Best Repas Podcasts (2025)

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Season 2 Episode 4: Ancient Fire With Jason Phelps 56:19

5y ago56:19

56:19

This was a wonderful episode, and it was great to talk with Jason about the heart behind how he ended up starting his business. Truly had a great time sitting down and talking with him, and I look forward to trying some of his mead once it comes in the mail! Follow the Viking Fuel facebook page to see more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcast…

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Season 2 Episode 3: Atheling Meadworks with Stephen Ausband 27:07

5y ago27:07

27:07

In this episode of the podcast, I sit down and talk shop with Stephen Ausband from Atheling Meadworks! Great conversation, and I was incredibly happy with the mead that he was kind enough to send me. If you get a chance, follow them on facebook and check out their website. Outro Music to this episode is from the band Say Days Ago, titled "Disquiet"…

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Season 2 Episode 2: Oran Mor Artisan Mead with Lilly Weichberger 1:08:12

5y ago1:08:12

1:08:12

In this episode of Viking Fuel, we talk with Lilly from Oran Mor about her meadery. We focused a lot on some techniques and confusion currently in the mead industry and talked about some amazing resource for mead makers to look into! She was a delight to talk to, and I look forward to having her as my neighbor when Bloodbeard Mead Hall opens it's d…

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Season 2 Episode 1: "Blueberry Bliss" Turned to a Bochet! 14:45

5y ago14:45

14:45

We're back! In this episode, I again alter a recipe from Robert Ratliff. His Blueberry Bliss recipe found on page 58 of the let their be mead series. I mention a few steps i do differently as well. Also, I plan to actually plan to do a VIDEO broadcast of me making this recipe. More on that later. 😁--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif…

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Episode 11- Beekeeping featuring Tom Repas 1:04:27

6+ y ago1:04:27

1:04:27

In this episode of Viking Fuel, I had the great pleasure of Talking with beekeeper, mazer cup award winner, and AMMA mead maker of the year award winner Tom Repas about beekeeping. It was a truly great learning experience talking with him about the creatures that provide us with such a wonderful delicacy! Music featured in this episode is from my g…

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Episode 10-2019 Mazer Cup Categories and Rules 13:26

6+ y ago13:26

13:26

Happy New Year and welcome back to Viking Fuel! In this episode I'll be reading over the categories and rules of the 2019 Mazer Cup. As I am competing myself I am really looking forward to it! I will be talking about the rules for the homebrew level, I will not be going over consumer level. I also will be sharing links for all the information on th…

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Episode 9- Metheglins Featuring Robert Ratliff 34:17

6+ y ago34:17

34:17

In this episode of Viking Fuel, I talk with the episode of the "Let There Be Mead!" books Robert Ratliff about the subject of his next book, metheglins. We talk about a few different tips and also ask a few questions that both him and I are a bit stumped on. We would love listener input! It was a pleasure talking with him and I look forward to havi…

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Episode 8- The Legendary 176 Honey Packet Mead 42:34

6+ y ago42:34

42:34

In this episode of Viking Fuel, I talk with Evan Mcgann, a college student that created a mead using 176 honey packets from the starbucks on his campus. This story was too funny for me not to share, and in my eyes is the making of a legend. We talk about the process of making this mead, as well as some other subjects. It was a pleasure having him o…

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Episode 7- Black's Fairy Meadery 31:29

6+ y ago31:29

31:29

In this episode of Viking Fuel, I have the pleasure of speaking with Traci from Black's Fairy Meadery. The meadery is newly opened to the public, and we discuss what it's like to start a new business in mead, some of the struggles they have faced along the way, and a few recipes they currently have. We touch on everything from the red tape and pape…

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Episode 6- Happy Thanksgiving! Cyser Recipe 7:14

6+ y ago7:14

7:14

In this episode of Viking Fuel, I share a modification to the Oaked Orange Blossom Cyser recipe found in Robert Ratliff's "Big Book Of Mead Recipes". Cysers are great for the holidays, and I feel the additional spices I've added really bring out the seasonal flavors. The music featured in this episode is from my good friends in Lions Against Men, g…

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Episode 5- Bochets Featuring Matt Weide 35:52

6+ y ago35:52

35:52

In this episode I talk with Matt Weide on the phone about the process of carmelizing honey for bochets. We go over different temperatures for fermentation, as well as tips to help improve the overall quality of your carmelized honey.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vikingfuel/support…

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Episode 4- Happy Anniversary to Lost Cause Meadery! 47:00

6+ y ago47:00

47:00

In this special episode of Viking Fuel, I got to sit down with Billy Beltz and share a few drinks to help him celebrate the one year anniversary of Lost Cause opening their doors. Billy has won several awards, including an award from the mazer cup, and has even judged at the mazer cup. We touch on entering contest, an article he wrote about differe…

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Episode 3- Stabilizing and Clearing 11:39

6+ y ago11:39

11:39

In this episode of Viking Fuel, we talk about how to stabilize your mead, as well as methods of clearing prior to bottling. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vikingfuel/support

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Episode 2-Hydrometer Readings 9:05

6+ y ago9:05

9:05

In this episode of viking fuel, we talk about how to take gravity readings and how they help. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vikingfuel/support

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Episode 1-Making a Modern Traditonal Mead 13:19

6+ y ago13:19

13:19

In this episode of Viking Fuel, we will touch on how to make a traditional mead in modern times. Please feel free to email me with any questions or if you are interested in being part of the podcast! My email address is [email protected] Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vikingfuel/support…