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  • I mead some advice. Started by C_B
    So... I just got 5 gallons of honey for Christmas. I'm planning to do @frydogbrews simple mead with the K1-V1116 ...
    64 comments Most recent by FuzzyDecember 2015General
  • Corks! Started by C_B This discussion was created from comments split from: cider and mead questions.
    12 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsApril 2015General
  • Do I Mead yeast nutrients? Started by C_B
    So the latest batch of mead goes like this. 15 lbs of honey softened tap water to bring the batch up ...
    1 Like Answered 26 comments Most recent by JayrizzleJanuary 2015General
  • cider and mead questions Started by frydogbrews
    we are adding content to our cider and mead sections, but some of this relies on whatever questions you might ...
    8 Likes 87 comments Most recent by jeepinjeepinSeptember 2014General
  • Do I Mead Sourwood Honey? Started by Thym This discussion was created from comments split from: TKT - No Holds Barred.
    30 comments Most recent by jeepinjeepinSeptember 2014General
  • Bochet: burnt honey mead Started by ceannt
    I am getting ready to start a batch of Bochet. I have been curious about them for years, but am ...
    Answered 8 comments Most recent by JayrizzleApril 2014General
  • Should I add campden to mead prior to bottling? Started by Ace_Club
    Planning to get off my lazy ass and bottle my Blackberry melomel this weekend. It's been aged for over a ...
    Answered 15 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsFebruary 2014General
  • Looking for advice on how best to use 5 gallons of Mead Started by woodman
    I plan on drinking it of course, so no suprises there. I would like to try a few ...
    19 comments Most recent by C_BApril 2013General
  • harvesting local wild yeast Started by Evan_B
    After doing a little research it seems there are two primary means of capturing wild yeast in your local area: ...
    33 comments Most recent by Evan_BApril 2013General
  • Mead Swap Started by Ace_Club
    I've my Blackberry Melomel bottled up, and I'm going to be bottling my Sour Cherry Riesling Pyment soon (I've been ...
    16 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsJanuary 2013General
  • Mead FAQ Started by frydogbrews
    this is a work in progress, more will be added to it, check back often and please ask as many ...
    1 Like 23 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsDecember 2012General
  • Wildflower honey or Clover honey for mead? Started by C_B
    I found a wicked good local source for honey. This is what they described to me as the two options... Light ...
    Answered 2 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsDecember 2012General
  • Wine bottles and carbonation Started by Thym This
    10 comments Most recent by scoobDecember 2012General
  • importance of pH in wine and mead Started by frydogbrews
    i recently tried a friends mead. it was very well made, smooth, no alcohol aftertaste. you could tell, unlike many ...
    5 Likes 12 comments Most recent by FuzzyDecember 2012General
  • Off Flavors Started by Benvarine
    Brewed the orange blossom kolsh again. Day two the air lock blew off, forgot to use blow off tube. I ...
    44 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsOctober 2012General
  • so what do I need to make a simple mead? Started by Jayrizzle
    I've been bringing home 55gal drums from work for rain barrels, a smoker, a red neck brewery ext. Anyway often ...
    10 Likes Answered 32 comments Most recent by JayrizzleMay 2012General
  • hydrogen sulfide (bad cider smell) Started by frydogbrews
    this is the rotten egg smell that you get in cider frequently (and some lagers during primary ferment) many think this ...
    1 comment Started by frydogbrewsFebruary 2012General
  • cider as next big thing! Started by frydogbrews
    This article illustrates how cider, specifially dry cider, is poised to make a huge climb. get on board now ...
    2 comments Most recent by ThymNovember 2011General
  • Cider FAQ Started by frydogbrews
    Howdy everybody, cider is very easy to make. here i will address some common questions that i get asked. ...
    5 comments Most recent by FuzzyNovember 2011General

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