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Forum: Gluten Free Brewing 05-02-2013, 10:13 AM
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Posted By macachoin
Well given this will be my first year growing it,...

Well given this will be my first year growing it, drying, and malting it (sans sulphur) I'm just hoping for enough for a 1 gallon batch so I definitely will add to this thread as I progress through...
Forum: Gluten Free Brewing 05-01-2013, 01:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 173
Posted By macachoin
Job's Tears

I read about using the seeds from Job's Tears (coix lacryma) as a GF barley substitute. I planted a bunch of it this year to find out how it might turn out. Does anyone have any experience using...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 03-29-2013, 01:43 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,170
Posted By macachoin
Not a great bottle picture, but this was an...

Not a great bottle picture, but this was an interesting experiment. Lemon wine, next time I'll get it off the lemon peel sooner.
Forum: Mead Forum 03-20-2013, 02:58 AM
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Views: 151,686
Posted By macachoin
Was drinking a 2 year old sparkling mead, made...

Was drinking a 2 year old sparkling mead, made with Windsor ale yeast. Tasted better than a gluten-free beer and had about the same amount of carbonation as a regular beer.
Forum: Mead Forum 03-18-2013, 02:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 126
Posted By macachoin
Bunratty Mead recipe

Anyone know what herbs are used in Bunratty's Irish Mead? I'd love a clone recipe but I'd start with any ideas of what herbs are included. Thanks.
Forum: Mead Forum 03-18-2013, 12:52 AM
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Views: 955
Posted By macachoin
Given the qualities of Pecan, have you thought of...

Given the qualities of Pecan, have you thought of pecan chips or spirals instead of oak?
Forum: Mead Forum 03-17-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,420
Posted By macachoin
Forgot to add that used K1-V1116 yeast.

Forgot to add that used K1-V1116 yeast.
Forum: Mead Forum 03-17-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,420
Posted By macachoin
After the first night, I went to my carboy and...

After the first night, I went to my carboy and found the airlock dry. I'm hoping that it was not dry too long. The OG was 1.111 @ 71 degrees. The final recipe was:
13# blackberry honey
1 qt...
Forum: Mead Forum 03-15-2013, 02:03 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,420
Posted By macachoin
"Cold" flavor, what about using Meadowfoam or...

"Cold" flavor, what about using Meadowfoam or Feverfew honey? Meadowfoam tastes like marshmallows. Feverfew honey is an ancient treatment for pneumonia and it is supposed to have a bittersweet...
Forum: Mead Forum 03-15-2013, 12:40 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,420
Posted By macachoin
To join in, I'm planning on an Aegon Bloodborn...

To join in, I'm planning on an Aegon Bloodborn Mead. Planned recipe:

1 gallon of blackberry honey
1 pint of lingonberry syrup
1 quart frozen blackberries
1 oz of whole Newport hops
Forum: Mead Forum 03-15-2013, 12:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 88
Posted By macachoin
Where did you get them, are they from a company...

Where did you get them, are they from a company that has an online store?
Forum: Wine Making Forum 03-13-2013, 02:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 317
Posted By macachoin
I have added a tablespoon of the distillers yeast...

I have added a tablespoon of the distillers yeast in with a weaker sweet mead yeast and it seemed to strengthen it to get a higher ABV without making it too strong. But I also tried once in a cider...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 03-11-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,170
Posted By macachoin
To Steve707, Artificial light. The closet...

To Steve707,

Artificial light. The closet it was built in is no where near a window. Underneath I left space for lots of carboys and oak kegs.
Forum: Wine Making Forum 03-10-2013, 09:36 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,170
Posted By macachoin
This was my winter project built it into the...

This was my winter project built it into the concrete basement wall so the temperature will not be a problem. Designed to hold 150 - 160 bottles. Got anxious to put the bottles up that I had so it...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 03-03-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 166
Posted By macachoin
It is Winexpert Select Original Liebfraumilch...

It is Winexpert Select Original Liebfraumilch batch 009590. 12 hours in, fermentation is slow but working I'm about raise the temp a bit to see if that is the trouble.
Forum: Wine Making Forum 03-03-2013, 02:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 166
Posted By macachoin
Elderflower Liebfraumilch

Just started a Liebfraumilch wine kit where I added 16 oz. of Ikea Elderflower concentrate, and a dash of dried elderflowers. Smells beautiful and I'll publish pictures after primary is complete. ...
Forum: Mead Forum 02-20-2013, 01:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 339
Posted By macachoin
Yes, you get a sharper spicy flavor from the...

Yes, you get a sharper spicy flavor from the ginger versus just dicing or slicing the ginger. The downside is that if you want your mead clear, you maybe waiting a while.
Forum: Wine Making Forum 02-12-2013, 07:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 135
Posted By macachoin
From what I read on Gambel Oak, it should impart...

From what I read on Gambel Oak, it should impart a nice flavor, I little different from white oak, but much better than trying to use red oak. I don't know if the wood has properties of the fruit...
Forum: Mead Forum 01-18-2013, 02:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 220
Posted By macachoin
Depending on the Scottish Ale yeast you maybe ok....

Depending on the Scottish Ale yeast you maybe ok. I used Edinburgh Ale yeast and while I maxed out at 14% it was not too sweet but it was very much a sparkling mead.
Forum: Mead Forum 12-08-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 470
Posted By macachoin
Based on this label that was produced by the...

Based on this label that was produced by the Winery of Olney, I'm planning to do a whole series of Meads with dogs on the labels.
Forum: Sampling and Critiquing 11-06-2012, 12:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 281
Posted By macachoin
I have 8/8/8, 9/9/9, 10/10/10, and 11/11/11; but...

I have 8/8/8, 9/9/9, 10/10/10, and 11/11/11; but no access to Pliny to trade. I do have a huge collection of Dogfish if your looking for anything by them?
Forum: Mead Forum 11-05-2012, 11:42 PM
Replies: 838
Views: 151,686
Posted By macachoin
Just bottled this traditional mead that was in...

Just bottled this traditional mead that was in fermenter for a year then in 5 gallon virgin oak keg for a year. Tastes like the smoothest bourbon you could have but at around 18% percent alcohol, I...
Forum: Mead Forum 10-26-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 944
Posted By macachoin
The technical name for Meadowfoam is Limnanthes...

The technical name for Meadowfoam is Limnanthes Alba. It is an oilseed that is mostly used in high end lubricants and soaps/shampoos. Fantastic flavor to the honey. I just got 1/2 gallon of a...
Forum: Mead Forum 10-23-2012, 02:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 677
Posted By macachoin
I entered in a contest the following recipe that...

I entered in a contest the following recipe that was in a Mr. Beer for primary.

5# Mesquite honey from Trader Joes
1# Agave Nectar
2 roasted and peeled Ancho peppers
Vial of Sweet mead yeast...
Forum: Mead Forum 10-14-2012, 11:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 346
Posted By macachoin
Never planned on boiling my honey, and like I...

Never planned on boiling my honey, and like I said, I only planned on bringing the the sap up to pasteurization temperature. I'll let the thread know how it goes.
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