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June 5, 2026

Homebrew Mead - How to make your own mead at home

If you've ever enjoyed a glass of mead and wondered, "Could I make this myself?" the answer is yes, probably! Whilst there are a few wonderful meads you can buy, especially from Hive Mind Mead 😉 it can be a...

May 27, 2026

How Do Bees Keep Cool?

Bees keep cool in several fascinating ways, all working together to help maintain the hive at around 32-35°C. One of the main ways bees cool the hive is by collecting water and using the warm air inside the hive to...

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May 7, 2026

5 Ways You Encourage Bees Into Your Garden

Bees (not just honeybees) are under pressure. Habitat loss, pesticides, pollution, and climate change are all making life harder for the tiny pollinators that keep our ecosystems thriving and our food growing. The good news? You don’t need acres of...

February 25, 2026

Winter Beekeeping

Winter could be mistaken as a quiet period for the bees. From the outside, the hive looks still. No foraging when the weather is cold. No movement.But inside, the colony is very much alive and waiting for spring. Bees cluster...

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February 23, 2026

Bee Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

We all know bees are important - but just how much do you really know about these incredible pollinators? At Hive Mind Mead, we work with our own hives and are constantly fascinated by the tiny but mighty creatures that...

February 8, 2026

Mead & Love: A Match Mead in Honey Heaven

Before heart-shaped chocolates.Before overpriced roses.Before anyone decided love should involve booking a table weeks in advance… There was mead. Golden, honeyed, and very much the drink of love, romance and a good time. In fact, mead has been playing Cupid...

January 27, 2026

Romantic Wedding Drinks: Why Mead Is the Perfect Choice for Love and Celebration

When people start planning a wedding, drinks can often fall into the "sort later" category or receive very little thought at all. They need to work with the food, suit the venue, and be easy for guests to understand. Wine,...

January 26, 2026

The Rise of Adult Soft Drinks (And Why We Made Honeyade)

The drinks industry is experiencing a quiet revolution. Walk into any pub, restaurant, or bottle shop today and you'll notice something different: the non-alcoholic section has transformed from an afterthought of sugary sodas into a sophisticated category that rivals its...

January 23, 2026

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas: Why Mead Is the Perfect Romantic Drink

When looking for Valentine's Day gifts, it's easy to be funnelled by algorithms, habit, and routine toward the same defaults: flowers, chocolate, wine. They're familiar and easy to buy, but they're also easy to forget. When drinks are chosen as...

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