Top 3 Dutch Meads

G3B Meadery & Blendery from Grootegast, the Netherlands, is a small and unconventional producer that combines a passion for beekeeping with an experimental approach to fermentation. Their production is based on the use of local honey and fruit from their own farm, emphasizing authenticity and a close connection to the surrounding environment.

They are particularly recognized for working with tayberries, a hybrid of raspberries and blackberries, which provides intense fruity notes and a distinctive tart freshness. Their portfolio includes traditional meads, melomels, as well as bochet styles where honey is caramelized beforehand to achieve deeper and warmer flavors.

Production is carried out on a small scale, which makes their bottles hard to find outside the local circle. This very limitation creates a special sense of exclusivity and value for connoisseurs.

The brand’s aesthetics and storytelling are rooted in the fusion of nature, experimentation, and craftsmanship. Their meads are marked by high alcohol content and layered complexity, making them closer to dessert wines than light beverages.

G3B Meadery & Blendery stands as an example of how a small, independent production can push the boundaries of craft mead and bring a new dimension to this ancient tradition.Expand

Kollektiv Mead is a craft meadery based in The Hague, Netherlands, founded by Jeroen Krikke with the vision of bringing a modern approach to mead production in Europe, inspired by the American craft scene. Their philosophy is built on combining high-quality honey with fruits, spices, and other ingredients, using carefully controlled fermentation processes.

They are especially known for their series, which blends orange blossom honey, dark berries, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon to create rich, dessert-style drinks with layered flavors. They also experiment with coffee and other unusual aromas, achieving complex and innovative styles.

Although they currently sell and deliver exclusively within the Netherlands, their products have earned an excellent reputation among mead enthusiasts. In this way, Kollektiv Mead has positioned itself as a pioneer of the Dutch modern mead scene, successfully merging scientific precision, creativity, and authenticity.Expand

Tuber Meadery is a Dutch craft meadery that began its work in Groningen and is now located in Zeist, in the province of Utrecht. It started as a small producer with a focus on experimenting and blending traditional mead with innovative fermentation approaches.

Their philosophy lies in combining honey with different types of fruit, spices, and aging techniques, resulting in drinks of rich and layered character. They particularly stand out with experimental series that merge elements of mead and beer, creating so-called “mead beers,” which have made them recognizable on the European scene.

Tuber Meadery is also distinguished by its small-batch production, ensuring exclusivity and attention to detail. Their drinks are visually striking with intense colors, while the texture often balances between dense, almost syrupy fullness and refreshing fruit acidity.

As a producer that unites tradition with a modern spirit, Tuber Meadery has become an example of how mead can be interpreted in a contemporary and innovative way. Their mission is to push the boundaries of how mead is perceived and to make it relevant for new generations of craft beverage enthusiasts.Expand