Does anyone make mead?

[GraceAndHopeFarm]

We harvested our first 3 gallons of wildflower honey from our Italian Bees. Expect another harvest in July. Our first gallon of mead is brewing. Wonder if anyone else makes mead?

 

[janiedoe]

I have not. I don't care for mead but I think the fermentation process is fascinating. (I worked at a winery in Tennessee for a few years when I was young.)
My son used to work at a mead pub(?) He is the brewmaster at a craft brewery in Colorado now.
I hope your thread stays active. I look forward to hearing about your results.

 

[Sally PB]

Following!
The only fermented beverage I drink is my own kombucha (negligible alcohol), but I'm fascinated by the process.

 

[janiedoe]

Following!
The only fermented beverage I drink is my own kombucha (negligible alcohol), but I'm fascinated by the process.

@igorsMistress makes kombucha

 

[igorsMistress]

@igorsMistress makes kombucha

@Sally PB got me hooked on it.

 

[igorsMistress]

While I’m not a fan of mead I very much enjoy fermenting other things and love learning about the process. Looking forward to hearing about your results!

 

[itsasmallfarm]

i have made a few batches of mead, beer, cider and wine (plus vinegar). am far far from a expert. but its great hobby. i make it from extra honey we have after the run is over.

 

[Rillowen]

I am getting ready to start my first batch of mead, any notes or tips? This thread died out before we found out how it went!

 

[janiedoe]

I am getting ready to start my first batch of mead, any notes or tips? This thread died out before we found out how it went!

Good luck! Let us know how it goes.

 

[Rillowen]

Good luck! Let us know how it goes.

Thanks, I have made kombucha for years, and have pretty thoroughly researched, so hopefully it will go well.... I'll let you know in 6mo-a year!