We're back! In this episode, I again alter a recipe from Robert Ratliff. His Blueberry Bliss recipe found on page 58 of the let their be mead series. I mention a few steps i do differently as well. Also, I plan to actually plan to do a VIDEO broadcast of me making this recipe. More on that later. 😁
In this episode of Viking Fuel, I had the great pleasure of Talking with beekeeper, mazer cup award winner, and AMMA mead maker of the year award winner Tom Repas about beekeeping. It was a truly great learning experience talking with him about the creatures that provide us with such a wonderful delicacy! Music featured in this episode is from my good friends Cori and the music. The song is titled Covet Me, which is my favorite song out of many amazing ones from them. Check them out on bandcamp! https://coriandthemusic.bandcamp.com/
Happy New Year and welcome back to Viking Fuel! In this episode I'll be reading over the categories and rules of the 2019 Mazer Cup. As I am competing myself I am really looking forward to it! I will be talking about the rules for the homebrew level, I will not be going over consumer level. I also will be sharing links for all the information on the Viking Fuel Facebook page. Music in this episode is the song Vanilla Sunshine by Gary Reid.
In this episode of Viking Fuel, I talk with the episode of the "Let There Be Mead!" books Robert Ratliff about the subject of his next book, metheglins. We talk about a few different tips and also ask a few questions that both him and I are a bit stumped on. We would love listener input! It was a pleasure talking with him and I look forward to having more conversations with him in the future.
In this episode of Viking Fuel, I talk with Evan Mcgann, a college student that created a mead using 176 honey packets from the starbucks on his campus. This story was too funny for me not to share, and in my eyes is the making of a legend. We talk about the process of making this mead, as well as some other subjects. It was a pleasure having him on the show, and I look forward to talking with him again in the future! Speaking of legends, music in this episode is from my good friends in Legends Never Die. Check them out!
In this episode of Viking Fuel, I have the pleasure of speaking with Traci from Black's Fairy Meadery. The meadery is newly opened to the public, and we discuss what it's like to start a new business in mead, some of the struggles they have faced along the way, and a few recipes they currently have. We touch on everything from the red tape and paperwork to literally tearing walls down in the building. I wish Black's Fairy Meadery the best of luck in their future endeavors! Music featured in this episode of Viking Fuel is from the viking metal band Opus Majestic. The song is titled Gefallen, check them out on youtube!
In this episode of Viking Fuel, I share a modification to the Oaked Orange Blossom Cyser recipe found in Robert Ratliff's "Big Book Of Mead Recipes". Cysers are great for the holidays, and I feel the additional spices I've added really bring out the seasonal flavors. The music featured in this episode is from my good friends in Lions Against Men, give them a listen! Happy Thanksgiving to all of you, and to all of my brothers and sisters in arms that can not enjoy the holiday with their families. Hopefully you will all enjoy this recipe as much as I have.
In this episode I talk with Matt Weide on the phone about the process of carmelizing honey for bochets. We go over different temperatures for fermentation, as well as tips to help improve the overall quality of your carmelized honey.
In this special episode of Viking Fuel, I got to sit down with Billy Beltz and share a few drinks to help him celebrate the one year anniversary of Lost Cause opening their doors. Billy has won several awards, including an award from the mazer cup, and has even judged at the mazer cup. We touch on entering contest, an article he wrote about different yeast strands, and a few other topics, all while sharing laughs and mead. We also talk about some of what Lost Cause has in the future. Thank you Billy for giving me your time, and happy anniversary!
In this episode of Viking Fuel, we talk about how to stabilize your mead, as well as methods of clearing prior to bottling.
This was a wonderful episode, and it was great to talk with Jason about the heart behind how he ended up starting his business. Truly had a great time sitting down and talking with him, and I look forward to trying some of his mead once it comes in the mail! Follow the Viking Fuel facebook page to see more.
In this episode of the podcast, I sit down and talk shop with Stephen Ausband from Atheling Meadworks! Great conversation, and I was incredibly happy with the mead that he was kind enough to send me. If you get a chance, follow them on facebook and check out their website. Outro Music to this episode is from the band Say Days Ago, titled "Disquiet"
In this episode of Viking Fuel, we talk with Lilly from Oran Mor about her meadery. We focused a lot on some techniques and confusion currently in the mead industry and talked about some amazing resource for mead makers to look into! She was a delight to talk to, and I look forward to having her as my neighbor when Bloodbeard Mead Hall opens it's doors.
In this episode of viking fuel, we talk about how to take gravity readings and how they help.
In this episode of Viking Fuel, we will touch on how to make a traditional mead in modern times. Please feel free to email me with any questions or if you are interested in being part of the podcast! My email address is northanthonyj@gmail.com