Mead Making for Beginners: The Complete Guide to Crafting Your Mead at Home, from Basic Brewing to Advanced, with Essential Tips and Techniques. | BONUS: Beginner-Friendly Recipes Paperback – 20 May 2024

I would highly recommend this book to anyone starting out on their own mead adventure.TLDR:A fantastic book for beginners, or those who have self taught the basics looking for a professional literature to refer to. All basic information is covered for mead creation, all equipment, honey, yeasts, directions and expectations for the final product. I am a new time home brewer, found this book highly useful in understanding the scope of knowledge to get out there and start brewing some liquid gold.Full:I would highly recommend this book for anyone serious about making a home brew mead, or starting a mead adventure as a hobby, even as a complete beginner. You have all the information you need to get you going. The best parts of the book is that once I finished reading it, I felt that the author had given me the full 'scope' of the subject, without going into laborious detail. I had many questions when reading, but over the course of the 220 pages or so, most of those were answered. The writing style is clear and understandable.Although I am British, the conversion from American gallons to British gallons is something I can figure out on my own, perhaps an annoyance, but I can't blame the author for that. Some conversion tables (ie to Litres, C/F, etc) can be found in the book, so can be understood.The flow of the book may have seemed a little un-usual, however all the important information is covered, with more knowledge than I expected to gain. The writer feels warm and connected to the passion of mead-craft. He clearly wants the best for the readers experience, and makes sure to add enough detail to get you going. I cant say I have tried the recipes yet, however about 15 can be find in the book.Different yeast strains, their properties, uses in mead styles, as well as different honeys guide etc is included.The writer also compares different forms of equipment which can be used, methods for fermenting, as well as details on SNA, TOSNA. I wont pretend to understand it all just yet. But I felt confident after reading this, that I would have the minimum knowledge to go out and make something great.5 stars. I hope to read another great edition in the future. Perhaps the author will make one on their greatest creations, or an intermediate guide to mead-craft.Thank to the author, I expect you may read this. I really want to thank you for this book. It was a great read and will help me in my own mead ambitions going forward.

The extensive manual Mead Making for Beginners helps novices learn the age-old craft of mead-making. The 260-page manual covers a wide range of topics related to the process, such as ideal fermentation, sophisticated methods for experienced brewers, recipes that are easy to follow, avoiding common mistakes, and an in-depth examination of the components. It offers thorough guidelines for choosing the best yeast strains, honey, and yeast nutrients. The manual also teaches how to choose equipment wisely, striking a balance between price and usefulness, and updating as abilities change.The book also provides instruction on creating your own unique mead, covering everything from formulating your taste vision to choosing ingredients and figuring out how much honey, alcohol, and nutrients to use. The book also examines the custom of producing mead without the use of contemporary artificial additives by utilizing wild yeasts and organic ingredients.

As a new mead maker, I have to say that this book is fantastic. I strongly recommend it to anybody approaching mead-making for the first time. The book flows well, from the easier to the more complex topics of mead making. Everything is explained, and therefore, it is perfect for a beginner. There is a lot of information. I will keep using this book while I improve my mead-making skills and feel confident to try new techniques and more complex meads.

"Mead Making for Beginners" by Michael York is an excellent book for anyone interested in the world of mead-making. Its comprehensive, step-by-step approach, combined with advanced techniques and creative encouragement, makes it suitable for both beginners and experienced brewers. The book’s engaging narrative and practical tips ensure that readers can produce spectacular mead at home, making it a highly recommended read for anyone interested in this ancient craft.

I spotted a stall at the local market where mead was being sold. Tried some, and wondered how to make it myself. This book tells you everything you need to know about the process, and much more.Enthusiastic writing style and easy to read, enjoyed reading the instructions - now looking forward to testing the process and then imbibing the final product!

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I struggled to make mead using online resources until I found this book. It lays out the steps clearly and explains how to manage temperature, pH, and nutrients. Now, I feel more in control of the process and would definitely recommend this book to anyone making mead at home!

"Mead-Making for Beginners" is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to start making their own mead at home. The instructions are clear and detailed, making the process accessible to beginners. It offers a thorough, step-by-step guide covering everything from basic brewing techniques to more advanced practices.