Mjødgård Skovmjød Danish Mead 10 cl 14%

There's a farm just outside Haslev, in South Zealand, where honey from the estate's own beehives meets blackberries, blackcurrants and redcurrants picked in the surrounding woods. Oak chips go into the vats during fermentation, and what comes out is a deep amber mead where the tartness of the berries still cuts through the sweetness.

Expert's description

Mjødgård Skovmjød Skovbær og Egetræ is a Danish Mead made with Danish honey, forest berries and oak, bottled at 12%.

Mjødgård is a small mead brewery in Haslev, South Zealand, founded in 2008 by Thomas Priiskorn, who still brews with raw materials sourced from the local area. Skovmjød is the vintage release, where honey meets blackberries, blackcurrants and redcurrants from the nearby forests, while oak adds a light, dry counterpoint to the fruit's acidity.

The mead is naturally fermented and unfiltered, so a thin layer of sediment can form in the bottle - that's completely normal and can be gently shaken back in before serving. With its pronounced berry acidity and a sweet, rounded finish, this is a semi-sweet mead made both for sipping on its own and for the table.

Tasting notes

Nose

Honey and ripe forest berries - blackberry and blackcurrant - with a light touch of dry oak underneath.

Palate

Tart and fresh up front, led by the berries, before the honey's sweetness and a faint oaky edge take over.

Finish

Long and sweet, with the acidity from redcurrant and blackcurrant returning to keep it lively right to the end.

Specifications

Name: Mjødgård Skovmjød Skovbær og Egetræ
Distillery: Mjødgård
Region/Country: Denmark, Haslev, South Zealand
Type: Danish Mead
ABV: 12%
Size: 10 CL
Edition: 2025 Vintage
EAN number: 5714393000374
Serving suggestion: Serve lightly chilled at 8-10 degrees Celsius in a port or tulip glass.

Flavour profile

Berry-forward · Honeyed · Tart · Light Oak · Semi-sweet

Did you know?

The mead is unfiltered and can therefore develop a natural layer of sediment in the bottle - a sign of minimal intervention, not a flaw.

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Frequently asked questions about Mjødgård Skovmjød Skovbær og Egetræ

What does Mjødgård Skovmjød Skovbær og Egetræ taste like?

It tastes of ripe forest berries with a tart opening that gives way to the honey's sweetness. The oak adds a light, dry counterpoint, so the mead never turns cloying.

Should Skovmjød be served cold?

Yes, it's best enjoyed lightly chilled at 8-10 degrees Celsius. A port or tulip glass brings out the sweeter notes, while a large Burgundy glass works well if you want more of the bold aroma up front.

What food pairs well with Skovmjød?

Cheese and desserts are a natural match for its semi-sweet style. It also holds up fine on its own, as an aperitif or a way to end the evening.

How long does the mead keep once opened?

At least a month in the fridge, often longer. It's a naturally fermented drink, and keeping it cold limits the risk of further fermentation.

Why is there sediment in the bottle?

Because the mead is unfiltered. The natural sediment is a sign of quality rather than a flaw, and the bottle can be gently shaken before serving.

Does Skovmjød contain sulphites?

Yes, sulphites are added as part of the preservation process. This is listed on the bottle's ingredient label along with water, Danish honey, blackberry, blackcurrant, redcurrant, oak and yeast.

What's the difference between mead and wine?

Mead is fermented from honey and water instead of grape juice. That gives it a different sweetness and a rounder character, even though both drinks end up as fermented alcoholic beverages built on the interplay of acidity and sweetness.

Where does Mjødgård's mead come from?

From the brewery's own farm in Haslev, South Zealand, where brewer and owner Thomas Priiskorn has been making mead from local ingredients since 2008.