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Thursday Fun Fact 8-30: Vermont Honey

8/30/2018

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Thursday Fun Fact 8-30 - Groennfell Meadery - According to the honey production averages for Vermont, a single hive yields enough honey to make 1 can of Valkyrie’s Choice per day.
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5th Annual Vermont Comic Con!

8/28/2018

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Havoc Mead
Havoc Mead is the exclusive alcohol sponsor for Vermont Comic Con this year!

It's hard to imagine that just 3 years ago the Vermont Comic Con didn't have mead at all!

The event takes place September 15th and 16th in Barre, Vermont. You can learn more and get your tickets here!

Vermont Comic Con 2018
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Thursday Fun Fact 8-23: Viking Vacation

8/23/2018

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Thursday Fun Fact 8-23 - Groennfell Meadery - The Viking Baby is on her first vacation since she was born! She's reading to her friend about beach llamas. This is not, strictly speaking, a fact about mead.
The Viking Baby is on her first vacation since she was born! She's reading to her friend about beach llamas. This is not, strictly speaking, a fact about mead.
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Mead Finder Map is Live!

8/21/2018

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​Thank you all for your patience!

We finally have a map of all the locations that carry our mead including Massachusetts!

If you don't see your favorite bar or beer store on there, just ask them to pick it up from Mass Beverage Alliance!
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Ask the Meadmaker EP. 120 - Bochet Surprise

8/18/2018

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In which Ricky the Meadmaker answers questions about fermentation temperature, when to add finings, why honey, fruit, and fermented beverages all have different expiration dates, and does not answer questions about CBD honey.
Further Reading:
Too Cold to Brew? No Way.
Why So Hot?
It's So Clear!
Mead Recipes
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Thursday Fun Fact 8-16: Pop Culture Mead

8/16/2018

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Thursday Fun Fact 8-16 - Groennfell Meadery - This week's Fun Fact brought to you by The New Yorker! Apparently mead is finally
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Kelly the Boss Speaking About Supporting Families

8/14/2018

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Supporting New Parents in the Workforce
You can hardly throw a stone in Vermont without clocking Ricky the Meadmaker in the eye halfway through a random speaking engagement.

Kelly the Boss, however, is the most valuable asset the company has, so she only takes the stage for incredibly important events.

Tomorrow, VT Human Resources Association is hosting a colloquium on New Parents in the Workplace.

Supporting working families is something that means so much to our company that not only will Kelly be there, she's one of the featured presenters. It's not too late to sign up!
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Thursday Fun Fact 8-9: Famous Meadmaker

8/9/2018

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Thursday Fun Fact 8-9 - Groennfell Meadery - When we do a Google image search for “Famous Meadmaker,” this picture of a dog at our meadery is one of the top posts.
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Bike Like a Viking Campout

8/7/2018

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It's finally happening! Havoc Mead is launching an epic bike ride and campout from the Mead Hall in just a few weeks!
Chef knows how to bike like a Viking.
Havoc’s Bike Like a Viking Campout
August 24-25th at Underhill State Park

Ride the 23 miles from the Mead Hall to our own private group camp site nestled in the foothills of Mt. Mansfield where you can explore the state’s natural beauty on any of the numerous hiking trails in the park including the Sunset Ridge Trail, a 3 mile hike to the summit of Vermont’s tallest peak, or rest at camp as our Chef cooks up a feast fit for hungry Vikings and cyclists. Enjoy the feasting and fires before returning with your friends to one of the tent sites or covered lean-tos. Awaken to a hearty breakfast and coffee before biking back to the Mead Hall.

All Riders 21+ will have an opportunity to sample our craft meads before the ride and pick out a four pack of their choice to enjoy at the campsite. Riders under 21 will be able to pick out a 4-pack of soda.

Skill level: Intermediate, riding on roads with traffic

Price: $45 Tickets available through Eventbrite and at the Mead Hall. Must be purchased in advance.

You will need:
  • Helmet (Viking or otherwise)
  • A bike, with all of your gear loaded up
  • Whatever you need to have a good night's sleep (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, little pillow, etc.)
  • Snacks: Road snacks, water for the ride, and a lunch. Our chef will be cooking a Viking dinner and a breakfast in the morning before breaking camp. Drinking water is available at the campsite.
  • Clothes: Be sure to pack for rain and cool temperatures.​

​We Will Bring:
  • First aid supplies
  • Bike tools
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast and coffee
Get your ticket now!
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Ask the Meadmaker Ep. 119 - National Mead Day

8/4/2018

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In which Ricky the Meadmaker celebrates National Mead Day with a toast and footage from the live home-meadmaking demo at the Mead Hall!
Further Reading:
Mead Day Demo Slides
Start Homebrewing Mead
Meadmaking Articles From our Blog
All Of Our Secrets
Homebrew Recipes for Our Mead
An Argument for Homebrewing Big
How We Brew Everything We Brew
Qualitative Assessment for Home Meadmakers
Mead Varieties
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