Are There Health Benefits to Drinking Mead?

In a word… no.
There are no clinically proven health benefits to mead.

Historically, though, mead has been believed to be healthy to both drink as well as to make into healing tonics. The mead of preference was one infused with spices or herbs, using the sweet drink to mask some other flavors. The term metheglin, spiced mead, comes from a Welsh word which, in turn, came from the Latin word “medicus,” or medicinal liquor. These drinks were used to cure all manner of illnesses, of the time.

There is a long history of claiming benefits of drinking alcohol modestly, and it isn’t just restricted to mead. But, as stated, there are no clinical studies that prove this out to be completely true. But, there are some aspects about mead that make it an interesting concoction to look at, purely from a health perspective.

Gluten-Free
This is absolutely true. All our meads are gluten-free, offering a real option to patrons who want to experience a craft scene but can’t enjoy beer or even dark liquors. Because mead is never brewed with grain, those with a gluten-free diet can drink it with confidence. Even the barrel-aged meads still don’t contain gluten.

All Natural Ingredients
There is no better natural sweetener than honey. In it’s raw state, honey itself is very healthy offering relief to local allergies by containing local pollen. It’s questionable whether mead keeps this trait, but what is certain is that there is no refined sugar added. And, for those who try to avoid white sugar, mead is a great alternative.

No Added Sulfites
Some meaderies may use sulfites as a preservative, but we have processes that allow us to avoid it. The headache some people suffer from wines is often connected to the sulfites added. When drunk in moderation, you can avoid all of that. Like all alcohol, we recommend a 1:1 ratio of water to drink, for best results.

At the end of the day, mead doesn’t offer any direct health benefits. But if you like to know what’s in what you’re putting in your body, mead is a good choice. It’s gonna be honey, water and yeast. And, in our case all-natural fruits, berries and spices. We don’t add chemicals or preservatives to, what we think, is a perfect drink.