Mead & Cider Workshop

2550 Sunset Avenue,San Diego CA 92154

03 December, 2022

Description

Mead, or honey-wine, is the fastest growing segment of the alcohol market. It is created from fermenting a honey-water mixture that can easily be made at home. Mead is an ancient beverage that was made throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia and can come in a variety of ways by adding flavors, it can be dry, sweet, and/or sparkling. Come join Paul Maschka, our farm school instructor and bee expert, in a journey of mead and cider immersion from it's main ingredient, honey, to the process of fermentation. On a farm, you get a 4-D experience of seeing, tasting, hearing, and touching everything that is mead! This is a 21+ event. Experience Includes:History of mead and what it isBeehive visitHoney varieties and differencesMead making demonstrationHow to use various flavorings (hops, fruits, spices)Mead and honey tastingsPaul Maschka's honey for purchaseOptional: bring appetizers to share for a mini potluck!PreparationWe are a farm so come prepared! Please wear closed toed shoes (required) and sun protection (hats, sunscreen, long sleeves). Wear comfortable clothes. Bring a snack and refillable water bottle (we have filtered water at the farm). For the beehive visit, we recommend tall socks, jeans, and a double layer of thin shirts (preferably baggy). You will get smoked to visit the hives, so prepared to get dirty! Please DO NOT wear perfumes or strong smelling soaps so we do not stimulate the bees unnecessarily. Please bring your ID, this is a 21+ event! For any questions, please email [email protected]