If mead begins with honey, then honey determines everything. Not just sweetness. Not just alcohol. Everything. Much like grapes in wine, the floral source, region, and season of honey shape […]
If mead begins with honey, water, and yeast, its variations begin with imagination. While traditional mead is beautifully simple, modern mead has evolved into a remarkably diverse category. From fruit-infused […]
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Mead is often called honey wine, and it may very well be the oldest alcoholic beverage on earth. Long before vineyards covered hillsides and breweries lined city streets, someone, somewhere, […]
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Woodinville Wine Country is known for its vineyards, tasting rooms, and weekend wanderers moving from glass to glass. But tucked among the wineries is something a little unexpected — and […]
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A few thoughts on adding lavender to mead, what varieties are best, and what to avoid, to create a delicate, enticing mead.
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Let’s debunk the widely held belief that mead originated with the Vikings. While mead held a place in Viking culture, from sacred ritual to daily consumption, it actually predates the Viking era by thousands of years.
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Explore honey’s journey from a natural sweetener to a historical remedy and modern medicinal ally, highlighting its nutritional value and diverse applications in food and health.
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Honey is a natural sweetener that has captivated the taste buds of humanity for thousands of years. It is not just a product but a testament to nature’s complexity and efficiency. The world of honey naturally begins with the bees and ends in the kitchen, bridging the gap between the natural world and culinary delight.
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Aging mead combines art and science. Explore practical tips and explanations of the various roles from tannin to residual sugar and alcohol level. All highlighting mead aging as a journey in taste and discovery.
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Ever wonder about the “Contains Sulfites” label on your mead or wine? Let’s dive into the world of these essential preservatives and debunk some myths. Join me in exploring the intriguing role of sulfites and keeping your favorite drink perfect.
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Creamed honey, with a velvety smooth, spreadable consistency, is the shelf-stable product of a bit of kitchen wizardry. It’s not commonly used for mead-making but is as fermentable as in its original raw honey form. So, if you fancy a tasty and crafty spread, creamed honey might be just the right treat …alongside your glass of mead.
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Indulge in the unique flavors of mead, the ancient drink crafted by the harmony of honey and terroir. Each sip offers more than a mere buzz; it’s a sensory journey through local terrain, a testament to the tireless work of bees. Our mead captures the essence of its origins, with each drop narrating the tale of geography, climate, and soil – infused with whispers of wings among lavender fields and blackberry brambles. This isn’t just mead; it’s a glass filled with the neighborhood’s finest nectar, a liquid homage to the distinct place and season, meticulously curated by thousands of bees and the artistry of our mead-makers.
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Honey is known as the only food that never spoils. So, what makes honey crystalize? How do you get rid of crystals?
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How Honey Affects Mead Flavor: Why the Bees Matter
Meadery NewsIf mead begins with honey, then honey determines everything. Not just sweetness. Not just alcohol. Everything. Much like grapes in wine, the floral source, region, and season of honey shape […]
Types of Mead Explained: From Melomel to Metheglin
Meadery NewsIf mead begins with honey, water, and yeast, its variations begin with imagination. While traditional mead is beautifully simple, modern mead has evolved into a remarkably diverse category. From fruit-infused […]
What Is Mead? A Modern Guide to Honey Wine
BlogMead is often called honey wine, and it may very well be the oldest alcoholic beverage on earth. Long before vineyards covered hillsides and breweries lined city streets, someone, somewhere, […]
Mead Tasting in Woodinville: Discover Honey Wine in Wine Country
Meadery NewsWoodinville Wine Country is known for its vineyards, tasting rooms, and weekend wanderers moving from glass to glass. But tucked among the wineries is something a little unexpected — and […]
The Best Lavender for Mead
Meadery NewsA few thoughts on adding lavender to mead, what varieties are best, and what to avoid, to create a delicate, enticing mead.
Unveiling the True Story Behind Mead: Beyond Viking Lore
BlogLet’s debunk the widely held belief that mead originated with the Vikings. While mead held a place in Viking culture, from sacred ritual to daily consumption, it actually predates the Viking era by thousands of years.
The Natural Elixir: Unveiling the Health Benefits of Honey
BlogExplore honey’s journey from a natural sweetener to a historical remedy and modern medicinal ally, highlighting its nutritional value and diverse applications in food and health.
The Sweet Journey: How Honey is Made
BlogHoney is a natural sweetener that has captivated the taste buds of humanity for thousands of years. It is not just a product but a testament to nature’s complexity and efficiency. The world of honey naturally begins with the bees and ends in the kitchen, bridging the gap between the natural world and culinary delight.
Unlocking the Secrets of Aging Mead
BlogAging mead combines art and science. Explore practical tips and explanations of the various roles from tannin to residual sugar and alcohol level. All highlighting mead aging as a journey in taste and discovery.
Of Sulfites and Mead: A Spirited Dialogue on a Misunderstood Preservative
BlogEver wonder about the “Contains Sulfites” label on your mead or wine? Let’s dive into the world of these essential preservatives and debunk some myths. Join me in exploring the intriguing role of sulfites and keeping your favorite drink perfect.
Creamed Honey, the Velvety Kitchen Wizardry that Stirred up a Question.
BlogCreamed honey, with a velvety smooth, spreadable consistency, is the shelf-stable product of a bit of kitchen wizardry. It’s not commonly used for mead-making but is as fermentable as in its original raw honey form. So, if you fancy a tasty and crafty spread, creamed honey might be just the right treat …alongside your glass of mead.
Discover the Essence of Local Flavors with Every Sip of Mead – Your gateway to honey’s terroir.
BlogIndulge in the unique flavors of mead, the ancient drink crafted by the harmony of honey and terroir. Each sip offers more than a mere buzz; it’s a sensory journey through local terrain, a testament to the tireless work of bees. Our mead captures the essence of its origins, with each drop narrating the tale of geography, climate, and soil – infused with whispers of wings among lavender fields and blackberry brambles. This isn’t just mead; it’s a glass filled with the neighborhood’s finest nectar, a liquid homage to the distinct place and season, meticulously curated by thousands of bees and the artistry of our mead-makers.
How long does honey last?
BlogHoney is known as the only food that never spoils. So, what makes honey crystalize? How do you get rid of crystals?