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1. Lindisfarne Mead

   

   Lindisfarne mead is perhaps one of the most well-known in the UK with their own website claiming they have sold over 2,000,000 bottles! It is made by St Aiden's Winery on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Northumberland.

   This drink is technically a pyment because it is fermented from …

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2. History of mead in the UK

   Around 550 CE, the early Brythonic (Welsh) poet Taliesin wrote a poem about mead called Kanu y med or "Song of Mead" (translated into English):

   WILL adore the Ruler, chief of every place,
   Him, that supports the heaven: Lord of everything.
   Him, that made the water for every one good …

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3. What is mead?

   Mead is an ancient, alcoholic drink dating back as far as 7000 BCE in China. It is made by fermenting honey to produce a wine-strength drink typically between 8% and 25% ABV.

   There are many types or variants of mead including metheglin for spiced versions, melomel for those flavoured with …

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4. Friary Liqueurs

   Friary Liqueurs are a family-run liqueur company based in Frome, Somerset. They hand-craft liqueurs and meads in small batches (under 100 litres).

   They are predominantly a producer of liqueurs with a series flavoured vodka liqueurs, gin liqueurs and most importantly a handful of meads. In this respect, you might consider …

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