Does Hopped Session Mead Age Well? 1-Year Tasting & Honest Review

Описание: Can a hopped session mead actually improve after a year in the bottle?

In this tasting, Brian and Derica revisit a low-ABV, naturally carbonated session mead after one full year of aging. They discuss the hop aroma, carbonation, honey character, mouthfeel, bitterness, and whether bottle aging helped—or revealed areas for improvement.

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One surprise? This mead sparked a lively debate. Brian found it to be an enjoyable, refreshing session mead, while Derica thought it lacked the bright acidity needed to really shine. Their scores couldn't have been more different!

Along the way they discuss:
How aging affects session mead
Balancing hops with honey
Why acidity can transform a brew
Carbonation's role in flavor perception
Honest scoring using their 1–11 rating system
Lessons learned for the next batch

Sometimes the best brews aren't the perfect ones—they're the ones that teach you how to make the next batch even better.

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