Independent UK Meaderies
Mead is one of the world's oldest drinks and it's enjoying a genuine craft renaissance in the UK. From traditional honey wine to fruit melomels and spiced metheglins, independent UK meaderies are producing remarkable bottles. Browse them all and buy direct.
3 meaderies found
Afon Mêl
Meadery·New Quay, Ceredigion, Ceredigion
Our Mead made in West Wales is an alcoholic beverage made traditionally using honey and water
13 drinks listed
Hive Mind Mead
Meadery·UK, Monmouthshire
Discover Hive Mind Mead - award-winning artisan meads, honey beers, and soft drinks crafted from 100% real honey. Free UK delivery on orders over £60.
11 drinks listed
Mountain Mead
Meadery·Bangor, Gwynedd, Gwynedd
Award-winning North Wales artisan meadery in Snowdonia — international award-winning traditional and flavoured meads using Welsh honey.
3 drinks listed
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a meadery?
- A meadery is a place where mead is produced. Mead is one of the world's oldest alcoholic drinks, made by fermenting honey with water. Modern meaderies produce a wide range of styles including traditional still meads, sparkling meads, melomels (fruit meads) and metheglins (spiced meads).
- What is mead and what does it taste like?
- Mead is an alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water, typically with an ABV of 5–20%. The flavour ranges from dry and wine-like to rich and sweet, depending on the honey variety used and the brewing process. Craft meaderies often add fruit, spices or herbs to create distinctive styles.