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Mead is believed to be the oldest fermented beverage in the world . . . possibly 40,000 years. In it's simplest form, it is made with honey, water and yeast. Mead makers add a plethora of ingredients to their brews; fruits, herbs, spices, etc.
So, how did we celebrate Mead Day? By drinking mead, of course! The dilemma is which mead to choose . . . it's a difficult decision because we have several in our collection and we love them all.
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I first had this mead a couple of years ago at one of my favorite Connecticut breweries, Willimantic Brewing Company. They had it on the menu as a "guest tap" and so I tried it . . . and loved it. I always have a bottle or two on hand.
Redstone Meadery is based in Boulder, Colorado. Their slogan . . . honey wine . . . feel the love . . . catch the buzz. Redstone makes a variety of flavored mead but, the Black Raspberry Nectar remains my favorite among their offerings.
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Best served chilled, it makes a nice cool beverage on a hot day. It also goes well with a variety of foods; such as meat and cheese or a big honkin' rack of barbecue ribs. It can also be used as a mixer but I prefer it just the way it is.
Obviously, I highly recommend Redstone's Black Raspberry Nectar. Give it a try and enjoy!
Cheers!
For more information on Redstone Meadery visit their website or check them out on Facebook.
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