Mead—Honey Wine

Mead is a wine made from fermented honey and water. It is an ancient drink with a long and colorful history. It has been enjoyed in such diverse lands as India, Scandinavia and Ethiopia. In the colder, non-grape producing regions of Northern Europe, mead was the only wine that was known. Our term honey-moon comes from the tradition of newlyweds drinking mead for the first month of their marriage.

Mead is easy to make at home. It can be made sweet or dry, depending on how much honey and what type of yeast you use. Fruit, herbs and spices are all popular additions to traditional meads. We carry several varieties of local honey and can special order dozens more. If you are interested in trying your hand at this fascinating and deliciuous beverage, stop by and pick up a copy of our meadmaking instructions, or sign up for our free mead class.