Ah, mead, that sweet, honeyed alcoholic beverage that has been a staple at Renaissance fairs for decades (along with giant turkey legs). It’s also increasingly popular among home craft brewers since ...

The recipe for mead may only call for water, yeast and honey, but John Kluge Jr. has added a few more ingredients to build a meadery that embodies sustainability and a sense of belonging.

Pour mead into a large saucepan. Cut an orange half into thin slices and add to the saucepan. Squeeze the remaining orange into the mead. Add the cloves and cinnamon. Set over low heat and bring to a ...

To prepare the mead, first heat the water to a temperature between 100°F and 113°F, measuring with a thermometer (1). Take a ladle of water and set it aside in a carafe, then pour the acacia honey (2) ...