It seems that once humans discovered how to use yeast to ferment honey and fruit, we lost no time in experimenting with and ...

Years after opening his homebrew store, John Ronayne noticed a new type of conversation happening at the check-out counter. Along with heart-to-hearts about hops or grapes, talk would often turn to ...

If your mind jumps to Vikings, the thanes of “Beowulf,” or fantasy lands when you hear the word "mead," you’re not alone. However, mead — a drink made of fermented honey, malt and yeast — isn’t a ...

Jeff Venuti opened his business a month ago, but he’s been on a four-year journey to learn his craft. Venuti makes mead, an alcoholic drink made from honey, water and yeast to which he adds fresh ...

Thanks to the likes of "Game of Thrones," mead — the ancient alcoholic beverage made from honey — is making a comeback.

Mead. It’s not just for the lute players and lance wielders of the Renaissance Festival. In fact, in the past decade or so, riding a wave similar to that of craft beer, this oldest-of-all alcoholic ...

Ah, mead, that sweet, honeyed alcoholic beverage that has been a staple at Renaissance fairs for decades (along with giant turkey legs). It's also increasingly popular among home craft brewers since ...

Patrick Nottingham always wanted a winery, brewery or meadery included in his retirement plans. The self-proclaimed “beverage nerd” still has a ways to go before retirement, but his meadery, ...

Learn how to create a luxurious twist on a classic cocktail with our step-by-step guide on making a Whipped Gold Rush. This ...

Jennifer and Chris Holmes never thought they’d open Martin County’s first meadery. It was a gradual process for the beekeeping couple that began in 2014 when they created Hani Honey Co. in Stuart. In ...