Mad Mead Club

At Lviv’s Rynok, Світи Карка taught this: when fruit and sweetness align, alcohol disappears—Strawberry flows. Raspberry and cornelian cherry keep a deliberate bite. Choose your sip: flow or edge. The square hid a treasure.

Patience turns honey into spirit; what was once clouded now runs clear. The sip begins in silence, reveals its warmth, and ends with truth. From hive to hand, each bottle teaches: sweetness may be preferred, yet even bitterness carries its own wisdom.

Afon Mêl revives Welsh mead with offerings like Heather Mead, noted for its sweet aroma and balanced flavor, earning a 10/10, and Medium Honey Mead, which has a stronger alcoholic smell but a pleasant taste, rated 7.5/10. Both reflect craftsmanship and tradition in their unique drinking experiences.

Виготовлення українського меду (медовуха) з натурального гречаного меду. Використано 60% алкоголь для санітарії, замість звичайного. Основні інгредієнти: гречаний мед, Turbo Yeast, вода, та абсент для очищення. Процес включає змішування інгредієнтів, активне бродіння і контроль ABV, який досягне близько 12.5%. Кожна варка - данина українській традиції медоваріння.

Brewed Zen Batch Dry Mead with a target ABV of 13%, starting with a gravity of 1.1, using cleaning methods and honey types. After measurement adjustments, yeast was added, and fermentation began.

Medak 'Dykyi Med' is a rich and sweet Ukrainian mead infused with chocolate, perfect for dessert and special moments

First taste of Himalayan mad honey samples with initial impressions and effects. Reviews of 2022 Super-Sweet mead and 2023 Sweet mead, highlighting their flavors, fermentation processes, and overall ratings. Includes a video for detailed tasting feedback.

Discover the step-by-step process of crafting 2024's Sweet Batch Named Laundrup #2, a mead inspired by Hungarian Mezbor. Learn about the ingredients used, fermentation techniques, and lessons learned from past batches to create a dryer mead. Watch videos of the honey pour and a timelapse of the entire brewing process. Join us in this delightful journey of mead-making and uncover the fun facts about honey's self-sterilizing properties. Perfect for mead enthusiasts and homebrewers looking for detailed insights and inspiration.

Medova - Ukrainian Mead: Slavic Strong is a mead with a high alcohol content of 40% ABV, resembling whiskey more than traditional mead. Its strong alcoholic punch overshadows the flavors of honey and herbs, making it difficult to enjoy on its own. It requires mixing to be palatable and is more suitable for those who enjoy strong spirits.

Viking Blod by Dansk Mjød is a solid and enjoyable Danish mead with a robust flavor and accessible character. It has a strong ABV and balanced taste, making it a reliable choice for mead enthusiasts. It is easily available in many stores, making it a convenient option for those interested in exploring mead. Try Viking Blod for a drink with history and character.

I went on an adventure in Lviv, sampling different flavors of mead and tinctures. They rated each flavor and recommended trying the mead hunt in Lviv. The Nalyvky Zi Lvova brand had a good selection with affordable prices. The Traditional Carpathian Mead from Карпат'як brand had a strange aftertaste. It was a fun night filled with laughter and surprises.

Mezbor is a Hungarian mead by Beebor that offers a perfect balance of sweetness and strength, making it a standout choice for mead enthusiasts. It has a smooth and enjoyable drinking experience with a surprising 12.5% ABV. This Mezbor deserves a perfect 10/10.

Tinkter Time explores Molodist drinks with four flavors: Raspberry, Cranberry, Cherry, and Currant. Raspberry is sweet with a balanced punch, Cranberry is tart and refreshing, Cherry is bitter with a noticeable alcohol finish, and Currant offers complex flavors. These drinks cater to different taste preferences.

Cikera, a Ukrainian honey wine, was a disappointment. The red wine variant was too tannic and the pink white wine variant was bitter and sour. If you're interested in honey wine, try other brands first. Cheers to trying new things!

Samples were sent for taste testing and eventual production of mead. Looking for cheaper sources of honey. Planning to send honey to Ukraine for processing.

Batch of mead started fermenting on October 19th, 2022, with honey from Amazon.com and a mead making kit. Second round of fermentation on May 22nd, 2023. Target ABV is approximately 18.5%.