So I decided to brew an Extra Special Bitter (ESB) with fruity hop profile that has a strong malty backbone. I’m starting of with a 3 gallon recipe to test it out and will step it up as I make s...Read More
If you’re here, you’ve likely arrived by way of one of my posts on Wander.media , or perhaps you just did a web search on some of best products to start mushroom hunting. Either way, here ...Read More
I’m also brewing this for a co-worker of mine. He’s big on big beers, so of course he requested this hefty Belgian ale. The one in particular is also inspired from a local brew-pub. It has...Read More
We’ve been doing the Bochet Solera Project for two years now. What is Exactly is the Bochet Solera Project? The style of mead in particular is the bochet. A mead with caramelized honey. Learn mo...Read More
I’m brewing a Grodziskie (A Polish Smoked Wheat Ale) for a co-worker. I’ve never heard of the style until they mentioned having it at a local brew-pub. I’m seeing if I can make a sim...Read More
Hey Everyone Like Our New Facebook Page! Hive Mind Mead is now on Facebook. Check out the page and give it a “like”, to stay up to date on new posts and information. Cheers and Than...Read More
Just when I thought I was out… They pulled me back in! I had been pulling myself away a bit from the sour mead adventures, as I mentioned in my sweet traditional mead post but it seems I couldn&...Read More
I’ve been off in sour mead land for a long time. Just about 2 years for the most part as far as mead making is concerned. It’s time the spaceship landed, and I restock my supply of more tr...Read More
If you can believe it, I haven’t made a beer in over 8 months (around the time my daughter was born). I decided to tackle an oak aged porter this time. I chose this style as the long aging time ...Read More
How To Make A Sour Mead Using the Sour Mash Method After writing a few articles on Lambic and sour mead making for homebrew talk, I found myself exploring new ways to create sour meads. This recipe re...Read More