Mead for Everyone
At Mythic Mead, we believe mead should be approachable, enjoyable, and a little bit fun.
We have a deep respect for traditional mead, and we love it. There’s something timeless about honey, water, yeast, and patience coming together to make something special. Our classic offerings are rooted in that tradition, and we take pride in keeping those flavors alive and well.
At the same time, we believe there’s plenty of room at the table for creativity.
Not everyone comes to mead the same way. Some folks are lifelong enthusiasts. Some are craft beer drinkers looking for something new. Some just want a drink that tastes good and feels welcoming. We’re here for all of them.
We’ll be the first to admit we’re not chasing perfection or pretending to be the best mead makers. You cant get better if you don’t make mistakes, learn and grown. What we are striving to be is inclusive, curious, and inviting. We experiment. We play. We make “SideQuest” flavors alongside our traditional staples. We welcome questions, preferences, and first-timers who aren’t quite sure what mead even is yet.
Our goal is simple: bring mead to the table—for every kind of mead drinker, from the purist to the adventurous, and everyone in between. No gatekeeping. No pressure. Just good drinks, good company, and a space to slow down, share a glass, and break and behold.
If you love mead already, we’re glad you’re here.
If you’re brand new to it, even better! Pull up a chair and let’s have some fun.
Seek out our legendary brews across the Treasure Valley! Our traditional meads await in local taverns and markets—ready to quench the thirst of adventurers and champions alike.
Albertsons
Boise Co-op
Wholefoods
Home Brew Stuff
Brewers Haven
What are we pouring?
Side Quest Flavors…not all will appear here
NEW — Skal Fest Blend
(Idaho Renaissance Faire Limited Edition)
Rarity: Very Rare (Limited Release)
Type: Consumable (Spiced Festival Mead)
Appearance: A deep amber-gold mead, glowing like firelight at dusk, with rich spice suspended within—each swirl releasing warmth and depth.
Description
Brewed in small, carefully crafted batches for the Idaho Renaissance Faire, Skal Fest Blend is a celebration in a bottle—bold, warming, and meant to be remembered.
Made from select Idaho honey and infused with cardamom, clove, allspice, ginger, and cinnamon, this limited release delivers a layered, full-bodied experience. Each sip unfolds slowly—spice first, then honeyed warmth, finishing with a lingering glow that settles deep and stays.
This is not an everyday pour. It’s a mead reserved for long tables, loud laughter, and moments worth marking. Once the casks run dry, they’re gone.
Raise your glass while you can.
Effects
+2 Constitution for 1 hour
(The rich spice and strength fortify both body and spirit.)
Advantage on Charisma-based checks
as the mead inspires confidence, warmth, and camaraderie.
At 13.5% ABV, overindulgence inflicts:
Disadvantage on Dexterity checks until a long rest
(Too much indulgence leaves even the strongest unsteady.)
Bard’s Tasting Notes
“Deep, warming, and unmistakably rare. The spice arrives in waves—cardamom and clove leading, followed by a rich honey backbone and a slow, lingering heat. There’s weight to it, purpose to it… the kind of drink that gathers people close and keeps them there. A true festival treasure—gone as quickly as it appears.”
Vili Vanilli-Cherry Cola Mead
Rarity: Questionable (Drink at Your Own Risk)
Type: Consumable (??? Mead)
Appearance: A deep cherry-red pour with a fizzy attitude…like it’s trying to remember it used to be soda before fermentation….
Description
Nobody asked for it.
Nobody expected it.
And yet… here it is.
Vili Vanilli is an experimental mead that boldly asks: “What if we just… didn’t follow any rules?”
Blending cherry sweetness, cola nostalgia, and a suspicious hint of vanilla, this brew walks the line between genius and bad decision.
It’s sweet. It’s strange. It’s weirdly drinkable.
And the longer you think about it, the less sense it makes.
Effects
+1 Charisma for 20 minutes
(You are now confident in choices you absolutely should not be confident about.)
Advantage on Performance checks
(You will commit to the bit.)
At 12.5% ABV, overindulgence inflicts:
Confusion (self-imposed)
(You forget why you liked this… but keep drinking anyway.)
Bard’s Tasting Notes
“I don’t… hate it? It starts like a cherry soda, turns into a mead halfway through, and finishes like a dare. There’s vanilla in there somewhere…maybe. Or maybe that’s just the memory of better decisions. Either way, it’s surprisingly smooth, deeply confusing, and absolutely something I will order again just to make sure it wasn’t a hallucination.”
Almost Sold Out!!!
Banana Bread Dead Redemption
Rarity: Rare
Type: Consumable (Spiced Dessert Mead)
Appearance: A deep amber-gold pour, thick with warmth, carrying notes of caramelized sugar and warm bananas, like sunlight hitting a dusty…banana…saloon at dusk.
Description
Baked, not brewed—at least that’s how it tastes.
Banana Bread Dead Redemption is a rich, spiced mead crafted from golden honey, ripe banana, and a slow draw of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. Sweet up front, with a warm, lingering finish, it hits like a fresh loaf pulled from a frontier oven, soft, spiced, and just a little dangerous.
There’s comfort in it, sure but also a quiet strength. The kind that settles in your bones after a long ride, or a longer day.
Best enjoyed by those who’ve earned their rest… and aren’t afraid to take it.
Effects
+1 Constitution for 1 hour
(Hearty and grounding—this mead fortifies body and spirit.)
Advantage on saving throws against exhaustion
as the rich blend restores warmth and staying power.
At 13% ABV, overindulgence inflicts:
Disadvantage on Dexterity checks until a long rest
(Too much comfort slows the draw—and the step.)
Bard’s Tasting Notes
“Smooth as a slow sunset and twice as comforting. Ripe banana leads the charge—soft, mellow, and sweet—followed by a steady rise of warm spice that lingers like a good story. There’s toasted bread on the finish, honey in the middle, and just enough bite to remind you it’s still a drink, not a dessert. Best served fireside… or wherever you decide to make camp.”
Fantasy Flavors cont…
NEEEEW ACHIEVEMENT!
“Mango Is Appalled”
Mango Guava Habanero Mead
Rarity: Legendary (Princess Donut Approved. Carl Strongly Objects.)
Type: Consumable (Tropical Chaos Mead)
Appearance: A violently cheerful mango-gold pour with guava pink undertones and a suspicious fiery glow—like a loot drop that should have come with a warning.
Description
“MONGO IS APPALLED. I AM APPALLED. WHY WOULD YOU DRINK THIS, CARL?”
—Princess Donut, immediately and correctly
Mango Is Appalled is a catastrophic blend of mango, guava, and habanero that starts off like a tropical vacation and ends like a dungeon trap you definitely triggered on purpose.
It’s sweet. It’s smooth. It’s absolutely setting you up.
One moment you’re enjoying a nice fruity mead, the next you’re questioning your life choices while an invisible announcer laughs at your suffering.
Carl did not choose this.
Carl does not endorse this.
Carl is, however… still drinking it.
Effects
+2 Charisma for 10 minutes
(You believe you are thriving. You are not thriving.)
Advantage on Performance checks
(You will commit to the bit. There is no stopping you.)
At ~12% ABV, overindulgence inflicts:
Fire Damage + Disadvantage on Wisdom checks
(You have made a series of increasingly poor decisions, Carl.)
Dungeon System Notification
NEEEEW ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED:
“Poor Life Choices”
You knowingly consumed something labeled “Habanero Mead” and expected a different outcome.
Rewardddd:
A lingering burn and the crushing realization that Princess Donut was right!
Bard’s (Reluctant) Tasting Notes
“It begins pleasantly—mango and guava, bright and inviting, like a rare moment of peace in the dungeon. Then the heat arrives, uninvited and deeply personal.
This is not a drink.
This is a lesson.
Princess Donut would like it formally recorded that she warned you. Carl would like a glass of water.”
Strawberry Sleipnir
Rarity: Common
Type: Consumable (Fruit Mead)
Appearance: A light ruby-pink mead with a soft golden glow, simple and bright like a summer afternoon. Easy and doesn’t taste like Band-Aids…some strawberry meads taste like band aids…
Description
Don’t let the name fool you—this isn’t a drink of gods, just a good, honest pour with a bit of personality.
Strawberry Sleipnir is a straightforward fruit mead made from wildflower honey and fresh strawberries. Sweet, easy, and just a little lively, it’s the kind of drink that goes down smooth after a long day and disappears faster than you meant it to.
Light-bodied and refreshing, with a clean finish, it’s a favorite for casual gatherings, long roads, and anyone who prefers their mead uncomplicated but still worth coming back for.
Effects
+1 Dexterity for 30 minutes
(A light, refreshing lift that keeps you moving.)
Advantage on travel or endurance checks (non-combat)
as the easy sweetness keeps your pace steady.
At 10% ABV, overindulgence inflicts:
Disadvantage on Perception checks until a short rest
(Easy to drink—easier to have one too many.)
Bard’s Tasting Notes
“Bright and easy, just like it ought to be. Fresh strawberry hits first—sweet, simple, and familiar—followed by a mellow honey finish that doesn’t linger too long. Nothing fancy, nothing heavy… just a solid mead that does exactly what it promises.”
Allfather’s Shandy
Lemonade & Strawberry-Peach Mead Blend
Rarity: Uncommon
Type: Consumable (Summer Shandy Mead)
Appearance: A bright golden-pink pour, lightly clouded like a warm afternoon, with a soft citrus glow and a whisper of berry on the breeze.
Description
Even the Allfather needs a day off.
Allfather’s Shandy is a light, easygoing blend of crisp lemonade and gently fruited mead, touched with just a hint of strawberry and peach. Not too sweet, not too strong—just enough flavor to keep things interesting without slowing you down.
It’s made for long afternoons, shady tables, and the kind of conversations that drift as easily as the summer air. Bright, refreshing, and effortlessly drinkable, it’s the sort of pour that disappears before you realize you’re ready for another.
Best enjoyed with good company, grilled fare, and absolutely no urgency.
Effects
+1 Charisma for 30 minutes
(You’re just a little more charming than usual—and it shows.)
Advantage on social checks (non-combat)
as the light citrus lift keeps spirits high and conversations flowing.
At ~9% ABV, overindulgence inflicts:
Disadvantage on Initiative rolls until a short rest
(You’re not slow… just in no hurry.)
Bard’s Tasting Notes
“Bright lemon leads the way—clean and refreshing—followed by a soft, almost shy hint of strawberry and peach that never tries too hard. It finishes light, crisp, and easy, like the last golden hour before sunset. A drink for lingering, laughing, and forgetting what time it is.”
What are we pouring?
Traditional Flavors
Frejas Kiss-Traditional Mead
Rarity: Common
Type: Consumable (Traditional Mead)
Appearance: Liquid gold with a soft, sunlit glow, shimmering like the tears of the goddess herself.
Description:
Our unchanging flagship mead—a true traditional, brewed from pure honey and filtered only twice to preserve the essence of the fields where bees gathered their molten nectar. Each batch carries the whispers of the season, shifting subtly with every harvest.
Flavor Profile:
Sweetness: Bold honey character, rich yet balanced.
Body: Full and velvety, with lingering warmth.
Notes: Wildflower complexity that changes with the bloom; earthy undertones and floral highs.
Finish: Smooth, golden, and timeless.
Effects:
+1 Wisdom for 1 hour (clarity through simplicity).
Grants Advantage on Insight checks during peaceful discourse.
At 13.5% ABV, overindulgence imposes Disadvantage on Intelligence checks until a long rest.
Lore:
Named for the goddess of love and beauty, this mead is said to seal oaths and stir hearts. Warriors toast with it before battle; lovers share it beneath moonlit skies.
Bard’s Tasting Notes:
This is no fleeting tune….it’s a hymn of honey sung by the turning year. Each sip is molten gold, deep and resonant, carrying whispers of wild blooms and distant meadows. A drink for those who seek the soul of mead in its purest verse
Baldurs Bochet-Bochet
Rarity: Uncommon
Type: Consumable (Mead, Bochet Variant)
Appearance: Deep amber with a caramel glow, swirling like molten gold tempered in oak.
Description:
Born of a happy accident in 2023, this bochet has become a legend among adventurers. Crafted from caramelized Idaho wildflower honey, its roasty, malty backbone is aged in whiskey barrels for 3–6 months, imparting bold oak and spirit-kissed warmth. Perfect for those who savor whiskey’s character without its punishing proof.
Flavor Profile:
Sweetness: Subtle, balanced by caramel depth.
Body: Full and robust, with a velvety mouthfeel.
Notes: Toasted honey, oak spice, and a whisper of whiskey heat.
Finish: Long, warm, and complex—lingering like a fireside tale.
Effects:
+1 Strength for 1 hour (fortifies courage and sinew).
Grants Advantage on Intimidation checks when boasting in taverns.
At 12.8% ABV, overindulgence imposes Disadvantage on Wisdom checks until a long rest.
Lore:
Baldur’s Bochet is said to honor the god of light and courage—its creation a tale of chance turned triumph, now a staple of northern halls.
Bard’s Tasting Notes:
This brew speaks in deep, resonant tones, first a caramel hum, then the oak’s bold harmony, with whiskey’s ghost lingering like a heroic refrain. A drink for champions and storytellers alike.
Well Plum’d-Melomel ***UNAVAILABLE***
Rarity: Uncommon
Type: Consumable (Fruit Mead)
Appearance: A soft rose-gold elixir with a gentle shimmer, like twilight caught in glass.
Description:
A mead as elusive as a summer breeze—crafted only when the right plums cross our path. Each batch is unique, shaped by the season’s bounty: sometimes red, sometimes Japanese, sometimes another rare varietal. Sweet and tangy with a cotton-candy whisper, this ephemeral brew is a treasure for those lucky enough to find it.
Flavor Profile:
Sweetness: On the sweeter side, playful and bright.
Body: Soft and silky, with a medium body
Notes: Hints of spun sugar, layered over juicy plum tang.
Finish: fruity, and tangy like a memory of summer.
Effects:
+1 Charisma for 1 hour (its enchanting aroma charms the senses).
Grants Advantage on Persuasion checks when speaking of beauty or art.
At 12.8% ABV, overindulgence imposes Disadvantage on Dexterity checks until a long rest.
Lore:
Legends say this mead is kissed by the fey, appearing only when the stars favor wanderers. To taste it is to sip a season’s soul.
Bard’s Tasting Notes:
Ah, this one is a ballad of fleeting joy! It begins with a sweet, airy verse…like spun sugar on the tongue…then crescendos into a plum-bright refrain. A drink for dreamers chasing the horizon.
Jarls Reserve-Traditional Barrel Aged
Rarity: Rare
Type: Consumable (Traditional Mead, Barrel-Aged)
Appearance: Deep golden amber with a regal sheen, like sunlight filtered through ancient oak.
Description:
A mead of unmatched strength and character, aged in Cabernet Sauvignon French oak barrels for two years, then bottle-aged for another two. This flagship of the Barrel Project boasts a sturdy, meaty body and a depth that demands slow, reverent sipping. Crafted for bold adventurers who seek not sweetness, but substance.
Flavor Profile:
Sweetness: Dry to semi-dry, allowing oak and honey to shine.
Body: Dense and hearty, with a commanding presence.
Notes: Rich honey layered with dark fruit whispers from the wine-soaked oak; earthy tannins and a hint of spice.
Finish: Long, warming, and complex—lingering like a saga told by firelight.
Effects:
+1 Constitution for 1 hour (fortifies the spirit and body).
Grants Advantage on Intimidation checks when speaking of valor or conquest.
At 12% ABV, overindulgence imposes Disadvantage on Wisdom checks until a long rest.
Lore:
Reserved for jarls and champions, this mead is said to carry the strength of oaths sworn in oak halls. Few drinks command such respect…or such patience.
Bard’s Tasting Notes:
This is no mere drink—it’s a saga in a goblet. The first verse hums with honey’s deep resonance, then oak joins the chorus with bold, wine-dark tones. A drink for those who measure time in years, not moments.