How clear should mead be?

Cleric · Post by **Cleric** » Monday Jan 08, 2007 6:53 pm

Completely transparent like white wine or opaque like red wine?

Thanks for your time.

gregb · Post by **gregb** » Monday Jan 08, 2007 8:10 pm

I've swiped this from page 32 Common MeadCharacteristics of the 2004 BJCP Style Guidlines.

"Clarity may be good to brilliant. Crystal clear, reflective examples with a bright, distinct meniscus are highly desirable. Observable particulates even in a clear example) are undesirable."

Personally If it tastes good, but I don't like the look of a drink, I'll use a pewter mug.

Cheers,
Greg

Cleric · Post by **Cleric** » Tuesday Jan 09, 2007 4:13 am

Thank you sir.

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Tuesday Jan 09, 2007 1:04 pm

That's pretty much to the point there greg.