What We Have Been Up To The last time I did an update of what we’ve been up to I said we were planning to buy land and open a cellar door in the wine tourism region of NSW, the Hunter Valley. Although that is still the goal it will be put on hold until[Read more]
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Aug
Aug
Most honey will crystalise over time, particularly in cold temperatures. You have most likely had a jar of honey crystalise in the cupboard at some point, this can vary from just being a little crunchy to being completely solid. Unlike raw honey, store-bought honey has been heat treated which makes it less likely to crystalise[Read more]
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Mar
Mar
Many people have never even heard of mead so I will quickly get the obligatory introduction of what it even is out of the way. Mead, also known as honey wine is the oldest fermented drink in the world, in it’s most basic form it is essentially honey, water and yeast. It can be dry[Read more]
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Mar
Mar
Once you open a bottle of wine or mead and let oxygen in it will start to oxidise. It should ideally be drunk within a few days of opening however if you are unable to finish and would like to extend the life of the bottle there are some methods you can use to keep[Read more]
Recently we launched an affiliate program. To put it simply, anyone can register an account via the affiliates category. From there they can generate links to our website that contain a tracking code which they can then share on their social media, blog etc. Any clicks from these links that turn into sales, a percentage[Read more]
Due to significant growth and demand in our first year of operation Honey Wines Australia is now planning to open a cellar door for our meadery in or around the Pokolbin wine region of the Hunter Valley NSW. There is no ETA on when this will happen yet as we are still investigating properties to[Read more]
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Jul
Jul
You have probably noticed by now that in addition to mead manufacturing we are also beekeepers. If beekeeping is something you’re interested in starting, read on. The first thing you need to decide on when starting beekeeping is what material you would like your beehive to be made out of. You have the choice of[Read more]
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Jun
Jun
When it comes to extracting honey, there are 3 main options to choose from. Crush and strain Using a centrifuge extractor Flow hive Crush and Strain This method is the most basic and would usually be if you do not have access to the other two methods. Crushing and straining is good for if you[Read more]
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Jun
Jun
Honey is one of the most important components in mead. Without this ingredient, you will not be able to have a satisfying glass of mead. The process of creating this drink can be complicated, which is why it is best to get your supply only from brands or shops that you can trust. Take note[Read more]
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Jun
Jun
Have you noticed that there are increasing numbers of people who enjoy drinking the mead beverage in Australia? The industry for mead has actually increased over the past few years. This tells us that the mead drink has indeed become popular to many individuals. As a result, you can see this beloved beverage being served[Read more]