Rob F: …pretty close to what I was targeting. Honey is more prominent than expected; rye is less so.
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Rob F is drinking a Diplomatic Mission by Tilde Gravitywerks at Essex Junction, VT
Thought I was opening another mead — turns out it was this. Which is of course a delightful surprise.
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Rob F is drinking a Diplomatic Mission by Tilde Gravitywerks at Essex Junction, VT
Aged 6 months!
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Sharing some of yesterday's big winner with the Mead Hall family.
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Rob F is drinking a Diplomatic Mission by Tilde Gravitywerks at Essex Junction, VT
Apparently *this* just won me Meadmaker of the Year at the 2017 Noonan Memorial Comp.!?
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Comes across somewhat vinous, with subtle honey. Rye gives it some punch. Abv is all there. Thanks RobF!
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Aged 3 mo. Shares with team. The time helped the carbonation quite a bit. Seems drier on the finish w/o losing the honey/rye flavor balance.
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Rob F is drinking a Diplomatic Mission by Tilde Gravitywerks at Essex Junction, VT
Happy w/ carbonation level. Still a little vinous. Good balance of malt & honey flavors. Still wish rye & saison notes were more prominent.
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Rob F is drinking a Diplomatic Mission by Tilde Gravitywerks at Essex Junction, VT
I think the carbonation is more/less ready. Turned out pretty well, I think. A bit more vinous than expected.
Rob F is drinking a Diplomatic Mission by Tilde Gravitywerks at Essex Junction, VT
First one! Another week or two of bottle conditioning should improve the carbonation. Aroma exceeds expectations. Flavor is pretty close…
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Rob F: Also expected more peppery notes from the yeast strain. If I did it again, I would ferment at a higher temperature.
Last bottle — one year old! Shared it with my BJCP study group. Rye mellowed a bit, aged nicely.