Mead

Description

With fantastical narratives, home-brewing instructions, and original craft cocktail recipes, Mead is the ultimate exploration of the resurgent alcoholic beverage that is nearly as old as time itself.

Beloved by figures as diverse as Queen Elizabeth and Thor, the Vikings and the Greek gods,mead is one of history’s most storied beverages. But this mixture offermented honey isn’t just a relic of bygone eras — it’s experiencing acultural renaissance, taking pride of place in trendy cocktail bars andcraft breweries across the country. Equal parts quirky historicalnarrative, DIY manual, and cocktail guide, Mead is a spirited look at the drink that’s been with us even longer than wine.

Mead givesreaders a fascinating introduction to the rich story of this belovedbeverage — from its humble beginnings to its newfound popularity, alongwith its vital importance in seven historic kingdoms: Greece, Rome, the Vikings, Poland, Ethiopia, England, and Russia. Pairing a quirky, historical narrative with real practical advice, beverage expert Fred Minnickguides readers through making 25 different types of mead, as well as more than 50 cocktails, with recipesfrom some of the country’s most sought-after mixologists.