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Welcome to What's New With Mead! In this podcast I sit down with mead makers, commercial brewers, home brewers and everyone I can possibly find who has their hands in the brewing world. This podcast is intended for you to not only get to know these people, but to also learn from their experiences and grow as a mead maker. You can support the show via my Patreon and find even more great content on ... more

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So I brewed a recipe from  @TheApartmentBrewer  ... I then shared it with him to see what he thinks! You can find his original video for this beer below. It explains all of his recipe choices way better than I could ever explain. In this video we get... more

Nathan and I originally did this just as an informational bit in my video about zinc in mead; however, I felt like our conversation was so good it deserved to be a short podcast episode! Special shoutout to Nathan for being so amazing and teaching us... more

Today we're chatting with Matt and Eric from Meadkrieger Mead in Loveland, Colorado! These guys are making great mead and I had a great time getting to chat with them. We talk about their meadery and specifically how they approach scaling up mead. Ch... more

In today's episode we are chatting with Carlos from Texas Longhouse Mead! This is part 3 of a series where we follow Carlos into his journey of opening a commercial meadery. Today's episode is shot inside his meadery after he's been open for about 8 ... more

Today I'm chatting with Matthew from Funktastic Meads! Funktastic Meads is located in Midlothian, Virginia! He's been making mead commercially for about 5 years and is ready to give out some great advice to home brewers and commercial mead makers. Go... more

Today I'm chatting with Steve from Atheling Meadworks in Virginia! This episode was a ton of fun and you should really check out Atheling Meadworks! Use all the links below to support them

Atheling Meadworks Website: www.athelingmead.com

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Today I'm chatting with the incredible mead maker, Kyle Ducharme! He recently won the Ultimate Mead Maker of 2024 in a competition I ran and he has continued his sweep of awards through multiple mead competitions in 2024. He's a great mead maker and ... more

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Recent Guests

Steve (The Apartment Brewer)
Owner/Host of The Apartment Brewer YouTube channel
The Apartment Brewer
Episode: Episode 84: I Brewed A YouTubers Beer & Shared it With Him! Feat. TheApartment Brewer
Nathan Steigman
Award-winning mead maker
Episode: Episode 83: All About Zinc in Mead (Feat. Nathan Steigman)
Billy Beltz
Co-owner and mead maker at Lost Cause Meadery
Lost Cause Meadery
Episode: Episode 74: A Guide to Starting a Meadery: Part 1 & 2
Bill Boyer
Prolific mead maker known for competitive mead making
Episode: Episode 73: Learning from the Best! (Feat. Bill Boyer)
Ken Schramm
Father or godfather of mead making, founder of Schramm's Mead
Schramm's Mead
Episode: Episode 71: Ken Schramm & Schramm's Mead!
Matthew Harold
Expert mead maker and beer brewer, known as Mean Brews on YouTube
Mean Brews
Episode: Episode 70: Mean Brews & The MHP
Allison Schramm
CEO and co-founder of Schramm's Mead
Schramm's Mead
Episode: Episode 68: All About Schramm's Mead!
James Schramm
Co-founder of Schramm's Mead
Schramm's Mead
Episode: Episode 68: All About Schramm's Mead!

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Ben
Host of a show focusing on engaging conversations with mead makers and those involved in the brewing industry.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Man Made Mead made a great podcast

    If you are interested in making mead, this is a great podcast to listen to. It features interviews with commercial mead makers, award-winning home mead makers, and a range of other interesting folks from beekeepers to community leaders.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bucky206
    United States2 years ago
  • As soon as I found out!!

    Saw Man Made Mead on YouTube and loved it!!! Went to check podcasts to learn more and found this!!! Love it so far can’t wait to listen to more!!! Keep up the good work Man made Mead!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jvfchi
    United States4 years ago
  • Great information very humble

    Started into my mead making journey and Man made mead had been so very helpful, keep up the awesome work. Cheers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Siddall6
    Canada5 years ago
  • The Reason I Mead

    A great teacher. It is great to have something to listen to while I am working on my meads. I am very excited to see what more I can learn from this podcast!! He IS the go to for mead knowledge!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ymlopy
    United States6 years ago

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There's a strong community feeling conveyed by the interactions, making it a positive space for mead enthusiasts to learn and grow.
The interviews provide an approachable and friendly atmosphere, making it easy for beginners to connect with experienced brewers.
Listeners appreciate the wealth of information shared by various guests, often highlighting the practical tips and insights into the mead-making process.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 83: All About Zinc in Mead (Feat. Nathan Steigman)
Q: Nathan, tell me about what got you into using zinc in the first place in your mead.
Nathan started studying and came across a study from Joe Kinney about zinc in beer making, which led him to explore its potential benefits in homebrewing mead.
Episode 80: Just Do It! (Feat. Funktastic Meads)
Q: What are some things that would benefit somebody who wants to start a meadery?
Make sure you know how to run a business; it's significantly different from home mead making.
Ep 78: The Ultimate Mead Maker of 2024 (Feat. Kyle Ducharme)
Q: What do you think the keys to success in competitive mead making are?
You have to put your best product out there, expand your palate, and ensure your meads are balanced in sweetness, acidity, alcohol, and tannin.
Ep 78: The Ultimate Mead Maker of 2024 (Feat. Kyle Ducharme)
Q: What were your takeaways from this year's Ultimate Mead Maker Challenge?
This year's challenge was fun and eye-opening, especially with the adjustments to the boche and using mystery box ingredients. The blending aspect also provided a unique perspective on making meads.
Episode 71: Ken Schramm & Schramm's Mead!
Q: What advice would you give to people starting out in mead making?
Have patience and give yourself permission to fail and learn. Figure out what you want to make and allow yourself the leeway to achieve it over time.

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Content revolves around the fascinating world of mead-making, featuring interviews with expert mead makers, both commercial and home brewers. Listeners can expect to gain insights into various aspects of the brewing process, ingredient selection, and the creative challenges faced by mead creators. The series distinguishes itself by integrating personal stories and practical advice, nurturing a sense of community among enthusiasts and professionals alike. Unique to this series is the commitment to education, where listeners are not only entertained but also informed, fostering their development as mead makers.

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1. Steve (The Apartment Brewer)
2. Nathan Steigman
3. Billy Beltz
4. Bill Boyer
5. Ken Schramm
6. Matthew Harold
7. Allison Schramm
8. James Schramm

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