Best Mead for Beginners: Start With the Right Style

Your first mead is easier to choose when you begin with drinks you already enjoy.

If you like dry wine

Choose dry mead. It minimizes the common assumption that every honey-based drink must taste very sweet.

If you like Moscato or sweeter wine

Start semi-sweet. A moderate sweetness level can make honey character easier to recognize without moving directly to dessert-mead territory.

If you like sparkling wine

Try sparkling mead and choose dry or semi-sweet based on your usual preference.