Mead recipes

1. How much honey do I need for 1 gallon of mead?
2. Is mead healthier than beer?
3. Why is mead not more popular?

How much honey do I need for 1 gallon of mead?

The average mead recipe calls for 3 to 3.5 pounds of honey per gallon of finished mead, depending on the sugar content of the honey. This makes strong mead in the range of 14 percent alcohol.

Is mead healthier than beer?

"Mead is considered healthier than beer and wine because it's made with honey, which is easier for the body to metabolize, and you get the nutritional benefits of honey itself," Jenkinson says. Honey has natural antiseptic and antibacterial qualities.

Why is mead not more popular?

Given how foundational mead is, it is a curiosity as to why it isn't more popular. The answer is simple: Industrialized Agriculture. Grains and grapes can be grown faster and cheaper than honey can be harvested.