2016 Tech Meeting #1 - Melomels - Feb. 9, 7 PM, Lion Bridge
2016 Tech Meeting #1 - Melomels - Feb. 9, 7 PM, Lion Bridge
On Tuesday, February 6th, Pat McCusker will present a Tech Meeting on Melomels at Lion Bridge Brewing Company.
Please respond to this post, if you plan to attend so that we can estimate our attendance count.
Agenda
7PM Doors open
7-7:30 PM Gathering, set-up; Lion Bridge Pours Available - Laura will be our host, however the kitchen will be closed
7:30 PM Presentation Begins
Teardown, clean-up, and out the door no later than 9:30 PM.
About the presentation:
This meeting covers making melomels from honey, fruit juice, and frozen fruit. It is pretty much a can't-fail process for anyone familiar with the basics of sanitation and brewing. I will have some handouts with basic recipes. And there will be several products to sample.
About the presenter:
Patrick McCusker. I have been making meads and melomels since 2003; wine since 2008; beer since 2013; and cider since 2014. Most of my focus is on historical brewing (my wife and I are members of the Society for Creative Anachronism). I do occasionally enter products in formal competitions. I took 2nd place in the sweet mead category at the Mazer Cup International 5 or so years ago. And one year, I took 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and tied for 7th out of 35 entries in the mead division at the Iowa State Fair.
Please respond to this post, if you plan to attend so that we can estimate our attendance count.
Agenda
7PM Doors open
7-7:30 PM Gathering, set-up; Lion Bridge Pours Available - Laura will be our host, however the kitchen will be closed
7:30 PM Presentation Begins
Teardown, clean-up, and out the door no later than 9:30 PM.
About the presentation:
This meeting covers making melomels from honey, fruit juice, and frozen fruit. It is pretty much a can't-fail process for anyone familiar with the basics of sanitation and brewing. I will have some handouts with basic recipes. And there will be several products to sample.
About the presenter:
Patrick McCusker. I have been making meads and melomels since 2003; wine since 2008; beer since 2013; and cider since 2014. Most of my focus is on historical brewing (my wife and I are members of the Society for Creative Anachronism). I do occasionally enter products in formal competitions. I took 2nd place in the sweet mead category at the Mazer Cup International 5 or so years ago. And one year, I took 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and tied for 7th out of 35 entries in the mead division at the Iowa State Fair.
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In the Fridge/On Tap: English Bitter, Schwarzbier, Cream Ale
In the keg: Wheat Beer, Russian Imperial Stout
In the bucket:
In the queue: Irish Red, American IPA
In the keg: Wheat Beer, Russian Imperial Stout
In the bucket:
In the queue: Irish Red, American IPA
Re: 2016 Tech Meeting #1 - Melomels - Feb. 9, 7 PM, Lion Bri
I plan to attend, but I doubt I can be there before 7:30.
Re: 2016 Tech Meeting #1 - Melomels - Feb. 9, 7 PM, Lion Bri
I hope to be there.
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Re: 2016 Tech Meeting #1 - Melomels - Feb. 9, 7 PM, Lion Bri
It's on my calendar
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Re: 2016 Tech Meeting #1 - Melomels - Feb. 9, 7 PM, Lion Bri
may not be able to make it -- will see
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Re: 2016 Tech Meeting #1 - Melomels - Feb. 9, 7 PM, Lion Bri
I will be there
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Re: 2016 Tech Meeting #1 - Melomels - Feb. 9, 7 PM, Lion Bri
I would certainly hope so, Pat!!wyzzyrdd wrote:I will be there.
I will plan to attend also.
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Re: 2016 Tech Meeting #1 - Melomels - Feb. 9, 7 PM, Lion Bri
On my calendar as well..
Re: 2016 Tech Meeting #1 - Melomels - Feb. 9, 7 PM, Lion Bri
I'm planning on being there.
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On Tap at the Laughing-Kitten Pub:
* Foggy Bottom NEIPA
* Gluten Free Stoutish Ale
* Botched Bitter
* Club Barrel Robust Porter (cellar)
On deck/fermenting:
* Belle's Helles (cue AC/DC)
* Foggy Bottom NEIPA
* Gluten Free Stoutish Ale
* Botched Bitter
* Club Barrel Robust Porter (cellar)
On deck/fermenting:
* Belle's Helles (cue AC/DC)
Re: 2016 Tech Meeting #1 - Melomels - Feb. 9, 7 PM, Lion Bri
Weather permitting, I will be there.
Swilling:
Fermenting:
Secondary: Munich Helles, Rye Wheat, Cherry Melomel
Lagering in fridge: Hanssen's Cherry Kriek
Dry hopping: none
On deck:
Fermenting:
Secondary: Munich Helles, Rye Wheat, Cherry Melomel
Lagering in fridge: Hanssen's Cherry Kriek
Dry hopping: none
On deck:
Re: 2016 Tech Meeting #1 - Melomels - Feb. 9, 7 PM, Lion Bri
I'm planning on being there.
The guy who submitted a barley wine in the Furious competition...
Re: 2016 Tech Meeting #1 - Melomels - Feb. 9, 7 PM, Lion Bri
Bottled two more melomels this weekend. One with black currants and one with blueberries.
Pat McCusker