We are proud to have partnered with Cellarmen’s to help create a Demeter Certified Farm-to-Glass Series of Mead!
Drink of the Gods
The ancient Greeks called mead, Ambrosia, or Nectar. It was believed to be the drink of the Gods and thought to descend from the Heavens as dew, before being gathered in by the bees. Because of the believed ties to the Gods, it is easy to see why the ancient Greeks believed Mead to have Magical and Sacred properties. The Greeks believed that Mead would Prolong Life, and Bestow Health, Strength, Virility, Re-Creative powers, Wit and Poetry. The bees themselves, we are told by Virgil’s Georgics, are driven to the sky to honor the goddess Aphrodite. And, the ‘Prophetess’ at Delphi are suspected of drinking mead made from a honey from slightly toxic plants in order to induce their prophetic states, and visions of the future.
In Norse/Aryan mythology a draught of mead, delivered by the beautiful divine maidens, was the reward for warriors that reached Valhalla. And, the Norse god of poetry, Brage, is said to have drunk mead from a Brage-beaker, later called the bragging cup. While the great Norse god, Odin, was said to have gained his strength but suckling Mead from a goats’ udder as an infant. Celtic mythology tells of a river of mead running through paradise, while the Anglo-Saxon culture held Mead up as the bestower of Immortality, Poetry and Knowledge. In fact, the mythology of Mead exists in our culture today, unnoticed by most. The very term “Honeymoon” comes from the ancient tradition of giving bridal couples a Moons worth, (28-Days) of honey–wine. This was long ago thought to ensure a “Fruitful” union. In fact, the payment to the Mead-maker was often increased, dependent on the promptness and the male-gender of the first-born child.
The legacy continues
Although Cellarmen’s has since closed their doors, we have opted to continue their legacy of the Farm-to-Table Series. We invite anyone 21 and up to take a present-day journey into our past. We are offering in limited amounts the first and only of their kind, Demeter Biodynamic Certified “keep sake souvenirs” to Grace your Farm or household shelve.
Inquires: Jamie.roiurbanfarms@gmail.com 248-748-8971
Beet your mead
This mead was created using Michigan Wildflower Honey, ROI’s very own Detroit Dark Red Beets, and Coon’s Farm’s Black Currants. $60.00 per bottle, $575.00 per case.
Bear necessities
This mead was created using Michigan Wildflower Honey, Star Thistle Honey, ROI’s Sweet Potatoes, and historic Palmer Park’s Maple Syrup. $80.00 per bottle, $750.00 per case.
Gold Edition
This mead was created using Michigan Wildflower Honey, ROI’s Watermelon, and Saffron. $40.00 per bottle, $385.00 per case.
