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Lancashire Mead Company Thrud's Mead 70cl

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Lancashire Mead Company Thrud's Mead Overview

Lancashire Mead Company Thrud’s Mead is a hopped Metheglin made with blossom honey and Bramling Cross hops added after fermentation. Light and aromatic, it combines gentle hop character with subtle dark fruit notes, creating a refreshing mead with the richness and depth of traditional honey wine.

Pairs well with roasted poultry, soft cheeses and lightly spiced desserts. A great choice for craft beer fans, adventurous mead drinkers and anyone looking to explore a modern, fruit-forward style of honey wine.

Tasting Notes

Lancashire Mead Company Thrud's Mead

Named after Thrud, the daughter of Thor and Sif, whose name means “Power”, Thrud’s Mead is a distinctive hopped Metheglin made with blossom honey. Bramling Cross hops are added after fermentation, giving this mead a light, aromatic character with subtle dark fruit notes and a refreshing modern edge.

Tasting Profile:

  • Appearance: A naturally made mead that may develop slight hazing or sediment, reflecting its traditional, unfiltered character.
  • Nose: Light and aromatic, with gentle floral honey notes complemented by hints of dark fruit.
  • Palate: Soft blossom honey sweetness combines with delicate hop character and subtle dark berry flavours, creating a refreshing and approachable mead.
  • Finish: Smooth and lightly fruity, with a gentle hoppy freshness lingering on the palate.

Occasion & Buyer Profile

A versatile choice for summer entertaining, relaxed evenings and garden gatherings, Thrud’s Mead also makes an unusual gift for mead enthusiasts or anyone who enjoys fruit-forward and aromatic drinks.

Food Pairing

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.

The combination of honeyed sweetness, gentle hops and dark fruit notes works particularly well with roasted poultry, especially chicken or duck, where the fruit character complements the savoury flavours. It also pairs nicely with soft cheeses and lightly spiced desserts, particularly those featuring berries, stone fruit or warming spices.

  • Chicken
  • Cheese
  • Desserts
Key Info

Country: UK

Region: Lancashire

Brand: Lancashire Mead Company

Product Type: Mead

Mead Sweetness: Medium Sweet

Vintage: NV

Size: 70cl

ABV: 14.5%

Dietary:

Vegetarian

Meet The Producer

Meet The Mead Producer Behind The Bottle

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

Lancashire Mead Company

Lancashire Mead Company is a UK craft producer specialising in traditional and modern mead, inspired by historic British fermentation practices. Based in Lancashire, the company focuses on small-batch production using honey as the foundation, often combined with fruits, botanicals and spices to create expressive, flavour-driven drinks.

The range balances heritage with innovation, offering styles that range from classic honey meads to contemporary infused expressions. With an emphasis on natural ingredients and artisanal methods, Lancashire Mead Company brings a modern interpretation to one of the world’s oldest fermented beverages.

Why We Love It

Why We Love This Mead

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

Our Review:

“The dark‑fruit hop note is gorgeous. Subtle, aromatic and instantly appealing.”

Team Member: Hastings,

Delivery Information

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FAQ's For Lancashire Mead Company Thrud's Mead

How is this mead made?

Crafted as a herbed Metheglin, Thrud’s Mead begins with blossom honey fermented to a medium‑sweet profile. Bramling Cross hops are added post‑fermentation, introducing a light hoppy character with subtle dark‑fruit tones. A nod to the producer’s earlier Thor recipe while offering its own distinct personality.

What type of mead is Thrud’s Mead?

Thrud’s is a Metheglin, a style of mead made with herbs, spices or other botanicals. Bramling Cross hops are added after fermentation to give the mead its distinctive fruity and hoppy character.

What are Bramling Cross hops?

Bramling Cross is a British hop variety known for its fruity, spicy and berry-like character. Added after fermentation, it helps give Thrud’s Mead its subtle dark fruit and aromatic profile.

How should this mead be served?

It can be enjoyed chilled or over ice. It also works well mixed into a refreshing long drink.

Lancashire Mead Company Thrud's Mead 70cl

Lancashire Mead Company Thrud's Mead 70cl

£33.95

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