With its first known appearance in 7000 B.C.E., mead has developed independently in cultures across the globe.  Although the flavors of mead can be as varied as the societies that produed them, we are going to take a look at how to brew a sweet variety of this ancient beverage. 

The ingredients and equipment needed are readily available and are relatively cheap.  I buy my materials here, but you can find reputable home brewery supply shops in every city.  Check where you live and talk to the salespeople there.  I have found that in every shop, they are helpful and knowledgable.

A note about the ingredients: Use only raw, unprocessed honey, not the honey you generally find in grocery stores such as Sue Bee.  As for the yeast, I use Champaigne yeast because it is neutral in flavor, but you can buy yeast specifically for mead.  I choose the Champaigne yeast because it is much cheaper and readily available at any home brew shop.

The recipe I use was originally from here, but I have modified it.

       

Step 1: Preparation	Step 2: Fermentation
Step 3: Settling and Bottling	About the Author