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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
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
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
My Thoughts on the Certified Independent Craft Beer Sticker

My Thoughts on the Certified Independent Craft Beer Sticker

Posted on July 19, 2017July 24, 2017 by David Doucette
First and fore-most, this isn’t a homebrewing article per-say, so bear with me. As you may have heard, the Craft Brewer’s Association came out with a sticker / badge for independently owne... Read More
The Curious Case of Pectin Haze in Mead

The Curious Case of Pectin Haze in Mead

Posted on May 23, 2017July 24, 2017 by David Doucette
This one has boggled me quite a bit. It’s about pectin. More specifically pectin haze. Over the years, I’ve brewed several fruit meads that have used different approaches in regards to add... Read More
Let's Get Started! Monthly Giveaways Begin June 9th

Let’s Get Started! Monthly Giveaways Begin June 9th

Posted on May 18, 2017July 24, 2017 by David Doucette
Hey everyone! I’m happy to announce that I’ve reached my first Patreon goal, thanks to the support of some generous readers, so cheers to you for that! Thank you very much. And with reachi... Read More
Beer 101: How to Make Beer

Beer 101: How to Make Beer

Posted on April 3, 2017July 24, 2017 by David Doucette
This is one of the most common questions asked. Is making beer hard? How long does it take to make beer? There are a lot of questions someone interested in homebrewing usually needs to find the answer... Read More
Making Kombucha for the First Time

Making Kombucha for the First Time

Posted on March 24, 2017May 22, 2018 by David Doucette
My wife expressed interest in making kombucha, which of course got me excited because it’s the closest she’s gotten to being interested in anything brewing related. So of course I pushed h... Read More
Yeast Nutrient in Hydromels

Yeast Nutrient in Hydromels

Posted on January 24, 2017July 24, 2017 by David Doucette
Yeast nutrient is a big part of meadmaking. Especially so in meads with ABV’s reaching over 12%. Care must be given to your nutrient schedule to ensure a healthy ferment free of off flavors and ... Read More
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