Making Mead, with Bjorn Bergman

Mead (honey wine) is a traditional Norwegian alcoholic beverage is made by mixing water, honey, and yeast and allowing them to ferment. In this class, learn the art and science of making mead at home. Topics covered include: choosing honey, sanitation, different ways to ferment mead, monitoring fermentation, bottling, and tasting mead. Participants will leave class with a small batch of mead to ferment at home. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate in this class.

Details
Date: Saturday, April 6
Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages: 21+
Location: Viroqua WI
Materials Fee: $25

Sliding Scale Course Fee Guidelines (not including Materials Fees)

Supporter Level Ticket: $65
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Sustainer Level Ticket: $50
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Supported Level Ticket: $35
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