Schramm's Mead

[Michigander1]

I understand dead bees are a pretty politicized bunch these days, but:

A little too often John Ashbery liked to cite a Mutt and Jeff comic strip in which they placed a single dead bee in each jar of honey they sold, so as to prove its authenticity. While I was working at Flying Dog we received a written and photodocumented allegation from a woman claiming to have found a bee in her In-Heat Wheat, and could she have some swag please instead of litigating, presumably.

My question being: when can we expect bees in your meads?

And will you settle out of court for bottles of Black Agnes

 

[Naegerbomb]

I understand dead bees are a pretty politicized bunch these days, but:

A little too often John Ashbery liked to cite a Mutt and Jeff comic strip in which they placed a single dead bee in each jar of honey they sold, so as to prove its authenticity. While I was working at Flying Dog we received a written and photodocumented allegation from a woman claiming to have found a bee in her In-Heat Wheat, and could she have some swag please instead of litigating, presumably.

My question being: when can we expect bees in your meads?

We like raw, unfiltered honey and we don't filter our product, but I have yet to find an entire bee. Good beekeepers do roughly strain out large wax bits, etc., when processing and pumping the honey into the drums, although I have encountered a single wee little bee leg when racking a small batch ginger mead from secondary to tertiary. Any schmutz in the bottles is strictly not permitted, as we fill, cork, capsule, label and inspect every bottle by hand before they are boxed up. Bee-laden bottles would be removed from the line and greedily consumed by myself and other members of the Schramm family pursuant to 27 CFR 24.75. We enjoy the extra protein.

 

[Naegerbomb]

And will you settle out of court for bottles of Black Agnes

ISO: Schramm's Mead bee-meads FT: Schramm's Mead non-bee-meads

Willing to go $4$ for this trade.

 

[jivex5k1]

Had my first Schramms a couple nights ago...my god you can sure make one tasty ass beverage. I'm sure you are well aware of that though, but still just wanted to express how much I enjoyed it. Allow me to do so in gif form:

 

[bathroomlaughter]

sorry if this has been asked. any plans to remake apple?

 

[Naegerbomb]

sorry if this has been asked. any plans to remake apple?

Every year - although it will always be limited to how much cider we can get from Ken's apple trees (read: not a lot). It is fermented on glass, with no nutrients or yeast added - so it takes ~9 months to make.

 

[axeman91821]

Can anybody tell me what's currently available for carryout at Schramm's?

 

[thebandit1]

Can anybody tell me what's currently available for carryout at Schramm's?

Raspberry, Statement, Nutmeg. At least as of last week.

 

[abawol01]

Can anybody tell me what's currently available for carryout at Schramm's?

Raspberry, Statement, Nutmeg. At least as of last week.

That's everything.

 

[olympuszymurgus]

Ken-

Did you ever have the mead from Ring of Fire in Alaska? A friend brought me some bottles about 4 years ago and I enjoyed them immensely, but up until then the only meads I ever had were terrible home brews. They closed since then, but bottles are still available in AK for high prices.

 

[lb304854]

Alyson should have simply sent noragrets.jpg in the lifetime Mazer email this morning.

I'm gonna fill a swimming pool with Black Agnes.

 

[Gonzoillini1]

Alyson should have simply sent noragrets.jpg in the lifetime Mazer email this morning.

I'm gonna fill a swimming pool with Black Agnes.

Splitting a case with imperialking and really contemplating buying my own as well...

Who needs a house?

 

[MordorMongo]

That's like the 4th or 5th greatest email I have ever received.

 

[DenverBeerDrinker]

Couldn't figure out if I could have my trustee still pick up 6 extra bottles for me

 

[deuce92591]

I hope you heathens leave some for us common folk. Seriously regretting not joining last year.

 

[Beerontwowheels]

Couldn't figure out if I could have my trustee still pick up 6 extra bottles for me

They can, but you can't reserve the 6 bottles. They have to just walk in and grab them before they sell out.

 

[kscaldef]

They can, but you can't reserve the 6 bottles. They have to just walk in and grab them before they sell out.

The big question then is: if a trustee is a member themselves, or trusteeing for multiple people, can they pick up 6 bottles per membership or 6 bottles total?

 

[DanH11]

The big question then is: if a trustee is a member themselves, or trusteeing for multiple people, can they pick up 6 bottles per membership or 6 bottles total?

6 bottles total, same as if a non member came in

 

[Jb123]

This may have been discussed already somewhere here but has anyone let a bottle "decant" a buddy said he had the other day and it opened up even more than normal. Makes sense as ppl do this with fine wines. Experiences?

 

[steimie]

This may have been discussed already somewhere here but has anyone let a bottle "decant" a buddy said he had the other day and it opened up even more than normal. Makes sense as ppl do this with fine wines. Experiences?

Ken Schramm had something in FB awhile back where he suggested decanting for 1-2 hours.

 

[Jb123]

Ken Schramm had something in FB awhile back where he suggested decanting for 1-2 hours.

Ahhhh okay. Thank you. Seems tough to open and not drink immediately.
Will try!

 

[bathroomlaughter]

i've never decanted but they always improve in the glass, sometimes a lot.

 

[Jb123]

Naegerbomb what are you crafty bastards working on? This x men fruit concoction!

 

[Michigan1]

Naegerbomb what are you crafty bastards working on? This x men fruit concoction!

I didn't know there was a member of the X-Men named "Cloudberry"...

 

[Jb123]

I didn't know there was a member of the X-Men named "Cloudberry"...

I just know wolverine and storm and those aren't berries.

 

[Johnnie Nepal]

I just know wolverine and storm and those aren't berries.

There is dat loganberry tho

 

[Jb123]

Ahh yes did see this on Instagram. Makes more sense sounds like it'll be a doozy!

 

[Naegerbomb]

Jb123 our 'Loganberry' mead is on tap right now, for as long as the ~5 gallons lasts

 

[czar_chasm]

I didn't know there was a member of the X-Men named "Cloudberry"...

mintberry crunch ldo

 

[Hubarooski]

I wanted to get in on this last time, but just missed out. I asked the wife if she wanted to join the Mazer club. She hesitated and now I need a trustee. Anyone willing to help out?