As one of the most ancient of human beverages, mead arose in part because it was easy to make. Today' hobbyists rediscover the simplicity of making mead while revelling in the range of flavours that can result. In this book, veteran beverage hobbyist Ken Schramm introduces the novice to the wonders of mead. With easy-to-follow procedures and simple recipes, he shows how you can quickly and painlessly make your own mead at home. In later chapters, he introduces flavourful variations on the basic theme that lead to meads flavoured with spice, fruits, grapes and even malt.
By:
Ken Schramm
Imprint: Brewers Publications
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 256mm,
Width: 180mm,
Spine: 17mm
Weight: 431g
ISBN: 9780937381809
ISBN 10: 0937381802
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 29 July 2003
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Table of Contents Acknowledgements Foreword Part One: Background 1. From the Beginning to a Modern Revival 2. Defining the Styles Part Two: Process 3. Changing Honey into Wine 4. Beyond the Basics 5. Yeast and Fermentation 6. Conditioning, Aging, and Using Oak Part Three: Ingredients 7. All About Honey 8. Fruit and Melomel 9. Grapes and Pyment 10. Spices and Metheglin 11. Grains and Braggot Part Four: Recipes 12. Putting the Process and Ingredients Together 13. Appreciating Your Mead Appendix 1: Honey and Other Suppliers Appendix 2: Conversion Charts Glossary Bibliography Index
Reviews for The Compleat Meadmaker: Home Production of Honey Wine From Your First Batch to Award-winning Fruit and Herb Variations
Comprehensive, detailed explanations of the complexities of the process are rendered into simple straightforward language. ...this fascinating and very useful book, of interest to both beginners and seasoned mead makers. -- Runa, Issue 14, 2004.
