Although mead may have been “discovered,” as some suggest, when one of our not-yet-upright forebears got a little sloppy with the honey and water he left sloshing in a clay vessel, rest assured that The Complete Guide to Making Mead is thoroughly modern and authoritative. Award-winning mead-maker Steve Piatz begins with a rundown of the various types of mead and the available honey varieties and their characteristics. Readers also learn about yeasts, special ingredients, and the equipment needed to begin making mead successfully.

Piatz shows the steps involved in making a batch of mead, stressing his no-boil process, the use of healthy yeast, and the staggered addition of yeast nutrients. He even introduces advanced techniques like clarifying, aging, blending, and recipe development.

Illustrated with color photography throughout, this book encourages further discovery by including more than two dozen of the author’s recipes for meads of all types. With information sure to appeal to stone-cold beginners and seasoned veterans alike, The Complete Guide to Making Mead is the perfect starting point for the curious and an indispensable reference for the experienced.