Health Conscious Alcohol
Part of our journey has been wrestling with the idea of what it means to make ‘healthy’ alcohol.
We regularly update our reflections on responsible alcohol, health impacts, and how things can be done better.
HEALTH & GOODNESSMead isn’t wine, beer, or cider- but its own category. It’s something older and more elemental, carrying traces of the flowers or the forest. With undetectable heavy metals, minimal sulphites, and a natural trace of protein, our meads exhibit uncommon purity.
Independent testing showed undetectable levels of heavy metals (below 0.10 mg/kg). That’s an exceptionally clean profile for any alcoholic drink, and it reflects the pristine New Zealand landscapes where our bees forage.
Our meads are crafted with only minimal sulphites thanks to honey being a natural preservative.
For many people, this makes for a gentler, more natural beverage.
| Test Result | Undisturbed Mead | Typical Wine | What It Means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy metals | Undetectable (<0.10 mg/kg) | Trace amounts often present | Exceptionally pure |
| Sulphites | Low (minimal added) | 50–200 mg/L | Gentler on many drinkers |
| Protein | Trace present | None | Unique to honey fermentation |
| Sodium | Trace | Trace | Negligible difference |
Mead essentials
Our approach to making one of the oldest alcoholic drinks on earth.
The flora, flavour, and honey sources that make up our mead
How we came about, where we began, why we started.
What does it mean to make healthy alcohol?
How we think about business and the environment
Mead tasting club, physical spaces, sponsorships