Freya Mead, hailed as the Queen of the Meads at Williamson Mead and Brewing, is a luxurious and powerful tribute to the Norse goddess Freya, revered for her dominion over love, beauty, fertility, and war. In Norse mythology, Freya was a goddess of many facets, embodying both the gentle nurturing of life and the fierce passion of battle. She was a leader of the Valkyries, guiding warriors to the afterlife and blessing the land with fertility and abundance. This duality of strength and beauty is captured in every aspect of Freya Mead, making it a drink as vibrant and complex as the goddess herself. The mead’s brilliant strawberry-red hue evokes the blush of a Nordic dawn, a color symbolic of Freya’s radiant beauty and the rich vitality she bestowed upon the earth. The flavor profile mirrors her bold and multifaceted nature, beginning with the tart bite of wild black cherries. This boldness reflects Freya’s fierce spirit in battle, her ability to command respect and devotion. The cherries’ tartness awakens the senses, much like the goddess’s presence in myth—striking and impossible to ignore. As the flavor unfolds, the luscious sweetness of sun-ripened strawberries emerges, providing a soft, jammy counterbalance to the tartness of the cherries. This sweetness is reminiscent of Freya’s nurturing side, her role as a goddess of fertility and love. The strawberries add warmth and depth, wrapping the palate in a smooth, velvety texture that lingers long after the sip, much like the lasting impression Freya leaves in the sagas. The balance of sweetness and acidity in Freya Mead is a harmonious reflection of Freya’s dual role as a warrior and lover, a deity who ruled both life and death. With each sip, this mead invites you to raise a glass to the legendary goddess and the rich, untamed beauty of the Nordic wilds.