The Science of Mead Tasting
Schedule
Sun Jan 25 2026 at 09:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
1221 Harter Ave, Woodland, CA, United States, California 95776 | Woodland, CA
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The California Master Beekeeper Program and The HIVE present a deep dive into varietal honey and mead tasting with the Science of Honey & Mead Tasting!Sat 1/24, 9am-1pm: The Science of Honey Tasting
Sun 1/25, 9am-3pm: The Science of Mead Tasting
Participate in one or both days. All proceeds benefit the CA Master Beekeeper Program which provides vital educational resources to beekeepers across the country.
The Science of Mead Tasting:
Discover how the alchemy of honey and fermentation comes together in one of the world’s oldest—and fastest-growing—beverages: mead. This course introduces the chemistry that makes honey the perfect foundation for fermentation, then walks you through the essentials of yeast, sugars, enzymes, and alcohol formation. Participants will:
- Learn how sanitation, brewing techniques, and bottling practices impact mead’s flavor, quality, and character
- Trace mead’s cultural journey from ancient traditions to its modern global revival
- Explore major mead styles and understand what makes each unique
- Participate in a guided tasting that connects key course information
- Discover food pairings that complement and elevate each mead style
Includes lunch from The HIVE Tasting Room & Kitchen plus 15% off all purchases during your visit
To register for both days, with a discount visit https://cambp.ucdavis.edu/classes/class-schedule/bundle-science-honey-tasting-and-science-mead-tasting
To register for The Science of Honey Tasting on 1/24 visit https://cambp.ucdavis.edu/classes/class-schedule/science-honey-tasting
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