Traditional semi-sweet Lithuanian mead produced according to a recipe from 1959. The mead has a golden color and is made from natural honey, linden flowers and juniper berries. Pleasantly balanced taste.
UAB Lietuviškas midus is the oldest (still operating) mead production plant in Lithuania (since 1959). Trakai and Stakliškės meads are still produced according to the same recipe and technology as they have been since the company was founded. "Stakliškės" mead was the first product and has not changed since 1959.
It is a delicate, fragrant drink that is still produced according to the old recipe of A. Sinkevičius. Goes well with herbal teas and cheeses.
In 2013, Stakliškės mead was granted a protected geographical indication of the EU.
mead
Mead is an alcoholic beverage fermented from honey and water, with possibility of addition of other ingredients such as spices or herbs or in combination with fruit juices.
Metheglin
Metheglin is a type of mead with added (maturated) spices and herbs.
Production process
This mead was boiled before fermentation. The thermal process has certain technological advantages, however, some valuable components of honey are damaged, especially during prolonged boiling. You will not recognize the production process in taste, but it is typical for boiled mead that they are more golden in color because honey partially caramelize at high temperatures.
Producer Lietuviškas Midus UAB
Miody litewskie
The traditional semi-sweet Lithuanian mead Trakai is named after the old capital of Lithuania and is made according to an old recipe.