Homemade mead is more than just a drink. It's a piece of culture, a craft, and a true DIY experience. Whether for medieval festivals, social gatherings, or as a special gift from your own kitchen – mead delights with its unique taste and its history.
At fieger.ch you will find everything you need to make your own mead – with quality, advice and experience since 2006.
What is mead – and why is it worth making it yourself?
Mead , also known as honey wine, is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages in the world. Even the Vikings and Celts appreciated its taste. Today, it is especially popular with homesteaders and medieval enthusiasts.
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Healthier than store-bought wine thanks to natural ingredients
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No preservatives , as it's homemade.
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Authentic taste thanks to high-quality honey
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Can be individually refined with spices or fruit additions.
What do I need to make my own mead?
You don't need much to get started with mead brewing. A small basic set of equipment is perfectly sufficient:
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Blossom honey (or other high-quality honey)
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Pure yeast culture for mead
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Fermentation balloon with fermentation lock
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Funnel, wine siphon, bottles with corks
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Optional: Vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, herbs
Step-by-step instructions for brewing mead
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Mix honey with warm water
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Fill the mixture into the fermentation balloon.
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Add yeast, insert fermentation lock
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Let it ferment for 2–4 weeks
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Peel off and store for at least 2-3 months.
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Filling, sealing and labeling
Everything you need to know about mead brewing can be found at Fieger.ch
Our online shop offers everything you need to make your own mead :
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Fermentation balloons from 5 to 25 liters
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Purebred yeasts for mead
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Fermentation locks, corks, cleaning accessories
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Spindle for alcohol measurement, labels
Tips for beginners – Success guaranteed!
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Ideal fermentation temperature: 18–22 °C
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Pay attention to hygiene – clean everything beforehand
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Patience: The longer the mead is stored, the more aromatic it becomes.
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Recipe ideas: Cherry mead, spiced mead, orange mead
Why buy from Fieger.ch?
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Specialist in self-sufficiency since 2006
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Quality products & comprehensive advice
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Fast shipping throughout Switzerland
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Everything from a single source: honey, yeast, accessories
Customer reviews & community inspiration
"My first mead was surprisingly good – thank you for the starter kit!" H. Aeberhard, Bernese Oberland
"Great instructions & fast delivery – I now have three varieties in stock!" T. Gantenbein, Zurich
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about Mead Brewing
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How strong will Met be?
→ Depending on the recipe, 10–14% by volume -
Do I need to use special yeast?
→ Yes, pure yeast culture is ideal for mead -
How long does mead keep ?
→ Unopened, several months to years - How can you tell that mead is bad?
- → Smell : Sour, vinegary, or musty
- → Taste : Bitter, sour, strangely fermented.
- → Appearance : Cloudiness, mold, unusual blistering (after fermentation).
Get started now and make your own mead!
