A Beginner-Friendly Mead Making Workshop

Discover the fundamentals of honey wine production in this practical, guided fermentation workshop. The Mead Xperience is part of our Xperimental training range and is designed for complete newcomers to fermentation.

Clear. Practical. Structured.

What You’ll Learn

This session introduces the essential building blocks of successful mead production:

• The role of yeast in fermentation
• Sugar conversion and alcohol formation
• Managing sweetness and balance
• Factors that influence flavour development
• Avoiding common fermentation mistakes

You’ll gain a real understanding of what’s happening inside your fermenter — not just follow a recipe.

1. Hands-On Fermentation

During the workshop, you will:

• Start your own mead fermentation
• Learn correct preparation techniques
• Understand sanitation and process control
• Set up your fermentation for successful completion at home

You’ll leave knowing exactly what to monitor — and why.

2. Guided Honey Tasting

A structured tasting session explores:

• Floral source differences
• Terroir influence
• Processing effects
• How honey selection shapes the final mead character

Understanding honey is key to making balanced mead.

What’s Included

Each participant receives:

• A complete mead-making kit
• Honey for your first batch
  
• Step-by-step guidance

You leave ready to ferment immediately.

Who This Workshop Is For

• Complete beginners
• Curious experimenters
• Natural beverage enthusiasts
• Anyone exploring fermentation before committing to deeper training

No prior experience required.

Why This Matters

Fermentation success depends on monitoring and process awareness. This workshop introduces discipline early — helping you avoid stalled ferments, off-flavours and frustration.

Start Your Mead-Making Journey

Secure your seat and begin your fermentation journey with structured guidance.

Time and duration: 

The course will take approximately 3 hours and is scheduled from 11 am to 2 pm. 

Bookings, Confirmations, and Cancellations 

Please note that there is a limited number of seats available for this course. Your seat will only be reserved upon receipt of your payment. 

In the case that the minimum required seating is not filled within 7 days of the scheduled course date, Distillique will reschedule the course to another date.

Distillique Classroom Training - Terms and Conditions

Cancellation Fees: Distillique will not assume any responsibility for, and shall not be liable for, cancellation fees related to other services, such as travel and accommodation, incurred by the customer in connection with the course.

Photographic Consent: The customer agrees that any photos taken during the course may be used by Distillique for promotional and marketing purposes. If the customer prefers not to be included in photos, they should inform the course facilitator in advance.

Liability for Injuries: Distillique is not liable for any injuries that may occur on the premises during the training. Attendees are responsible for their own safety, and any injuries sustained are not the responsibility of Distillique.

Assumption of Risk: Attendance at this course and the application of knowledge acquired during the course are entirely at the attendee's own risk. Distillique assumes no liability for the use or misuse of the information provided.

By enrolling in Distillique's Classroom Training, the customer acknowledges and agrees to these terms and conditions.