Marlobobo – Stevnsberry CRYO Ugandan Vanilla is a highly concentrated, fruit-forward mead that reflects a modern approach to intensity and ingredient precision. Built on a base of honey and Stevnsbær cherries, it incorporates CRYO-processed fruit, which enhances aromatic extraction and deepens both color and flavor concentration.
The addition of Ugandan vanilla introduces a warm, rounded layer that softens the natural sharpness of the fruit. Aromatically, it leans toward dense red fruit, with notes of sour cherry, jam, and subtle confectionery sweetness, supported by creamy vanilla undertones.
On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich, with a pronounced balance between acidity and sweetness, where the cherry character remains vibrant and structured. The CRYO technique contributes to a more intense, almost purée-like fruit expression without excessive dilution.
Vanilla integrates smoothly, adding depth rather than dominating the profile. The texture is thick and polished, with a lingering finish that combines tart fruit, soft sweetness, and a hint of spice.
Overall, it stands as a precise and layered melomel, focused on purity of fruit and controlled richness rather than overt pastry-style heaviness.
Producer
Marlobobo is a Norwegian craft meadery from Sande in the Vestfold region, founded in 2020, specializing in meads made from local fruit and honey. Their philosophy is based on minimal intervention in natural ingredients - water is often completely omitted, using only fruit and honey to achieve maximum concentration of flavors and aromas.
They place particular focus on berries and Stevnsbær cherries, also known as the “Nordic grape” which lend their meads a strong and distinctive character. The portfolio includes more than a hundred different releases, ranging from classic melomels with raspberry, currant, or cherry, to experimental series with cryo-concentrated fruit and barrel-aged variants.
Visually and aromatically, their drinks are rich and layered, while the palate combines fruit acidity, honeyed fullness, and the complexity of aging. Marlobobo has gained recognition beyond Norway - their products are available in specialty shops and bars across Europe.
In addition to mead, they also run a brewing program under the name Megabear, where barrels are often shared and exchanged between different projects to add further depth of flavor. Marlobobo represents a modern Nordic interpretation of mead - a fusion of tradition, local identity, and innovative fermentation techniques.