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We have a truly extraordinary guest joining us. Laura Angotti, a renowned author and historian who has spent decades delving into the ancient art of mead-making.

Laura has written extensively on the history of mead, exploring recipes and traditions that span thousands of years and various cultures. Her latest book, "Wellcome Mead," is available on Amazon, and her eagerly anticipated new release, "Gold and Sweet, Ensnaring," will be out soon. Laura has also authored a comprehensive guide on cider, "Cider and Perry in Britain to 1700." All books can be found HERE

With over 30 years of mead-making experience, Laura's research is incredibly thorough. She's cataloged over 4000 historical mead recipes, recreated and tasted more than 100 of them, and her work goes beyond just recipes – she dives into the genetics of yeast, medieval abbey operations, and more, bringing historical context to life.

Laura's impressive background includes training in Engineering and Biology from MIT and Northeastern University, alongside professional expertise in industrial fermentation and water treatment. Her dedication to uncovering the mysteries of mead is evident in her detailed research and captivating writings, which you can explore at mysteryofmead.com and on Facebook.

So, grab a horn of your favorite mead and join us as we dive into the enchanting world of historical mead with the incredible Laura Angotti!

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Spiced Pear Mead is here! (well, actually, all of the bottles have been sold already at the time of this episode release. {See: Busy Yule!}.

In this episode, we complete our table discussions with the brewers Charlie, Clint, and Perez by chatting about the origins and flavors of this new creation. We hope you had a chance to grab some and are now really looking forward to next years batch!

One of our 2024 goals is to increase the number of Meadcast episodes here at Drinking Horn Meadery and we would LOVE to hear your ideas and suggestions! Send any and all to Nick@Drinkinghornmeadery.com or leave us a VOICEMAIL for the show!

A re-release of one of our most popular episodes! Get excited for this year's Yule celebrations with this throwback.

It's December 2021 and our resident Mead Hall viking, Hallbjörn, joins us once again at the Long Table. This episode is a celebration of all things YULE. Grab a mead, stoke the fire, and maybe learn a little bit more about the origins of this holiday season. Skal!