Braggots and Ale Meads, Fickling

Braggots and Ale Meads: Brewing with Honey
The history of alcoholic beverages probably began with an accidental encounter between some left-over honey in a bowl and a shower of rainwater that contained natural, air-borne yeasts, This happy accident gave rise to something that we might call "feral ale mead". Exactly where and when this might have happened is lost in the unchartered depths of pre- history. But there is anecdotal evidence to suggest that European production of fermented honey beverages was part of human society in 2,000 BC or earlier.
The simple recipes in this book draw inspiration from that murky history to reinstate brews that delight the modern palate. Using honey, malt extract and hops, fruits and spices, Braggots and Ale Meads will bring a new dimension to your home-brewing repertoire.
Melvyn Fickling lives and writes in the fine city of Norwich situated in Norfolk, England. Resident in a small duplex nestled in the artistic quarter and surrounded by live music venues and fine English breweries, he believes he may have found contentment.
VIEW Contents
- Who Will Use This Book?
- A Brief History
- Types
- Conditioning & Ageing
- Alcohol
- Ingredients
- Suppliers
- Equipment
- General Methodology
- Ale Mead Recipes
- Bluebird - Blueberry Ale Mead
- Blackbird - Blackberry Ale Mead
- Virgin Queen - Cherry Ale Mead
- Pearly Queen - Mint & Tea Ale Mead
- Perry Jack - Pear Ale Mead
- Spring Queen - Elderflower Ale Mead
- Gin Palace (version 1) - Sloe Gin Ale Mead
- Gin Palace (version 2) - Juniper & Liquorice Ale Mead
- Double ale Mead Recipes
- Bitefinger - Sloe Double Ale Mead
- Scurvy Dog - Lime Double Ale Mead
- Grape Shot - Grape Double Ale Mead
- Triple ale Mead Recipes
- Honey Moon - Simple Triple Ale Mead
- Strawberry Valentine - Strawberry Triple Ale Mead
- Christmas Queen - Festive Triple Ale Mead
- Braggot Recipes
- Ginger Queen - Light Ginger Braggot
- Bloody Mary - Light Cherry Braggot
- Lumber Jack - Light Maple Braggot
- Jack o' the Green - Light Greengage Braggot
- Hallowe'en Jack - Apple Wheat Braggot
- Nelson's Victory - Medium Oaked Braggot
- Jack Tar - Dark Liquorice Braggot
- Double Braggot Recipes
- May Queen - Elderflower Double Light Braggot
- Wicker Man - Greengage Double Light Braggot
- Queen of Scots - Double Light Braggot
- Gun Decks - Double Dark Braggot
- Session Braggot Recipes
- Black Jack - Extra Dark Session Braggot
- Ginger Tom - Light Session Braggot
- Green Man - Greengage Light Session Braggot
- Jack Bracket - Apple Light Session Braggot
- Carnival Queen - Elderflower Wheat Session Braggot
- The Nelson Touch - Medium Rum & Cloves Session Braggot
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