11/10/2026
๐ฏ Exploring Indian Mead โ Two Very Pleasant Surprises! ๐ฎ๐ณ๐
Of course, we couldn't visit India without sampling some of the local meads!
Today we're tasting two offerings from Maeve by Mbrosia, and both have been delightful.
๐บ Braggot โ Malty Dry Mead
A lovely balance of malt and honey, with just a touch of residual honey sweetness and a light, delicate hop character. The carbonation is excellent, with fine, lively bubbles giving it a refreshing and beautifully balanced finish.
What's particularly impressive is how approachable it is. Even someone who isn't normally a b**r drinker could thoroughly enjoy this braggot. Nothing overpowering, just a very pleasant, easy-drinking experience.
๐ฟ Traditional Mint โ Dry Mead
This one really surprised me! I was expecting the mint to dominate, but it doesn't at all.
Instead, it's wonderfully clean, crisp and bone dry, with the mint adding a subtle, refreshing lift rather than taking centre stage. Delicate, restrained and exceptionally drinkable.
The verdict? Two very different styles, both beautifully refreshing and thoroughly enjoyable.
It's always exciting to experience how other mead makers approach this ancient drink, particularly here in India, where the emerging mead industry is doing some interesting things.
Cheers from Agra! ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฅ