Re: Going to try to make Mead

"Rich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Hello all,
> I have decided to try to make a mead.  I;m sure I will be tapping into
> this group of experts!  Looking forward to learn alot from all of you.

Welcome I lurked here for almost a year before I jumped in and
made one.  Feel free to ask questions and don't be intimidated if
you hear RADICALLY DIFFERENT APPROACHES...

About the only thing everyone agrees on is that the tools of
meadmaking (Carboys, stirers, Hydrometer etc...) need to
be sterilized before each use.  oh yeah and Mead is made
from honey  Anything else is pretty much open to interpretation.

2 great books are (amazon links not associated with me)
The Compleat Meadmaker: Home Production of Honey Wine from Your First Batch
to Award-Winning Fruit and Herb Variations

Making Wild Wines & Meads: 125 Unusual Recipes Using Herbs, Fruits, Flowers
& More

2 Great online sources .....

My favorite Mead website is, GotMead.com

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Mead Lovers Digest.
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