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The experts at Liquid Alchemy explain the different kinds of mead
Thanks to Terri at Liquid Alchemy, we are happy to share with this simple guide on the various kinds of mead;
Traditional or “Show” Mead
Traditional mead generally describes mead made only with hone, yeast and water. This is how the purists describe a traditional mead. The Mazer Cup, which is America’s mead competition, used a distinction made in some European mead competitions and designated the “Show” mead as a category in which no additional flavoring can be added.
Our Show mead is made with the finest Orange Blossom Honey producing wonderful, citrus notes.
Sack Mead is extra sweet
A sack mead is a strong, sweet mead achieved by adding extra honey creating more fermentable sugar — think of a late harvest ice wine or a barley wine. This can be the dessert wine of meads.
Mead fermented with fruits or spices
A Melomel is a mead fermented or flavored with fruit while a Metheglin is a mead that has been fermented or flavored with herbs and spices.
Hydromel Mead packs less of a punch
A Hydromel is typically a weaker mead. The majority of our meads range in similar range to that of grape wine — 10-13% ABV, a Hydromel would clock in about half that percentage. ABV less than 8-9% is considered a Hydromel for competition purposes.
The whiskey-making journey continues with another video from Mike at Painted Stave
Mike from Painted Stave offers a third video on the whiskey-making process. This time showing us the distilling process.
Mike from Painted Stave shows us the second step in the whiskey-making process
Mike from Painted Stave continues his behind the scenes look at the whiskey-making process by showing the fermentation.
Mike from Painted Stave shows us the beginning of the whiskey-making process
As you sit back and enjoy that glass of whiskey, do you ever wonder how it made its way into your glass? Making great whiskey is a long, painstaking process but the great people at Painted Stave feel it is worth it to ensure you get nothing but the very best. Watch Mike from the Painted Stave show the beginning of the whiskey-making process.
Happy National Chocolate Day
We love chocolate any day, any time. Today is National Chocolate Day and that has us thinking about pairing Delaware wines with chocolate!
Fenwick Wine Cellars in Selbyville recommends their High Tide or Merlot for a delicious simple chocolate pairing.
In Marydel, Harvest Ridge Winery recommends the following based on what type of chocolate you’re enjoying:
-for milk chocolate or light chocolate desserts (think mousse), try their Merlot or sweeter sparkling wines like their Sparkling Vidal Blanc
-dark chocolate demands something hearty like Harvest Ridge’s soon to be released Chamfort, a port-style wine (oops! Did we just get a tip on a hot new offering? Yes!)
If you’re going “classic”, you can’t go wrong with chocolate dipped strawberries and Harvest Ridge Winery’s Sparkling Vidal Blanc.
There you have it! Perfectly delicious chocolate pairings, great for National Chocolate Day or any time you’re feeling a need for a little treat!
#NationalChocolateDay
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Taste the Harvest October 18!
We’ll be pouring two types of cider from Rebel Seed Cider, Delaware’s first cidery, at our October 18 Harvest Brunch! In addition to the ciders, we’ll have wine, mead and spirits.
See our video: https://vimeo.dewineries/harvestbrunch
Do you have your tickets yet? http://bit.ly/dwabrunch
Annual Harvest Brunch October 18: Wine, Mead, Cider & Spirits from Delaware Wineries Association on Vimeo.
Celebrate Harvest Time at our Brunch!
Country ham. Fresh roasted turkey. Made to order omelets. Bacon. Sausage. Texas French toast. Is your mouth watering yet?
We will have all this food and more at our Second Annual Harvest Brunch on Sunday, October 18. In addition to savoring the delicious food provided by our local caterer, The Inn at Duck Creek, you’ll have the chance to sip wines from Harvest Ridge Winery and Fenwick Wine Cellars, spirits from Painted Stave Distilling, cider from Rebel Seed Cider and mead from Liquid Alchemy Beverages.
This will be a great start to your day. Don’t miss out on attending! Seating is limited, so reserve your tickets today: http://bit.ly/dwabrunch
Announcing Our New Member
Today is National Mead Day! It makes sense to celebrate this national day with a special announcement about our new mead-making member: Liquid Alchemy Beverages.
Liquid Alchemy Beverages will be making mead, or “honey wine”, starting this fall at their New Castle County location, 28 Brookside Drive, Wilmington. Read more about their story and how they discovered mead.
Delaware Beer, Wine & Spirits Weekend
The state’s first Delaware Beer, Wine & Spirits Weekend is also first event sponsored by our organization. On June 5, 6 & 7, six local beverage producers will welcome visitors for tastings, all for one tasting fee ($20). The participating locations are located in Kent and Sussex county, as you can see from the map below. There’s something for everyone during this event, so gather your friends and start tasting! Tickets are only available online: bit.ly/deBWS
Delaware Beer, Wine & Spirits Weekend locations
Taste and discover new favorites at:
3rd Wave Brewing Co., Fenwick Wine Cellars, Fordham & Dominion Brewing, Harvest Ridge Winery, Mispillion River Brewing and Painted Stave Distilling
Tickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/beer-wine-spirits-weekend-june-5-6-7-tickets-16796720443