Mead Making with Chris Park and Bees for Development

Description

A one day, unique course focused on the most ancient and mellifluous of tonics. Chris Park, expert skep maker and natural beekeeper, is a seasoned mead maker and connoisseur. We will be visiting his home apiary, collecting water from a nearby spring and foraging for herbs and other botanicals to add flavours and beneficial properties to your mead. You will learn how to make mead using wild yeasts, the aromas and flavour profiles of honey, and a wealth of tips and tricks to make a beverage that suits your taste. We will taste different honey and mead varieties, and talk at length about the preparation and use of mead, present and past, here and far. You will need to bring an empty and sterilised 1 gallon demijohn with bung and airlock. You will take away a demijohn full of mead in the making that you will finish fermenting and maturing at home. You will also need to bring protective clothing for visiting the apiary - either a beekeeping suit or a beekeeping veil and jacket paired with jeans and boots. The Course runs from 10am to 4pm at Westmill Farm, Watchfield. Please bring your own lunch. Funds raised from our training Courses support Bees for Development’s international development work.

What's included in the price?

Honey, water and botanicals to make your mead.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Bees for Development

with Craft Courses since 2017

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