St. Ambrose Cellars

Estate

The meadery operates its own apiaries. They manage the bees and the land, ensuring total control from flower to bottle.

Competition

Focused heavily on medalling in competitions to validate the quality of their mead.

Berry Mead

A Melomel specifically using soft berries (raspberry, blackberry, etc.).

Cyser

Mead made specifically with apple juice/cider.

Melomel

The broad category for mead fermented with fruit.

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.

Experimental

Known for producing meads with experimental flavors.

Historical

Specializes in reviving ancient or cultural mead traditions and recipes.

Hydromel (Session Mead)

Mead with low alcohol content, typically designed for easy drinking and higher refreshment profile.

Still Mead

Mead that is non-carbonated and not intentionally effervescent.

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.

Sustainability-Focused

Prioritizes organic honey, sustainable beekeeping practices, and minimal-intervention production.

Mango

Rich tropical sweetness, waxy fruit body, slightly resinous finish

Sage

Light herbal floral, slightly savory, clean dry finish

Blackberry

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

Star Thistle

Light sweetness, subtle spice, faint cinnamon finish

Thyme

Intense herbal spice, savory notes, slightly medicinal finish

Tupelo

Buttery, silky sweetness, vanilla-like smoothness, non-crystallizing

Wildflower

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

Orange

Bright citrus perfume, sweet orange zest, clean floral finish

Carrot

Earthy, root-like sweetness, slightly spicy vegetal notes

Guava

Musky tropical sweetness, dense fruit aroma, high aromatic intensity