John Hoolihan, founder of Brewlihan Meadery and a leader in innovative mead-making, shares his journey of transforming a homebrewing hobby into a top-ranked meadery. He dives into the science behind creating the perfect balance of flavors, using diverse honey varieties and tweaking acidity and tannins. Hoolihan discusses the challenges of fermentation with multiple yeast strains and highlights the importance of local ingredients in crafting unique mead profiles. His insights shed light on scaling production while maintaining quality and flavor.