Honey Ales are from one of the oldest modifications of mead and that is the adding of hops.
These “meads” are actually called a Braggot, Rather then a true mead. Though many people get them mixed up.

Personally I hate the taste of beer and ales. I do have one friend that does make a Braggot that I do like. Part of it is he adds enough hops as well as other spices and fruits that it has the slightly astringent effects Without tasting like a beer. Most braggots taste like beer with honey used instead of the traditional glucose.

There are some goods meads that you can buy in stores. and there are some that are just, well sweet alcohol..

If you are interested a simple google search will turn up a lot of info on making mead, and even mead competitions..

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