Probably bentonite, a type of clay. The sludge laughed at it. And yes, the next time I boil new must to top-off my old, I am using a mixture of the beech-nut...
First, a big thank you to the 2 gentles that answered my questions re: honey beer. The one batch of pear wine I have tried also remained cloudy. I have 5 lbs....
Francoise, Irish Moss (also known as caragheenan) is a type of seaweed. The dried flakes look like fish-food. You put it in your mead during boiling, then...
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kenjifox2@...
Apr 22, 2003 11:42 pm
In a message dated 4/22/2003 3:35:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ... What does irish moss do and where would you find some? Francois Baptiste le Renard mka Jim...
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Fionnghuala Na Lamh-B...
children_of_lir@...
Apr 22, 2003 7:26 pm
Hmmm…. After 10 years of brewing mead, I’d never done Perry. Now I think I might know why. 1.) Pear is such a subtle flavor, it almost seems to vanish...
A wonderful source for over 70 different alcoholic beverages is a book titled "The closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Opened" it was originally published in 1669. You...
In a message dated 4/16/2003 1:15:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... There's a braggot recipe in Digby, which is just post-Period, and generally accepted as...
At 09:11 AM 4/16/03 -0400, you wrote: Forget about Specific Gravities. ... Gee Scotti, you'd think that a dedicated historical brewer would keep dozens of...
Greetings Good Gentles! I'm a novice brewer & have enjoyed reading postings; have gotten lots of good info. I have found a mundane recipe for a simple honey...
In a message dated 4/15/2003 12:41:16 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... Describe the methodology you used, and identify any period documentation. Forget about...
Hello Tim, Documentation standards vary from one competition to the next. The recipe and method are arguably the most important part of your documentation, as ...
first thanks for all the help second I wat to get this right all documentation is is the recipe used in brewing? Do the want specific gravities and such stuff...
In a message dated 4/14/2003 9:58:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... We went through this discussion about two years ago, when somebody was trying to brew a...
In a message dated 4/14/2003 7:34:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... Freeze them to break down the cell structure and release the juice. Blueberries flavor a...
Blueberry Vanilla Mead sounds very yummy.. :) I am in the aging process of a batch of plain Blueberry mead that has turned out marvelously well from all ...
I just got handed 15 lbs of Blueberry's What do you guys think of a Blueberry Vanilla Mead? Daria Grá, Dílseacht agus Cairdeas Love, Loyalty, and Friendship ...
Some Gentle who runs a brew shop offered to stock malted oats for the trade if I'd get him the importer's address. Here 'tis: North Country Malt Supply, PO...
In a message dated 4/13/2003 3:17:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... I use a five gallon food grade PVC bucket, with a 1/4-inch "wet-suit" jacket on it. *-) ...
Greetings I thought all the brewers out there would like to see the details of the Brewing Competition to be held at Sapphire Joust while there is still some...
I'll have to spend some time looking through my archives but somewhere I have a late period reference for a different method of reaching the desired strike...
In a message dated 4/10/2003 10:40:11 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... No, it's for mash temperature control without a thermometer, since thermometers which could...
Tim, Although thoroughness is a virtue, so is brevity. Most judges are happiest with 1 to 2 pages of documentation, sort of a resume for your project. Similar...
Documentation of a recipe is the recipe itself, procedures used and where you got the recipe from, people are looking for thouroughness in all, recipies ...
New guy here. I have been brewing beers and wines for about 6-7 years, and mead for about 4. I have been in the sca for 4 years. See a connection? Anyway I...
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Wade Hutchison
whutchis@...
Apr 2, 2003 2:11 pm
Looks good to me - I'll pass the notice on to our kingdom brewing list, and encourage folks to bring stuff. See you there!...
Please pass this on to other lists The 1st Annual Known World Brewers Meet and Greet/Tasting Wed Aug 13 from 3pm till 7pm at Atlantian Royal Brewers of the...