the history of mead.
Mead is an alcoholic drink that is made by fermenting honey with water. This often includes various fruits, spices, and infused flavours. It is one of the oldest known alcoholic drinks, and one of the worlds most varied, due to the different types of honey used.
the worlds oldest drink.
Often dubbed the "nectar of the gods," mead has a rich history dating back thousands of years, with roots in various cultures worldwide. It was often associated with celebrations and rituals, and has been cherished and venerated due to the prestige and rarity of the main raw ingredient honey.
Mead is made by mixing together honey, water and yeast. Here at Hive Mind Mead we use a mixture of our own honeys from the Wye Valley and heather honey from trusted local Welsh beekeepers.
There are several types of mead, including:
- Traditional mead - made with honey, water, and yeast
- Melomel fruit-flavoured mead
- Metheglin - spiced mead
- Cyser - made with apples or apple juice
- Pyment - made with grapes or grape juice
- Bochet - made with cooked or caramelised honey
explore our traditional mead.
Friends in Mead - Traditional Mead
the perfect serve.
Choosing your mead is easy! If you prefer light and sparkling, go for one of our Sparkling meads. A sparkling mead is an ideal drink to have with a BBQ or to wash down a particularly spicy curry. You can also sip one leisurely on a relaxing evening. Always serve chilled!
For something stronger and more akin to a spirit, try our Whiskey Barrel Aged Traditional Mead that has been aged in Laphroaig casks for 12 months. It’s often enjoyed on special occasions, celebrations, or as a unique alternative to your favourite spirit or liqueur.
Traditional Mead is typically served at cool to room temperature, depending on the style. We use wine glasses or traditional mead cups for serving, and enjoy it like you would wine or digestif. Our Wye Valley Traditional Mead goes perfectly with a cheese board, a board game, or as a wine alternative to accompany a dessert.
how to enjoy.
Straight, like wine
With ice n' a slice
Warm and comforting
Prosecco spritz
