Géola Mead from Saxnōt Meadery celebrates Yule with a bold blend of winter spices. Named after the Anglo-Saxon word for Christmas, it draws inspiration from 18th-century pudding recipes to deliver a festive, aromatic mead.
This spiced mead stands out for its generous use of cinnamon, ginger, cloves and mace, layered over a robust honey base. At 15% ABV, it offers a rich, warming profile that embodies ancient winter feasts.
Géola is crafted by fermenting honey must with a warming spice mix. The mead then matures on the lees and spices, allowing the aromatic complexity to develop and the flavours to harmonise.
It pairs beautifully with Christmas pudding, mince pies or dark chocolate-spice bark. For savoury contrast, serve alongside roasted chestnuts or hearty winter stews.
The nose presents vibrant aromas of ginger, cinnamon and clove. The palate unfolds with rich honeyed warmth, followed by layers of mace and nutmeg, finishing long and festive.
Basingstoke, England
Approximately 15.0%