Description
Woden Wild Berry Mead
Overview. Wild Berry is a vibrant addition to the Woden Mead range, celebrating the harmony between golden honey and the fruits of the hedgerow. Crafted with care and steeped in tradition, it captures the untamed spirit of the countryside — a drink where heritage meets a burst of fresh flavour. Bold and fruit-forward, yet faithful to the timeless art of mead-making.
In Britain, the hedgerow has long been a living larder — a place where travellers, farmers, and foragers gathered berries through the turning seasons. From raspberries and blackberries to wild strawberries, these fruits offered sweetness and nourishment long before refined sugar was commonplace. By uniting honey — celebrated for millennia as the “nectar of the gods” — with the bounty of the hedgerow, Wild Berry Mead revives a tradition that runs deep in English countryside heritage. (Learn more about
England’s food & drink heritage and the
cultural value of hedgerows.)
Flavours
Bright and juicy: the sweetness of honey intertwined with the tart allure of raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries. Hints of dark fruit compote and subtle floral tones add richness and freshness, striking a poised balance between sweet and sharp. A modern, uplifting edge — rooted in the rustic spirit of traditional hedgerow wines, reimagined as mead.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep ruby hue with jewel-like clarity.
- Nose: Ripe summer berries layered with honeycomb and a gentle floral lift.
- Palate: Lush and medium-bodied; lively berry tartness balances honeyed depth for a dynamic sip.
- Finish: Refreshing yet lingering, with redcurrant and wild honey echoing long after the last drop.
Food Pairing
A versatile partner for sweet and savoury dishes. Try roasted duck, venison, or glazed pork to complement the fruit character; or pair with creamy blue cheese, goat’s cheese, and a rustic charcuterie board. For dessert, think berry pavlova, dark chocolate truffles, or a warm blackberry crumble.
Wild Berry Mead also lends itself beautifully to creative serves. Mix with sparkling wine for a festive toast, top with soda and mint for a refreshing long drink, or use as the base for a cocktail with gin and herbs. Its berry brightness makes it a natural complement to seasonal feasts and celebrations, from autumn harvest suppers to festive winter gatherings.
7 Reasons to Love Wild Berry Mead
- A true taste of the hedgerow — raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries in harmony with honey.
- Rooted in tradition — inspired by old English hedgerow wines and ancient mead-making heritage.
- Rich, balanced flavour — honeyed depth meets bright berry freshness.
- Naturally versatile — pairs beautifully with game, cheeses, charcuterie, and desserts.
- A seasonal celebration — deep ruby colour and fruity bouquet evoke autumn harvests.
- Crafted with care — where ancient recipes meet modern Woden craftsmanship.
- Limited edition — a special release to share, gift, or savour.
Heritage & Inspiration
In old English tradition, hedgerows marked the meeting of the cultivated and the wild: corridors for wildlife, storehouses for communities, and inspiration for folklore. Wild berries have been prized not only for their flavour but also for their symbolism. In Norse and Anglo-Saxon lore, berries were seen as gifts of vitality and protection, gathered in autumn’s fading light and preserved for the colder months.
Naturalists such as Richard Mabey and David Bellamy have spoken of hedgerows as both ecological lifelines and cultural treasures. They connected villages, offered food, and inspired myths and songs. By blending honey (long revered in Norse and Anglo-Saxon ritual) with the fruits of the hedgerow, Wild Berry Mead honours this living tradition and breathes new life into it. Each bottle is a story in glass: of foraging brambles under October skies, of honey harvested with patience, of heritage reborn in every sip.
Wild Berry Mead is more than a drink — it’s a connection to the land and lore that shaped our ancestors. It carries forward the timeless idea that nature’s gifts, when gathered and crafted with respect, become something to celebrate. This limited-edition mead brings the wild sweetness of the countryside into your glass, inviting you to share in a ritual as old as the hedgerows themselves.
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