Chalice Woodland Hawthorn Mead 35cl

Chalice Woodland Hawthorn Mead

This mead captures the character of the British countryside, blending traditional fermented honey with the subtle flavours of wild hedgerows and autumn fruits. Intriguing and beautifully distinctive, this mead offers a taste of nature with every sip, combining floral notes with a deep, fruity richness.

Tasting Profile:

• Appearance: Warm golden with rich autumnal tones.
• Nose: Aromatic notes of hedgerow flowers, wild fruit and gentle honey.
• Palate: Smooth and expressive, revealing layers of floral sweetness, ripe fruit and an earthy depth inspired by the woodland landscape.
• Finish: Long and intriguing, with lingering notes of honey, fruit and subtle natural complexity.

Occasion & Buyer Profile

Food Pairing Suggestions

Here are a few serving suggestions and pairing ideas to help you get the most from this mead, whether you’re enjoying it with food or simply savouring it on its own.

If you enjoy marking the change in seasons, we’d suggest pairing this mead with desserts that echo autumn flavours, nutty pastries, berry tarts or spiced sweets. For a savoury lift, cheese with creamy or lightly earthy profiles works beautifully. And to bring in a deeper seasonal note, caramelised beef brisket adds warmth that mirrors the mead’s woodland character.

• Cheese
• Desserts
• Game

Country: UK

Region: Hampshire

Brand: Chalice

Product Type: Mead

Mead Sweetness: Medium Sweet

Vintage: NV

Size: 35cl

ABV: 14.5%

Dietary:

Vegetarian

Meet The Mead Producer Behind The Bottle

A brief look at the producer’s heritage and crafting approach.

Chalice Mead

Chalice Mead is a British artisan mead producer dedicated to bringing one of the world's oldest alcoholic drinks to a new generation of drinkers. Inspired by the rich history of mead and its connection to ancient civilisations, the brand combines traditional honey wine with contemporary flavours, creating what it describes as "an ancient drink, made modern.

Working closely with UK honey producers, Chalice Mead is committed to supporting British beekeeping while celebrating the natural qualities of honey. Drawing inspiration from Roman and Viking history, medieval folklore and Britain's ancient heritage, the producer has created a range of distinctive meads that honour tradition while appealing to modern tastes.

Today, Chalice Mead has built a loyal following through its handcrafted approach, offering a fresh perspective on mead that combines quality ingredients, creative branding and a passion for reconnecting people with one of history's oldest beverages.

Why We Love This Mead

All of our meads are hand picked and tried by us in our tasting room.

Our Review:

Team Member: Alfie,

Standard Delivery (2-5 Working Days) £5.95

Next Working Day Delivery (Order by 2pm) £7.95

Saturday Delivery (Order by 2pm Friday) £10.95

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Delivery & Shipping Policy

• We offer a free handwritten gift message with every order, and we’ll ensure no pricing or invoicing is included in the parcel.
• Selected bottles also feature our Engrave badge, meaning the bottles can be professionally engraved.
• At checkout, you can choose from a range of luxury gift boxes, bottle bags, and premium wrapping options to add a finishing touch.