Garrett Freeman - The Sweet Science of Mead Making

Garrett Freeman of @ManMadeMead shares his journey into the world of mead making, discussing his early experiences, competition wins, and the importance of feedback in improving brewing skills. He emphasizes the simplicity of mead making compared to beer, the significance of using quality honey, and the value of experimentation in creating unique recipes. Garrett also provides insights into common mistakes new mead makers make and offers advice for those looking to enter competitions. Additionally, he discusses his efforts to build a comprehensive resource for mead making on his YouTube channel, aiming to share knowledge and inspire others in the homebrewing community. In this engaging conversation, Jeremy Lincoln and Garrett discuss various aspects of brewing, particularly focusing on mead making. They explore yeast management, innovative brewing projects, essential equipment, and the challenges of content creation in the brewing community. Garrett shares insights on audience engagement, advice for aspiring brewers, and the unique characteristics of braggots. They also address common myths in mead making and the balance between brewing and personal life, concluding with rapid-fire questions about preferences and trends in the brewing world.ManMadeMead -  ⁨@ManMadeMead⁩  -------------------------------------------Jeremy Lincoln Show Links SUBSCRIBE: / @jeremylincolnshowSign up: jeremylincolnshow.beehiiv.comListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jeremy-lincoln-show/id1853010507Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5eodRZd...Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylincolnshow/Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremylincolnshowFollow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583833223126 Follow on X: https://x.com/jlincolnshowSupport the Show: Pateron: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jeremylincolnshowBuy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/jeremylincpRecipes from Homebrewershttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1b65jXOFevFO4JRUq0TyxU7gmFpTrXcvy?usp=sharingChapters00:00 Introduction to Mead and Homebrewing02:49 Garrett's Mead Journey and Competition Success05:52 Understanding Competition Winning Mead09:00 Entering Competitions: Tips and Advice12:05 Feedback and Off-Flavors in Mead14:57 Building a YouTube Channel for Mead Education18:06 Making Mead: Step-by-Step Process21:04 Experimentation in Mead Making24:00 Creative Mead Combinations and Surprising Results30:20 Brewing Basics and Competition Success31:43 Exploring Exotic Ingredients: Honey Varieties34:10 The Impact of Terroir on Honey Flavor37:50 Common Mistakes New Meadmakers Make45:20 Proud Brewing Projects and Experiments52:14 Content Creation Challenges in Mead Making55:25 Crafting Engaging Content57:02 Starting a Brewing Channel59:52 Understanding Braggots01:01:11 Experimenting with Flavors01:06:54 Busting Myths in Mead Making01:10:27 Balancing Life and Brewing01:12:28 Rapid Fire Questions01:17:56 Future Trends in Mead and Beer#TheJeremyLincolnShow #Homebrewing #HomebrewPodcast #manmademead #braggots #meadarayai