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What is mead?

Mead is a delicious alcoholic drink made from honey. It is undoubtedly the most ancient alcoholic beverage in the world, made and consumed in almost every culture across the globe. It’s an incredibly versatile drink, ranging from dry and refreshing to rich and complex. From the “traditional” mead that showcases unique honey varieties and local terroir, to countless styles incorporating every imaginable fruit, spice, or experimental ingredient, mead is unlike any other drink in the world.

What does mead taste like?

From the wildflowers along the Tisza River to the acacia blossoms of Cserhát, the taste of honey reflects the flowers of its region. That’s why mead has a wide variety of complex and diverse flavor profiles. The flavor depends on the type of honey used, whether it is dry or sweet, and whether additional flavors are added. Traditional mead contains only honey, water, and yeast, but there are many varieties that also include fruits, spices, and herbs. Although many assume that a honey-based drink must be sweet, like wine, mead can also be dry, semi-sweet, or sweet.

What types of mead are there?

From spicy and dry to sweet and fruity, the flavors of mead are so diverse that anyone can find one they enjoy.

Mead: the traditional fermentation of water and honey, nothing else

Melomel: mead fermented together with fruit.

Cyser: a special type of melomel made with apples
Pyment: a special type of melomel made with grapes
Berry mead: a special type of melomel made from berries (raspberry, currant, aronia)

Metheglin: mead made with spices
Bochet: mead made with caramelized sugar
Braggot: made by fermenting honey and barley malt together, making it more of a hybrid between mead and beer. Braggot was a popular drink in the Middle Ages.

How should mead be served?

Traditional mead is usually served chilled in a wine glass, but in truth, there is no wrong way to enjoy it. From ice-cold fruity meads to spicy, warming ones, this versatile drink can be enjoyed at different temperatures depending on the style and ingredients.