Once considered to be a divine beverage, Mead was considered the giver of life, with a common belief that it fell from heaven a dew, then was collected by the honey bee from flowers. This placed honey, the bee and Mead in high stature in sacred mythology. Long associated with revelry and romance, some cultures consumed it daily and others for special occasions only, such as weddings and honey moons. Traditional Meads had many different formulas, but the most common factor was to boil the honey, making it harsh and robust. Our modern day methods exclude boiling which is one of the key factors for our uniquely delicate product.
Mead predates wine by many years, making it one of man's oldest fermented beverages.