Articles

  1. Changes Coming to Groennfell

    Dear Beloved Meadiacs, There are big changes coming for Groennfell. Really big changes. We’ll get to what they are in a moment, but I...

  2. All About Tipsy Tree: Our March '24 Bottle of the Month

    Our March '24 Bottle of the Month, Tipsy Tree, is a wildflower mead with birch sap and maple sap aged on shiny-leaf buckthorn (also...

  3. Rare Bottles & Mead Tastings with Ricky the Meadmaker

    Surprise release! This is a rare opportunity to grab a collection of our one-of-a-kind Bottle of the Month meads. These are all...

  4. Is Mead Gluten-Free? Is It Possible to Be Allergic to Mead?

    This article should not be taken as medical advice. If you are ever concerned about a potential allergy, the first thing you need to do...

  5. An Interview with Award-Winning Meadmaker Kyle Ducharme

    Keen-eyed Meadiacs may have noticed the name of the January 2024 Bottle of the Month bears a striking resemblance to a certain Certified Meadiac...

  6. One Gallon Mead Equipment Kit - What's in the Box?

    Congratulations! You have an official Groennfell Meadery One Gallon Mead Equipment Kit! You're well on your way to making your first batch of strong...

  7. Winter Warmer Eggnog Recipe (Two Ways)

    We're not like those other recipe blogs where you have to scroll and scroll and scroll to get to the, y'know, recipe. Here...

  8. All about Cleaning and Sanitizing Homebrew Equipment

    It doesn't matter whether you're making strong mead, craft mead, beer, wine, sake, or cider: Cleaning and Sanitizing your equipment is the first...

  9. Brewing with Your Vanir Mead Homebrew Kit

    Congratulations! You've got your hands on a genuine Vanir Mead Homebrew Kit from Groennfell Meadery! Whether you're brewing with a one gallon kit...

  10. Bottling Your Craft Mead with Basic Brewing

    Hooray! Your mead is done! Now just one more step to turn it into Craft Mead: Carbonate it. This is usually done when bottling. We...

  11. Brewing with Your Valkyrie's Choice Clone Kit

    Congratulations! You've got your hands on a genuine Valkyrie's Choice Clone Kit from Groennfell Meadery! Whether you're brewing with a one gallon...

  12. Supreme (Strong Mead) Equipment Kit - What's in the Box?

    Congratulations! You have an official Groennfell Meadery Supreme Strong Mead Equipment Kit! You're well on your way to making your first batch of strong...

  13. Craft Mead Equipment Kit - What's in the Box?

    Congratulations! You have an official Groennfell Meadery Craft Mead Equipment Kit! You're well on your way to making your first batch of craft mead...

  14. Groennfell... Winery?!?! Yes, Indeed!

    Yes, indeed, dear friends! Groennfell Meadery is now offering a limited selection of wines! Our first two offerings are Chambourcin and Pinot Gris, and they...

  15. Homebrew Mead Kits Now Available!

    We are now proudly offering homebrew mead kits! We have five-gallon kits for craft mead and a special one for strong meads, plus a...

  16. Groennfell Commits 50% of Time and Money to Regenerative Ag

    As part of our 10 Year Anniversary, we announced that we're committing half of our time and resources to Regenerative Ag. Today, I want...

  17. How to Make Non-Alcoholic Mead at Home

    Now that we've settled whether or not non-alcoholic mead even exists (it does!) you probably want to try your hand at making some...

  18. Is There Such a Thing as Non-Alcoholic Mead?

    We have a new Number One Most Asked Question: Is there such a thing as non-alcoholic mead? We did a quick analysis and found...

  19. Happy Birthday to... Us! The Meadery turns 10: Big Announcement

    Hello, dear Meadiacs! It's our birthday! Ten years ago, in October of 2013, Groennfell Meadery had its soft opening in Colchester, VT, and it...

  20. Podcast #8 - Sam Howard from Klosterbrauerei Ettal

    On this week’s show, I talk to Sam Howard, the wandering brewer who's currently working at Klosterbrauerei Ettal in Bavaria. We follow Sam...

  21. Podcast #7 - Farrell Distributing - VT's Oldest Distributor

    On this week’s show I talk to Stuart Timmons from Farrell Distributing in Vermont. We have a great chat about what a distributor is...

  22. Podcast #6 - Shacksbury Cider - Innovation and Tradition

    On this week’s show I talk to David Dolgninow, one of the co-founders of Shacksbury Cider in Vergennes, VT. David is an absolute...

  23. Podcast #5 - BrewIQ from Precision Fermentation

    On this week’s show, I talk to Dave (also known as Boston) from Precision Fermentation, the company behind the wonderous and wonderful machine known...

  24. Podcast #4 - Crown Tap Systems: Small Distro in MD and DC

    On this week’s show, I talk to Dillon DiSalvo from Crown Tap Systems, a family-owned and operated distributing company covering Maryland and DC...

  25. First Harvest Mead Journal and Recipe

    Hello, dear Friends, Meadiacs, Homebrewers, Brewing Nerds, and Internet Crawlers! Jess had the idea that for very special brews like First Harvest Mead, folks might...
The Professional Brewers' Podcast is Live!

The Professional Brewers' Podcast is Live!

Groennfell Meadery 07/17/2023 9:08am 3 minute read

Announcements | Advice & Techniques For Homebrewers | Articles | Podcast

Our Most Commonly Asked Shipping Questions

Our Most Commonly Asked Shipping Questions

Sam Trathen 07/14/2023 5:35pm 9 minute read

Life at the Meadery | Articles

Mobile Mead Hall Returns - Groennfell Now Offers Catering

Mobile Mead Hall Returns - Groennfell Now Offers Catering

Ricky the Meadmaker 06/01/2023 4:14pm 3 minute read

Announcements | Articles

Mobile Mead Hall Menu and Food Sourcing

Mobile Mead Hall Menu and Food Sourcing

Groennfell Meadery 05/24/2023 7:24am 3 minute read

Articles

All about Bondegaard - Groennfell's Partner Farm

All about Bondegaard - Groennfell's Partner Farm

Groennfell Meadery 05/22/2023 12:12pm 6 minute read

Articles

Mead Buyer's Guide: Which Mead Do I Buy First?

Mead Buyer's Guide: Which Mead Do I Buy First?

Groennfell Meadery 05/16/2023 8:17am 7 minute read

Articles

Bondegaard Receives a Resiliency Grant from NOFA

Bondegaard Receives a Resiliency Grant from NOFA

Ricky the Meadmaker 05/08/2023 3:04pm 3 minute read

Announcements | Articles

Calling New and Small Farms - We Want Your Produce!

Calling New and Small Farms - We Want Your Produce!

Groennfell Meadery 04/24/2023 2:38pm 6 minute read

Announcements | Articles

What Is Bottle Shock and What Can You Do About It?

What Is Bottle Shock and What Can You Do About It?

Ricky the Meadmaker 04/21/2023 4:11pm 5 minute read

Articles

Do You Need to Rehydrate Yeast (for Mead, Beer, Wine, etc.)?

Do You Need to Rehydrate Yeast (for Mead, Beer, Wine, etc.)?

Ricky the Meadmaker 04/11/2023 3:52pm 4 minute read

Advice & Techniques For Homebrewers | Articles

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