Best Inexpensive Mead

Bright golden yellow color. Aromas of honeycomb, kumquat, wildflowers, lavender fields, jasmine green tea, and lemongrass with a vibrant, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, elegant, long tropical fruit, spiced orange tea, and bay leaf finish. A fruity, joyous sparkling mead with complex notes of flowers, citrus and spices.

Awards: 2021 Best Value Mead

Ruby color. Aromas and flavors of lingonberry preserves, delicate honey on crumpets, and raisins with a silky, vibrant, effervescent, dryish light body and a tingling, interesting, medium-length finish. A delightful Mead with joyful, fruity flavors and a dry refreshing palate; a lovely toaster for the holidays and other celebrations.

Ruby color. Aromas and flavors of watermelon cooler, raspberry, and graphite with a supple, crisp, spritzy, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a sleek, brisk finish revealing notes of strawberry sorbet finish. A fruity, spritzy Melomel.

Pale coral salmon color. Aromas of lemon sorbet, crushed raspberries, wild strawberries, and lavender with a crisp, fruity light body and a smooth, easy ginger finish. Light and fragrant Mead with delicate flavors and easy drinking style.

Silvery straw color. Aromas and flavors of caramel yogurt, onion bun, lager, dark roasted nuts, and honeyed cream cheese pastry with a satiny, crisp, effervescent, dryish light-to-medium body and a silky, delightful, medium-length finish. An interesting Braggot that neatly toes the line between a roasty Dunkel and a lighthearted Mead.

Minutely hazy golden yellow color. Aromas of summer peaches with wildflower honey, clover, cantaloupe, and golden raspberry with a satiny, vibrant, spritzy, fruity light-to-medium body and a polished, interesting, medium-length fuzzy peach skins, blood orange, chamomile, and apricot blossom finish. A delicate and charming Hydromel with a sophisticated accessibility.

Hazy bright coral color. Aromas of raspberry smoothie, strawberry-lemon sorbet, and cherry tomatoes with a satiny, crisp, effervescent, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a polished, medium-length watermelon granita, peach topping, and white pepper finish. A solid fruity spritzer with wide appeal beyond Mead lovers.

Pale amber color. Aromas and flavors of blood orange, sweet almond, cherries, baklava, and apple pie with a silky, bright, dry-yet-fruity light body and a smooth, breezy finish. An easy-drinking Mead with good sessionability.

Pale khaki orange color. Aromas and flavors of cinnamon stick, eucalyptus, spiced orange tea, dried rose, and clove with a satiny, crisp, fruity medium body and an even, charming, medium-length finish. A citrusy, spicy Mead for the winter months.

Bright gold color. Earthy aromas of dried apple and pear, tomato leaf, and spiced orange tea with a velvety, vibrant, fruity medium body and a smooth, distinctive, medium-length pineapple glaze, sour peach candies, and frosted flakes finish. A distinctive sweet-but-savory mead that will pair well with cheeses.