Meads I

mead is a type of wine made with honey instead of fruit (although you can use both) . in either case yeast organisms ferment the beverage by eating sugar in the honey or fruit juice and pooping out alcohol and carbonation. this process continues until all of the sugar has been consumed or the alcohol content of the wine becomes so high (about 14% I think) that the yeast can no longer survive. then you filter and strain the liquid, leaving the sediment in the bottom of the fermentation bottle. the whole process of primary fermentation takes about 1 month, after which you can drink it immediately for an effective if not so tasty brew, or bottle and age it to achieve more palatable results :)

- Professor Rabbitfoot