This was a wonderful episode, and it was great to talk with Jason about the heart behind how he ended up starting his business. Truly had a great time sitting down and talking with him, and I look forward to trying some of his mead once it comes in the mail! Follow the Viking Fuel facebook page to see more.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vikingfuel/support

In this episode of the podcast, I sit down and talk shop with Stephen Ausband from Atheling Meadworks! Great conversation, and I was incredibly happy with the mead that he was kind enough to send me. If you get a chance, follow them on facebook and check out their website. Outro Music to this episode is from the band Say Days Ago, titled "Disquiet" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vikingfuel/support

In this episode of Viking Fuel, we talk with Lilly from Oran Mor about her meadery. We focused a lot on some techniques and confusion currently in the mead industry and talked about some amazing resource for mead makers to look into! She was a delight to talk to, and I look forward to having her as my neighbor when Bloodbeard Mead Hall opens it's doors. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vikingfuel/support

We're back! In this episode, I again alter a recipe from Robert Ratliff. His Blueberry Bliss recipe found on page 58 of the let their be mead series. I mention a few steps i do differently as well. Also, I plan to actually plan to do a VIDEO broadcast of me making this recipe. More on that later. 😁 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vikingfuel/support

In this episode of Viking Fuel, I had the great pleasure of Talking with beekeeper, mazer cup award winner, and AMMA mead maker of the year award winner Tom Repas about beekeeping. It was a truly great learning experience talking with him about the creatures that provide us with such a wonderful delicacy! Music featured in this episode is from my good friends Cori and the music. The song is titled Covet Me, which is my favorite song out of many amazing ones from them. Check them out on bandcamp! https://coriandthemusic.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vikingfuel/support

Happy New Year and welcome back to Viking Fuel! In this episode I'll be reading over the categories and rules of the 2019 Mazer Cup. As I am competing myself I am really looking forward to it! I will be talking about the rules for the homebrew level, I will not be going over consumer level. I also will be sharing links for all the information on the Viking Fuel Facebook page. Music in this episode is the song Vanilla Sunshine by Gary Reid.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vikingfuel/support

In this episode of Viking Fuel, I talk with the episode of the "Let There Be Mead!" books Robert Ratliff about the subject of his next book, metheglins. We talk about a few different tips and also ask a few questions that both him and I are a bit stumped on. We would love listener input! It was a pleasure talking with him and I look forward to having more conversations with him in the future. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vikingfuel/support

In this episode of Viking Fuel, I talk with Evan Mcgann, a college student that created a mead using 176 honey packets from the starbucks on his campus. This story was too funny for me not to share, and in my eyes is the making of a legend. We talk about the process of making this mead, as well as some other subjects. It was a pleasure having him on the show, and I look forward to talking with him again in the future! Speaking of legends, music in this episode is from my good friends in Legends Never Die. Check them out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vikingfuel/support

In this episode of Viking Fuel, I have the pleasure of speaking with Traci from Black's Fairy Meadery. The meadery is newly opened to the public, and we discuss what it's like to start a new business in mead, some of the struggles they have faced along the way, and a few recipes they currently have. We touch on everything from the red tape and paperwork to literally tearing walls down in the building. I wish Black's Fairy Meadery the best of luck in their future endeavors! Music featured in this episode of Viking Fuel is from the viking metal band Opus Majestic. The song is titled Gefallen, check them out on youtube! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vikingfuel/support

In this episode of Viking Fuel, I share a modification to the Oaked Orange Blossom Cyser recipe found in Robert Ratliff's "Big Book Of Mead Recipes". Cysers are great for the holidays, and I feel the additional spices I've added really bring out the seasonal flavors. The music featured in this episode is from my good friends in Lions Against Men, give them a listen! Happy Thanksgiving to all of you, and to all of my brothers and sisters in arms that can not enjoy the holiday with their families. Hopefully you will all enjoy this recipe as much as I have. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vikingfuel/support