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Mead is an alcoholic beverage created by fermenting honey with water, sometimes with added fruits or spices. The alcoholic content is normally similar to the one of wine. The defining characteristic of mead is that the majority of the beverage's fermentable sugar is derived from honey. It may be dry or sweet. The terms "mead" and "honey-wine" often are used synonymously. | Mead is an alcoholic beverage created by fermenting honey with water, sometimes with added fruits or spices. The alcoholic content is normally similar to the one of wine. The defining characteristic of mead is that the majority of the beverage's fermentable sugar is derived from honey. It may be dry or sweet. The terms "mead" and "honey-wine" often are used synonymously. | ||
In the mead presentation, you will learn how to make your own mead by fermenting a mixture of honey and water, together with some tricks helping one avoid common mistakes. The presentation is designed for small scale fermenting, typically 10-40 liters. | In the mead presentation, you will learn how to make your own mead by fermenting a mixture of honey and water, together with some tricks helping one avoid common mistakes. You will have the opportunity to taste some mead in the dry style. The presentation is designed for small scale fermenting, typically 10-40 liters. | ||
This presentation initiated at 35C3 and will be repeated at 36C3. | This presentation initiated at 35C3 and will be repeated at 36C3. | ||
Latest revision as of 15:05, 24 December 2019
Mead is an alcoholic beverage created by fermenting honey with water, sometimes with added fruits or spices. The alcoholic content is normally similar to the one of wine. The defining characteristic of mead is that the majority of the beverage's fermentable sugar is derived from honey. It may be dry or sweet. The terms "mead" and "honey-wine" often are used synonymously.
In the mead presentation, you will learn how to make your own mead by fermenting a mixture of honey and water, together with some tricks helping one avoid common mistakes. You will have the opportunity to taste some mead in the dry style. The presentation is designed for small scale fermenting, typically 10-40 liters.
This presentation initiated at 35C3 and will be repeated at 36C3.