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LH 134: How Mead is Made In A Local, Sustainable Way
LH 134: How Mead is Made In A Local, Sustainable Way
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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Feb 17, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Learn how mead is made (in a sustainable way) with local honey and fruit Mead is an old-fashioned drink that's been around for centuries. If you aren't familiar with mead, it's an alcoholic beverage made from fermenting honey and it can be DELICIOUS. Host Theresa Loe invited Nick Lorenz of Nectar Creek Brewery on to talk about the art of crafting mead. This drink is experiencing a resurgence thanks to companies like Nectar Creek. But they're doing WAY more than just producing a tasty beverage. They use locally sourced honey and educate their taproom guests about the importance of honey and bees. We can all say 'Cheers' to that! You will learn: Why supporting the local farmer can support the bees and visa versa The science and process of making mead What fermentation science is and how it relates to sustainable agriculture Why it's important to these brothers that their mead be farm to table Which yeast gives the best results How a mead is flavored and the nuances of those flavors As always, you can learn more and get all the links at www.LivingHomegrown.com/134 including a full transcript of the episode.
Released:
Feb 17, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
LH 00: About the LH Podcast: Get the whole scoop on what this podcast series is about. In this episode you will learn: how you can live farm fresh without the farm, why grocery stores limit your flavorful food choices and what you can do about it, what topics and experts will be... by Living Homegrown Podcast with Theresa Loe