Greetings, mead enthusiasts! As the proud owner of Honey Wines Australia, I am always on the lookout for delightful experiences and businesses that make Broke, New South Wales, a unique and vibrant community. Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting Starline Alpacas, a gem nestled in the heart of our picturesque town. A Warm Welcome[Read more]
Welcome to the Hunter Valley, a beautiful wine region in New South Wales, Australia! As your travel guide, I’m here to help you make the most of your visit. Here are some tips and suggestions for your trip: Overall, the Hunter Valley offers a great mix of food, wine, outdoor activities, and cultural attractions, making[Read more]
The Vikings were a seafaring people from Scandinavia who are known for their fierce warrior spirit, shipbuilding skills, and exploration of new lands. But did you know that Vikings also had a deep love for a certain beverage: mead? Mead is an alcoholic drink made by fermenting honey with water, often with the addition of[Read more]
Manuka honey is a unique type of honey that is produced in Australia and New Zealand from the nectar of the manuka tree (Leptospermum scoparium). It has gained popularity in recent years for its potential health benefits, especially for its antibacterial and wound-healing properties. Manuka honey is produced by bees that collect nectar from the[Read more]
Propolis is a resinous mixture that bees collect from tree buds, sap flows, and other botanical sources. The bees use propolis to seal cracks and gaps in their hives, as well as to embalm any small animals or insects that enter the hive and can’t be removed. Propolis has been used for centuries in traditional[Read more]
History Of Mead Mead, a fermented beverage made from honey, water, and yeast, has a long and storied history. Known as the “nectar of the gods” in ancient mythology, mead was consumed by the Vikings, the ancient Greeks, and many other cultures throughout history. Today, mead is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, as drinkers seek[Read more]
Mead is an alcoholic beverage that is made by fermenting honey with water and yeast. While moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages like wine and beer has been associated with some health benefits, such as reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke, it is important to note that excessive consumption of alcohol can have negative[Read more]
Raw Honey Has Not Been Heat Treated Raw honey is a natural sweetener that is produced by honeybees from the nectar of flowers. It is called “raw” because it has not been processed, heated or filtered like regular honey found in supermarkets. Raw honey is minimally processed, meaning it retains all the natural enzymes, antioxidants,[Read more]
How To Make Vanilla Honey Wine/Mead This simple mead recipe will be scalable to whatever volume of mead you’re capable of making. If you don’t have the time or interest to make it yourself you can buy it from us already made here: https://www.honeywinesaustralia.com.au/product/limited-edition-vanilla-mead-750ml/ Ingredients: Honey Potassium Sorbate – Stabiliser Fermaid O or Fermaid AT[Read more]
We have been busy the past few months transforming what was once a garage when we bought this house in mid-2022 to become a small shop to sell our honey and mead products. There is a bar area for serving the mead and honey tasting boards where the customers can take them back to the[Read more]