Episodes
#37 - Spiced Pear Mead {with the Brewers}
January 05, 2024 20:53 - 26 minutes - 36 MBSpiced Pear Mead is here! (well, actually, all of the bottles have been sold already at the time of this episode release. {See: Busy Yule!}. In this episode, we complete our table discussions with the brewers Charlie, Clint, and Perez by chatting about the origins and flavors of this new creation. We hope you had a chance to grab some and are now really looking forward to next years batch! One of our 2024 goals is to increase the number of Meadcast episodes here at Drinking Horn M...
#36 - Throwback YULE episode!
December 15, 2023 16:47 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBA re-release of one of our most popular episodes! Get excited for this year's Yule celebrations with this throwback. It's December 2021 and our resident Mead Hall viking, Hallbjörn, joins us once again at the Long Table. This episode is a celebration of all things YULE. Grab a mead, stoke the fire, and maybe learn a little bit more about the origins of this holiday season. Skal!
#35 - The Final Dragon - Toasting with Toothless
December 13, 2023 17:07 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBSend us a voicemail to put in the show! Speakpipe Voicmail (nothing to download) 🎙️ Episode Description: Welcome back, mead enthusiasts and fantasy lovers! Grab your mugs and listen in on an early-morning chat as we delve into the mystical world of mead with a touch of dragon magic. In this episode, we're talking with the brewers about the final Dragon Tea series mead, Toothless! This finale to the series gained a huge following and it is probably the most asked for mead in the s...
#34 - In the Lair of Smaug - Crafting This Unique Honey Mead
October 20, 2023 20:23 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBSend us a voicemail to put in the show! Speakpipe Voicmail (nothing to download) 🎙️ Episode Description: Welcome back, mead enthusiasts and fantasy lovers! Grab your mugs and listen in on an early-morning chat as we delve into the mystical world of mead with a touch of dragon magic. In this special episode, we're lifting the veil on our latest creation, "Smaug" - the third installment in our Dragon Tea Mead series. Picture this: it's a crisp, dawn-lit morning, and we're not sippi...
#34 - In the Lair of Smaug: Crafting This Unique Honey Mead
October 20, 2023 20:23 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBSend us a voicemail to put in the show! Speakpipe Voicmail (nothing to download) 🎙️ Episode Description: Welcome back, mead enthusiasts and fantasy lovers! Grab your mugs and listen in on an early-morning chat as we delve into the mystical world of mead with a touch of dragon magic. In this special episode, we're lifting the veil on our latest creation, "Smaug" - the third installment in our Dragon Tea Mead series. Picture this: it's a crisp, dawn-lit morning, and we're not sippi...
#33 - Dragon Tea Mead Series - Elliott: A Kind Dragon with a Little Bite
July 25, 2023 23:12 - 24 minutes - 56.9 MBWe return with the brewers for a conversation about the second Dragon Tea mead, Elliott! This mead uses Matcha Green Tea with Pineapple and Jalapeno for a sweet and spicy treat that fits perfectly with Elliott's character. Did you get a chance to try this mead? Are you on a journey to collect all four dragons? Well, sit back and listen in as we dive into this mead release on the Drinking Horn Meadcast!
#32 - Dragon Tea Mead Series - Falkor: Unveiling the Magic of White Tea and Apricot
June 28, 2023 21:21 - 25 minutes - 58.8 MBIn this premiere episode of 4, get ready to embark on a mead journey as we introduce our exciting new series, the Dragon Tea Mead Series. Episode 32 focuses on the first enchanting creation, Falkor, a delightful concoction crafted with white tea and apricot. You will be treated to an insightful conversation with the talented brewers, who share the brewing process behind Falkor, revealing the secrets that make it a truly unique and captivating blend. We also chat about the amazing la...
#31 - Viking Age Archeological finds of 2022 {part two}
February 20, 2023 13:30 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBThe latter part of 2022 saw quite a few archeological finds from the Viking era. So Evan and Nick decided to "dig" in a little bit and discuss some of their favorites. In fact, we talked about them for so long, that we had to split the episode into 2 parts! *Article links are listed below* What did you think about this episode? Do you have any thoughts or further questions? Please send them out way! [email protected] or better yet, send us a voicemail to use on the show....
#30 - Viking Age Archeological finds of 2022 {part one}
February 09, 2023 18:55 - 46 minutes - 64.6 MBThe latter part of 2022 saw quite a few archeological finds from the Viking era. So Evan and Nick decided to "dig" in a little bit and discuss some of their favorites. In fact, we talked about them for so long, that we had to split the episode into 2 parts! *Article links are listed below* What did you think about this episode? Do you have any thoughts or further questions? Please send them out way! [email protected] or better yet, send us a voicemail to use on the show....
#29 - Norse Constellations and Stories with Lowell Observatory
December 12, 2022 22:03 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MBIt's time to talk stars! We are super happy to have teamed up with the Lowell Observatory's podcast, Star Stuff, to talk all about our favorite Norse mythology stories and the constellations they are connected to. Hailey and John absolutely rocked us with their knowledge and even had Evan and Nick speechless at times....yeah, I know! Listen in and have fun while also learning! As always, please take a few seconds to subscribe if you haven't already and also subscribe to the Star S...
#28 - Winter Mead Cocktails
November 06, 2022 15:41 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBFall and Winter bring a changing of not only the weather, but of our palates as well. Join in the conversation with Mead Mix Master Kelly and discover a few Mead Cocktails that just might make you the Holiday Winner this year! So grab a pen and paper (and a glass of mead) and get ready for a mouth watering episode of the Drinking Horn Meadcast! Meads + Time Stamps: Traditional - 8:15 Apple - 11:45 Cranberry - 23:10 Metheglin - 33:45 Bluetooth - 39:15 Lemon Ginger - 41:35 Pomegrana...
#27 - Release the Mead {Cranberry}
October 19, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBEvan and Nick sip on some delicious reserve cranberry mead and talk about this months release and listen to a few voicemails as well! Cranberry Mead is a classic Fall mead that can be enjoyed both cold and heated up. If you are enjoying our Meadcast episodes and know a few people who would as well, please let them know! Send them a random text about it and continue to bug them at work! ** Be a part of the show!! ** We absolutely LOVE hearing from ya'll and our favorite way is to...
#26 - Release the Mead {Mango Reaper}
October 12, 2022 20:17 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBDon't Fear the Reaper! {More Cowbell!!} Oh boy, this was another fun one... Evan and Nick return to the studio (Ha!) to talk all about this delicious mead, the peppers that are used to make it, and a certain story of how the entire production team had to call out of an evening event! We introduce the genesis of this mead from it's baby stage as an experimental to the now TRIPLE BATCHED beast that it has become, We also share our newest favorite spice company here in Arizona and en...
#25 - Release The Mead {Passion Fruit}
August 22, 2022 00:26 - 23 minutes - 33.1 MBThis tart and refreshing mead has quite the tap list to compete with. Will it make it through this year's gauntlet? Did you know that the naming of this flower/fruit comes from Brazilian Missionaries? Learn about this and more from the always super serious Evan and Nick! Passion Flower photo Give us Your Questions and Comments!! Email them to [email protected] or better yet, leave us a voicemail! Speakpipe.com/drinkinghorn Mead Flagstaff Route 66 Meadery Unicorn Hon...
#24 - Release The Mead! {Unicorn Blood}
August 18, 2022 19:11 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MB🦄One whole unicorn in each bottle! In this Release The Mead episode, you can hear all about a special release, the tasty Unicorn Blood! A lemon raspberry mead that began as an experiment and ended up on tap for all to enjoy! Give us Your Questions and Comments!! Email them to [email protected] or better yet, leave us a voicemail! Speakpipe.com/drinkinghorn Order your Unicorn Blood bottles online at Drinkinghornmeadery.com Mead Flagstaff Route 66 Meadery Unicorn Honey ...
#23 - Oh Hey, Pinyon Jay! {A Collaboration}
July 19, 2022 18:55 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBSoon after Drinking Horn Meadery joined up with the Audubon through the Western Rivers Brewers Council, Steven Prager came to us with an idea to create a mead/beer collaboration to help bring awareness to the vulnerable Pinyon Jay. In this episode, Evan and Nick talk about the mead, the projects, and their hopes for this effort moving forward! Join the effort! Click HERE to learn more from Audubon Southwest and find out how you can help More ways to help from Grand Canyon Trust L...
#22 - Fishing with Mead {5 Summer Pairing Ideas}
June 28, 2022 22:42 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBFrom watching out for the hook during fly fishing to which mead cocktail to drink while eradicating an invasive species. Evan has quite the resume with fish and mead and he shares with us his thoughts on how to combine the two...and why! As usual we get into some random side talks, like why Evan's job was once to actually **squeeze** fish, but it's always good for a few laughs. Enjoy the episode and keep sending us your thoughts, questions, and episode ideas so Evan and Nick keep ...
#21 - "A MEAD-ing of the Minds" with Every Day is a Food Day
May 18, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 99 MBThis is a crossover episode you MEAD to hear! Evan and Nick have joined forces with Anna Van Valin and Lia Ballentine from the food history and culture podcast “Every Day is a Food Day” to discuss (and DRINK) Mead! Evan and Nick tell us all about the world of making and drinking this ancient fermented honey drink at our Meadery in Flagstaff, AZ, the care and feeding of bees, and why it’s a better buzz for you and the planet. Then Anna tells us how every culture has a version of “hon...
#20 - A Delicious Double Buzz (Coffee Mead)
February 09, 2022 15:02 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBEvan was sitting on the back porch, enjoying the morning sun and a big plate of pancakes when he suddenly had a craving for some Saturday mead! He thought to himself, "But what type of mead would be best?" This year, we discovered Single Speed Coffee Roasters' Costa Rica coffee. With notes of honey and citrus, it became an east decision for the brewers to use this variety in our latest coffee mead. This 20 minute episode includes interviews with Evan, Charlie (head mead maker), an...
#19 - Yule
December 11, 2021 17:20 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBIt's December 2021 and our resident Mead Hall viking, Hallbjörn, joins us once again at the Long Table. This episode is a celebration of all things YULE. Grab a mead, stoke the fire, and maybe learn a little bit more about the origins of this holiday season. Skal!
#18 - Festivals: A whole lot of work but a whole lot of worth!
October 29, 2021 01:19 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBHave you ever been to a craft beer, Wine, or Cocktail festival? Did you ever see mead being served there? Well, we have been to all sorts, and Evan is here to briefly chat about Drinking Horn's experiences with them. From stories to new business owners suggestions, this one is nice and packed! Do you have an idea for a rad Meadcast episode? Do you have a question or two that you would love answered on the show? Do you just wanna hear your own voice coming out of the speakers? Then ...
#17 - Mead Me in the Middle
June 05, 2021 02:27 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBMead at the bottom of Grand Canyon? Ummm, yes please! Although you can't buy it already down there, you can haul it in your pack and enjoy amongst the oldest rocks on the planet! Slightly different from our usual Flagstaff Mead Hall "studios", this is an Earn Your Mead Adventure! Drinkinghornmeadery.com Subscribe for all the episodes and share with anyone and everyone who would enjoy the Meadcast!
#16 - "The Boys Try Stuff on the Internet" {Guest Appearance}
April 24, 2021 15:00 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBFrom a first time mead drinker to some pretty graphic stories of "Painting the Desert", this episode should keep ya pretty entertained! It's always a blast to introduce someone new to this delicious beverage, and when they enjoy it as much as Steve did...even better! We hope you enjoy this cross-over episode, and absolutely check out the shenanigans' of The Boys Try Stuff podcast for some fun that is guaranteed to be more "off-center" than this calm episode! Drinking Horn Website...
#15 - Loki, Prince of Mischief
April 16, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB*Stay till the end for a Post-show Quiz! Loki has an interesting role in the mythology stories. Often he is creating some sort of trouble for himself, the gods, and everyone around him. But in the end, he always (short one time) seems to rectify the troubles and even come out on top in some cases. We sit down once again at the Long Table at the Mead Hall to discuss all of the tales, tribulations, and children of the Prince of Mischief. Thank you to all who left a voicemail questio...
#14 - Adventures with Mead
February 10, 2021 19:21 - 1 hour - 113 MBAdVeNtUrE! There are many components to an adventure. It might be your favorite kayak paddle on a full day rapid section of a new river run. Maybe it's your pocket stove and playing cards on a multi-day backpacking trip along the Colorado Trail. Perhaps its the trusty rope on a 600ft rock climb. One component that sometimes has perhaps just as equal a place at the adventure table as those items is the choice of evening libation! On this episode, we throw around all of the ideas of ...
Odin, Santa, Yule, & Christmas
November 21, 2020 15:52 - 1 hour - 87 MBWe have Hallbjorn the Viking back with us in the Mead Hall to discuss all of the interesting similarities between Odin and Santa!
#13 - Odin, Santa, Yule, & Christmas
November 21, 2020 15:52 - 1 hour - 87 MBEnter the Mead Hall with us and join a chat on all of the similarities found between Yule and Christmas. We focus primarily on the wildly alike Odin and Santa! Hallbjorn is our resident viking and lays down some knowledge about the winter celebration of Yule. We talk about everything from decorating trees to Odin's reputation as a gift giver and MUCH more! Do you have any additional questions about this? Message us on our instagram page or anytime at [email protected] ...
#12 - Funny Honey - Adulteration of a Gift
November 03, 2020 16:06 - 1 hour - 103 MBHave you ever thought about the purity of the natural sweetener you pour over your oatmeal or add to your cup of tea? That delicious gift from the bees might not bee exactly what you thought! Here at the Drinking Horn meadery, we know our beekeeper very well and each bottle of mead contains 100% pure raw honey. Evan and Nick talk in this episode about the ins and outs of a fake honey scheme that is costing real honey producers millions. Videos: The Science of Honey Adulteration - ...
Funny Honey - Adulteration of a Gift
November 03, 2020 16:06 - 1 hour - 103 MBFake honey costs our country's beekeepers millions of dollars in lost revenue and has even created a potential health threat to consumers!
Bee Theft
August 28, 2020 01:36 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBBee theft has become a growing issue for beekeepers to face. We talk about what it is, why it is happening, and what we can do about it!
#11 - Bee Theft
August 28, 2020 01:36 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBBetween 2016 and 2017, over 1,700 hives were stolen from beekeepers in California. It is now a growing issue that the already struggling beekeepers are having to fear and face. Nick and Evan discuss bee theft, why it is even a thing, and some of the implications and solutions to this problem. Video: Watch a bee theft detective bust a hive thief Read: Bees are Getting Boosted - 2/2020 Watch: Bee theft in Arizona - 2/2020 Order some mead from the meadery in Flagstaff to listen to ep...
#10 - Bee Field Trip, a little fishin', and some good ol' Heat Stroke
July 21, 2020 20:04 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBWe end up talking about quite a variety of topics from invasive species to rip-stop pants, but eventually and throughout, we talk about the bees and how mid day, mid summer is NOT a great time to work them! **A majority of this was recorded in the truck, so apologies for the slight raspy audio** Thanks again for listening in and please help us reach more people by taking less than 2 minutes to subscribe and write a 5-star review!
Bee Field Trip, a little fishin', and some good ol' Heat Stroke
July 21, 2020 20:04 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBEvan and Nick head down to Camp Verde to check in on the bees...and Evan gets a little heat stroke, no biggie
Mead Hall History w/ Steve Pollington
July 04, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBSteve Pollington is one of the authorities on Old English language, history and most importantly, Mead Hall history!
#9 - Mead Hall History w/ Steve Pollington
July 04, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBWe took a wild chance and threw out an invite to Steve Pollington to come onto the Meadcast and speak about the History of Mead Halls. And he said yes!! We discuss the history, architexture, and a bit of the societal implications and decline of the Halls. Thanks once again to Steve for helping us to bring about a more authentic Mead Hall experience to Arizona. Pick up his amazingly detailed book, "The Meadhall" for a great read! And be sure and make the journey to our very own Mead...
#8 - History of Honey Bees in America
June 30, 2020 18:30 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBEvan and Nick talk about the history of honey bees in America, including how they were brought over, changes in their behavior, and some new research that may switch what we think about N. Americas bee past! Pleeeeeease- Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Meadcast Website Drinking Horn Website
History of Honey Bees in America
June 30, 2020 18:30 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBEvan and Nick drink some mead and talk all about the history of honey bees in America!
Mead Hall Creation part III: (Wood is Good)
May 28, 2020 01:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBIn the third part of our Mead Hall creation series, we talk about some of the final touches for the Mead Hall in Downtown Flagstaff!
#7 - Mead Hall Creation part III: (Wood is Good)
May 28, 2020 01:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBThe completion of the first, and only, Mead Hall on Route 66 is almost finished! Well, actually, it might already be by the time you are listening to this. Evan and Nick sit down at the long community table and discuss all of the hard work that went into the great little touches. Want to watch the episode instead? Head over to our YouTube Channel and find the video! (to be released early June). Drinking Horn Website
#6 - Viking Hygiene w/ Hallbjorn
May 14, 2020 17:00 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBAs we move our way through the Covid-19 pandemic, the thought of sanitation and hygiene is always on our minds. So we decided to talk with our Viking scholar, Hallbjorn, all about what the Norse did to keep themselves 'so fresh and so clean clean'.
Viking Hygiene w/ Hallbjorn
May 14, 2020 17:00 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBWe talk with our resident Viking, Hallbjorn, about Viking hygiene and why it might surprise you!
Odrerir - Mead of Poetry
April 09, 2020 20:15 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBWe are delving into the world of Norse Mythology with this look at the saga of The Mead of Poetry and how it influenced our first barrel-aged Mead!
#5 - Odrerir - Mead of Poetry
April 09, 2020 20:15 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBGather 'round the fire and join our Viking extraordinaire, Hallbjorn, as he shares his expertise on this story of deceit, murder, and lust! We find out how this special mead was created, sought after and eventually found its way to our world. From this saga comes the inspiration for our whiskey barrel aged mead: Odrerir. {Update: SOLD OUT} Which, if you missed out, can only now be obtained by becoming a Drinking Horn family member in our Mead Hall Membership. Stay tuned at the en...
Why Mead?
March 27, 2020 17:30 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBEvan and Nick talk about why mead is so darn cool! From it's simplicity to it's history and much more
#4 - Why Mead?
March 27, 2020 17:30 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBMead...why is it so cool?! Well, we give just a few of our reasons here in this episode and bring up a few future episode ideas as well. Did we mention any of your reasons? If not, let us know! Evan explains some of the ways mead helps us be "green" and tells us the story of how this beverage was thought to be given to the masses by Odin himself! **If you want to help us spread the good word of Mead and Mead Culture, please take about 3 minutes to rate us 5 stars and give a 2 sent...
Mead Hall Creation part II: (Hammers and Honey)
March 16, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 55 MBThis episode speaks to more of the initial construction thoughts and paperwork that have gone into the build out so far. It starts with a freestyle beat-box session (duh) and ends with a Skol!
#3 - Mead Hall Creation part II: (Hammers and Honey)
March 16, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 55 MBWe are getting ever closer to the grand opening of the Mead Hall in downtown Flagstaff! Whether you are thinking of opening a place of business or just curious about the process, we hope you get some great stuff from this episode! Drinking Horn Meadery
#2 - Mead Hall Creation pt. I: (Genesis of an Idea)
March 16, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 32 MBWe hope you get some ideas and a deeper understanding of the process that went into our beloved Mead Hall. We are still constructing it at the time of publishing this episode, but if you have visited in the future, let us know what you think! Skol! Drinking Horn Meadery
Mead Hall Creation pt. I: (Genesis of an Idea)
March 16, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 32 MBPart one of a series all about the creation and build out process for the Downtown Flagstaff Mead Hall! Evan and Nick sit down and talk about how the idea came about for another addition to Flagstaff's love of libations.
Metheglin Collaboration with Potion Tea
March 15, 2020 20:00 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBEvan, Charlie, and Nick sit down with Heather from Potion Tea and Bakery to discuss their Metheglin collaboration.