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Modern Mead Making in the 21st Century
What does it look like in the 21st century? Mead has undergone a revival in the 21st century, moving from a historical curiosity to a thriving part of the craft beverage industry. While it retains its ancient roots, modern mead...
Feature - Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh
We were lucky enough to feature on Alan Titchmarsh's Love Your Weekend! Andy Clarke took our Wye Valley traditional mead and created a summery cocktail by combining it with gin. Andy Clarke's - "Bees Mead" Recipe "Bees Mead" A handful of...
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What to do if you encounter a swarm of bees
Springtime brings about the season of new life, lambs in the field, and new leaves and flowers, and one of the most awe-inspiring spring sights is witnessing a swarm of bees. While the sight of thousands of bees in flight...
Tips for Successful Spring Beekeeping
Springtime is a crucial period for beekeeping as it marks the beginning of the active season for honeybee colonies. Once temperatures are warm, hive inspections can begin. This involves checking the health of the colony, assessing the queen's egg-laying activity,...
Brewing Goodness: A Collaboration with Bees for Development
Picture this: a delicious new mead crafted with care, passion, and a touch of global goodness. We're thrilled to announce the launch of our latest creation – Zambian Honey Traditional Mead in collaboration with Bees for Development.
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Traditional Mead scoops Great Taste Golden Fork award for Wales
Our Wye Valley Meadery Traditional Mead has been awarded the top Great Taste accolade for Wales for 2023! Announced on Monday 11 September at a ceremony held at Battersea Arts Centre attended by food industry experts, the Great Taste Golden...
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What is mead? / History of Mead
What actually is Mead? Here we explain the very basics of Mead, it’s origins and why we believe it is deserving of your consideration. Mead is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages in the world, predating both beer and wine....