2015-2016 Brewing

It’s been a great year for wine-making, mazer-ing, and brewing:

Blacksmith

Clover honey mead

July 2015, 11.7%

Made with honey from Steele Apiaries in Eagle, ID.

Nyad

Mint honey mead

July 2015, 14.6%

Made with honey from Ahaus Bee House in Greenleaf, ID.

Elderberry Wine

Sep 2015, 13.8%

Made from elderberries picked in Bryan and Faith Hunt’s backyard.

Blue Mead

50% clover honey 50% mint honey with Butterfly Pea petals

Oct 2015, 11.4%

Made with honey from Steele Apiaries and Ahaus Bee House in Idaho.

Kegged

First Frost

50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Cabernet Franc

Nov 2015, 13.0%

Made from late season gleaning at Hells Canyon Winery.

Dwarf

Alfalfa and clover honey mead

Nov 2015, 12.7%

Made with honey from Bill Ahaus harvested from bees in Rockville, ID.

St. Nicholas

Alfalfa and clover honey spiced mead

Nov 2015, 13.8%

Made with honey from Bill Ahaus harvested from bees in Rockville, ID.

Pomegranate Cider

April 2016, 5.8%

A surprisingly fruity, smooth, and light cider.

Kegged

Maple Mead

Maple and clover honey.

(in progress)

June 2016

Made with clover honey from Bill Ahaus.

Plum Wine

(in progress)

Aug 2016

Made with plums from Bryan and Faith Hunt’s backyard.