Viking Fuel

Episodes

1. 16

   Season 2 Episode 4: Ancient Fire With Jason Phelps

   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…

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   Jun 29, 2020

   56m
2. 15

   Season 2 Episode 3: Atheling Meadworks with Stephen Ausband

   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...

   Jun 21, 2020

   27m
3. 14

   Season 2 Episode 2: Oran Mor Artisan Mead with Lilly Weichberger

   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…

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   May 20, 2020

   1h 08m
4. 13

   Season 2 Episode 1: "Blueberry Bliss" Turned to a Bochet!

   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. 😁

   May 12, 2020

   14m
5. 11

   Episode 11- Beekeeping featuring Tom Repas

   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...

   Jan 12, 2019

   1h 04m
6. 10

   Episode 10-2019 Mazer Cup Categories and Rules

   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…

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   Jan 8, 2019

   13m
7. 9

   Episode 9- Metheglins Featuring Robert Ratliff

   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...

   Dec 12, 2018

   34m
8. 8

   Episode 8- The Legendary 176 Honey Packet Mead

   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…

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   Dec 4, 2018

   42m
9. 7

   Episode 7- Black's Fairy Meadery

   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...

   Dec 1, 2018

   31m
10. 6

    Episode 6- Happy Thanksgiving! Cyser Recipe

    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...

    Nov 21, 2018

    7m
11. 5

    Episode 5- Bochets Featuring Matt Weide

    In this episode I talk with Matt Weide on the phone about the process of carmelizing honey for bochets. We go over different temperatures for fermentation, as well as tips to help improve the overall quality of your carmelized honey.

    Nov 17, 2018

    35m
12. 4

    Episode 4- Happy Anniversary to Lost Cause Meadery!

    In this special episode of Viking Fuel, I got to sit down with Billy Beltz and share a few drinks to help him celebrate the one year anniversary of Lost Cause opening their doors. Billy has won several awards, including an award from the mazer cup, and has even judged at the mazer cup. We touch…

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    Nov 3, 2018

    47m
13. 3

    Episode 3- Stabilizing and Clearing

    In this episode of Viking Fuel, we talk about how to stabilize your mead, as well as methods of clearing prior to bottling.

    Oct 31, 2018

    11m
14. 2

    Episode 2-Hydrometer Readings

    In this episode of viking fuel, we talk about how to take gravity readings and how they help.

    Oct 12, 2018

    9m
15. 1

    Episode 1-Making a Modern Traditonal Mead

    In this episode of Viking Fuel, we will touch on how to make a traditional mead in modern times. Please feel free to email me with any questions or if you are interested in being part of the podcast! My email address is [email protected]

    Oct 5, 2018

    13m
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    Viking Fuel (Trailer)

    Oct 4, 2018

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