Local Mead/Braggot Recommendations

I’ve only tasted 2 but don’t remember them all that well – only that they were sweet (as expected). One was Sam Adams Honey Queen (bomber) which they put out a couple years back. Wouldn’t be surprised if there were was a dusty bottle of that still sitting around somewhere.

The other was just a sample at Portsmouth Brewpub.

You’d think the mead makers would want to collaborate with brewers on making Braggots, just for the cross-marketing at least.

 

Green River Ambrosia is a meadery based in Greenfield, Mass. I know their Ginger Libation (delicious, though not a mead) gets distro in Boston, and some of their true meads might. I don't think they've done any braggots, though.

 

There is a meadery in Blackstone called "Crave". I just bought a bottle but haven't had it yet.

 

Atlantic Brewing in Maine makes a braggot called "Brother Adam's Bragget" that I've seen sporadically on the shelves around here. I haven't had it in years but remember it being barleywine-ish.

If you are looking to try some mead - 1634 Meadery out of Ipswich runs tastings just about every Saturday at the Somerville Winter Farmers Market. Some of their dryer offerings are nice. I don't think they do a braggot though.

 

I believe Bog Iron in Norton, MA will be releasing their Mezcal barrel aged braggot, Devil's Footprint, in a few weeks

 

The Peoples Pint in Greenfield has made Slippery Slope (really good Braggot) for a long time. This
is the first year I have seen it bottled and in retail. Ryan and Casey, River Valley Market had some earlier this week. Often times bottle offering are sold at the brewpub as well.
For me best on draft with a warm meal
Cheers

 

Keep an eye on OEC's website. They do braggots occasionally, among other things. You can also get mead that is in the B. United distribution network sometimes as well.

 

Maine Mead Works in Portland is located right in front of Oxbow and I believe their disto footprint extends to MA (think I saw some bottles a Vinnin in Swampscott). Re: braggots - CBC released one named Boomsquash a couple of years ago around the time of the Great Pumpkin Fest. Not sure if it's been rerelease do since then.

 

I believe Moonlight Meadery next to From the Barrel in Londonderry, NH

 

I visited Greenwich Cove Meadery in Coventry, RI soon after they opened (either 2014 or 2015?) and really liked what they put out.
http://www.greenwichcovemeadery.com/

While you're there (if not driving!) you can check out Boneheads Wing Bar about a mile away for a 27oz Captain's Daughter - yes they serve them in that size mug.

 

I'm not sure meaderies can legally make braggots since they're beer and they'd only be licensed to make honey wines. (Might be state dependent).

 

I'll put in another recommendation on Atlantic Brewing Company - Brother Adam's Braggot.

And totally agree with the love for 1634 Meadery. Only been there once, but it was a great little spot.

 

Just an FYI, I've never tasted mead. But on some facebook trade groups I've seen people in Michigan offering Schramms (supposedly the best meadery in the US) for NE IPAs.

 

This is true. I have a RTP that will trade Schramms for Tree House and Trillium cans

 

If you're up in Burlington VT, Groennfell Meadery is about 15 minutes away. Havoc Meadery shares the same building with them. Both have pretty good stuff.

Black Hog in CT made a braggot a couple years ago. Sam Adams made the one that someone else mentioned. You see them pop up every once in a while.

Mead is super easy to make. If you're interested at all, give it a shot. Just mix wine yeast, water, honey, and any fruit/flavoring that you want to add and let it sit for a couple months. I usually have a couple batches staggered in fermentation at a time.