Mead

What is Mead?

Mead is a wine made from honey. It contains honey, water, and yeast that is fermented into wine.

Mead is, in all likelihood, the oldest alcoholic beverage known to mankind. Before agricultural techniques were developed, humans were traditionally hunters and gatherers. After gathering honey from the hive, it would be saved for special occasions; while it was stored the natural yeasts and the high moisture content would cause the honey to ferment, producing mead. It is no wonder mead is often referred to as the “nectar of the gods”, as its appearance seemed miraculous.

 The term Honeymoon is believed to have come from the  custom of giving mead to the newlywed couple. The  bride and groom were given one month (one moon  cycle) of mead to drink after the wedding. It was  believed that if the couple followed this ritual they would  become more fertile.

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 Munro’s Meadery is a proud member of the Fruit Wines of  Ontario and the Fruit Wines of Canada. Munro’s Meadery  also participates in the Quality Certified (Q.C.) program.

           Gold Medal for Munro’s Sweet Mead,
               Silver Medal for Munro’s Mead
         at the 2007 International Mead Festival.

All of Munro’s Meadery Meads are Kosher.

Funding for part of this project was provided by the Agricultural Adaptation Council through the Can Adapt program