Traditional Mead                                                    

Sensual            15.3% ABV          Sweet      
 
Traditional mead, made from just wildflower honey, water and yeast.  This award winning recipe is a showcase of honey, that is aromatic, flavorful and deliciously sweet, but not overly so, has a long lasting finish.  Finish a meal with this wildflower mead, some say they can taste concord grapes, which would have been in bloom when the bees were gathering nectar, see what you can find.  Sensual is a great introduction to mead for the inquisitive who want to taste mead for the first time.  Sensual pairs well with Asian foods or with cheese and fruit.

                                           Melomel (fruit mead)                                              

Embrace               15.7% ABV          Dry     
 
Rich with black currant notes that last long into the finish, considered dry to semi-sweet.  It will pair well with cheese, dark chocolate, red meats, and a wide variety of dishes.  Deep tart finish that is clean and flavorful.  As we say there's nothing like an wonderful EMBRACE.

Scarlet               13.9% ABV          Dry     
 
Scarlet: intense ardor, zeal, or passion.  The honey and deliciously sweet currants play against the slightly tart pomegranate making an intense, full bodied wine.  Wonderful as an apertif or after dinner drink.

Wild                    14.2% ABV         Dry

Pleasurable indulgence unprocessed New Hampshire wildflower honey and wild mountain blue berries from Alton Bay NH.  Get the party started with this one.  Pairs well with fruits, cheese, appetizers or steaks.

Blossom            16.8% ABV          Semi-Sweet    

Our Cyser (mead made from apples and honey)  is made from Sunnycrest Apple cider of Londonderry NH, the  fresh pressed apples add a tart start with semi-sweet finish.  One of our Holiday collection wines that has such a light, refreshing taste it can accompany any dish that is rich in flavor or just enjoyed as a festive or aperitif wine, pairs well with cheese plates, poultry or just on its own. This recipe has won awards over the last 15 years.

Blissful    15.2% ABV          Semi-Sweet          

Made from honey, black currants, blueberries, black raspberries, the black currants dominate the flavor; some describe this mead as something similar to a big, bad chardonnay.  The flavor is bold enough to pair with any meal, or to be enjoyed own its own with dark chocolates or with a cheese plate.  This mead is semi-sweet, with a tart fruit note from the currants, while leaving plenty of room for the honey and the other fruits in the background. 

Fling                                13.3% ABV          Semi-sweet

Like a romantic tryst, this ménage a triosbetween the honey, rhubarb, and strawberries.  Tease your senses... enjoy this semi-sweet wine with a wide variety of dishes.  The rhubarb is distinctly tart, and pleasing.  The color is well... sexy.  Now made with Orange Blossom honey... adds just a hint of citrus, and a touch lighter in color.

Flirt                  13.9% ABV          Semi-sweet

To behave amorously without serious intent, the honey and the apricots will tease your senses... enjoy this semi-sweet wine with a wide variety of dishes, especially sea food.

Paramour         16.7% ABV          Semi-sweet          

Meaning - For sake of love, this mead is a masterful blend of honey, blackberries, blueberries, black cherries and currants. Full bodied. Good accompaniment to any spicy or rich flavored dish, curries or spiced meal. Named in honor of Michael’s mother who taught him his way around a kitchen and encouraged his creativity and passion.

Mischief            13.9% ABV          Sweet

As in the conduct or activity that playfully causes petty annoyance.  These Black Raspberries are deep in flavor and only enhanced by the honey notes, this wine will continue to age and mature over time.  Savor after dinner as a sweet treat.

Smitten             13.9% ABV          Sweet

Peaches and citrus notes tantalize the tounge, balancing the honey to create a semi-sweet wine.  This satisfying treat promises a succulent finish that like the definition of smitten, you will VERY much fall in love with.

Sumptuous         13.6% ABV          Sweet         

Made from honey and mangos, sweet but not overly so, smooth, wonderful complexity between the flavors and the long lasting finish, with a light body.  Enjoy with spiced Mexian, Asian, and Indian dishes.

Red Dress           13.9% ABV          Semi-sweet  

This little number is sweet and sexy, just the right balance between the honey and the red currants.  Enjoy this with a variety of dishes, like Durban curried chicken (a South African favorite), Moroccan lamb, or Beef Stew.

Desire                 16.7% ABV         Sweet

Enticing, complex blend of blueberries, black cherries and black currants balanced with basic elements of mead; honey, water and yeast.  Our Flagship mead, Desire is a must with cheeses, Italian dishes, rich saucy meat dishes, or with Belgian chocolates.  This mead won first place out of 353 entries at the New England Regional Homebrew Competition.

Tease                        13.8% ABV          Sweet

To tantalize especially by arousing desire or curiosity.  Honey notes with rich, juicy Italian plums.  Tangy on the tongue and suggestively passionate.

Flame                        13.9% ABV          Dry

Flame: a condition or appearance suggesting a flame or burning: as burning zeal or passion.  Sweet from the honey and tart from the Rhubarb and Black Currants.

Deviant                       13.7% ABV          Sweet

Devious, playful rebellion from the usual.  Uniquely refreshing, smooth blend of honey, apple and ginger. Slightly sweet apple and spicy ginger please from aroma to lingering finish. A little rebellion is good.... made from apple cider from Sunnycrest Farms in Londonderry, NH.

                                          Metheglin (spiced mead)                                         

Wicked                 13.3% ABV          Dry 

Wicked as in awesome, the ginger and Madagascar-Bourbon vanilla each add a nuance to the honey flavor and aroma.  Spice from the ginger balances well with the smoothness of the vanilla.  It lures you in for more, wicked things may be in store.

Madagascar                 15.3% ABV          Semi-Sweet 

This mead is made from Madagascar-Bourbon vanilla beans, honey, water and yeast.  The vanilla flavors blend with the honey to create this delicious delight with a strong yet balance flavor.  The aroma is vanilla and the local New Hampshire wildflower honey.  A friend once said, “Oh, I LOVE it!”  Good partner to aperitif, pastries or desserts.

Indulge                 14.2% ABV          Sweet

Made from Madagascar vanilla beans, Vietnamese cinnamon, orange blossom honey water and yeast, aged in Samuel Adams Utopias® casks from the award-winning Boston Beer Company.  Sometimes we all need to give in to our desires and indulge.  Sweet but not overly so, well balanced with the spices.

Flutter                15.3% ABV          Semi-Sweet 

Honey and ginger make this complex, stirring and layered semi-sweet mead that will excite.  This mead pairs fantastically with shrimp, sushi, or any number of Asian dishes.

Breathless       15.3% ABV          Sweet    

Intense, gripping cinnamon candy sweet dessert wine.  This decadent spicy candy like mead is very similar to a popular cinnamon candy.  Breathtaking with vanilla ice cream as a dessert.

Scorn                  13.8% ABV          Semi-Sweet          

This is one of our limited release meads only available in limited quantities.  This mead is hot and spicy made with the addition of red chili peppers.  No dancing around with this one, it gets to the point.  The semi-sweet honey provides a wonderful dance floor for the chili peppers to add some heat, its complex, not one dimensional.  Enjoy with authentic Mexican dishes, or with some PEI mussels.

                                             Open Category                                                       
Kurt’s Apple Pie           16.8% ABV          Sweet

One of our biggest selling meads made from local apple cider with Madagascar-bourbon vanilla and Vietnamese cinnamon spice added.  Get your piece of the pie!  This mead is a great after dinner dessert wine that is a perfect finish to any holiday meal. Too full? Try over ice cream for a less filling last course with all the taste!  Recipe named after life time best friend Kurt Demmer for sharing his recipe.   Share with your friends!

Coffee in Bed           15.3% ABV       Sweet  

This unique dessert mead is a simple reminder to stop and savor moments. The sweet honey notes are balanced by silky smooth Sumatra coffee.   This is luscious dessert style mead that pairs wonderfully with German chocolate cake, or tiramisu.   This mead came in 5th out of 353 entries at the 4th New England Regional Homebrew Competition, and took a 3rd place at the International Mazer Competition in the Open Mead Category. 

Mojo                13.9% ABV          Sweet       

The Latin rhythms of Cuba inspired this honey wine, subtly flavored with lime and mint, which mingle in the honey's floral aroma.  Enjoy this sweet mead chilled after dinner and get your mojo on.  You just may be inspired to take some salsa dancing lessons.  This mead is based off Mike Manning's recipe that earned Best of Show at the Vahalla mead competition.

Frisky                          13.8% ABV          Dry     (Sold out)* 

Are you inclined to frisk?  Enjoy a little "Joie de vivre" with this rollicking honey blueberry maple wine.  Light, playful and every so tasty.  Think Wild with a frisky touch of maple syrup.

Kamasumatra                 15.3% ABV          Sweet       

Fermented with natural Madagascar-Bourbon Vanilla and Sumatra coffee.  Dessert sweet honey notes, balanced by the bitterness from the coffee and oh so smooth vanilla in the background.  We "position" this as the perfect partner with vanilla ice cream.

                                                  Barrel Aged                                                       

Temerity                13% ABV          Dry                    

The meaning of Temerity is excessuve confidence or boldness; audacity.  This other than standard wine is aged and fermented in out Utopian barrles, for at least 6 months.  This is one of the most profound wines made from honey you will ever try.  Dry and assertive black currants balanced by the oak.

Utopian                 16.9% ABV          Semi-sweet                    

Truly a unique mead that offers a flavor not just unlike any other mead but unlike any other beverage in the world. Our single barrel releases are limited and identified with bottling date and number of cases available. We aged and fermented this mead in hand-selected, Samuel Adams Utopias® casks from the award-winning Boston Beer Company.  This flavorful, slightly fruity mead has a sweet, complex flavor that is reminiscent of a deep, rich vintage port, fine cognac or aged sherry.

Virtue                    18% ABV          Sweet                   

Conditioned in our Utopian barrels for up to 6 months.  Hints of vanilla and coconut from the oak, blend with the apple and honey.  A deep rich apple with the hints of bourbon and a smooth honey finish.  Clearly something of special worth.

                                     Limited editions, rare but worth it!                             

FURY       13.8% ABV          Semi-sweet

FURY - Any of the avenging deities in Greet mythology who torment criminals and inflict plagues, that just about sums up the amount of heat from the three different types of chili peppers used in making this other than standard honey wine.  Enjoy the burn.. Michael says it goes great with pizza and chicken.

Intensity       13.8% ABV          Semi-sweet     (Sold out)* 

This is one of our limited release meads only available in limited quantities.  The fire of Intensity burns with such heat, leaving a yearning for more.  Cured with the fire of habanero peppers, this capsciumel is quenched with a semi-sweet promise leading to a dry temperate spice. Do you dare take another sip? The scorched embers burn, as you raise the glass to your lips. Not shy, not timid, just …..INTENSITY!   Michael recommends with General Tao’s chicken.

*Check with our retail customers, they likely have some still in stock, possibly hidden, tell them Michael sent you.