About Melomel

About Melomel
Melomel is a traditional mead to which fruit has been added. The fruit character is the driver here, and whether dry or sweet should be very evident. Key here is a natural, ‘off-the-vine’ evocation rather than any suggestion of artificial flavorings.

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Philip Mead Fresh Pineapple Mead
93 points
$16
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Philip Mead
Fresh Pineapple Mead
Sweet flower honey and loads of pineapple and evocative of its fruit addition without losing sight of the honey foundation; consume with Thai food or all of the German pork dishes.
93 points $16 Best Buy
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Philip Mead Fresh Lemon Mead
91 points
$16
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Philip Mead
Fresh Lemon Mead
Rich and supple but with a delightful and authentic citrus acidity to elevate it.
91 points $16 Best Buy
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Philip Mead Red Fruits Mead
90 points
$16
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Philip Mead
Red Fruits Mead
Hibiscus and loads of red berries; a whole lot going on without being overly sweet or losing the plot.
90 points $16 Best Buy
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Chaucer’s Pomegranate Mead
88 points
$16
Chaucer’s
Pomegranate Mead
An interesting savory undertone adds depth to this Melomel.
88 points $16
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Stolen Harvest Berries Borealis Melomel Mead
88 points
$38
Stolen Harvest
Berries Borealis Melomel Mead
A complex and complicated Melomel that challenges with smoky accents.
88 points $38
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Aurum Ruby Melomel Mead
87 points
$85
Aurum
Ruby Melomel Mead
Delicious red berries and floral honey with a tangy citrus finish.
87 points $85
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Drinking Horn Meadery Unicorn Blood Lemon Raspberry Mead
85 points
$18
Drinking Horn Meadery
Unicorn Blood Lemon Raspberry Mead
Fun and candied; a sweet showcase.
85 points $18
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