The Compleat Introduction to Mead

Curious about this ancient beverage called mead, sometimes described as the “drink of the gods”? Well, learn all you need to know from one of the world’s foremost authorities on mead. The Royce is thrilled to have Ken Schramm, owner and head meadmaker at Schramm’s Mead in Ferndale, MI, lead our first-ever seminar on this honey-based wine. Ken is also the author of ‘The Compleat Meadmaker’ and the most widely-read authority on mead alive today.

Ken will be leading us in a lively discussion of the rudiments of mead and providing us insight into its world. You’ll get to taste a selection of Schramm’s meads, including their top-tier and limited production labels, with locally-sourced pairings from butcher shop Marrow and chocolatier Mindo Chocolates. 

Meads included in the tasting: Black Heart, Madeline, The Statement, Nutmeg, A Smile of Fortune

Seating is limited so get your tickets, soon! 

About Ken: 

Ken Schramm is the owner and head meadmaker at Schramm’s Mead in Ferndale, Michigan. He has always been willing to go the extra mile to explore the pleasures life can offer. He is a student of beer and brewing, fine wine and distilled beverages.  Ken is an avid fruit grower, and he delights in a Cox’s Orange Pippin apple, a handful of freshly picked raspberries, or a tree-ripened Purple Heart plum. He grows more than 50 varieties of apples in his home orchard, as well as cherries and several different berries. Ken also enjoys cooking, fly fishing and fly tying, fitness, science history, a broad spectrum of music, and meeting people from around the world who explore their passions for virtually any field of endeavor.  “The Compleat Meadmaker” is Ken’s sole book. He has written several other articles on mead and brewing for “Zymurgy,” the magazine of the American Homebrewer’s Association.”  In 2014, Ken joined only 26 other distinguished craft brewers when he received the American Homebrewer’s Association Governing Committee award.  Beginning in 1988, this award has been given yearly to “honor outstanding service to the community of homebrewers.

About Schramm’s: 

Schramm’s Mead offers craft mead and beverages made with unmatched recipes and bold ingredients, which reflect an uncompromising commitment to quality. They support local beekeepers and suppliers and strive continuously for sustainability. Schramm’s enthusiastically supports the reputation and growth of the mead industry. Schramm’s Mead was honored to be named one of the “Top 100 Breweries in the World” and the “#1 Ranked Meadery in the World” by Ratebeer.