Discover the Ancient Art of Mead: From Hive to Glass
Join Afon Mel for an immersive journey through the fascinating world of honey and mead - humanity's oldest fermented beverage. Explore the rich history of this "nectar of the gods," from ancient civilizations to modern craft meaderies, while learning the art and science behind transforming pure honey into liquid gold.
This isn't just a lecture - it's a full sensory experience. You'll taste a curated selection of meads ranging from traditional dry varieties to innovative fruit-infused creations, alongside sampling the raw honeys from which they're crafted. Feel the different textures, compare floral notes, and discover how terroir influences both honey and the mead it becomes.
At the end of the experience, you'll get a bottle of your favourite mead to take away.
Our expert-led tasting will guide you through flavor profiles, production techniques, and the stories behind each bottle. By evening's end, you'll have developed your palate and gained deep appreciation for this ancient craft - plus you'll take home a bottle of your favorite mead to continue the experience.
Whether you're a curious beginner or fermentation enthusiast, this talk offers something sweet for everyone. Come thirsty for knowledge and leave with newfound appreciation for the humble bee's extraordinary gift.
Space is limited - reserve your spot today!
The session will start at 17:00 and last about 1h on Sunday 27th July 2025.
£35 due today to secure space. NON-REFUNDABLE
£0 final payment due to Richard at start of workshop
The talk & tasting will start promptly at 17:00. Please arrive on time for the experience as arriving late may lead to you missing out on some of it.
T&Cs
You must be 18 or older to join this talk and tasting.
You must hold a valid Festival ticket for the day you are joining the workshop. You cannot attend any workshops or participate in any activities without a ticket that gains you entrance to the festival on the given day.
Upon purchase, you'll receive your payment/booking confirmation. You'll be on an access list when you partake so you just need proof that you're who booked when attending the experience and sign in with Wayne directly before the workshop.
You may be able to join on the day if there are any spaces left or if there are any last minute cancellations, however please note that this is very unlikely. Just ask at the workshop entrance if there are still any spaces available.
Afon Mel reserves the right to deny participation to anyone he deems unsuitable to take part due to, but not limited to, attitude, state of sobriety, age, inadequate supervision. If you are deemed unsuitable to participate for any reason, you will not receive a refund so please arrive in an adequate state to be a part of the workshop.