#38 - A Chat about Mead History with Laura Angotti

#38 - A Chat about Mead History with Laura Angotti

From Drinking Horn Meadcast by Drinking Horn Meadery

May 31, 2024 · 1h 26m

About this episode

Laura Angotti discusses the history of mead-making and her extensive research on ancient recipes.

Hey Meadcast Tribe! It's been a while but welcome back! **DO you love the Drinking Horn Meadcast? Please give us a rating and review to help us spread the word! Better yet, share that you are listening to this great episode on Facebook or Instagram!** 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…

People in this episode

Guest: Laura Angotti

Topics covered

  • mead history
  • mead-making
  • ancient recipes
  • cider

Keywords

  • mead
  • history
  • recipes
  • traditions
  • yeast genetics

Mentioned in this episode

Products: the Drinking Horn Meadcast, Meadcast, Mead, Wellcome Mead, Gold and Sweet, Ensnaring, Cider and Perry in Britain to 1700

Books & works: Wellcome Mead, Gold and Sweet, Ensnaring, Cider and Perry in Britain to 1700

Places: Flagstaff, Arizona

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