Mead: The Modern Mead Renaissance (Session & Sparkling)

Mead: The Modern Mead Renaissance (Session & Sparkling)

26 drinks · 10 producers

The ancient drink is shaking off its medieval, syrupy stereotype and leading one of the UK’s most exciting craft revivals. Today's craft meaderies are focusing on sessionable, lower-ABV (4–7%), lightly sparkling meads infused with local botanicals and fruits, appealing directly to natural wine and cider fans. It’s dry, crisp, highly sustainable, and puts British apiculture front and center. Here's a handful we've had our eyes on: