What is mead?
Mead is an alcoholic beverage. It’s a fermented beverage made of honey, water, and yeast, but it can also be flavoured with fruits, spices, grains or hops. The alcoholic content ranges from about 3.0% ABV to more than 20%.
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Even though there is no one right way to serve mead, you should know a few tips for the best results.
If your mead is too sweet, the coldness can make the sweetness less overwhelming.
It is best served at 10 – 14°C and to get it to this temperature, you can simply store your mead in the fridge. Before serving, don't forget to allow it to sit in the glass for a few minutes at room temperature so it won’t be too cold.
As you've just read, mead is usually served a little bit chilled, but can also be enjoyed warmed up if you want something a little warmer for a cold day. The ideal temperature for serving hot mead is about 50°C. You should be careful not to overheat it – If mead reaches 60°C or above, it will start to foam leaving you with an unpleasant taste in your mouth.