Best Mead Making Kits for 2025

TL;DR: Want to brew your own honey wine at home? Whether you're a first-time fermenter or a seasoned homebrewer, we've rounded up the best mead making kits of 2025 to help you get started. From beginner-friendly starter kits to refill recipe packs and bold flavor infusions, there's a perfect kit for every experience level and taste.

✅ New to mead? Try our 1-Gallon Mead Making Kit, available with or without honey  
🎁 Looking for a gift? Our Ultimate Mead Maker’s Gift Package has everything (even bottles!)
🍯 Already have equipment? Grab a Mead Recipe Kit or explore Premium Flavored Mead Kits
🧪 Need help? We offer clear instructions, how-to videos & expert support
👉 Scroll down to compare kits, explore recipes, and find pro tips for your first batch!

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Mead might be one of the world’s oldest fermented drinks, but it’s having a serious modern moment. With just honey, water, and yeast, you can craft a golden elixir that’s part history lesson, part science experiment - and 100% delicious. Whether you’re new to fermentation or already brewing beer, wine, or cider at home, a mead making kit is the perfect way to connect with your inner Viking.At Craft a Brew, we make DIY mead approachable, customizable, and (most importantly) tasty. Our line of mead making kits covers every experience level - from basic 1-gallon kits to all-inclusive gift sets and premium honey wine recipe kits. In this guide, we’ll break down the best mead making kits for 2025, whether you’re shopping for a gift, upgrading your setup, or starting from scratch.

Let’s find a make your own mead kit that fits your style - and your honey stash.

 

Why Use a Mead Making Kit?

If you’ve ever been curious about brewing your own mead, a mead making kit is the easiest and most reliable way to get started. Mead (aka honey wine) may be one of the world’s oldest fermented drinks, but you don’t need ancient tools or complicated steps to make a batch at home.

A good mead kit takes the guesswork out of the process by providing all the essential equipment and ingredients - plus beginner-friendly instructions. Whether you’re brand new to fermentation or just want a simpler way to experiment, a home mead making kit gives you the structure to learn the basics while leaving room for creativity. 

Unlike one-size-fits-all brewing setups, our 1 gallon Mead Making Kits are designed specifically for home mead makers. They include high-quality reusable gear, fermentation-grade yeast, and guidance for customizing your batch with fruits, spices, or juice. From traditional mead to modern Melomels (fruit meads) and Cysers (apple meads), these kits are flexible enough for first-timers and fun enough for seasoned DIYers.

In short: if you want to make delicious mead at home without investing in bulky gear or scouring forums for advice, a mead making kit is the best place to start.

 

Best Starter Mead Making Kit for Beginners

Looking for the best mead making kit to start your fermentation journey? Our 1 Gallon Mead Kit is the best mead making starter kit for beginners who want to make authentic honey wine at home - no experience required.

This complete DIY mead kit includes all the essential equipment and ingredients to brew a batch of traditional semi-dry mead in as little as 30 days. It’s the perfect introduction to one of the world’s oldest fermented drinks. Just add honey!  

Each mead making kit includes:

• 1-gallon fermentation jug, rubber stopper & airlock
• Funnel
• Racking cane
• Transfer tubing & tubing clamp
• D47 wine yeast
• Yeast nutrients
• Sanitizer
• Step-by-step instructions

This Mead Kit is perfect for beginners who want to learn the basics. After your first batch you can ferment another gallon of honey wine right away - all of the equipment is reusable! 

With just honey, water, and yeast, you’ll be sipping your very own homemade mead in no time. Whether you’re going for traditional honey wine or experimenting with fruit additions (like in a Melomel or Cyser), our Mead Starter Kit gives you the flexibility to make it your own.

Prefer a sweeter finish? Try our Backsweetening Mead Kit for an easy way to sweeten your mead after fermentation—without risking bottle bombs.

 

Best Mead Making Kit with Honey 

Need honey for your first batch of mead? Our Deluxe Mead Making Kit includes everything from our standard 1-gallon kit - plus a 40 oz bottle of premium honey - so you can start brewing right away the moment you open the box.

Each deluxe honey mead kit comes with just the right amount of honey to ferment a full gallon of homemade mead. No guesswork. No trips to the grocery store for honey.. Just high-quality, single-origin honey that elevates your brew.

This Deluxe Mead Making Kit includes everything in our standard Mead Kit PLUS 40 oz of your choice of honey.

Choose your honey variety:

• Orange Blossom Honey: Light, floral & citrusy. This fan favorite creates a bright, complex mead with notes of white flowers and zesty orange. We lab test for Methyl anthranilate to ensure you're getting real orange blossom flavor, not artificial additives.
• Wildflower Honey: A rich, reddish amber honey with herbal and floral complexity. Sourced from wildflowers in South Brazil, it’s perfect for traditional mead or fruited styles like Melomels.
• Hawaiian Flower Honey: Sourced from tropical blooms on Hawaii’s Big Island—think hibiscus, plumeria & ginger. This rare honey brings vibrant floral notes for a truly one-of-a-kind mead.

Whether you're new to fermentation or just want the easiest path to a great batch, this is the best complete mead making kit for beginners who want quality ingredients from the start.

 

Best Gift for Aspiring Mead Makers

Looking for the best mead making kit for beginners or a thoughtful gift for the honey wine enthusiast in your life? Our Ultimate Mead Maker’s Gift Package is the top choice for aspiring mead makers in 2025. This deluxe, all-inclusive mead brew kit comes with EVERYTHING needed to craft a delicious gallon of homemade mead - no extra accessories, ingredients or guesswork required. It’s perfect for the new mead maker who wants to hit the ground running on their new hobby.

This complete mead making kit includes accessories beyond brewing, including bottles, a hydrometer for calculating ABV, an auto-siphon for easier transfers, ingredients for optional backsweetening and more!

This complete mead making set features:

• A full Mead Making Kit with reusable 1-gallon fermentation equipment
  40 oz of premium honey (choose from Orange Blossom, Wildflower, or Hawaiian Flower varieties)
• A Mead Bottling Kit with 8 flip-top bottles for aging & storing
• A Backsweetening Kit with wildflower honey & stabilizer for flavor control
• A Deluxe Hydrometer Testing Kit for measuring alcohol content
• A Mini Auto-Siphon for mess-free transfers
• A Craft a Brew Mead Glass for enjoying the finished product

Whether you’re shopping for a beginner, a homebrew hobbyist, or someone obsessed with Vikings and Renaissance faires, this bundle makes the mead making process easy, educational, and fun. It even includes exclusive tools like a hydrometer and auto-siphon to help first-time brewers feel like pros.

This mead kit is our most complete mead making gift set available.

 

Best Mead Kit for Your Second Batch

Already brewed your first batch of honey wine? Our Mead Recipe Kit is the perfect refill for mead makers ready to ferment again. Designed for use with any 1-gallon fermentation vessel like the one in our original Mead Making Kit - this ingredient-only refill makes it easy to keep the mead flowing.

This streamlined Mead Recipe Kit offers flexibility for mead makers who want to experiment with different flavors and styles, while still using high quality yeast and Craft a Brew’s signature blend of yeast nutrient. Available in single packs (treats 1 gallon) or a 3 pack for multiple batches or larger volumes.

Each Mead Recipe Kit includes:

• Lalvin D47 yeast, ideal for crafting a smooth, semi-dry still mead
• Pre-measured yeast nutrients for a healthy fermentation
• Sanitizer to prep your equipment for another round
• Step-by-step instructions to guide your brew day

This is the same tried-and-true recipe featured in our complete kit, just without the equipment. Add your favorite honey (like wildflower, orange blossom, or a unique local variety) to experiment with new flavors and styles.

Whether you're looking to make a fruited mead, a sparkling mead, or your own creative twist, our refill mead kit is the best way to keep your hobby going without rebuying tools. Perfect for second-time brewers and seasoned fermenters alike!

 

Best Premium Mead Kits for Unique Flavors

Looking to level up your home meadery? Our premium mead recipe kits are perfect for adventurous mead makers who already have equipment and want to learn new techniques, like backsweetening or carbonating your mead. 

Craving a mead that breaks the mold? These 1-gallon mead kits go beyond the basics. Each includes step-by-step instructions for brewing, sweetening, bottling, and enjoying your next batch.

Already have a Mead Making Kit or 1-gallon fermenter? These refill-style mead recipe kits come with honey, specialty ingredients, and yeast so you can brew something totally new.

 

Sparkling Mead Recipe Kits

Orange Dream Mead Recipe Kit

A low-ABV, citrusy refresher! Our Orange Dream Mead Recipe Kit is a sparkling session mead inspired by Florida sunshine. It uses orange blossom honey, dried orange peel, and a hint of cardamom to create a bright, bubbly brew with your own fermentation equipment.'

This sparkling mead kit includes:

• 24 oz Orange Blossom Honey
• Sweet Orange Peel & Crushed Cardamom
• US-05 Yeast
• Yeast Nutrients
• Erythritol (non-fermentable sweetener for backsweetening)
• Priming Sugar (for carbonation)
• Sanitizer
• Instructions
  

 

Butter Buzz Mead Recipe Kit

This magical mead will hit you like a lightning bolt (in the best way). Our Butter Buzz Mead Recipe Kit features a rich, creamy profile inspired by butterscotch and cream soda. This sparkling bochet-style mead teaches you how to caramelize honey for richer flavor, mouthfeel & color.

This sparkling mead kit includes:

• 24 oz Wildflower Honey
• Dark Belgian Candi Sugar
• Lactose
• Maltodextrin
• Black Tea & Steeping Bag
• Real Lemon Packet
• EC-1118 Yeast
• Yeast Nutrients
• Erythritol (non-fermentable sweetener for backsweetening)
• Priming Sugar (for carbonation)
• Sanitizer
• Instructions
  

 

Still Mead Recipe Kits

Butterfly Effect Mead Recipe Kit

Purple mead? Yes, please. Our Butterfly Effect Mead Recipe Kit uses butterfly pea flower, lavender, and floral orange blossom honey for a whimsical twist. Specialty yeast enhances the delicate herbal and floral aromatics for a big botanical mead.

This mead kit includes:

• 40 oz Orange Blossom Honey (for fermentation & backsweetening)
• Butterfly Pea Flowers, Lavender & Black Tea
• Tea Steeping Bag
• K1-V1116 Yeast
• Yeast Nutrients
• Stabilizer for Backsweetening
• Sanitizer
• Instructions
  

 

Spiced Mead Recipe Kit

Like mulled wine - but mead. Our Spiced Mead Recipe Kit infuses caramelized orange blossom honey with warm holiday spices like cinnamon, allspice, and clove. Ideal for festive gatherings or fireside sipping - serve warm or chilled!

This mead kit includes:

• 40 oz Orange Blossom Honey (for fermentation & backsweetening)
• Mulling Spice Blend
• EC-1118 Yeast
• Yeast Nutrients
• Stabilizer for Backsweetening
• Sanitizer
• Instructions
  

 

Hawaiian Hibiscus Mead Recipe Kit

Tropical, floral, sweet and tart, our Hawaiian Hibiscus Mead Recipe Kit blends hibiscus flowers, orange peel, and Hawaiian wildflower honey for a vibrant, magenta-colored honey wine. Specialty yeast amplifies the fruity esters for a juicy finish.

This mead kit includes:

• 40 oz Hawaiian Wildflower Honey (for fermentation & backsweetening)
• Hibiscus Flowers
• Sweet Orange Peel
• 71B Yeast
• Yeast Nutrients
• Stabilizer for Backsweetening
• Sanitizer
• Instructions
  

 

How to Choose the Right Mead Making Kit

Choosing the perfect mead making kit depends on your experience level, your equipment needs and taste. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to experiment with bold new flavors, Craft a Brew has the ideal kit to fit your needs.

Below is a quick comparison to help you decide which mead brewing starter kit is the best fit for your next batch:

 

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Mead Kit

Experience Level

If you’re new to mead making, start simple with our Deluxe Mead Making Kit with honey. This kit comes with reusable equipment, foolproof instructions, and everything you need to brew your first batch without extra trips to the store.

Ingredients Included

Do you want a kit that includes honey, or do you prefer to source your own? Our Complete Kits come bundled with premium honey varieties, while our Mead Recipe Kits are ingredient-only refills compatible with your existing equipment.

Mead Style & Flavor

Are you craving a classic semi-dry honey wine or something more adventurous like a sparkling Butter Buzz or floral Butterfly Effect? Our Premium Mead Recipe Kits offer a variety of unique flavors and styles to explore once you’ve brewed your first batch.

Gifting & Special Occasions

Looking for the perfect gift? Our Ultimate Mead Maker’s Gift Package combines all the essentials with extras like a hydrometer, bottles, and a custom mead glass -  making it an impressive present for mead lovers or curious beginners.

 

Ready to start your mead making adventure? Browse all our mead kits here and find the perfect match for your tastes and skill level.

 

What's Next? Tips for Your First Batch of Mead

You’ve picked the perfect mead making kit - now it’s time to get brewing! Whether you're going semi-sweet, dry, still, or sparkling, your first batch is all about learning the process and having fun along the way. These beginner-friendly tips will help you feel confident from day one.

Use Quality Honey

Honey is the heart of your mead. Always use raw, unfiltered honey when possible. It adds more flavor complexity and better fermentation character than ultra-processed grocery store honey.

Sanitize Everything

Sanitation is one of the most important steps in any fermentation process. Clean and sanitize all your equipment before starting to prevent unwanted bacteria or off flavors.

Reminder: All of our mead kits include a packet of no-rinse sanitizer to make this step easy.

Patience Pays Off

Letting your mead age in bottles for a few extra weeks or even months allows flavors to mature and improve.

Pro tip: If you can resist opening every bottle, stash a few away and “forget about them” for a year. The 1 to 1.5 year mark is typically when most still (not sparkling) meads peak in flavor.

 

If it’s your first time making mead, don’t stress. Our step-by-step instructions walk you through every stage of fermentation, bottling, and tasting. And if you’re feeling adventurous, we’ve got flavored mead kits that let you explore everything from color changing butterfly pea flowers to citrus.

 

Why Our Mead Making Kits Stand Out

Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned fermenter, our mead making kits are designed to give you the best possible brewing experience - right out of the box.

Premium Ingredients = Better Flavor

From nutrient-rich yeast to hand-picked honey varietals, we don’t cut corners. Every mead homebrew kit is packed with high-quality ingredients that are measured, portioned, and ready for fermentation. Our flavored kits go a step further with real botanicals, whole spices, and natural flavor infusions.

Reusable Equipment for the Long Haul

Our 1-gallon mead kits include durable, reusable gear so you can keep brewing without re-buying tools. Once you’ve made your first batch, all you need next time is a new recipe kit.  

Support at Every Step

We make home fermentation approachable, not intimidating. That means:

• Easy-to-follow printed instructions in every kit
• How-to videos for visual learners
• Helpful blog posts and fermentation tips
• A friendly support team ready to answer questions along the way

You're not just buying a kit - you're joining a community of homebrewers who love learning, experimenting, and sharing.

 

Are you ready to discover why mead was called the nectar of the gods? Explore our full lineup of mead kits and start your next fermentation adventure today. 

 

Conclusion

Whether you're brand new to fermentation or coming back for batch #2, there’s never been a better time to try your hand at mead making. With the right mead making kit and a little patience, you’ll be sipping your own handcrafted honey wine in just a few weeks.

Our full collection includes everything from beginner-friendly kits to creative flavor infusions and refill recipes for seasoned fermenters.

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