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Mead Making

Mead Making Supplies

Shop mead making supplies for traditional mead, melomel, metheglin, bochet, session mead, and other honey-based fermentations. This collection includes yeast, nutrients, additives, fermentation gear, bottling supplies, and kits that help support healthy fermentation and a cleaner finished mead.

Mead quality depends heavily on yeast health, nutrient timing, honey character, fermentation temperature, and patience. Start with a yeast strain suited to your target profile, then use nutrients and process control to avoid stressed fermentation. For broader planning, visit our mead making supplies guide or browse brewing yeast and fermentation equipment.

Mead Making FAQ

What yeast should I use for mead? Choose yeast based on desired alcohol tolerance, aroma profile, sweetness target, and fermentation temperature. Wine and mead strains are common starting points.

Do I need yeast nutrient for mead? Nutrient is strongly recommended because honey is low in the nitrogen and micronutrients yeast need for healthy fermentation.

Can beginners make mead? Yes. A simple traditional mead is approachable, but sanitation, nutrient use, temperature control, and patience make a major difference.

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Lalvin EC-1118 yeast packet, for homebrewing wine, cider and meads.
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Lalvin EC-1118 (Prise de Mousse) Wine Yeast – 5 g Dry Sachet

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Clean, Neutral Fermentation with Reliable “Champagne Yeast” Performance Lalvin EC-1118 (Prise de Mousse) is a classic dry wine yeast known for fast...

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Lalvin 71B yeast package with grape illustration on a white background
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Lalvin 71B-1122 Yeast – 5 g Dry Wine Yeast Sachet (Mead, Cider & Fruit Wine)

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Bright, Fruit-Forward Fermentation with a Softer, Smoother Finish Lalvin 71B-1122 is a favorite yeast for mead, cider, and fruit wines because it h...

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Lalvin D47 Yeast yeast packet D47 front view for homebrewing.
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Lalvin D47 Yeast – 5 g Dry Wine Yeast Sachet (Mead, Cider & White Wine)

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Clean, Aromatic Fermentation for Mead, Cider, and White Wines Lalvin D47 is a classic, widely trusted wine yeast known for producing clean, elegant...

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Lalvin K1 (V1116) wine yeast package with grape illustration on a white background
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Lalvin K1-V1116 Yeast | Dry Yeast Package

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Lalvin K1-V1116 Wine Yeast – Aromatic Fermentation Power for Wine, Mead, and Cider A Versatile Dry Yeast for Clean, Expressive, Fruit-Forward Ferme...

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Lalvin Bourgovin RC212 wine yeast package on a white background
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Lalvin Bourgovin RC 212 Yeast | 5 Gram Dry Package

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Lalvin RC 212 Wine Yeast – Color, Structure, and Classic Red Wine Character A Trusted Red Wine Yeast for Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and Other Elegant R...

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Lalvin QA23 Yeast yeast packet QA23 front view for homebrewing.
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Lalvin QA23 Yeast | 5 Gram Dry Package

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The Lalvin QA23 yeast, offered in a 5-gram dry package, is a top choice for crafting exceptional white and rosé wines, with a fermentation capaci...

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Circular pile of Lalvin ICV D-254 Dry Wine Yeast
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Lalvin ICV D254™ Dry Wine Yeast – 8 g Sachet

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Rich Mouthfeel, Smooth Tannins, and Concentrated Fruit for Reds & Whites Lalvin ICV D254™ is a premium Saccharomyces cerevisiae wine yeast sele...

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Circular pile of Lalvin D-80 Dry Wine Yeast
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Lalvin ICV D80™ (D-80) – Dry Wine Yeast (8 g)

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Big Reds with Enhanced Mid-Palate Volume and Fine-Grain Tannin Structure Lalvin ICV D80™ (often called D-80) is a premium dry wine yeast selected i...

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