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Raise a glass and toast to Mead Day - the perfect excuse to enjoy delectable mead, made from honey and water!
Raise a glass to Mead Day on the First Saturday of August! This day is all about celebrating the ancient drink – mead, which has been around for thousands of years. It's believed to be one of the oldest alcoholic beverages known and it's still popular today. The recipe for mead is simple: honey, water, and yeast. Though over time, mead makers have added different ingredients to give it unique flavors and styles. On this special day, we honor this amazing beverage and its rich history. So, let's get ready to celebrate with some delicious mead!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>7000 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mead Discovery</div><div class='timeline-text'>Archaeologists have found evidence that mead was drunk in China around 7000 BC, potentially making it one of the earliest known alcoholic beverages.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1700 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Beowulf and Mead</div><div class='timeline-text'>The epic poem Beowulf, written around 1700 BC, mentions mead, showing its significance in Anglo-Saxon culture.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1400s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Industrial Mead Production</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 15th century, commercial meaderies began their operation in Europe capitalizing on the drink's popularity.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mead Decline</div><div class='timeline-text'>By the mid-19th century, the popularity of mead significantly declined due to more accessible alternatives like beer and wine.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mead Resurgence</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the latter half of the twentieth century, particularly the1960s, Mead began to regain popularity as part of the homebrewing movement.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mead Day Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) established Mead Day in 2002 to increase the popularity and awareness of the historic beverage.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Brew your own mead</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Mead-making is easy and fun, and you don't need a lot of equipment to get started. All you need is honey, water, yeast, and some basic equipment like a fermentation bucket and carboy.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a meadery</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If brewing your own mead isn't your thing, why not visit a local meadery? Many meaderies offer tours, tastings, and even workshops to teach you all about the process of making mead.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make mead cocktails</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Mead can be used in many creative ways. Try mixing it with other ingredients like fruit juices, liqueurs, and spices to make delicious cocktails.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a mead tasting</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends over for a fun night of sampling different types of meads. You can even have a competition to see who can name the most different types of mead.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Cook with mead</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Mead can be used as an ingredient in many dishes. Try glazing meats or vegetables with a mixture of honey and mead for an extra bit of sweetness or use it in marinades for even more flavor.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Mead is a delicious drink</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Mead is an ancient fermented beverage made from honey, water and yeast. It's sweet, complex flavor makes it a great choice for sipping or pairing with foods like cheese and charcuterie plates. Plus, there are many varieties of mead to explore, from dry and sparkling wines to traditional brews!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Mead has a long history</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Mead has been around since the Middle Ages, so drinking it is like taking a sip of history! And like other fermented beverages such as wine and beer, it was originally brewed as a way to preserve surplus honey that would have otherwise gone to waste. So raise a glass in honor of all those ancient beekeepers!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Mead supports local producers</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>When you buy local mead you are supporting small businesses and helping the economy of your community thrive. Plus, you know that you are getting top quality ingredients crafted by passionate producers who take pride in their unique products!</p></div></div>
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