Honey, sweet honey. The liquid gold has been harvested from the bee’s efforts since forever. Vikings, Romans, ancient Egyptians, Chinese emperors—before sugar became commonplace in the 16th century, all of these world-conquering cultures turned to honey for a dose of sweetness. Mead was an early precursor to beer, superseded by the latter because it was easier to make. Brewed from various sources of sugar, mostly honey, mead also has a lower alcohol content than other […]
