Published September 22, 2026

There is a distinct kind of magic that happens when you take raw, sweet honey and introduce it to a handful of herbs and spices. Traditional mead is fantastic, sure, but when you step into the world of metheglins—which is just the …

Published September 19, 2026

Coffee.

For some people, it is simply what gets them moving in the morning. For others, coffee is a passion all its own. There are countless varieties, origins, roast levels, preparation methods, and flavor profiles.

And then there are …

Published September 17, 2026

September 17, 2025

C Company, 4th Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)

Some dates become permanently etched into our lives.

September 17, 2025, is one of those dates for my family.

It is the date we lost my …

Published September 17, 2026

Yeast is one of the most important ingredients in mead making. Honey provides the fermentable sugars, but yeast is what transforms those sugars into alcohol and creates many of the aromas and flavors found in the finished mead.

There …

Published September 4, 2026

Understanding the Different Styles of Mead

There are many different types and styles of mead, and I certainly don’t claim to have every one represented on this website—or to have brewed them all myself. Mead is an incredibly diverse …

Published August 13th, 2026

Mead is one of the oldest fermented drinks known to humans, made simply from honey, water, and yeast. Its roots stretch back centuries, long before beer and wine found their place on the table. Today, mead is finding new life among …

Published August 7th, 2026

Brewing mead for the first time is a hands-on dive into a process that seems simple-just honey, water, and yeast-but quickly reveals itself as a careful balancing act. Getting those ingredients to work together right means more than …

Published August 10th, 2026

Brewing mead with a nod to the seasons means more than just mixing honey and water. It's about working with the flavors that Michiana's land and climate offer at any given time. Since I started Michiana Mead in late 2025, I've been …

Published August 8th, 2026

Mead is one of those drinks that doesn't fit neatly into a box. It's honey, water, and yeast, but it can swing sweet, dry, or even spicy, depending on how you brew it and what you add. I started making mead with no grand plan other than …