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Wild Atlantic Honey & Mead Secures Enterprise Ireland Innovation Voucher
Developing New Lower-ABV and Botanical Irish Mead Products Wild Atlantic Honey & Mead is delighted to announce that the company has secured support through…
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Fermentation Meets Technology: How Tilt Hydrometer Data Is Helping Us Craft Better Mead
At Wild Atlantic Honey & Mead, we believe mead making is both an ancient craft and a modern science. We are passionate about exploring the…
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Irish Mead & the Hill of Tara: The Drink of Ireland’s High Kings
For centuries, Irish mead and Irish honey wine stood at the centre of royal ceremony, hospitality, and celebration in ancient Ireland. The legendary Irish…
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Make your own Mead at home
2,000 Years of Irish Heritage in Every Batch 1. INGREDIENTS & SUPPLIES The Ingredients: The Setup: Suppliers in Ireland: 2. MIXING THE MUST Prepare:…
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Stability Challenges in Mead Production: A Scientific Approach
By Pareire Consulting Ltd Mead, one of the world’s oldest fermented beverages, is experiencing renewed commercial interest. However, modern production particularly at scale and…
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Who Invented Mead? A Global Journey Through the History of the World’s Oldest Alcohol
For centuries, a single question has simmered in the back of taprooms and history departments alike: Who invented mead? Often called “honey wine,” mead…
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The Rise of Real Mead in Ireland: Why Authenticity and Certification Matter
Mead is often described as the world’s oldest alcoholic drink—a simple yet remarkable fermentation of honey and water that dates back thousands of years.…
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A Visit to HiveMind Mead: A New Chapter in Modern Mead
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit HiveMind Mead & Brew Co. in Wales and spend time with brothers Kit and Matt Appleyard—two of…
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