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'''Mead''' is a traditional [[English]] drink made of [[honey]], that has been brewed in [[monasteries]] since the [[Middle Ages]]. It is typically a rather sweet and strong "[[wine]]" up to 20%abv. The drink is closely associated with the Arthurian legend of the round table, in which it was typically drunk from a golden goblet, which matches it's own amber colour.
 
'''Mead''' is a traditional [[English]] drink made of [[honey]], that has been brewed in [[monasteries]] since the [[Middle Ages]]. It is typically a rather sweet and strong "[[wine]]" up to 20%abv. The drink is closely associated with the Arthurian legend of the round table, in which it was typically drunk from a golden goblet, which matches it's own amber colour.
  
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Mead enjoys the privileged position of being the only alcoholic drink in England that is not subject to taxation, due to its exemption by [[King Alfred I]] {{fact}}
 
  
 
[[Category:Alcoholic Beverages]]
 
[[Category:Alcoholic Beverages]]

Revision as of 08:07, January 16, 2009

Mead is a traditional English drink made of honey, that has been brewed in monasteries since the Middle Ages. It is typically a rather sweet and strong "wine" up to 20%abv. The drink is closely associated with the Arthurian legend of the round table, in which it was typically drunk from a golden goblet, which matches it's own amber colour.