different types of brews, from beer to wine, and of course, mead. Mead is one of the oldest known alcoholic beverages, created by fermenting honey with water, and occasionally adding fruits, spices, grains, or hops. One question that often comes up from both beginner and…
Mead, a delightful alcoholic beverage crafted from fermented honey, has a rich history dating back centuries. While mead-making shares some fundamental principles with cider production, yeast plays a crucial role in initiating the fermentation process in both cases. Adding an excessive amount of yeast to your mead may kickstart fermentation and accelerate the brewing process,…
Cyser is a delightful type of mead, a honey wine that is fermented with apples or apple juice. It has a rich history dating back to medieval times, and it’s enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in recent years, thanks to the growing interest in craft brewing and cider making. One of the most common questions…