Products.
Below are some common questions about our products
How do I drink mead?
Mead can be used in a variety of ways. Read our recipes to see our favourite uses.
Do you use your own honey?
Yes, all the honey that our bees produce is used in our products.
Are you experienced bee keepers?
Yes! Matt has been keeping bees since he was 13 years old. Ethically maintaining the bee population has been a top priority of ours for years.
Mead 101.
Below are some of are common questions about orders
Is mead like beer?
Mead is also sometimes described as honey beer. Though it is more similar to wine than beer, as it is made through fermentation of sugars (from honey) without the use of grains. It lacks the characteristic hops and malt found in beer. However, you can get some sparkling meads that may be flavoured with hops, such as Hive Mind’s Sparkling Honey and Hops session mead.
What's the difference between mead and wine?
Mead and wine are not the same thing. While Mead is often described as a honey wine there are clear differences. The biggest difference is that mead is made by fermenting honey where wine is made by fermenting grapes.
What is the typical alcohol content of mead?
The alcohol content of mead varies but is generally in the range of 8-20% alcohol by volume, similar to many wines. But session strength mead is also growing in popularity ranging from 3.4% to 4% ABV.
Is mead sweet or dry?
Mead can be sweet, dry, or anywhere in between. It all depends on the amount of residual sugars left after fermentation or the volume of honey added in during the back sweetening stage. The sweetness level is determined by the meadmaker's preference and the recipe.
Can I make mead at home?
Yes, mead can be made at home using basic ingredients like honey, water, and yeast. We regularly run mead making workshops to get you started where we teach the basics of making mead at home.