Wyldewood Cellars Mead Variety 4Pk

Wyldewood Cellars Mead Variety 4Pk is a four-pack of 12oz bottles featuring an assortment of honey-based meads from one of the Great Plains' longest-running meaderies. This sampler format lets drinkers explore multiple expressions from a producer that has specialized in honey wine and fruit-forward fermentations since 1994.

Quick Facts: ABV: Varies by style  |  Origin: Kansas, USA  |  Style: Honey Wine / Mead Variety Pack  |  Producer: Wyldewood Cellars

Production & Heritage

Wyldewood Cellars was founded in 1994 in Peck, Kansas, and has built a reputation around elderberry wines, fruit wines, and traditional meads. Their meads are fermented from honey sourced regionally, following time-honored methods that allow the natural character of the honey to drive the flavor profile. The variety pack format draws from their range of mead styles, which span from dry and semi-sweet to sweeter dessert-leaning expressions, giving a broad view of the producer's approach to this ancient beverage category.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Expect a spectrum across the four bottles, with common threads of raw wildflower honey, light floral tones, and subtle orchard fruit. Some expressions may lean toward citrus blossom or clover honey depending on the varietal included.

Taste: The palate across Wyldewood's mead lineup tends toward clean honey sweetness balanced by moderate acidity. Mid-palate impressions range from bright and crisp in drier styles to rounder and more viscous in sweeter bottlings. Fruit-infused expressions may introduce berry or stone fruit notes alongside the honeyed core.

Finish: Finishes generally land on the medium side, with lingering honey and a gentle floral quality. Drier styles tend to close cleaner, while sweeter versions leave a soft, nectar-like impression.

How to Drink Wyldewood Mead

Mead is highly versatile — the lighter styles in this pack work well lightly chilled, while richer expressions can be enjoyed at cellar temperature or slightly warmed. A Mead Spritz made with sparkling water and a lemon twist highlights the honey character in drier styles. A Bee's Knees variation using mead in place of honey syrup alongside gin and lemon juice creates a layered twist on the classic. For sweeter bottles, a Mead Sangria built with seasonal fruit and a splash of brandy makes excellent use of the honeyed base.

Best For

• Introducing a curious friend to the world of mead
• Hosting a guided tasting flight at a dinner party
• Gifting a craft beverage enthusiast who has explored beer and wine
• Pairing alongside a charcuterie or cheese board spread

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Wyldewood Mead taste like? Wyldewood Cellars meads are built around clean honey sweetness with floral and light fruit undertones, ranging from dry and crisp to lush and dessert-like depending on the specific expression in the pack.

How does Wyldewood Mead compare to Redstone Meadery? Both producers focus on approachable, fruit-and-honey-driven meads, but Wyldewood tends toward a more rustic, Great Plains style rooted in Kansas wildflower honey, while Redstone Meadery in Colorado often leans into more polished, fruit-forward blends.

Is Wyldewood Mead good for beginners? The variety pack format is an ideal entry point for mead newcomers, as it allows tasting several styles side by side to discover personal preferences without committing to a full-size bottle of a single expression.

Where is Wyldewood Mead made? Wyldewood Cellars is located in Peck, Kansas, southwest of Wichita, where it has operated since 1994 producing meads, elderberry wines, and other fruit-based fermented beverages.

What foods pair well with Wyldewood Mead? Aged cheddar or Gouda complement the honey sweetness; cured charcuterie like prosciutto balances sweeter styles; roasted chicken with herbs mirrors the floral notes; spiced nuts echo the honey character; and fresh fruit tarts make a natural dessert pairing.

What sizes does Wyldewood Mead come in? This variety pack contains four 12oz bottles, making it a convenient sampler format; individual Wyldewood meads are also available in standard 750ml bottles.

Is Wyldewood Mead worth the price? Wyldewood Cellars positions as an accessible, entry-to-mid-tier mead producer, and the variety pack format offers strong value for anyone exploring the category by delivering multiple styles at a lower commitment than purchasing full-size bottles individually.

Why Wyldewood Mead?

Wyldewood Cellars has been producing mead and honey-based wines for three decades, establishing itself as one of the more experienced American meaderies still in operation. The variety pack format is uncommon in the mead space, where most producers sell exclusively in 750ml bottles, making this four-pack a practical and distinctive way to sample the range. For drinkers accustomed to craft beer or wine who want to explore the oldest fermented beverage in human history, this pack provides a well-rounded introduction anchored by a producer with genuine heritage in the category.