How to Make Mead, my traditional Mead Recipe. First, this is a long video, I know. Just watch it, it's worth it! I show you every step of the way and explain the pros and cons to various ideas. Mead isn't the most complex thing to brew at home, but, there are some things you should know about. In addition, we are what is called "natural brewers", so we don't use extra chemical nutrients or other additives like sulfites or sorbates. Mead has been around for millenia, but only recently people are making it again. It is my goal to teach you how to make mead. In this video, I go into detail on all the steps needed to make mead. Even if you've never made any kind of brew before, you can do this. I have faith in you! Want to cook with mead? Check out our Viking Chili! https://youtu.be/yZTZvrwe4Zo The Racking Video: https://youtu.be/nuHWF6jzD8s The Tasting Video: https://youtu.be/gjX5sGSrBz4 Here is a list of everything you need to make mead: Honey https://amzn.to/2wVh14K I've used this one! Carboy and Airlock! https://amzn.to/2wTjInL Yeast https://amzn.to/2wQLtOC Hydrometer https://amzn.to/2E2UfyG Funnel https://amzn.to/2Qf3Ogj Measuring cup https://amzn.to/2wPyQlW Sanitizer https://amzn.to/2CxNqVd Raisins 1 Orange Black Tea https://amzn.to/2Qe8e72 Laser Thermometer (not necessary but freakin' cool) https://amzn.to/2QeIp6Y My T-Shirt! https://amzn.to/2QgOkZh That awesome cutting board: https://www.etsy.com/shop/IronsidesWoodworks Want more City Steading? Join our Mailing List: http://city-steading.com/signup-for-our-mailing-list/ Website: http://www.city-steading.com City Steading Bread and Beyond: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqjTeB88zqdwT69gdNC-UXw City Steading Garden and Grow: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHxMV_CVlLNQhRBfPOrdh2A VIP Club: http://city-steading.com/vip-club/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/citysteading #citysteading ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ildRSUSWmc8

Super Simple Cyser 2021, the Tasting. So, how is our NEW updated Apple Mead? Apple Mead is also known as Cyser, since mead has so many names! Anyway, come join us for tasting notes on our 2021 version of the Super Simple Cyser and decide for yourself if it's a brew you'd like to make. New to Brewing? Check out this Playlist: http://www.newbrew.city-steading.com Check out the City Steading Guide to Brewing: https://city-steading.com/guide-to-brewing/ _____________________________________ Help Support the Channel and Join a Friendly Community of City Steaders! http://www.city-steading.com/vip-club Become a Member of CS Mead and More! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqgnJOZ4ity3nQL_xe_hGYg/join _____________________________________ Some items used in the making of this video (We are Amazon Affiliates and as such do receive a small commission if you purchase anything after using one of our links. There is no cost to you for this, but it does help the channel and enables us to keep bringing you content. Thank you!) Special Mention to Barrel Char Wood Products, because reasons: https://barrelcharwood.com/ Glencairn Glasses: https://amzn.to/3gZc3va Odin's Brewery Red Ink t-shirt: https://city-steading.com/product/odins-brewery-in-red-ink-short-sleeve-unisex-t-shirt/ _____________________________________ Want more City Steading? Join our Mailing List: http://city-steading.com/signup-for-our-mailing-list/ Website: http://www.city-steading.com City Steading Homegrown and Healthy: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqjTeB88zqdwT69gdNC-UXw Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/citysteading ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbBIJW7utYw

Homebrew wine cider and mead can kill you? Well, some people think so. Some people also think the earth is flat. Today we talk about some of the myths and misinformation and some of the current events that lead people to believe. It's murky waters out there today to find out the truth about homebrewing. Many will say it's deadly, many will say the opposite. Those that say it's deadly are either misinformed or trying to sell something. Homewbrew is not DISTILLATION. That's a whole other animal and CAN be dangerous if not done properly. Well, certainly anything CAN be dangerous if not done properly. I've actually heard of people adding rubbing alcohol, gasoline, turpentine and other crazy things to their brews in an effort to boost the power of it. Don't do these things, as they are EXTREMEMELY toxic. If you wouldn't drink it or eat it, don't put it in your brew. It's that simple. Another major issue with homebrew is sanitation. If you don't keep things clean, you can get bacterial infections that are hard to identify or notice that CAN be dangerous. It's very rare though, to be honest. So stay clean, sanitize your stuff, and you'll be fine. If homebrew was so dangerous, we'd hear a lot more stories about people dying from it. Millions of people around the world make wine, cider, mead and beer at home, yet in the last 10 years or so, I've only heard of a handful of reports of major issues from doing it, and EVERY ONE did something stupid. Home brewing of wine, cider and mead is safe. ____________________________________________________ Some links to items used in the Video. We are Amazon Affiliates and as such receive a small commission if you purchase anything on Amazon using our links. There is no additional cost to you but it does help the channel grow: City Steading Merch (T-shirts, hats, etc) http://www.merch.city-steading.com Brew Like a Viking t-shirt: https://city-steading.com/product/brew-like-a-viking-short-sleeve-unisex-t-shirt/  Happiness Quote t-shirt: https://amzn.to/331a5F3  1 Gallon Carboy with Airlock: https://amzn.to/3jNaIbd  Star San: https://amzn.to/30OhAMU  Lalvin 71B: https://amzn.to/2CUt1ux  Graduated Cylinder: https://amzn.to/30OhHYQ  Hydrometer: https://amzn.to/333eRC8  Auto Siphon: https://amzn.to/2CXSyD9  Swing Top Bottles: https://amzn.to/3hI29wt Want more City Steading? Join our Mailing List: http://city-steading.com/signup-for-our-mailing-list/ Website: http://www.city-steading.com City Steading Bread and Beyond: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqjTeB88zqdwT69gdNC-UXw City Steading Garden and Grow: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHxMV_CVlLNQhRBfPOrdh2A VIP Club: http://city-steading.com/vip-club/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/citysteading #homebrew #dangersofhomebrew #homemadew ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC5QhWiy-Ww

How to make sweet grape wine at home from cheap store bought juice. It's actually really easy to make wine for yourself at home, and using juice from your local store is a great way to get started. This video will teach you step by step how to make grape wine at home from store bought juice. This video is meant to be an introduction to winemaking and brewing at home. We assume you own none of the equipment necessary and don't use anything fancy in making this video. Of course there are better methods than this, however, if you want to try the hobby of brewing before investing a lot of money, this wine can be made for something like $5 or less for a half gallon. We ended up with 2 wine bottles full, so that's less than $2.50 per bottle. Once you've tried this, and find you like making wine at home, we offer hundreds of videos on wine, mead, cider and beer on this channel. We look forward to helping you learn this amazing hobby! *We also assume you are of legal drinking age in your region. ____________________________________________________ Some links to items used in the Video. We are Amazon Affiliates and as such receive a small commission if you purchase anything on Amazon using our links. There is no additional cost to you but it does help the channel grow: Odin's Brewery t-shirt: https://city-steading.com/product/white-ink-odins-brewery-short-sleeve-unisex-t-shirt/  Sunshine and Whiskey t-shirt: https://amzn.to/2CiDAqu  City-Steading t-shirt: https://city-steading.com/product/city-steading-brews-short-sleeve-unisex-t-shirt/  Red Bucket of Sanitization: https://amzn.to/36ngcol Scale: https://amzn.to/2Bo8uxq  1 Gallon Pitcher: https://amzn.to/37KySgY  Stainless Steel Funnel: https://amzn.to/3eiJOVH  Belgian Tasting Glasses: https://amzn.to/2NgGBKk   Ingredients:   * 1 Teaspoon (3.5 grams) Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast: https://amzn.to/2zMYjlq (or just use half a packet if that's how yours comes)  * 64 ounces (2 quarts or 1814 grams) Grape Juice (minus a glassful)  * 1/2 pound (a little over a cup or 224 grams) Sugar    Some helpful videos for those of you ready to take the next step in your home brewing journey!   Brewing Terms and Gear: https://youtu.be/ck175YXnwrw   How to Read a Hydrometer: https://youtu.be/e2Joc8L6yVQ ____________________________________________________ Want more City Steading? Join our Mailing List: http://city-steading.com/signup-for-our-mailing-list/ Website: http://www.city-steading.com City Steading Bread and Beyond: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqjTeB88zqdwT69gdNC-UXw City Steading Garden and Grow: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHxMV_CVlLNQhRBfPOrdh2A VIP Club: http://city-steading.com/vip-club/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/citysteading #cheapwine #makewineathome ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXmrBmAEcvg