At Batch Mead, we're passionate about educating our community about the diverse and exciting world of mead. If you're curious about melomel—a fruity twist on traditional mead—you've come to the right place! Let's explore everything you need to know about this deliciously unique beverage.
What Exactly is a Melomel?
A melomel is simply a type of mead made with fruit. While all mead starts with fermented honey, a melomel takes it one step further by incorporating the flavors of fruit—giving it an added dimension. It can be sweet or dry, sparkling or still, and can even vary in alcohol content. The fruit may be fermented with the honey or added after fermentation, creating endless possibilities for flavor profiles.
At its core, melomel is a celebration of the harmony between the sweetness of honey and the vibrant taste of fruit. Whether you're sipping it on a warm sunny day or pairing it with your favorite dish, melomel is a versatile and intriguing beverage worth savoring.
Fun fact—while all melomels are meads, not all meads are melomels! Pretty cool, right?
Types of Melomels You Need to Know
Melomels come in many varieties, each named and crafted based on the fruit used. Here are some of the most popular styles you might come across:
Try our award-winning Hound of Hades Mead—crafted with acai and black currants for a sweet yet balanced sip.
What Does Melomel Taste Like?
Why Choose Batch Mead?
Our meads are handcrafted in Temecula, CA, using locally sourced honey and the finest ingredients—we believe in letting the quality shine. Plus, we’re passionate about sharing the mead experience, which is why our tasting room and award-winning collections have become a destination for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Did you know we’ve won Best in Show at the San Diego International Beer Festival three years in a row? That’s just one example of our commitment to excellence in every batch.
Want to Learn about all the Mead Types?
Dive deeper into the world of meads with our Ultimate Guide to Mead Types or take a peek at our Viking Mead article to explore mead’s connection to Nordic tradition.
Feeling inspired? Shop our meads here to bring a taste of Batch Mead to your own home.
Raise a Glass to Melomel
From sweet to dry, simple to complex, melomel is a mead that truly has something for everyone. At Batch Mead, we’re thrilled to share its story with you—and even more excited for you to experience it yourself.
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Cheers to exploring the wonderful world of melomel! 🐝🍷
About Us
MEAD (HONEY WINE) IS A PASSION FOR US
We started Batch Mead in 2019 to leave our Silicon Valley tech careers and pursue our real passion, MEAD!
We love locally sourced honey, apples and other ingredients. We focus on small batches to keep taps rotating and deliver delicious meads and hard ciders.
We believe mead is an experience, and our tasting room reflects all the notes of that ideal experience.
We recently won Best in Show from the San Diego International Beer Festival (2020, 2021 & 2022)! As well as several other wine, beer & mead awards!
