[MKOB] mead article

[Russ Clayton]

Fellow homebrew enthusiasts,
   
    I wanted to send a small note out, after I read the newest edition 
of Zymurgy. 

    Those of you who know me, know that I like to make mead.  And I 
usually make at least 1-2 batches a year to put up.  I've been doing 
this for the better part of a dozen years since I started homebrewing.  
And I like to think that I can make a drinkable mead.

    With that said, one of the most often asked questions I get is, "how 
long can a mead age?" or "how long should I let my mead age?"

     There's an article in the current Zymurgy where Charlie Pappazian 
writes about tasting 8 or 9 different meads that are 55-60 years old.  
And all but one ended up a very nice, drinkable wine, with some being 
better then others.  They were produced by an acquaintance of 
Pappazian's who resided in Scottland, and had run a meadery during the 
late 50s and 60s.

    Anyway, I really enjoyed the article and thought I might mention it 
for anyone of you whom also like making meads.

~russ~