I know of instances that a site would allow a competition, but no other drinking, due to the fact that it WAS a competition. Ask the site locations if you can...
Greetings: I am working on starting a cordial guild in Jararvellir and am looking for resource lists to share with new guild members. Does anyone have a list...
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Jun 1, 2003 12:13 pm
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Windmaster's Hill Baronial will have something in June as well, as site is descretely wet... Maybe they'd like to host something... hint, hint......
Question- Is a "liqueur" similar to a cordial (for SCA Brewing purposes, )and what are the differences, if any? Below are some sites you can look at. I made...
... purposes, )and what are the differences, if any? Below are some sites you can look at. I made the peppermint schnapps and the amaretto for Christmas gifts,...
In a message dated 6/1/2003 8:14:33 AM Eastern Standard Time, cianna@... ... I don't make cordials (yet), but all three of my apprentice-siblings do. I'd...
We are changing sites. YEAH, Now we can have our brewers competitions at least 4 times a year now. We won't start at the new onw until feb of 2004. We are...
That's exactly what I want to work on! Maybe they would care to help? Cianna...
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Jun 3, 2003 12:12 am
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Greeting all, I have been asked recently if fortify wines (Porto, Jerez, other?) is 'period' Porto as such is 18th and Jerez/Sheery is 14-15th but maybe not...
I'm working on a period recipe. I ran across this phrase, "let it boil half an hour with these Spices grosly beaten and put in a Canvas-bag". The Canvas I...
You beat them up!!!! LOL No, really crush them up tp help release the flavor of the spices. Is this the Rupert I meet at gulfwars this year? Thalia David...
I don't think so. I have never been to gulf wars. I will be at Pennsic though, camping with Carillion (N10 usually). If you stop by, I promise to have beer...
In a message dated 6/5/2003 9:06:09 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... I'm guessing that it means "roughly crushed". You want them broken up, but not ground in a...
We make a period coffee and we crush the spices vs grind them into a powder. We use the much trusted hammer and a bag and simply pound it. We let them simmmer...
Thanks for the offer, Won't be at Pensic maybe the year 2005, but will still hole you to it. thalia David Rosen <rvpert@...> wrote: I don't think so. I...
That's pretty much what I figured, bu tI thought it was better to confirm my theory that to make a huge mistake. Thanks every on for your input. And no, I am...
Thank you for the links. There are some interesting recipes there! If anyone else has any links or books to recommend, I would appreciate it. Cianna...
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Jun 7, 2003 11:54 am
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If you have a copy of Cindy Renfrows 'A Sip Through Time' There are several recipes there. She has a chapter dedicated to Brandies, Liqueurs & Distilled ...
One of the authors you really need to look at is Arnald of Villanova (1235-1311). One modern English translation was published as _The Earliest Printed Book on...
... I tried it once, but I left the petals in for too long and it got funny. I think if I had filtered them out after two weeks it would have been great. Make...
I have tried 5 yr old rose petal mead - very smooth and subtle. It is best to add the petals after primary fermentation and then leave them in for only a...
Years ago I made rose petal cordial with mace and vodka. Tuned out very well - in fact, I still have a small amount left. Cianna...
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Jun 10, 2003 1:33 am
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... Can you share that recipie please? Gwendolen of CairnRyan __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with...
In a message dated 6/11/2003 11:29:25 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... How much rose petals does it take, and in what condition? Can I wait until they fall off...
Greetings, I recently noticed at a competition that most cordials lack period documentation, minus such things as cinnamon water and the like. How would one...
My advise to you would be to document your cordial for what it is. If the recipe or a particular spice wasn't used until, say 1850, say that in your...
I can't seem to find where I can leave this list. Personal tragedies in my life have made it necessary to remove myself from many activities, brewing being...
Hi...Forgot one question....can i use plastic carboys instead of glass? I only have one glass one. They are expensive & heavy. I am afraid i would break one as...
