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A bunch of bottles of alcohol are sitting on a table next to a fireplace.
by Matt Anderson 12 March 2025
I’ve put together a list of food pairings that will make your taste buds throw a party. And no, I’m not just saying that because I want you to buy more mead (okay, maybe a little).
A group of people are standing around a fire drinking mead
by Matt Anderson 20 February 2025
Often linked to divine offerings and rituals, mead was revered in Norse, Celtic, and medieval traditions as a bridge between mortals and the divine.
A row of drinking horns hanging from a metal pole
by Matt Anderson 25 November 2024
Raising a bowl and saying "Skål" was not just a simple toast. It symbolised the unity and camaraderie among the Norse people.
BRONZE AGE SUNWHEEL PETROGLYPH
16 May 2024
We always have different symbols on the back of our bottles and our Meada Colada Tropical Mead has an interesting petroglyph.
A large viking ship is on display in a museum
by Matt Anderson 2 May 2024
The heads of viking ships were detachable and most of the time they would have decorative spirals.These were use during sea voyages.
Valknut Meadery Logo
by Matt Anderson 24 January 2024
We've just created a new Youtube channel! Make sure to head over and subscribe! Our latest video and its transcript are right here.
witch trial
by Matt Anderson 23 July 2023
Throughout history, the label of 'witch' was applied to anyone who threatened the status quo or who was convenient to blame for their misfortunes.
ICELAND FLAG
by Matt Anderson 17 June 2023
Happy Independence Day, Iceland! This day celebrates the foundation of The Republic of Iceland on June 17, 1944. An amazing place!
May Pole
by Matt Anderson 1 May 2023
The Maypole is that tall pole that people (usually children) would dance around with ribbons, wrapping around the pole to make it look all pretty.
3 Horns of Odin
by Matt Anderson 26 February 2023
The most likely explanation for the three horns of Odin comes from the story of how he stole a special brew of poetic mead from the jotun Suttungr.
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