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Forum: Mead Forum 09-18-2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 876
Posted By MarsColonist
It is in LaGrange, about 1.25 hrs south of Austin...

It is in LaGrange, about 1.25 hrs south of Austin off Hwy 71

Ill be out there.
Forum: Mead Forum 09-14-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 915
Posted By MarsColonist
Places in Texas I know are making or are about to...

Places in Texas I know are making or are about to make mead:
La Buena Vida in Grapevine, TX
Rohan Meadery in La Grange, TX
Dancing Bee in Rogers, TX
Thorin's in Houston, TX
Enchanted Manor in...
Forum: Mead Forum 06-12-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,417
Posted By MarsColonist
Me too.. maybe next year ;) LOL you added the...

Me too.. maybe next year ;)
LOL you added the home one after I posted
Forum: Mead Forum 06-12-2012, 02:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,417
Posted By MarsColonist
I made 5 gal of a really nice carbonated hydromel...

I made 5 gal of a really nice carbonated hydromel with:
-Initial Must, 6gal
-6# blackberry honey from Flying Bee Ranch,
-9# of frozen blackberries (in nylon bag, steeped in 2 gal initially...
Forum: Mead 02-14-2012, 06:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 30,362
Posted By MarsColonist
I finally did a 6 gallon batch with 9# frozen...

I finally did a 6 gallon batch with 9# frozen blackberries in a nylon bag, crushed; poured boiling water over them, waited a day, added pectinase, waited another 24 hrs and pulled the bag and...
Forum: Sampling and Critiquing 02-08-2012, 05:43 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 6,743
Posted By MarsColonist
410 Wit, not 810 San Fran; same wort, different...

410 Wit, not 810 San Fran; same wort, different yeast. same temp. Oh, and the BSD that I sent to some of you...
Forum: Mead Forum 02-06-2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,408
Posted By MarsColonist
Dandelions in Texas right now. I think Im going...

Dandelions in Texas right now. I think Im going to do thisas well. Ive already picked and deflowered them.. and can confirm that once the flowers retract, they are a raging PITA to deal with.... I...
Forum: Mead Forum 02-01-2012, 03:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 546
Posted By MarsColonist
I did one recently... 9# blackberries, 6# wild...

I did one recently... 9# blackberries, 6# wild blackberry honey, D254, then backsweetened to 1012 and carbed. I saw on the Jack Kellers website (http://winemaking.jackkeller.net/blackbr2.asp) to...
Forum: Mead Forum 01-13-2012, 01:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,684
Posted By MarsColonist
For you, probably Millers.

For you, probably Millers.
Forum: Mead Forum 01-12-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,684
Posted By MarsColonist
Also, Smitty Bee...

Also, Smitty Bee (http://www.smittybeehoney.com/secure-smittybeehoney/Scripts/prodList.asp) is in Iowa, so shipping might make a difference. Do a search for "orange" on their site.
Forum: Mead Forum 01-12-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,684
Posted By MarsColonist
Millers...

Millers (http://groeb-farms-with-millers-american-honey.myshopify.com/collections/orange-blossom) and Dutch Gold (http://www.dutchgoldhoney.com/store/product.asp?dept_id=5&pf_id=54). Shipping is...
Forum: Sampling and Critiquing 12-07-2011, 10:37 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 6,743
Posted By MarsColonist
Ah.... its 410, Belgian Wit II yeast, not SanFran...

Ah.... its 410, Belgian Wit II yeast, not SanFran (which I use a lot)!
I actually preferred this stout over the other (liked them both!).. I thought it was a cleaner yeast profile, but yes, it was...
Forum: Sampling and Critiquing 12-07-2011, 10:20 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 6,743
Posted By MarsColonist
Its the New world Westy clone from HBT with 3.5#...

Its the New world Westy clone from HBT with 3.5# of homemade dark candi. 1st BSD at DixieCup this year and got me in the MCAB.
Forum: Sampling and Critiquing 11-15-2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 6,743
Posted By MarsColonist
Jamil's Dry Stout out of BCS (Its only MO, Flaked...

Jamil's Dry Stout out of BCS (Its only MO, Flaked Barley and Roasted Barley if I recall correctly). Only difference is I cold steeped the Roasted Barley in a gallon of water overnight, and only...
Forum: Sampling and Critiquing 11-09-2011, 11:38 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 6,743
Posted By MarsColonist
All three of mine are here now... probably wont...

All three of mine are here now... probably wont start till Friday to try...
Forum: Sampling and Critiquing 11-07-2011, 06:10 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 6,743
Posted By MarsColonist
I sent mine today (via UPS). Everyone getting 2x...

I sent mine today (via UPS). Everyone getting 2x 11-11-11, 1x Berliner, 1x Dry Stout WLP005 (British Ale), 1x Dry Stout WLP810 (Belgian Wit II). CA-LT1 got a Wood Aged Baltic Porter, and Strat/jmo88...
Forum: Sampling and Critiquing 11-05-2011, 12:33 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 6,743
Posted By MarsColonist
Everything bottled, everything boxed. Out on...

Everything bottled, everything boxed. Out on Monday. Got two packages, havent sampled yet.
Forum: Sampling and Critiquing 11-03-2011, 02:18 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 6,743
Posted By MarsColonist
I suck and havent got mine done yet; work has...

I suck and havent got mine done yet; work has been a beast and I started doing wine too and I just pressed 15 gallons of grape.. giant pain the ass to rack and clean up. 11-11-11 has been bottled...
Forum: Mead 10-25-2011, 09:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,718
Posted By MarsColonist
Well, it won 1st in Open Mead as it stands at a...

Well, it won 1st in Open Mead as it stands at a huge home brew comp this weekend... so, not too shabby for super duper sweet!
Forum: Sampling and Critiquing 10-03-2011, 02:21 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 6,743
Posted By MarsColonist
brett blend, no preference

brett blend, no preference
Forum: Sampling and Critiquing 09-29-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 6,743
Posted By MarsColonist
In like Flynn Just so Im sure (havent...

In like Flynn

Just so Im sure (havent participated), I need to send 4x 12oz bottles, to 3 different individuals.. meaning I need a 1/2 case bottled, ready to go?
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 09-16-2011, 02:25 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 20,445
Posted By MarsColonist
Body should be like a Barleywine.... mine was @...

Body should be like a Barleywine.... mine was @ 1.023, now at 1.015, not so much. I put mine in a comp back in April...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 08-28-2011, 09:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 366
Posted By MarsColonist
Double up on the flaked barley (although you may...

Double up on the flaked barley (although you may have to drop some munich to make room); my understanding is that it is there for the proteins that add to the body and head retention. Jamil's recipe...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 08-28-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 366
Posted By MarsColonist
I am trying one of these today... Jamils Dry...

I am trying one of these today... Jamils Dry Stout from BCS, but roasted barley was not mashed (122->150). I 3x crushed the roasted barley and steeped it in 165°F water for 5 minutes and strained...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 08-23-2011, 11:13 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 20,445
Posted By MarsColonist
Is there a list of participants? Just curious how...

Is there a list of participants? Just curious how many bottles I need to reserve for this swap..
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