Hydromel
Hydromel is an alternative term for mead, a fermented beverage traditionally made by mixing honey with water and allowing yeast to convert sugars into alcohol. The word derives from Latin hydr- “water” and mel “honey”; in several languages, including French and Spanish, hydromel or hidromiel is the common term for mead.
Production begins by dissolving honey in water to form a must, to which yeast is added. Nutrients
Mead comes in many style categories. Melomel refers to mead flavored with fruit or fruit juice; metheglin
Mead has ancient roots in many cultures and has appeared in folklore, medieval European monastic records, and
Hydromel remains a niche but globally produced beverage, with tradition and modern innovation shaping its styles.