In this episode, we meet Eric Depradine of Zydeco Meadery. He is a 2006 and 2008 graduate of UL-Lafayette in history and chemistry and has worked various municipal governments in Louisiana and Missouri regulating federal and local wastewater laws. Eric is also a 2021 graduate of Highland Community College’s enology certificate program and the owner of Zydeco Meadery, one of four minority owned alcohol manufacturers in Kansas. In segment 2, Iron Bee 2021 info from Ryan and Jeff, centering around making a quick mead so you can get your entry in on time. And as always, we wrap the show with the Social Club!
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