This indulgent Berry Mead, a collaboration between Plague Brew and Steppe & Wind Meadery, presents an intense sensory profile driven by the complete absence of added water. Deeply saturated with direct-pressed honeyberry juice and floral honey, it offers a multifaceted experience of dark, tart berries and rich, fragrant nectar. The aroma is dominated by the distinctive, tangy scent of haskap berries coupled with delicate wildflower notes from the honey. On the palate, the lack of dilution results in a luscious, full-bodied texture where the natural acidity of the honeyberries perfectly balances the significant honey sweetness, finishing with a refined, warming alcohol presence.
Appearance.Deep crimson to opaque purple with brilliant clarity; typically still with no head formation and heavy legs indicating high viscosity and alcohol content.
Aroma.High intensity; dominant notes of fresh, tart honeyberries—reminiscent of a blend of blueberry and raspberry—blended seamlessly with rich, floral wildflower honey; clean fermentation profile with subtle, well-integrated alcohol warmth.
Taste.Intense initial impression of dark berry juice and succulent honey; the honeyberry provides a bright, tangy acidity that cuts through the dense floral honey sweetness; complex layers of dark fruit skin and nectar; lingering, sweet-tart finish with no hop bitterness and no malt presence.
Mouthfeel.Full-bodied and syrupy; velvety, coating texture with no astringency; carbonation is still to very low; noticeable but smooth alcohol warmth that enhances the significant weight of the beverage.