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!
Is mead distilled? The short answer is no, mead is not distilled. Mead, also known as honey wine, is a fermented beverage made from honey, water, and sometimes additional flavorings or spices. Distillation, on the other hand, is a process that involves heating a liquid to create vapor, then cooling that vapor back into a…
The best cold crash temperature for wine, mead, cider, and beer is usually around 32-40°F (0-4°C). This temperature range helps to drop yeast and other particles out of suspension, clarifying the beverage and improving its flavor. Introduction to Cold Crashing Cold crashing is a technique used by homebrewers and professional brewers alike to improve the…
Are you new to brewing? Or have you been mastering the craft for quite some time? Wild yeast presents a unique opportunity to explore and experiment with your beer, allowing you to explore and experience new possibilities of flavor, aroma, and body in your cider, wine or beer brewing. Get ready to take your brews…
As a homebrewer, I am always on the lookout for new and interesting ingredients to ferment. One day, while browsing through a brewing forum, I came across a discussion on fermenting maple syrup. This piqued my interest, as I had never considered using maple syrup as a base for fermentation. So, I decided to dive…
From a young age, I learned that alcohol has numerous benefits and uses aside from being a social lubricant. It can be used as a disinfectant, a fuel source, and even a preservative. With such versatility, it’s only natural to wonder if alcohol can kill certain harmful bacteria, such as the one that produces the…
Mead and hard cider are two popular types of alcoholic beverages that have been enjoyed by people for centuries. Both are made through the fermentation process, and both have unique, distinct flavors and characteristics that set them apart from one another. But, what exactly is the difference between mead and hard cider? Mead is a…
Mead, often referred to as “honey wine,” is an ancient fermented beverage made from honey, water, and yeast. This delicious drink has been enjoyed for thousands of years, with variations found in numerous cultures worldwide. One such variation is the addition of hops, which act as a natural preservative and add a unique flavor profile…
You may have heard of a method called “cold crashing” originally used for wine brewing. For wine, this process has been used for centuries to precipitate the yeast and tartaric acid crystals, but cold crashing has a slightly different function for most mead brewers. Cold crashing is the process by which mead at the end…
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…