Picked up the day after the 2007 Winter Solstice Party. Thanks again Lori. Pours clear water with a tint of straw and no head to speak of. The aroma is big sweet meadness and a bit of esters. I can almost taste the sweet mead through my nose. Yum. The taste begins with very sweet slick thick rich honey goodness along with a bit of floral essence. As midway approaches a drying sensation pulls some moisture out of my mouth creating a moment or two of refreshment. Toward the finish the honey sweetness returns creating a pleasing sweet finish. Double Yum.

2002 bottle at the brewery. Pours a light golden/honey yellow with no head. This mead is uncarbonated. Smells lightly sweet of honey and melon. A faint whiff of lightly sweet orange jam, alcohol and vanilla all mix together. I was not prepared for the flavor. Rich does not even say it. Sweet, powerful, pervasive. Honey, almond, marmalade notes on the finish. Full bodied, smooth and delicate on the palate. Some alcohol notable on the finish. Just an incredible experience. I could drink a bottle of this stuff in about 5 minutes.
Rerate on draught, 5/5/16 at the new location.
Very cool to come back after so much time and see this beer still in production and served carbonated on draught, no less!
It didn’t disappoint either. While I’d like a bit more to make up my mind, I’m leaving the numbers untouched. This is still supremely flavorful, clean, and shockingly delicate for its strength. Orange blossom/rose water notes abound, with soft honey and light pepper characteristics. The carbonation breaks up the intensity of the mead, somewhat, which is interesting. Alcohol nicely concealed. Awesome.