MEAD - the world's oldest wine

Discover the History of Mead and Learn to Brew Your Own Honey Wine – Mead's History and Brewing with Søren Lyshøj

Are you curious about brewing your own mead, the oldest wine prized by the Vikings and their ancestors? In "Mead's History – and How to Brew Mead" you'll get a thorough and inspiring guide that takes you through the history of mead and teaches you how to brew this wonderful honey wine yourself. Written by Søren Lyshøj, who has over 20 years of experience in mead-making, this book is perfect for both beginners and experienced brewers who want to dive into the world of mead.

The History and Traditions of Mead

Mead, made from honey and water, is considered the world's oldest wine. It has been an important part of Nordic culture for millennia, and the Vikings used mead both as a festive drink and as a sacred element in religious ceremonies. This book offers an exciting historical perspective on mead's origins and how mead played a central role in both Viking life and modern society.

How to Brew Your Own Mead

In this book you'll find a practical, step-by-step guide to brewing your own mead at home. Søren Lyshøj shares his best recipes and techniques for creating a perfect honey wine. Read about how to choose the best honey, which ingredients to use, and how to achieve the desired alcohol strength and sweetness.

Recipes for Different Types of Mead

A large part of the book is dedicated to recipes for different types of mead. You can learn to make rhubarb mead, mead with honey herbs, cherry mead and even meads inspired by the wild, such as savage mead. These recipes let you experiment with flavors and create your own unique mead. With tips on adjusting taste and adding natural ingredients like berries, fruit or herbs, brewing mead becomes both fun and personal.

Practical Advice and Tips on Mead Brewing

Besides the recipes, the book contains useful tips on brewing, storing and handling your mead. You'll gain insight into the best ways to store mead to achieve the right flavor and consistency, and which tools you need to make brewing easier and more efficient. Søren also offers good advice on how to avoid the most common mistakes and ensure your mead turns out as well as possible.

Mead's Role in Beekeeping and Natural Ingredients

As beekeeping becomes more popular, mead-making is a fantastic way to use your honey. Søren Lyshøj runs Østervang Gaard on Sjælland, where he works with beekeeping, an apple press and a brewery. He shares his experience and knowledge about using local ingredients like honey, berries and herbs to make the perfect mead. This makes the book ideal for those already involved in beekeeping who want to expand into mead-making.

Traditions and Modern Uses of Mead

Mead-making is a tradition that has survived millennia, but today mead is enjoying a renaissance as a modern, tasty and sustainable drink. With Søren Lyshøj's book you not only get insight into the historical significance of mead, but you also learn how to make mead-making a fun and educational activity that brings both history and innovation into your home.

This book is an invaluable guide to mead-making and a fascinating read for anyone who wants to explore the ancient drink, mead. Whether you're a beginner or already experienced in brewing, you'll find plenty of practical information and creative recipes that let you create your own honey wine and bring Viking traditions into your home.