10/31/2026
The Vikings were famous for their feasting and frivolity. Consuming copious amounts of alcohol was a part of everyday life in most Viking societies. Yet one drink was prized above all else. With its ancient roots, mead was favored by the wealthy and elite, with one resembling the color of blood prized above all else.
Hibiscus gives Viking Blod, meaning blood, its characteristic reddish color, evocative of the blood Vikings spilled in their fierce battles, hence the name. However, this mead is completely harmless, with a sweet, floral taste.