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06/22/2017

In which we describe the new look and de-hackification of BardicBrews.net, and tell you about the extended break from my meadmaking practice (and therefore of site updates moving forward). It's been fun! Thanks for the support!

My longtime readers will note that BardicBrews.net has a new look to it. There is a shiny new WordPress install with a new theme. And the more astute among you will notice the site works again, and there aren’t any unwanted vi**ra ads popping up for you to be revulsed by! :-)

03/11/2017

Check out my post on Grizzled Skald Traditional Mead & Bochet I made this week, featuring my first ever meadmaking video.

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07/08/2016

I didn't make much mead in 2015, but what I did make are among the best I've ever made. Happy to have them bottled.

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06/30/2016

It's been way too long -- nearly a year! -- since I've made a batch of mead. Happy to be back at it with Elderberry Mead.

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03/12/2016

The next Meadmaking Workshop will bee in Ossipee, NH with Athena's Bees at the Wonalancet Honey Bee Company. Sunday, April 10th. Space is limited, sign up now!

02/06/2016

I'm excited to announce the next Meadmaking workshop is Saturday, February 27 in Ossipee, NH. Details in this flyer. Register soon, space is limited!

10/22/2015

On Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 12:00-3:00pm, I will be teaching a “From Alcohol to Alchemy – the Lore and Craft of Mead” workshop. Class registration is $50. To register or for more information, call Phil or Meghan at The Honey Exchange, 207-773-9333.

This class is limited to 6 people for space, so register quickly before this one fills up too!

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06/29/2015

I had my first bottling session in a while today. That's kind of what happens when your production rates slow down as they have the past couple of years. Only 24 bottles, but boy are they purty.

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06/15/2015

Spruce Mead has always been one of the favorite brews I do, in that while it's not my personal favorite, I've had more people tell me my spruce mead is the best mead they've ever had than any other brew I've done. It's been 2 years, so long overdue for a batch. Should be ready to bottle around Yule, which is perfect timing.

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03/05/2015

I made another traditional mead tonight, using some of the leftover ingredients from last night's bochet. In honor of today's full moon, I named this one after Máni. Hail!

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03/04/2015

My first bochet (mead made with caramelized honey)! I can't wait to try this one....

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02/21/2015

I finally racked these meads tonight. They are both delicious, and sweet, coming in at about 14.5% ABV with 3% remaining alcohol potential. The Raspberry Harvest has more overt fruit flavor, probably because raspberries have a more intense flavor than blackberries. The Blackberry Harvest is smoother at the moment. The color of the Raspberry is more vibrant as well, which isn’t a huge surprise. I can’t wait to see how they age!

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01/13/2015

There are still a couple spots left in next Saturday's meadmaking workshop in Portland, ME at The Honey Exchange. Give them a call and register ASAP to reserve your spot before it fills up!

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12/05/2014

James Lindenschmidt of Bardic Brews will be teaching a "From Alcohol to Alchemy - the Lore and Craft of Mead" Class registration is $50, complete meadmaking kits are on sale for $75, and a variety of bulk honey is available starting at $50 per gallon

10/14/2014

This is a great article about the use of gruit (and other herbs) before hops became ubiquitous in brewing. It references beer, but the same principles apply to mead.

Ancient beer makers used herbs and spices because some had magical powers, and even made them into medicines and gateways into the spirit world.

09/16/2014

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09/11/2014

My next meadmaking workshop is coming up on Saturday October 11th at The Honey Exchange in Portland Maine. You will have the opportunity to observe and learn, or if you are a hands-on kind of person you can make your first batch of mead under my direct supervision. All the brewing supplies you need to make mead will be available, as well as a great selection of varietal honeys to use in your mead (you can of course bring your own honey if you prefer!) Check the website for details. Register soon, space is limited!

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08/12/2014

Racked this mead tonight, a mead that I started the night my Uncle John passed away. It came out very nice, about 15%ABV with 3% remaining potential, so it's on the sweet side. It has a richness, a maltiness to it, that will age beautifully.

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