Rules of Annual Mead Competition

Mead Competition Rules

The following rules govern the Annual Mead Competiton of the Wellington Beekeepers Association:

The mead must be derived from fermented honey.
Entries must be in a clear glass bottle (preferably 750ml) and secured with a cork or replaceable stopper.
Sparkling mead should be presented in stronger bottles designed to hold a liquid under pressure.
The judge’s palate is final.

There will be three classes:

Tips for successful mead making:

The yeast needs to be provided with nutrients and acids that would normally be present in grape juice
Get the amount of tannin right, as this controls the "after-taste"
Try for a taste which "explodes" in your mouth with a freshness
Use careful filtering to clarify the mead before bottling

Looking for a mead recipe? Try this one.

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