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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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FerMonster 7 gallon PET plastic carboy fermenter for homebrew beer, wine, cider, and mead.
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FerMonster 7 Gallon Carboy | PET Plastic

The Vintage Shop
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Unleash the power of precision in your homebrewing with the FerMonster 7 Gallon Carboy Fermenter, a vessel designed to transform your fermentation ...

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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

Lalvin
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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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7 Gallon PET FerMonster Fermenters with On/Off Spigot Valve.
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FerMonster 7 Gallon Carboy with Spigot | PET Plastic

The Vintage Shop
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FerMonster 7 Gallon Carboy with Spigot | Wide-Mouth PET Fermenter Simplify Cleaning and Transfers with a Wide-Mouth Design and Built-In Spigot The ...

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FerMonster 6 Gallon Carboy | PET Plastic at SoCal Brewing Supply
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FerMonster 6 Gallon Carboy | PET Plastic

The Vintage Shop
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Unleash the power of precision in your homebrewing with the FerMonster 6 Gallon Carboy Fermenter, a vessel designed to transform your fermentation ...

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FerMonster 6 Gallon Carboy with Spigot | PET Plastic at SoCal Brewing Supply
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FerMonster 6 Gallon Carboy with Spigot | PET Plastic

The Vintage Shop
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Unleash the power of precision in your homebrewing with the FerMonster 6 Gallon Carboy Fermenter, a vessel designed to transform your fermentation ...

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18-inch plastic brewing spoon for homebrewing, ideal for small kettles and precise stirring
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18" Plastic Brewing Spoon – Compact Stirring Tool for Small Batches

The Vintage Shop
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Compact & Sturdy Stirring with an 18" Plastic Brewing Spoon The 18-inch plastic brewing spoon is the perfect tool for homebrewers working with ...

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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)

Lalvin
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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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SoCal Brewing Supply's Basics 1-gallon Mead Making Kit, with Wildflower Honey.
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Basics 1-Gallon Mead Kit - Wildflower Honey

SoCal Brewing Supply
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Basics 1-Gallon Mead Kit - Wildflower Honey Small-Batch Traditional Mead with Clear, Practical Instructions The Basics kit is the leanest way to st...

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SoCal Brewing Supply's Basics 1-gallon Mead Making Kit, with Orange Blossom Honey.
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Basics 1-Gallon Mead Kit - Orange Blossom Honey

SoCal Brewing Supply
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Basics 1-Gallon Mead Kit - Orange Blossom Honey Small-Batch Traditional Mead with Clear, Practical Instructions The Basics kit is the leanest way t...

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SoCal Brewing Supply's mid-level Mead Making Kit, 1 gallon with Wildflower honey.
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Core 1-Gallon Mead Kit - Wildflower Honey

SoCal Brewing Supply
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Core 1-Gallon Mead Kit - Wildflower Honey Small-Batch Traditional Mead with Clear, Practical Instructions The Core kit adds the cleaning and sanita...

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SoCal Brewing Supply's mid-level Mead Making Kit, 1 gallon with Orange Blossom honey.
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Core 1-Gallon Mead Kit - Orange Blossom Honey

SoCal Brewing Supply
2 in stock

Core 1-Gallon Mead Kit - Orange Blossom Honey Small-Batch Traditional Mead with Clear, Practical Instructions The Core kit adds the cleaning and sa...

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