mead experience 3

Team-building activities in a location of your choice

Bring your team
together over
Ireland’s oldest drink.

Long before whiskey or Guinness, mead was made for
gathering. In this hands-on masterclass, your team will
taste its history, discover the craft and make their ownmead together.

history, honey &
science of fermentation

Every guest makes
a 2L batch

Available across
Dublin and Ireland

Honey connected to
native-bee conservation

A different kind of away day

Made together. Remembered long after.

A team experience with a story, a shared purpose and something real to take away.

Everyone takes part

Everyone takes part

Every guest makes their own 2L batch, giving everyone something practical to do and a natural way into the conversation.

Something to show for it

Something to show for it

The experience does not disappear when the day ends. Each guest leaves with the 2L batch of mead they made themselves, ready to ferment at home.

mead experience 3

Connection without
the cringe

No contrived challenges or forced fun. Making something side by side creates conversation and shared moments naturally.

What happens on the day

What happens on the day

Your Master
Mead Maker
Dr Sean O’Connor

Welcome and introduction

Welcome and introduction

Meet your host and discover what makes mead different from wine, beer and spirits.
Tasting Honey as the Soul of Mead

Tasting Honey as the Soul of Mead

This is where the class begins not with theory , but with your senses with different honeys from around the globe.
The story of Irish mead

The story of Irish mead

Explore the drink’s place in Irish feasting, hospitality and celebration.
Why the bees matter

Why the bees matter

Learn the basics of beekeeping, why bees matter to mead and how we support the Native Irish Honey Bee Sanctuary on Inishturk Island , Co Mayo
Discover the science

Discover the science

Understand how honey, water, yeast and time come together through fermentation.
Taste the main Mead styles

Taste the main Mead styles

Traditional (what you make on the day), Fruit Mead, Spiced Mead and a surprise you will uncover in the class
Make your own mead

Make your own mead

Measure the honey, add the ingredients and create your own 2L batch under expert guidance.
The practical details

Everything you need to know.

Tell us about your team and we will recommend the right package and format.

Where

At corporate venues across Dublin and around Ireland. Irish Mead brings the experience to you.

Packages

We offer a number of packages tailored to your group, location and event requirements. Enquire for a personalised recommendation and quote.

Group size

The ideal group size is 10 per class.

What we bring

The kit, the honey, the tasting materials and the history needed to run the complete masterclass.

Duration

Approximately  2 hours.

What you need

Just turn up with your team.

Booking notice

We recommend at least one month in advance

Plan Your masterclass

FAQs

001 Mead

What is mead?

Mead—or honey wine—is Ireland’s oldest drink. Naturally gluten-free, authentic mead is crafted from four essential elements: honey, water, yeast, and time.

Common Questions