He began making mead 2 years ago, with immediate success, winning 2nd place for fruit mead at the 2018 AHA Nationals. He's won several Best of Shows for Beer, Cider and Mead during the past 9 years. he also makes Vinifera wines from California and Washington state grapes, and finds this hobby to be an ideal blend of creativity, science and process for his interests. In addition, he has the dubious “honor” of being one of the organizers for Valkyries Horn Mead Competition. Home meadmaker and brewer, Kevin Meintsma is our guest this episode. Also, holiday flavors, what's on your brew list? Got a Christmas list started? Black Friday is a couple days away, and finally, we answer a question about yeast from a listener all the way from Moscow, Russia!
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Products mentioned in this episode;
Omega Yeast
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