Stillmank Brewing Co.
Honeymoon
Mead
Artisan Mead · Green Bay, Wisconsin
Mead, in the simplest terms, is wine made from honey rather than grapes. It often shares a similar alcohol strength to typical wines, however as it is derived from fermented honey it has a distinct sweet honey taste and texture.
Currently Available — Taproom Only
- Honeymoon (the original) Year Round
- Cherry Bounce — Barrel Aged Year Round
- Bourbon Barrel Aged Blackberry — Nitro Very Limited Supply
- American Oak — Medium Toast Very Limited Supply
- French Oak — Medium Toast Very Limited Supply
- French Oak — Medium Toast Plus Very Limited Supply
- Scorpion & Habanero Pepper Very Limited Supply
- Ten Mile — Bourbon Barrel Aged Very Limited Supply
The History of Mead
Mead is credited with being the oldest known alcoholic drink! Evidence of this liquid gold has been found predating beer and wine by thousands of years. There are records of fermented honey beverages dating back to the ancient Greeks and Egyptians.
Historically mead was believed to have a strong connection to fertility, making it a common wedding gift for centuries. The modern term "Honeymoon" is derived from the tradition of gifting the bride and groom a month's worth (i.e., a moon cycle) of honey wine to celebrate their marriage, bring great luck and increase the likelihood of bringing offspring!
In medieval times it was believed that before a king was to wed his bride he should consume vast amounts of mead leading up to the wedding night in order to increase the chances of conceiving a male child, thereby keeping the crown in the family for the next generation. Many stories and folklore live around this ancient beverage.
About Our Artisanal Mead
We chose to craft this delightful beverage for the love of the taste along with the wonderful complexities of how it ages. The strength of the mead allows the bottles to not only remain preserved, but actually become better with age — as strength does with any great relationship!
We source the finest locally harvested honey from Door and Kewaunee counties. We purposefully ferment and care for this delicate yet strong beverage in our brewhouse and then let it age under ideal conditions. Our Honeymoon Mead is nearly 2 years old at the time of the first release.
It is naturally gluten free and certified as such. The cork is bound solely with beeswax and then carefully pressed into the bottles to create the most authentic package seal. Honeymoon is intended to enjoy right away or store for many years!
