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!
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…
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,…