Mead – 5 Things You Need to Know (And a Recipe)

Mead – 5 Things You Need to Know (And a Recipe)

Mead may be the world’s oldest alcoholic beverage. Many modern versions are just for enjoyment, but we’ll show you why (and how) to brew old school (naturally fermented) mead. Why naturally fermented? Beyond the unique flavor possibilities of wild ferments, they also have probiotic and potential medicinal qualities. In a world where antibiotic resistant bacteria…

Wild Yeast Brewing – Books About Wild Beer, Wine, Mead and More
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Wild Yeast Brewing – Books About Wild Beer, Wine, Mead and More

Brewing with wild yeast is an idea that’s fascinated me ever since I read the original Wild Fermentation by Sandor Katz. In it, he described how simple it could be to make wild yeast “hooch”. With liquid and sugar, and some sort of flavor base (fruit, honey, flowers, grains, veggies), alcohol fermentation happens. If you’re…