MEAD
With honey being one of Alberta’s superfoods it is not surprising that the mead samples submitted were exceptional. I highly recommend taking a trip to one of our many Alberta Meaderies to hear the story of this historical beverage that is making a modern-day comeback. Or take a trip in your backyard by picking up the winners in this category. I assure you, you will find something you enjoy. - Rachel Drinkle
CARBONATED MEAD: BEST IN CLASS (TIE)
Tamarack Jack's Meadery
Mead-A-Colada
Alberta, Canada
$5-6 (335mL can)
Fallentimber
Meadjito sparkling mead
Alberta, Canada
$16-18 (4-pack cans)
CSPC 858778
CARBONATED MEAD: JUDGES SELECTION
XhAle Brewing Co.
Queen Bee Blond (Braggot)
Alberta, Canada
$18-20 (4-pack cans)
CSPC 866597
Tamarack Jack's Meadery Meadmosa
Alberta, Canada
$5-6 (355mL can)
Tamarack Jack's Meadery Surveyor
Alberta, Canada
$5-6 (355mL can)
Tamarack Jack's Meadery Buzzsaw
Alberta, Canada
$5-6 (355mL can)
Tamarack Jack's Meadery Hell on the Hillside
Alberta, Canada
$5-6 (355mL can)
MELOMEL: BEST IN CLASS
Spirit Hills Flower Winery
Saskwatch
Alberta, Canada
$26-27
CSPC 758136
JUDGES SELECTION
Birds & Bees Tease Me Honey Organic Raspberry Mead
Alberta, Canada
$35
CSPC 853253
Stolen Harvest
Rhubarb Melomel
Alberta, Canada
$36-38
CSPC 162299
Stolen Harvest
Saskatoon Syrah
Alberta, Canada
$36-38
CSPC 162183
TRADITIONAL STYLES: BEST IN CLASS
Stolen Harvest
Dandelion Petal
Special Edition Metheglin
Alberta, Canada
$38-40
CSPC 162169
JUDGES SELECTION
Spirit Hills Flower Winery Wild Rosy
Alberta, Canada
$26-27
CSPC 756235
Fuhr Estate Winery and Craft Distillery
Honey Mead
Alberta, Canada
$20
Spirit Hills Flower Winery Dande
Alberta, Canada
$26-27
CSPC 756234