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The Last 3 Mead Yeast Strains You'll Ever Need

The Last 3 Mead Yeast Strains You’ll Ever Need

Posted on December 7, 2018 by David Doucette
I got to thinking, what are some of the best mead yeasts I’ve ever used? Next I tried to figure out what my top three yeasts would be, assuming I could only brew with those for the remainder of ... Read More
Brewing Wild Hard Cider: Guide Plus Brew Log

Brewing Wild Hard Cider: Guide Plus Brew Log

Posted on October 5, 2018December 6, 2018 by David Doucette
Wild fermented hard cider is one of the easiest brew days you can have as far as time investment goes. You only need one ingredient, four supplies, and 3 minutes. Name a brew day that’s more eff... Read More
Blonde Ale V3 - All Grain BIAB Recipe

Blonde Ale V3 – All Grain BIAB Recipe

Posted on August 14, 2018 by David Doucette
I’ve brewed this blonde a few times before. First for myself, then for a wedding. Now I’m brewing 10 more gallons for another wedding coming up in July, plus another new recipe (a Belgian ... Read More
Hoppy and Malty Amber Ale

Hoppy and Malty Amber Ale

Posted on April 19, 2018May 29, 2018 by David Doucette
Beers should lean hoppy… No beers should be malty! Can’t we all just get along? A nice malty beer with about 35-45 IBUs can do wonders as far as drink-ability. Have one, have three! This t... Read More
Blood Orange Cranberry Melomel Mead

Blood Orange Cranberry Melomel Mead

Posted on February 26, 2018May 29, 2018 by David Doucette
The last time I brewed a non-sour mead was August of 2016, a Strawberry Cherry Melomel, which did turn out excellent. So I figured 18-ish months was long enough. This was more of a spur of the moment... Read More
Lager Time: Baltic Porter Recipe

Lager Time: Baltic Porter Recipe

Posted on February 16, 2018May 22, 2018 by David Doucette
After brewing ales (and meads) exclusively for 6 years, it was well past time to finally brew a lager. I’ve always wanted to but never had the capability due to my apartment not having room temp... Read More
Warrior Amarillo IPA

Warrior Amarillo IPA

Posted on December 15, 2017February 26, 2018 by David Doucette
Brewing an all grain IPA with Warrior for bittering and a big charge of Amarillo for flavor and aroma seemed like a fun brew. A bright, punchy bitterness paired with aromas of sweet citrus. Plus, I ha... Read More
Wild Mead: Sour Meadmaking Book Update

Wild Mead: Sour Meadmaking Book Update

Posted on September 26, 2017September 28, 2017 by David Doucette
I’m happy to announce that Wild Mead, a book about sour meadmaking, is very close to completion. There will be a Kickstarter launch to help curb a few costs associated with the final production,... Read More
Sour Mead with Wyeast Roeselare Blend

Sour Mead with Wyeast Roeselare Blend

Posted on September 20, 2017May 29, 2018 by David Doucette
Fired up a new sour mead back in July, and I’m just now getting to it. I’ve been very busy working on some final details for the sour mead book. This recipe is very similar to my original ... Read More
Pectin Haze in Mead - Survey Analysis

Pectin Haze in Mead – Survey Analysis

Posted on August 16, 2017February 26, 2018 by David Doucette
A few months ago, I released a post about pectin haze in mead with some of my thoughts and theories about it. You can find that here, but the gist of the articles asks about what fruit treatments are ... Read More
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