Let Me Come Out and Say That I am a Huge Fan of Mead

Mead is a delicious and unique alcoholic beverage that has been enjoyed by people for centuries. Made by fermenting honey instead of grapes like wine, mead has a sweet and complex flavor that is difficult to resist. While it may pack a punch, mead goes down very easily, making it a favorite of many. In this article, we will explore some of the best mead recipes that I have come across and that I plan on making in the near future.

1. Joe Mattioli’s Ancient Orange and Spice Mead

This mead recipe is perfect for the holidays, as it calls for the use of all of your favorite winter spices, including cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. Its creator suggests making a batch in April if you want it ready to drink in December, so now is the perfect time to whip up your own version. This recipe is sure to impress your guests at any holiday gathering.

2. Sir Michael of York Mead

This mead recipe was created by an expert in the brewing industry, so it’s a safe bet that you’ll like it. What caught my eye is that this mead ages pretty quickly, at least in comparison to Joe Mattioli’s mead. You can drink it about a month after first mixing the ingredients together. However, you need to place it in a refrigerated area as it ages, otherwise, the mixture can become “explosive.”

3. Cyser Apple Mead

Cyser is a combination of honey and apple cider, which sounds like a match made in heaven. This drink was supremely popular during Biblical times, and this recipe is a delicious take on the classic. If you are looking for a sweet and tangy mead recipe, then this is the one for you.

4. Elderberry Mead

Elderberries are thought to have powerful medical effects, and have been known to be used in a variety of homemade cold and flu remedies. The creator of this recipe states that the beneficial attributes of elderberries remain within the mead even after the brewing process, and thus you can drink this tasty creation whenever you feel like you are coming down with something nasty.

5. Cherry Mead

Cherries and cherry flavor are added to numerous beverages, so why not mead? What’s great about this particular brew is that the ingredients required to make it are inexpensive and easily attainable. I suggest buying cherries when they are cheap and in season. Then, make this mead, and you’ll have access to a cherry-based beverage that will last you until the fruit is in season again.

6. Vanilla Bean Chamomile Mead

Vanilla lattes are incredibly popular amongst coffee lovers; if the flavor works so wonderfully with espresso, why not add it to mead? This recipe is made even better by the fact that it’s accompanied by chamomile, an ingredient you will often find in tea, which is usually quite calming. The creator of this recipe states that this mead “rolls over the tongue like a dream.”

7. Fire Mead

As the name would suggest, this mead is brewed using a variety of spicy, tongue-tingling ingredients. If you’re a fan of foods that make your mouth burn, then this might be the alcoholic beverage for you. It incorporates chili peppers to provide a nice kick and a unique flavor that you won’t forget.

8. Classic Mead

This is a great mead recipe to make if you’re just starting out as a home brewer. Once you’ve mastered something like this, it will be easy to try out all sorts of crazy flavor combinations. What I also like about this recipe is that its creator wrote it with novices in mind, providing clear step-by-step instructions. This is a huge help if you have never brewed anything before.

9. Blackberry Mead

This mead is perfect to brew during the summer, primarily because summer is, depending on where you live, the season when you’ll be able to go out and pick your own blackberries. Additionally, this mead is noted as being sweet, but not overly sweet. If you like balance in your brews, then this one might be for you.

10. Maple Mead

What happens when a mead-lover finds a bottle of maple syrup in their cupboards? They use it to create an entirely new kind of mead of course! This mead is perfect for pancake and waffle lovers. If you love the taste of maple syrup on your breakfast foodstuffs, this mead just might be the best drink you’ve ever tasted. As the creator of this recipe notes, it can be a tad sweet. If you would like to change that, you can always cut down on the amount of honey you use.

Conclusion

Mead is a unique and complex alcoholic beverage that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you want to impress your guests at a holiday gathering or just want to enjoy a sweet and refreshing drink on a warm summer evening, mead is the perfect choice. The recipes listed in this article are just a small sample of the vast array of mead options that are available. So, be adventurous, and try out some of these recipes today! Just remember to drink responsibly, since mead has a high alcohol content.