Mead
ReferenceUnited States, Poland, Ethiopia (Tej), United Kingdom
ABV8-20%. Varies enormously depending on production method.
Sub-styles
Traditional MeadMelomelMetheglinCyserSession MeadBraggot
Tasting Notes
Wildflower honey, clover, orange blossom, beeswax, golden raisin, vanilla, warm bread, nectar. The honey source determines the flavor — buckwheat mead tastes nothing like orange blossom mead. Know your honey.
Brand Guide
Well
Chaucer's ($10-14)
Call
Schramm's ($18-25)
Premium
Moonlight Meadery ($20-30)
Top Shelf
Superstition Meadery small-batch ($30-50+)
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The Story
Honey fermented into wine. Possibly the oldest alcoholic drink humans ever made.