🎙 Episode 57 – Ken Schramm | Schramm’s Mead & The Compleat MeadmakerIndustry Pro Podcast – Hosted by Adam MillsIn this episode, we sit down with legendary meadmaker Ken Schramm, founder of Schramm’s Mead and author of The Compleat Meadmaker. Known as one of the most influential voices in modern mead, Ken shares insights from over three decades in fermentation—from homebrewing beginnings to shaping the future of the mead industry.We cover:🍯 Ken’s path into the beverage world and the founding of Schramm’s Mead🌳 His hands-on work in fruit selection and orchard management🧪 The parallels between brewing beer and making mead🧬 Yeast selection, nutrient additions, and common mistakes in meadmaking📜 Legal and industry challenges facing meadmakers today🧠 Career development, legacy, and advice for the next generation of fermentersWhether you're a pro brewer, fermentation geek, or curious drinker, this episode is packed with wisdom, science, and storytelling.💡 Sponsored by:• Blichmann Engineering – Pro brewing systems that scale with you.• Brewed Fiscally – Financial strategy and bookkeeping for growing breweries.🔔 Subscribe for more expert interviews and deep dives into the beverage industry!📌 Learn more about Schramm’s Mead: https://schrammsmead.com📚 Get “The Compleat Meadmaker”: https://www.brewerspublications.com/products/the-compleat-meadmaker#IndustryProPodcast #KenSchramm #SchrammsMead #Meadmaker #FermentationScience #CraftMead #Homebrewing #TheCompleatMeadmaker #BreweryLife #CraftBeverage #YeastScience #FruitFermentation #MeadMaking #BrewingCareer #AdamMakesBeer #MeadPodcast