Compleat Meadmaker

Since the publication of The Compleat Meadmaker, mead has enjoyed a remarkable resurgence in the United States. In 2003, there were roughly 60 commercial meaderies; by 2020, that number had grown to nearly 500. This growth reflects not just commercial success but also the passion of hobbyists discovering the joys of crafting their own “nectar of the gods".

Mead—fermented honey and water—is among h...