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[Paradoxnightmare]

Recently started making wine. I started with a Cabernet Sauvignon and right now I'm just waiting for it to clear with the bentonite. I didn't have a hydrometer so it has been a lot of tasting and testing and tasting and tasting. Overall it has come out fantastic.

Now I am trying to find the best place to get honey for a batch of mead without spending too much. I also really wanted to get a good recipe for soda. But I want one without artificial flavorings.

 

[lonesomechicken]

welcome good people here. I hope you have some of your wine left after all that tasting and testing.

 

[oldwhiskers]

Hi, welcome to the forum! Strongly recommend getting the hydrometer though, it's like driving while blindfolded.

 

[Wade E]

Glad you came out of hibernation!

 

[Paradoxnightmare]

Hi, welcome to the forum! Strongly recommend getting the hydrometer though, it's like driving while blindfolded.

More like with an eyepatch. My wife actually bought me one last week. Then I saw an awesome thief that is also a testing cylinder and I really want that too!

I was a chef for a long time so tasting as I go is something that I'm kinda used to. ;-)

Now, I am super excited with the possibility of making my own sodas. I am just really tired of all of the artificial crap in soda and want to make my own.

 

[Terry0220]

Welcome to the forum! Where are you located? If you give your area, I am sure if someone that is close to you can direct you to some honey, if in Western PA, I might be able to help as well!

 

[Paradoxnightmare]

I'm living on the east side of Indy near Irvington. I'm starting to get afraid I won't find any bulk honey without having to trade my firstborn.

But he's been sick this past week and anyone who's had a sick two year old will understand that right about now I would ONLY consider trading him for TWO gallons of honey. If I'm gonna do it I'm getting at least two batches of mead out of the deal.

 

[Paradoxnightmare]

 

[winemaker_3352]

Welcome aboard!!!

 

[Paradoxnightmare]

Thanks for the warm welcomes guys!

 

[BobR]

Welcome, I have a friend that lives west of Indy. We usually meet for lunch, so between him and his wife I'll ask if anyone in his area sells honey. Good Luck!

 

[BobR]

I was just thinking, here in Illinois they have an Illinois Beekeepers Association and so does Indiana. Here is a list of beekeepers by county. If you have not checked into to them, maybe it will help.

http://indianabeekeeper.com/services/local_honey