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Forgotten stories in fermented beverages. We seem to be mostly interested meads (as opposed to beers, ales, wines, etc.) Selling homebrew is illegal.
BardicBrews.net is a place to explore some of the lost mysteries, techniques, and magic of ancient brewing, and the lore and stories of our ancestors. these days, so the content of the site reflects this. In addition to the content of this site, we also do periodic mead workshops in the local community. We are based in Maine but are willing to travel to do mead workshops. Contact us for more detai
In which we describe the new look and de-hackification of BardicBrews.net, and tell you about the extended break from my meadmaking practice (and therefore of site updates moving forward). It's been fun! Thanks for the support!
New Look, Site Update, and Extended Break – BardicBrews.net My longtime readers will note that BardicBrews.net has a new look to it. There is a shiny new WordPress install with a new theme. And the more astute among you will notice the site works again, and there aren’t any unwanted vi**ra ads popping up for you to be revulsed by! :-)
Check out my post on Grizzled Skald Traditional Mead & Bochet I made this week, featuring my first ever meadmaking video.
Grizzled Skald Traditional & Bochet | BardicBrews.net forgotten stories in fermented beverages
I didn't make much mead in 2015, but what I did make are among the best I've ever made. Happy to have them bottled.
Litha Harvest – Summer 2016 | BardicBrews.net forgotten stories in fermented beverages
06/30/2016
It's been way too long -- nearly a year! -- since I've made a batch of mead. Happy to be back at it with Elderberry Mead.
Elderberry Mead | BardicBrews.net forgotten stories in fermented beverages
03/12/2016
The next Meadmaking Workshop will bee in Ossipee, NH with Athena's Bees at the Wonalancet Honey Bee Company. Sunday, April 10th. Space is limited, sign up now!
02/06/2016
I'm excited to announce the next Meadmaking workshop is Saturday, February 27 in Ossipee, NH. Details in this flyer. Register soon, space is limited!
On Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 12:00-3:00pm, I will be teaching a “From Alcohol to Alchemy – the Lore and Craft of Mead” workshop. Class registration is $50. To register or for more information, call Phil or Meghan at The Honey Exchange, 207-773-9333.
This class is limited to 6 people for space, so register quickly before this one fills up too!
Next Meadmaking Workshop: November 21, 2015 | BardicBrews.net forgotten stories in fermented beverages
06/29/2015
I had my first bottling session in a while today. That's kind of what happens when your production rates slow down as they have the past couple of years. Only 24 bottles, but boy are they purty.
Litha Harvest | BardicBrews.net forgotten stories in fermented beverages
06/15/2015
Spruce Mead has always been one of the favorite brews I do, in that while it's not my personal favorite, I've had more people tell me my spruce mead is the best mead they've ever had than any other brew I've done. It's been 2 years, so long overdue for a batch. Should be ready to bottle around Yule, which is perfect timing.
Chaga Spruce Mead | BardicBrews.net forgotten stories in fermented beverages
03/05/2015
I made another traditional mead tonight, using some of the leftover ingredients from last night's bochet. In honor of today's full moon, I named this one after Máni. Hail!
Máni Trad Mead | BardicBrews.net forgotten stories in fermented beverages
03/04/2015
My first bochet (mead made with caramelized honey)! I can't wait to try this one....
Luna Bochet | BardicBrews.net forgotten stories in fermented beverages
02/21/2015
I finally racked these meads tonight. They are both delicious, and sweet, coming in at about 14.5% ABV with 3% remaining alcohol potential. The Raspberry Harvest has more overt fruit flavor, probably because raspberries have a more intense flavor than blackberries. The Blackberry Harvest is smoother at the moment. The color of the Raspberry is more vibrant as well, which isn’t a huge surprise. I can’t wait to see how they age!
Harvest Berry Meads | BardicBrews.net forgotten stories in fermented beverages
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