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Cbad285
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 Posted - 14 Mar 2013 : 23:11:14
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Alright, so I work at a microbrewery in Warren MI and I suggested to my wine staff that we should try and make a real life version of Evermead. A couple of them are old school D&D guys so they loved the idea. Now however, I need to find the best possible description of the elven mead to try and come up with real world ingredients with. So,
Suggestions on sources? I know right off the bat I can find some information in the 2E players guide, but I'm not sure what it entails.
~ thanks for any help!
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Dalor Darden
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Posted - 14 Mar 2013 : 23:19:14
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| I would ask Ed...this is an answer you would likely get a quick answer on! |
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Aulduron
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Posted - 14 Mar 2013 : 23:19:24
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| Well, I'm up here in Troy. Once you've figured it out, let me know. |
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Cbad285
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Posted - 14 Mar 2013 : 23:51:02
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Originally posted by Aulduron
Well, I'm up here in Troy. Once you've figured it out, let me know.
Will do. It's Dragonmead Microbrewery, We're located at 696 an groesbeck. When all's said an done I'll post back here. |
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Cbad285
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Posted - 14 Mar 2013 : 23:53:03
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Originally posted by Dalor Darden
I would ask Ed...this is an answer you would likely get a quick answer on!
How exactly do I go about doing that? |
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Dalor Darden
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Posted - 15 Mar 2013 : 00:19:37
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Originally posted by Cbad285
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Originally posted by Dalor Darden
I would ask Ed...this is an answer you would likely get a quick answer on!
How exactly do I go about doing that?
Go here:
http://forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=17385
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Kris the Grey
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Posted - 15 Mar 2013 : 00:26:31
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@Cbad285 - Great idea. I'm a huge mead fan (honey is one of my weaknesses). The most delicate mead I've ever tasted is actually a 'wine' - Ethiopian Honey Wine. It is so delicate it doesn't taste like alcohol in the slightest, you might want to take a look at what goes into it beyond mere honey. You might also consider blending varied honeys of a rarer sort (I'm thinking of some of the rarer Hawaiian honeys in particular).
As to how to ask Ed, I'd say you might post a question on the 'Ask Ed' threads or send a private message to one of the site moderators or THO (The Hooded One).
Let us know how the process works out! |
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The Sage
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Posted - 15 Mar 2013 : 00:59:54
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Originally posted by Cbad285
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Originally posted by Dalor Darden
I would ask Ed...this is an answer you would likely get a quick answer on!
How exactly do I go about doing that?
You simply post your query in this scroll. |
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Dalor Darden
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Posted - 15 Mar 2013 : 01:02:47
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Cbad285
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Originally posted by Dalor Darden
I would ask Ed...this is an answer you would likely get a quick answer on!
How exactly do I go about doing that?
You simply post your query in this scroll.
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The Sage
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Dalor Darden
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Posted - 15 Mar 2013 : 01:25:07
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Sorry Dalor... I missed that. I think I'm still recovering from Oz ComicCon, which is why I've largely been so absent from these halls over the last few days.
No problem old man! I only wish I could think of coding before posting! lol
As for your "recovery"...try a nice cold can of beer, drink it down really fast with two aspirin and get some sleep.  |
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Cbad285
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Posted - 16 Mar 2013 : 03:41:22
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Originally posted by Kris the Grey
@Cbad285 - Great idea. I'm a huge mead fan (honey is one of my weaknesses). The most delicate mead I've ever tasted is actually a 'wine' - Ethiopian Honey Wine. It is so delicate it doesn't taste like alcohol in the slightest, you might want to take a look at what goes into it beyond mere honey. You might also consider blending varied honeys of a rarer sort (I'm thinking of some of the rarer Hawaiian honeys in particular).
As to how to ask Ed, I'd say you might post a question on the 'Ask Ed' threads or send a private message to one of the site moderators or THO (The Hooded One).
Let us know how the process works out!
We make a selection of meads from orange blossoms to wild flowers and a hand full of gingers. But none of them match in my mind what Evermead would be. From how i've always described it, the mead is aged, golden in color and sweet but not over powering in taste. However the alcohol content needs to be fairly high.
I've also considered making it nearly milk white in color.
-- thus far I haven't had much luck in mixing what we have, which just shows me I really need a firm grasp of what Evermead really is. |
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Edited by - Cbad285 on 16 Mar 2013 03:42:05 |
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Kris the Grey
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Posted - 16 Mar 2013 : 15:58:39
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| @cbad285 - Sounds like a promising start. I'm not suggesting it not have a decent alcohol content, just that the taste of the alcohol be muted. One of the things I've always read about Evermead is that it tastes like nectar more than ale, beer, or wine and thus hits you hard without you realizing you'd been drinking. I can assure you that honeywine packs a punch, I had downed over half a bottle before I even realized it was making me drunk (and I'm a huge light weight when it comes to drinking). Lol. |
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Euranna
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Posted - 16 Mar 2013 : 17:31:00
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I am also a lover of mead. I prefer it above all other wines that I have ever had (good mead that is..crap is still crap). If this ever comes to pass, I would love to know.  |
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The Red Walker
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Posted - 16 Mar 2013 : 18:03:21
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my friends Brett And Tia make Honey Meade in Indianapolis, NewDayMeadery.com.
they use local honey and fruits and it truly is wonderful stuff.
I highly recommend anyone coming to town for GenCon to give it a try. We try to stop in once a month and love to give bottles to our family and friends for gifts. |
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Brewing real life Evermead!
