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Mead vs Beer, Wine & Cider – What’s the Difference?

Most people know beer, wine, and cider. Mead is the one most have heard of, but never tried. It sits between all three, sharing something in common with each but remaining unique

Comparison at a glance

Drink Base Ingredient Gluten Sugar Level Taste Profile
Beer Grains Contains gluten Medium Bitter / Hoppy
Wine Grapes Gluten-free Medium–High Sweet / Dry
Cider Apples Gluten-free High Sweet / Fruity
Mead (BARHI) Honey & Dates Gluten-free Very Low Crisp / Light / Refreshing

Why BARHI feels different
Traditional meads can be sweet or heavy. BARHI is sparkling and dry. It sits between the fizz of beer, the depth of wine, and the freshness of cider, but is lighter than all three.

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