Maine Mead Works
Meadery
in
Portland,
Maine,
United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Maine Mead Works
Established in 2007
Closed in 2023
Contact
Description
Maine Mead Works was founded in 2007 with the goal of re-introducing the world to the oldest of all fermented beverages. Using wildflower honey, water and our own proprietary yeast strain, we blend ancient tradition and modern science to produce a highly distinctive product at our Meadery in downtown Portland, Maine.
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Old rating from notes. Bottle sampled at the meadery. Clear and pale, weak legs. Aroma of strong lavender, vanilla, cinnamon. The taste is tart citrus, vanilla, honey, toasted malt. Medium bodied.
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Nov 2016
at 12:13
10/10
Tried
on 01 Oct 2016
at 17:13
8/10
Tried
on 01 Oct 2016
at 17:12
4.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 3
Sample from bottle at Maine Mead Works, Portland. Originally rated 20160221. Colour is clear golden with no head. Aromas and flavours: Spices, ginger, perfume? lipstick?, honey and sweetness. Not for me.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Feb 2016
at 08:19
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 4
Sample from bottle at Maine Mead Works, Portland. Originally rated 20160221. Colour is slightly yellow pale with no head. Aromas and flavours: Sweetness, floral and honey.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Feb 2016
at 08:17
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Sample from bottle at Maine Mead Works, Portland. Originally rated 20160221. Aromas and flavours: Spices, floral, honey and sweetness.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Feb 2016
at 08:16
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Sample from bottle at Maine Mead Works, Portland. Originally rated 20160221. Aromas and flavours: Apples, sweetness and honey.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Feb 2016
at 08:15
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Sample from bottle at Maine Mead Works, Portland. Originally rated 20160221. Colour is clear red with no head. Aromas and flavours: Berries, blueberries, sweetness and honey.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Feb 2016
at 08:13
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Sample from bottle at Maine Mead Works, Portland. Originally rated 20160221. Colour is clear white. Aromas and flavours: Some dryness, sweetness and honey.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Feb 2016
at 08:12
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
LSAT Freedom Trip #61. Keg at the meadery. Clear yellow, thin foamy white head, good retention. Aroma of sweet honey and a strong chai finish. The taste is honey, chai, vanilla, apples, spice. Medium bodied, lingering spice.
Tried
on 09 Oct 2015
at 08:08