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Title: Mead Tasting /Roundtable?
Post by: meo on 10.01.2016, 23:55:03
Last year I had a little private Meadtasting but I think this time it would be nicer to open up that thing a bit.

So what is Mead:
"Mead (/ˈmiːd/; archaic and dialectal "medd"; from Old English "meodu") is an alcoholic beverage created by fermenting honey with water, sometimes with various fruit, spices, grains, or hops. (Hops act as a preservative and produce a bitter, beer-like flavor.) The alcoholic content of mead may range from about 8% ABV to more than 20%. The defining characteristic of mead is that the majority of the beverage's fermentable sugar is derived from honey. It may be still, carbonated, or naturally sparkling; and it may be dry, semi-sweet, or sweet." (Source: Wikipedia)

What is Planned:
I bring around 2-3 Bottles of my collection and if some others bring theirs too that can be a very funny panel ^^

Would you be interested in such an event? Post your Comments here^^
Title: Re: Mead Tasting /Roundtable?
Post by: Cheetah on 11.01.2016, 00:51:57
Hello there ;)

This really sounds more like something that should be organised privately. I hope you understand that we have a few reservations about a public event that involves attendees bringing their own booze - and I'm not sure the hotel would agree with this :) How about throwing a roomparty?
Title: Re: Mead Tasting /Roundtable?
Post by: KyuubiSaoirse on 11.01.2016, 00:58:13
No matter what this ends up with, I'd love to join! I'd take my fave cherry mead with me :D
Title: Re: Mead Tasting /Roundtable?
Post by: meo on 11.01.2016, 00:59:12
Hello there ;)

This really sounds more like something that should be organised privately. I hope you understand that we have a few reservations about a public event that involves attendees bringing their own booze - and I'm not sure the hotel would agree with this :) How about throwing a roomparty?
Wouldn't be a problem and I already tough so.
Title: Re: Mead Tasting /Roundtable?
Post by: HellCharm on 11.01.2016, 01:07:39
Sounds interesting XD I've never tasted it before but I'm quite curious, I'm always willing to bring a bottle of home made limoncello to trade :p
Title: Re: Mead Tasting /Roundtable?
Post by: Shinji170981 on 11.01.2016, 13:10:10
I would be interested as well.
Willing to chip in a bottle of "fir honey" mead as well, which is quite nice :)
Title: Re: Mead Tasting /Roundtable?
Post by: Kristofferson on 11.01.2016, 17:26:02
If I have time, I will join, too. Might bring a bottle of mead as well. :)
Title: Re: Mead Tasting /Roundtable?
Post by: QuiranLycaon on 11.01.2016, 19:35:40
if this event is still going on in private, then i'll bring dragonflames mead with me (unlike the normal spicy ones, this one actually burns, is good when you have stuffed sinusses)
Title: Re: Mead Tasting /Roundtable?
Post by: Santa fox on 11.01.2016, 19:42:43
I'd love to attend, unfortunately I doubt I can bring anything, as mead seems to be fairly scarce around here, ironically enough.

Regardless, how it all goes well!
Title: Re: Mead Tasting /Roundtable?
Post by: Moose on 28.02.2016, 13:43:18
Should there be room for one more I'd also like to join in.
I don't have any experience with mead what-so-ever but I do love beer.
I would happily bring some of my homemade hard-applecider to go around. (think I have a bottle or two left)
Title: Re: Mead Tasting /Roundtable?
Post by: VickyVixen on 03.03.2016, 18:09:28
Sorry for gravedigging a bit here, but I'll see whether I can bring some mead too.
I imagine doing this in the biergarten in the evening. Really brings out the good vibes.
A panel, maybe. Not sure why there would have to be a panel though.
What are your favourites? Interested.
Title: Re: Mead Tasting /Roundtable?
Post by: meo on 03.03.2016, 21:38:57
My personal favorites (and a longtime try to get it again since the producer didn't want to ship to Germany) is the Medovina Jan Halada Archivní (High Honney per Water Mead with addition of honey Liquor) by the Czech producer Česká včela, for the German ones (and one of the Bottles I ill try to bring along) that is the "MET-Honigwein lieblich" by Franz Stettner (Honey based with a little taste of apple in my opinion) and for a Danish one (also a Bottle i will bring along) Viking Blod by Dansk Mjod (Hibiscus and spices added).

I also drink ones that are done with Cherrys too (but i would go all Kage and consume a bottle in no time myself^^).

If (somehow) one of the American Furry here can get a hand on a Bottle of "The Statement" (a Mead with cherries from the top of the makers) by Ken Schramm of Schramms Mead or even a Bottle of "The Heart of Darkness" (cherry, raspberry, spices and other high quality stuff) that goes for 120 Dollar please drop me a note i would appreciate it.
Title: Re: Mead Tasting /Roundtable?
Post by: Moose on 04.08.2016, 22:17:05
So now EF is finally around the corner.
I'll try to get my hands on two bottles of Danish mead. Ribe Mjød with added apple and Dansk Mjød.
I'll also bring a bottle of my homemade apple cider, thou I don't know if it's still any good.
Is there anyway to get in contact with each other when this thing is going down?
Title: Re: Mead Tasting /Roundtable?
Post by: meo on 05.08.2016, 21:21:59
I opend up a Telegram group for Mead drinking Furs. https://telegram.me/joinchat/B2rVxAkaNYrK6ypv5wd5hA Everyone can join, even if you don't attend this years EF
Title: Re: Mead Tasting /Roundtable?
Post by: Shinji170981 on 09.08.2016, 20:25:22
Since I don't use telegram, is there another way to receive updates like pm or text/email?
Title: Re: Mead Tasting /Roundtable?
Post by: meo on 10.08.2016, 07:25:04
Of course you can try to reach me over PM here or by mail (ask for the address by PM first, don't want to much spam incoming  ;)), but the response time may be longer and i can't guaranty that it would be possible for me to communicate on consite other than telegram (and even then the response time could be somewhat long).

I plan for the round table to be at least 2 times. One at early arrival day (since there is no interference with other panels and stuff) and on Saturday (since some friends of mine only are on site from Friday evening on).
Title: Re: Mead Tasting /Roundtable?
Post by: Shinji170981 on 10.08.2016, 22:10:11
Well, I will be there from Monday to Monday, so either one of those 2 days would work.
Just need time and location and I am set. :)
Title: Re: Mead Tasting /Roundtable?
Post by: Moose on 11.08.2016, 00:13:25
Same with me. I'll be arriving sunday afternoon and stay until monday. Tuesday I'll be helping con-store handing out goodiebags around midday.
So if it's gonna be tuesday, the afternoon would be prefered.

I'll bring a bottle of two out of the following three:
Vikingernes mjød - http://mjod.dk/collections/frontpage/products/vikingernes
Klapøsjter mjød - http://mjod.dk/collections/frontpage/products/klapojster
Jyde mjød - http://mjod.dk/collections/frontpage/products/jyde-mjod

If anyone have want to recommend one or two of them I'll probably bring those :)
Title: Re: Mead Tasting /Roundtable?
Post by: meo on 11.08.2016, 08:01:24
The Vikingernes mjod sounds promising as I like (and also bring) the Viking Blood from them http://mjod.dk/collections/frontpage/products/vikinge-blod , as for the other two...I am not sure, the Jyde sounds interesting due to the fact you got a lot of spices. The Klaposjter is rater a nope for me (personal vise) since i am not a fan of snaps in my mead, but tastes are different.
Title: Re: Mead Tasting /Roundtable?
Post by: meo on 23.08.2016, 15:07:00
I am proud, amazed and happy that the tasting went into a lot of fun. Sadly i couldn't do it at the campfire this year (since i couldn't simply walk on Friday evening) and that not every bottle was emptied.

I will do again next year one (with even different bottles so the variety would increase) and hope to see you all again!

Thanks to Moose who brought his own 2 bottles and even Homemade Cider. You rock man!

The Telegramgroup stays opens so everyone who likes mead can join!

If someone has questions please just ask them, I don't bite (as long as you don't want that)
Title: Re: Mead Tasting /Roundtable?
Post by: Shinji170981 on 25.08.2016, 19:22:58
Maybe I can join next year.
Still won't have telegram until then, so either email or text message.
Emptied my bottle with some friends at the fire this year.