This week we talk to John Jacob, 2nd place winner of the Iron Bee 2021. Visit John at https://oldsolbees.com/
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This week we speak with Michael Labonte, third place winner of the Iron Bee 2021.
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In this episode, Jeff chats with listener Carlos Herrera.
See Carlos’ YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGsv4bfDKg_LjBJpe74E6Q
Jeff and Carlos referenced a series called “Better Judge a Mead” by Chop and Brew, the playlist is available here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZK8QLGRuS_XeOqCjYWfMZEWm526l9mDx
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In this episode, Jeff speaks to the winner of the Mead House’s Iron Bee 2021, Kyle Ducharme.
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It’s been a long wait, but Jeff is back to talk the future of the Mead House, or at least his first several future projects. Included in this episode is the first in a series of mead recipes for you to play with and enjoy at your leisure!
Sangria Mead
1 bottle Vinter’s Best Blackberry Wine concentrate
1 Winexpert Merlot 1 gallon kit
Water to 6 gal
Honey to 1.090 SG
10g 71B wine yeast
Optional Bentonite and FT Rouge Berry (per manufacturer’s directions)
9g Fermaid K
Dual Fine
Potassium Metabisulfite and Potassium Sorbate (per manufacturer’s recommended dosage)
Varietal Honey and Fruit Juice concentrates of your choice for backsweetening.
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This episode we wrap up what has been an almost 5-year commitment to provide inspiration and motivation to our listeners in the meadmaking/brewing community. I have decided to retire from the podcast to attend to some health issues that I need to focus on. It’s been tremendous ride, one that I will not forget. Ryan has also made the decision to leave the show, he is a father of 4 young beautiful children that require more and more of his time now. He has been a valuable resource and has provided engaging discussions on the show. I want to thank both Ryan and Jeff for their commitment, their work and effort and their relentless pursuit of producing a quality podcast.
This is not the end of the Mead House however, not at all. Jeff will continue to produce the show after taking an extended hiatus, perhaps in a different format, still providing engaging conversations and knowledge for our listeners in the meadmaking community.
Thanks to all our fans & sponsors who stood by us since the early days as we worked hard on improvements to our audio and laughed along with us at my funny stories at the beginning of each episode. Thank you so much.
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The results are in! The Iron Bee 2021 is over, and we have some incredible submissions to talk about. But first, a big thank you to Matt Weide, a long time friend of the Mead House, also a BJCP certified mead judge, for assisting in the judging off all the meads that were submitted.
The secret ingredient this year was Passionflower, sponsored by a long time supporter of the Iron Bee, Mountain Rose Herbs. Also, Ryan leads the discussion in the Braggot Shootout category where some surprising braggots made the awards table. Matt sticks around for the whole show and tackles a few questions in the Social Club.
And make sure you tune in to next week’s episode, we have a very important announcenent to make!
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How do I estimate the amount of nutrients needs in a braggot? A bit confused on how to use Voss Kveik for braggot and mead. Any advice? I’m thinking of making a hoppy braggot as my next batch. These are just a few of the topics we discuss in this episode as we devote the whole show to braggots!
Iron Bee is now open to all Keyholders for registration. If you’re not a keyholder, get in now, it’s only $2 a month to get your key! Sign up at our Patreon page below.
You can now listen to The Mead House Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and now on Amazon Music. Check the front page of the website for more locations and be sure to subscribe and rate us 5 stars!
Thanks for keeping the Mead House podcast free with your continued support, we appreciate all our listeners. Get a set of keys to the mead house, help keep the Mead House podcast free by subscribing to Patreon, when you do, Jeff will send you some great gifts! When you become a subscriber, you’ll have access to some great interviews from guests here at the Mead House.
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Our guest this episode comes from a family who has been making mead for 5 generations. Now mind you, that dates back to around 1870. Her family has been making mead for over 40 years continuously, and she’s been here before back on episode 213. We’ll welcome Rachel Lipman of Loew Vinyards in Maryland back to the house in a bit and talk nothing but mead.
We had planned for our usual two other segments, however we were so engrossed in conversation, she stayed and helped us close the show out! Thank you Rachel!
Iron Bee is now open to all Keyholders for registration. If you’re not a keyholder, get in now, it’s only $2 a month to get your key! Sign up at our Patreon page below.
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“We started as a small 3 man operation, my father, myself, and my middle brother because we loved the taste of Lehua honey. We were purchasing it locally at exorbitant rates and decided we should start our own hives when we bought our Farm. It took us a year to clear our farm, another 2 years to plant fruit bearing nectar available trees, and when we started we did bee removals to get our first hives. I started commercial beekeeping when I was 18, just out of high school, for a local producer. Spent 2 years with them learning equipment, harvest techniques, bee treatments and honey processing. I’m proudest of my father and myself for analyzing, deconstructing and innovating techniques to keep our bees ethically, organically, and as clean a standard as required by law and then some. Our ethic has always been geared towards food production- if I don’t eat it, I’m not going to share or sell it.” – Shawn Harris from Wao Kele Farm & Supply joins us this episode.
Jeff has a new toy, an Anvil Foundry, he and Ryan talk about old school vs. new school. Then on to the Social Club where we try and answer questions from meadmakers with no formal expertise other than what we experience in our own brewhouse!
Iron Bee is now open to all Keyholders for registration. If you’re not a keyholder, get in now, it’s only $2 a month to get your key! Sign up at our Patreon page below.
You can now listen to The Mead House Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and now on Amazon Music. Check the front page of the website for more locations and be sure to subscribe and rate us 5 stars!
Thanks for keeping the Mead House podcast free with your continued support, we appreciate all our listeners. Get a set of keys to the mead house, help keep the Mead House podcast free by subscribing to Patreon, when you do, Jeff will send you some great gifts! When you become a subscriber, you’ll have access to some great interviews from guests here at the Mead House.
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The Final Chapter
supporter of the Iron Bee, 
How do I estimate the amount of nutrients needs in a braggot? A bit confused on how to use Voss Kveik for braggot and mead. Any advice? I’m thinking of making a hoppy braggot as my next batch. These are just a few of the topics we discuss in this episode as we devote the whole show to braggots!
Iron Bee is now open to all Keyholders for 
Our guest this episode comes from a family who has been making mead for 5 generations. Now mind you, that dates back to around 1870. Her family has been making mead for over 40 years continuously, and she’s been here before back on episode 213. We’ll welcome Rachel Lipman of 
We started as a small 3 man operation, my father, myself, and my middle brother because we loved the taste of Lehua honey. We were purchasing it locally at exorbitant rates and decided we should start our own hives when we bought our Farm. It took us a year to clear our farm, another 2 years to plant fruit bearing nectar available trees, and when we started we did bee removals to get our first hives. I started commercial beekeeping when I was 18, just out of high school, for a local producer. Spent 2 years with them learning equipment, harvest techniques, bee treatments and honey processing. I’m proudest of my father and myself for analyzing, deconstructing and innovating techniques to keep our bees ethically, organically, and as clean a standard as required by law and then some. Our ethic has always been geared towards food production- if I don’t eat it, I’m not going to share or sell it.” –