Some manufacturers use chicory in the process, which will really affect the bitterness of your mead. I like fresh ground beans, and have found some interesting...
While I appreciate your clarification of who now regulates the taxes on alcohol (I admit, my conversations with BATF took place prior to 2002), if you look at...
I might point out that there is nothing illegal about someone purchasing the ingredients for a batch of homebrew, and asking a brewer to turn it into alcohol...
Alaryn, I was able to find references as far back as Roman Empire for a Queens Prize I entered 8 years ago. I'll see if I can find that paper on my old CPU...
Following on my previous post regarding distillation within the boundaries of each of the 50 sovereign states in the USA... Building a still is not illegal -...
I've used Lalvin consistently in my meads with excellent results. IMHO, the 1118 causes too high an alcohol content with too much of a burn. I find that I have...
This concerns the chocolate mead. I put up a carboy of chocolate this past spring. I'm trying something a bit different. One, I've used more honey and I'm...
In a message dated 10/1/2005 11:01:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, sca_brew@yahoogroups.com writes: Message: 1 Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 15:40:09 -0000 From:...
I don't have time or patience to read the whole thing, but the reason why I'm writing at all is because the Fed gov. comes first, and any laws that they don't...
How about a D-47 yeast? Just remember to adjust your honey based on the difference in potential alcohol. I too have a question though I have a melomel to which...
Why did you water down the apple juice? Salut , Andrew F Thankyou and regards, Andrew. Your prompt reply is appreciated. The contents of all e-mails and posts...
IMO, you're wrong. And I don't have the time or the ready access to a legal library to debate it with you, nor do I think a general discussion on legal ...
Hi Andrew. You're just trying to get the mead off the spices without necessarily slowing down the fermentation. Racking your mead is a good way to do this, if...
Stupidity? no, I onlyy had a half gallon I could use. so I added sugar to it and watered it down to make more. I think it's sunked, but I'll give it a few more...
And yet while the state of California allows the use of marijuana with a doctor's prescription, the federal government has ruled that *their* laws trump the...
Keep in mind that the Federal government did prescribe medical marijuana to 30 people, then flip-flopped on their policy and are waiting for the remaining 8...
... I do. Often. It is a wonderful document. ... Just did. So how does you opinion set with Article 6 of the constitution? Specifically the following: "This...
From the ATF web site. http://www.ttb.gov/alcohol/info/faq/genalcohol.htm#g1 If you fill out all of the paperwork and are approved you can legally do some...
Yes, but they trumped the state on the basis of commerce. Also, distilled liquor does not appear on the list of "controlled substances". --Madoc ... And yet...
My friend, you miss my point. You made the assertion that state laws will be upheld over federal laws. I, and others, disagree. *** Date: Sat, 01 Oct 2005...
I don't mean to imply that we should censor ourselves from conversations of important topics, but it is my opinion that this thread has gone on long enough...
Hi Gang, Here is the recipe I use for my "Sleeping Cat Cider" which I am competing with at the Great Western War this weekend... 5 gallons of cider to taste (I...
In a message dated 2005-10-04 02:20:25 Eastern Daylight Time, joel@... writes: You need to have a basic understanding of the ferment process, and a ...
In a message dated 2005-10-01 19:47:07 Eastern Daylight Time, andrew_buhl@... writes: The contents of all e-mails and posts constitutes the intellectual...
I always listen out for some unique ways to clear a batch of mead in the event mine doesn't clear. I've been lucky so far ::knocks on da carboy:: I was...
