Braggot
ReferenceWales, United States
ABV6-12% — depends on honey/malt ratio, typically beer-strength
Sub-styles
Honey BeerMalt MeadHybrid Ferment
Tasting Notes
Honey, malt, biscuit, wildflower, caramel, toasted grain, beeswax, stone fruit. The honey should be present but not cloying — good braggot balances malt backbone against honey sweetness.
Brand Guide
Well
Atlantic Brewing Brother Adam's Bragget ($10-14)
Call
Dogfish Head Midas Touch ($12-16)
Premium
Schramm's Braggot ($18-25)
Top Shelf
Small-batch meadery braggots ($25-40)
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The Story
The Anglo-Saxon marriage of barley and blossom — fermented long before mead and beer chose separate paths.