Honey, Fruit & Grape Varietals Glossary
Explore sugar levels (Brix %), acid profiles, tannin structures, and flavor pairings.
Honey
82.5° Brix
Acacia Honey (Black Locust)
Acid Profile
Very Low
Tannin Level
Low
Flavor Notes: Water-white purity, delicate vanilla floral aroma, exceptionally clean sweetness.
Best Pairs: Ultra-Pale Traditional, Sparkling Hydromel, Fine Show Mead
Honey
80.0° Brix
Alfalfa Honey
Acid Profile
Mild & Grassy
Tannin Level
Low
Flavor Notes: Light amber color, subtle beeswax, fresh cut grass, and warm spice tones.
Best Pairs: Base Melomels, Session Ciders, Everyday Hydromel
Honey
79.5° Brix
Avocado Honey
Acid Profile
Rich & Buttery
Tannin Level
Medium
Flavor Notes: Dark amber, rich molasses, dried fig, and dark chocolate tones.
Best Pairs: Port-Style Fortified Mead, Bochet, Bourbon Barrel Mead
Honey
79.0° Brix
Buckwheat Honey (Eastern)
Acid Profile
Earthy & High Mineral
Tannin Level
High
Flavor Notes: Dark molasses, malty, barnyard, robust mineral finish.
Best Pairs: Bochet, Dark Spice Metheglin, Aged Oak Mead
Honey
80.0° Brix
Clover Honey
Acid Profile
Clean & Neutral
Tannin Level
Low
Flavor Notes: Classic mild honey sweetness with soft herbaceous finish.
Best Pairs: Ciders, Melomels, Session Meads
Honey
80.0° Brix
Eucalyptus Honey
Acid Profile
Menthol & Herbal
Tannin Level
Medium
Flavor Notes: Bold herbal, subtle menthol cooling, medicinal finish with butterscotch notes.
Best Pairs: Herbal Metheglin, Botanical Hydromels
Honey
81.5° Brix
Fireweed Honey
Acid Profile
Delicate Floral
Tannin Level
Low
Flavor Notes: Water-clear Alaskan honey, silky smooth, light tea and spicy berry blossom notes.
Best Pairs: High-End Show Mead, Champagne-style Sparkling Mead
Honey
78.5° Brix
Heather Honey
Acid Profile
Thixotropic & Pungent
Tannin Level
High
Flavor Notes: Jelly-like texture, intense bitter-sweet malty, woody, and floral earthy notes.
Best Pairs: Traditional Scottish Braggot, Aged Reserve Mead
Honey
81.0° Brix
Linden / Lime Blossom Honey
Acid Profile
Minty & Fresh
Tannin Level
Low
Flavor Notes: Fresh mint, camphor, woody blossom aroma with crisp lingering finish.
Best Pairs: Mint Metheglin, Summer Session Mead
Honey
80.0° Brix
Macadamia Nut Honey
Acid Profile
Nutty & Complex
Tannin Level
Medium
Flavor Notes: Dark amber, rich toasted macadamia nut, caramel, and warm malty undertones.
Best Pairs: Nutty Bochet, Dessert Metheglin, Heavy Sweet Mead
Honey
80.5° Brix
Meadowfoam Honey
Acid Profile
Smooth
Tannin Level
Low
Flavor Notes: Distinct vanilla, marshmallow, and toasted coconut flavor profile.
Best Pairs: Dessert Meads, Vanilla Oak Melomels
Honey
82.0° Brix
Mesquite Honey
Acid Profile
Earthy / Woody
Tannin Level
Medium
Flavor Notes: Light straw color with subtle woody, smoky, and nutty characteristics.
Best Pairs: Oak-Aged Traditional, Chili Metheglin, Barbecue Glaze Mead
Honey
80.0° Brix
Orange Blossom Honey
Acid Profile
Citric / Mild
Tannin Level
Low
Flavor Notes: Bright citrus aroma, orange zest, delicate floral undertones.
Best Pairs: Traditional Mead, Citrus Melomels, Metheglin
Honey
80.5° Brix
Raspberry Blossom Honey
Acid Profile
Berry-like Citric
Tannin Level
Low
Flavor Notes: Fruity berry notes, delicate rose floral aroma, soft sweet finish.
Best Pairs: Berry Melomel, Session Hydromel, Rose Mead
Honey
81.0° Brix
Sourwood Honey
Acid Profile
Tart & Spicy
Tannin Level
Low
Flavor Notes: Anise, gingerbread, and spicy tart apple blossom undertones.
Best Pairs: Spiced Metheglin, Apple Cyser, Show Mead
Honey
81.5° Brix
Tupelo Honey
Acid Profile
Mild & Smooth
Tannin Level
Low
Flavor Notes: Light floral, buttery, elegant finish that rarely crystallizes.
Best Pairs: Show Mead, High-End Traditional
Honey
81.0° Brix
Wildflower Honey
Acid Profile
Balanced
Tannin Level
Medium
Flavor Notes: Complex herbal, floral, and spicy notes depending on region and season.
Best Pairs: Fruit Wines, Berry Melomels, Spice Meads