Hand holding a bottle of Barhi date-based sparkling mead with a “Mead Madness Cup” tag attached, photographed outdoors in daylight

Barhi secures top 3 position at the prestigious Mead Madness Cup 2026 in Poland

Shortly after initiating commercial sales, Vintage Brewery UK Ltd’s flagship product, BARHI ORIGINAL has been awarded a Top 3 position in the PRO Dry Session Mead category at the internationally renowned Mead Madness Cup 2026 in Poland.

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The PRO category is strictly reserved for commercially produced meads, making this achievement a significant milestone for the London-based startup. Earning a place among outstanding producers from across the globe validates BARHI’s vision of crafting a mead that defies the heavy, sweet stereotype traditionally associated with the category.

“BARHI was created with a simple vision: to craft a drink that complements flavor-rich cuisine while offering something genuinely different,” stated Vikas Thakker, Founder. This award-winning beverage is naturally gluten-free, contains no added sugar, and delivers 90% lesser carbohydrates and 40% lesser calories, aligning perfectly with modern drinking preferences. The brand extends its gratitude to the Mead Madness Cup judges and to Krzysztof Jarek for his continued support.