Beginner Mead Making Course - US

First time making mead? This course will teach you all the essential skills you need to get started making your own mead at home.

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Meet the team

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Meet the team

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Sam Martin
Author
Mead Maker, 3 years

Dr Bray Denard
Author
Master Mead Maker, 13 years

Meet the dedicated team of OmniMead, a group of passionate individuals united by a deep love for mead and a commitment to bringing this age-old beverage into the 21st century. We're on a mission to redefine mead-making by harnessing the power of modern techniques and innovation.

With a shared enthusiasm for blending tradition with cutting-edge methods, our team is driven to craft meads that not only honor the rich history of this fermented honey elixir but also deliver a fresh, contemporary twist.

As we embark on this flavorful journey, we invite you to join us in exploring the exciting world of mead, where tradition and technology harmoniously meet, creating a new era of mead enjoyment.

What you’ll learn

  • We explain in detail what equipment and ingredients we recommend using to make artisanal quality mead.

  • We break down the mead-making process into simple steps, talking you through each part of the process

  • Apply the skills and knowledge you have learned earlier in the course to create your first batch of mead!

Karren, Cornwall

“Just completed this course. Wish I found before I embarked on my mead-making journey..”

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“Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.”

Course FAQ

  • Mead is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey with water. It's often referred to as "honey wine" and can vary in sweetness and flavor.

  • No, this course is designed for beginners. We'll cover all the basics of mead-making, so prior experience is not required.

  • Basic equipment includes a fermenter, airlock, hydrometer, bottles, and ingredients like honey and yeast. We'll provide a detailed list in the course.

  • Using the modern practices we discuss in this course, you can have mead ready to drink within a month of brewing.

  • The legality of brewing including the maximum amount of mead you can produce a year will vary between states, please check your local laws before brewing.

  • While the course focuses on mead, many principles can be applied to brewing other beverages like cider or wine.