Mead 101

Mead is one of the oldest and simplest fermented beverages in the world - and one of the most flexible!

With just honey, water, and yeast, you can create a wide range of flavors, from traditional dry mead to fruit-forward melomels and spiced variations.

In this class, we’ll walk through the basics of making mead at home and show how easy it is to get started, even with small batches and minimal equipment.

During the class we’ll cover:

• What mead is and the different styles you can make
• Choosing and working with honey, yeast, and nutrients
• How to mix and prepare your first batch of must
• Fermentation basics: temperature, timing, and patience
• Flavor options like fruit, spices, and herbs
• Simple equipment for small-batch meadmaking
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them

This is a hands-on introduction designed for beginners and anyone curious about trying a new fermentation project.

Bonus: If you bring a small, clean, fermentation-safe container, we’ll send you home with must and yeast so you can start fermenting your own batch right away.

Whether you’re a longtime brewer looking to try something new or completely new to fermentation, this class will give you the confidence to start making mead at home.