JDBowden

joined 1 year ago
 

Currently, reading Schopenhauer's The World as Will and Representation.

Has anyone else read this? If so, what are your thoughts on it? I just finished book III.

[–] JDBowden@lemmy.world 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ask them: How much money do they have in their bank account? How often do they have sexual relations?

Data privacy? I have nothing to hide. Freedom of speech? I have nothing to say.

[–] JDBowden@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have seen recipes for various flowers and reeds — such as dandelion, but have never tasted one. Now that I think of it, I have never seen one lol. Do it!

[–] JDBowden@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sounds like it all worked out well!

25 lbs of fruit with 12 lbs of sugar all in 5 gallons????? Do you have a picture of this..... I only ask because I am having a difficult time visualizing the volume.

[–] JDBowden@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I clicked on all three of your links. I still cannot see them.

[–] JDBowden@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is a joint the size of a tampon.

Enjoy it!

[–] JDBowden@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Thanks! Melomels are great. I have found they are perfect intro meads for those who do not "like the taste of mead" as there is additional fruit flavors... Have had good luck with blackberry, blueberry, and 50/50 black/blue blends.

[–] JDBowden@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I do not know about other users, but I am unable to see the pictures on this specific post. They sound delicious though.

[–] JDBowden@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Beautiful color. How does it stand up to the 16%? Is there sufficient fruit or is it overpowered by the alcohol? I have some strawberry in the cellar, but I made it 11% off-dry.

 

We seem to have some talented brewers here in the forum. Would be nice to see some final results from the community members in this forum! Perhaps it can also inspire some people who are curious about the hobby.

I can start: here is a sparkling mead along with my labeled bottles.

[–] JDBowden@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

A lot of detail here. Good post.... do you have any pictures?

 

Opinion: Who is the most underrated/under read Philosopher?

I will start... I find Aesop and the Fables to be underrated and wrongly pointed at simply for children. These stories can and must be applied to adult life to live a better and more virtuous life. IMO.

(Yes, I am aware that some think Aesop was potentially not one person, but many, and some question he even existed... like Homer).

Would love to hear what you all think.

[–] JDBowden@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I do NOT wash the fruits of choice. I crush them, and let the wild yeasts on the skins/outsides do the magic for me. I WILL however, adjust the sugar content and acid levels BEFORE fermentation to how I want it designed, then, let it ride! It usually starts 2 days after, and not 24 hours. Oh, and I also maintain everything spotlessly clean during the entire process to make sure that just the wild yeasts are jumping in there vs. some random stuff.... Have also experimented with open-top fermentation and wild yeasts where you leave the lid off.

[–] JDBowden@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I love wild yeasts and use them all the time. However, I do not brew. I am more of a wine/mead person... My knowledge of brewing with wild strains is limited and cannot comment.

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