Cask and Hive Winery

Metheglin

Mead flavored with spices or herbs (cinnamon, vanilla, hops, etc.).

Cyser

Mead made specifically with apple juice/cider.

Melomel

The broad category for mead fermented with fruit.

Pyment

Mead made specifically with grape juice or grape must.

Terroir-Driven

Focuses on regionality and expression of place; using only honey, water, and adjuncts sourced from a specific geographic radius. Emphasizes single-region honey sourcing, minimal blending across regions, restraint in adjuncts that override origin, and emphasis on floral and environmental expression.

Traditional Mead

Honey, water, and yeast only. No added flavors.

Historical

Specializes in reviving ancient or cultural mead traditions and recipes.

High-Gravity Mead

Mead fermented from a high sugar concentration must, resulting in elevated alcohol potential and dense fermentation dynamics.

Spiced Mead

Mead where dry spices define the dominant aromatic and flavor structure, typically warm, resinous, or baking-spice profiles.

Sparkling Mead

Mead that is intentionally carbonated, either through secondary fermentation or forced carbonation.

Hyper-Local

Sources honey within a very tight radius of where the mead is produced and consumed.

Wild Fermented Mead

Mead fermented using non-commercial yeast strains from the environment or raw materials.

Clover

Light, clean, sweet, vanilla-like softness, extremely neutral base honey

Cranberry

Tart, thin-bodied, sharp acidity, light red berry aroma

Dandelion

Bitter floral edge, vegetal greens, honeyed spring aroma

Goldenrod

Strong herbal aroma, slightly musky, aging develops butterscotch depth

Lychee

Extremely floral, perfumed, tropical fruit sweetness, very aromatic

Mango

Rich tropical sweetness, waxy fruit body, slightly resinous finish

Sage

Light herbal floral, slightly savory, clean dry finish

Blueberry

Soft berry aromatics, gentle acidity, light floral honey backbone

Blackberry

Dark berry aroma, jam-like sweetness, mild tartness, rich floral base

Strawberry

Very subtle berry aroma, light floral sweetness, delicate finish

Wildflower

Variable floral complexity, unpredictable balance of herbal, fruity, and earthy notes depending on season and region

Carrot

Earthy, root-like sweetness, slightly spicy vegetal notes

Peppermint

Cooling menthol, sharp herbal freshness, clean finish