The origin of mead 8 Articles

by Christopher Underkofler

Fermented honey and water, traditionally called mead, may have a surprising origin which may dates back an incredible forty-five thousand years. In the ancient time period from 45,000 to 20,000 years ago, which anthrop...read more

by V. Kumar

Mead occupies a unique place in the history of alcoholic drinks. It is ancient, exotic, romantic and historical - a subject of poet's imagination and that of a lover's fantasy. No doubt then that it is the darling of histo...read more

by William Cobbs

MEAD was and is the first alcoholic drink to be MANUFACTURED by humans. We can of course only trace it to written history and the earliest reference we have in writing is in Sumerian from a writer named Bogolph, who appar...read more

by Beth Benson

A King and his disciples sit impatiently around a large decorative table full of feasts and drink. They raise their glasses in honor of their heroes and their chivalry. Vikings sit chanting and shouting a song as they toas...read more

by Tara Knudson

The origin of mead is steeped in myth and lore. Also called " honey wine", this fermented beverage of history appears in tales & legends from Scandinavia to Asia to the Mediterranean. Most of them center around fertility, ...read more

by Ruth Belena

Mead is a honey-based alcoholic drink, long believed to be an aphrodisiac, also thought to have healing qualities and health benefits. The origins of mead go back to the most ancient of times. Its use features in many old ...read more

by Mary Gindling

Archaeologists can trace the history of mead back into prehistory. Neolithic peoples made mead, probably discovering the process by accident when a jar of mixed honey and water was fermented by wild yeast. While we u...read more

by John Devera

Mead is drinkable honey! Although its history does not go as far back as beer, the paragon of all beverages and the basis for all civilization, mead's pedigree is quite substantial. The earliest mention of mead is the Ri...read more