Want some hands-on experience? This hands-on course will feature small learning groups, each with its own UC Davis leader and a talented mead maker. Groups of 5-6 will follow a basic mead recipe. Finally, students will bottle the mead made in previous workshops.

Brewers and winemakers alike know that the buzz in the world of alcoholic beverages is all about mead. Explore this fascinating fermented beverage from its rich history to its recent rebirth in America. Taste and learn the styles, ingredient selection, and steps to making good mead.

Join us for the first of three classes in the Honey Exploration Series!

Taste the honeys of California while learning about the unique characteristics of each varietal. The honeys will be paired with a selection of cheeses from throughout the state.

Join us for the second of three classes in the Honey Exploration Series!

Join us for the third of three classes in the Honey Exploration Series!

Travel the world through your tastebuds!  This international experience will introduce you to honey from Brazil, Australia, Europe and perhaps even a tiny bit of the rare Melipona.