SC - Re: Mead

[Pug Bainter]

Charlena said something that sounded like:
> I have recently had mead for the first time and I have noticed that it 
> is the one alcohol I can stomach and  better if it is served hot.  I 
> plan to make my own in the future,

It is truly quite simple. Unfortunately meads and other wines take
typically a year or more to become good. This is dependant on the
ingredients. There are a lot of people who drink and/or serve them
before that time (even myself at times), but in general 2 to 5 years is
best.

Just so you know that it's not for those who are impatient.

> but I love the taste of it and hope 
> that I can find a source somewhere. I was wondering if there is a source
> where I can purchase it bottled already.

I have started gathering places for this, unfortunately I think I only
have one direct link to such a place. I am adding more as I find them.

A website of links can be found at:

http://southern.ansteora.org/bvc/appendix5c.html

> I am not sure I am asking in 
> the right place and if not can someone direct me to a more appropriate 
> source.

Well there certainly are brewing related lists, as well as a mead lovers
digest but these are aimed more at the brewer/vintner than the drinker.

If you have access to newsgroups, you could try rec.craft.winemaking or
rec.craft.brewing. There are discussions there about mead all the time.

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