Heidrun Meadery
Heidrun Meadery, est. 1997. Our job as meadmakers is to preserve, nurture and reveal this botanical individuality from its creation in the flower to the mead in your glass. We produce sparkling mead varietals from both monofloral and wildflower honeys. Many of our wildflower varietals are composed of honey from beehives we maintain ourselves in various ecosystems in Northern California. We source the honey for our monofloral varieties directly from other beekeepers throughout the US and around the world. The diversity of flower species serves as our palette and winemaking is our canvas.
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Style & Specialties
Estate
The meadery operates its own apiaries. They manage the bees and the land, ensuring total control from flower to bottle.
Traditionalist
Dedicated almost exclusively to honey, water, and yeast. They prioritize the pure expression of the honey over adjuncts like fruit or spice.
Monovarietal
A producer that focuses on showcasing single-source honey varietals rather than blends.
Traditional Mead
Honey, water, and yeast only. No added flavors.
Bottle-Conditioned Mead
Mead that undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle, producing natural carbonation and further aging development.
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.
Honey Varietals
Njombe
Deep floral complexity, herbal bitterness, wild honey character
Northern California Wildflower
Complex herbal-floral blend, resinous, variable year to year
Radish
Sharp, pungent, vegetal heat, mustard-like bite
Sage
Light herbal floral, slightly savory, clean dry finish
Geteme
Tastes of sweet, fresh spring flowers with deep notes of rose.
Avocado
Dark, buttery, molasses-like, savory vegetal undertone, mineral-rich finish
Wildflower
Variable floral complexity, unpredictable balance of herbal, fruity, and earthy notes depending on season and region
Hawaiian Macadamia Nut
Buttery, nutty, creamy sweetness, dessert-like richness
Orange
Bright citrus perfume, sweet orange zest, clean floral finish
Carrot
Earthy, root-like sweetness, slightly spicy vegetal notes
Chicory
Roasted coffee-like bitterness, earthy, herbal depth
Lehua
Delicate floral sweetness, light tropical aroma, very clean finish
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