FAQS
ABOUT BARHI
Mead is one of the world’s oldest alcoholic drinks, traditionally made by fermenting honey. BARHI reimagines it using honey and dates to create a clean, modern sparkling version.
BARHI is a sparkling mead made from fermented honey and Barhee date fruit. It is light, crisp, gluten free, and designed to complement flavour rich food.
Yes. BARHI is the world’s first sparkling mead made from fermented dates and honey, designed to be crisp, refreshing, and food friendly.
Neither. BARHI is a modern mead, a clean and food friendly alternative made from honey and dates.
No. Most people who enjoy BARHI have never tried mead before.
No. BARHI ferments dry and tastes refreshing, clean, and balanced.
BARHI is light sparkling, crisp, and refreshing with subtle natural flavours from dates. It is not sweet, heavy, or bitter.
Both variants are 6 percent ABV.
Yes. BARHI is sparkling with gentle, refined carbonation.
Traditional meads are often still, sweet, or heavy. BARHI is modern, light sparkling, low sugar and crafted specifically to pair with food.
INGREDIENTS AND BREWING
No. BARHI contains no added sugar, only natural sugars from dates and honey, additives or artificial flavours, except for anti-oxidants used as preservatives(E224)
BARHI is made from honey, which some vegans avoid. No animal derived fining agents are used.
Yes. BARHI contains no animal ingredients other than honey.
BARHI is brewed in India using honey and Barhee date fruit, and imported into the UK by Vintage Brewery UK Ltd. It meets all UK alcohol and labelling regulations.
DIETARY AND GLUTEN FREE
Yes. BARHI is naturally gluten free with no grains, no enzymes, and no additives.
Yes. BARHI contains zero gluten and no gluten removed ingredients.
Yes. Each 330 ml bottle contains only 1.52 g of natural sugar, with no added sugar.
No. BARHI is an alcoholic beverage and therefore not halal.
Yes. BARHI contains anti-oxidants(E224) & hence people allergic to sulphites should not consume BARHI
ENJOYING BARHI
Serve BARHI chilled, straight from the bottle or poured into a glass.
Yes. BARHI is crisp, refreshing, and easy to enjoy by itself.
With shared meals, flavour rich food, relaxed evenings, and social occasions.
Yes. BARHI’s clean taste and premium presentation make it a great gifting option.
Yes. BARHI is clean, crisp, light sparkling, and offers an excellent alternative to the heaviness of beer or the sharpness of wine.
FOOD PAIRING
BARHI pairs naturally with Indian, Asian, Middle Eastern, Mexican, and flavour forward dishes.
Yes. It complements seafood, salads, grilled dishes, pub classics, cheese, and small plates.
Choose Original if you want something fresh, crisp, and versatile. Choose Spiced if you want layered spice notes and more depth.
PRODUCT RANGE
BARHI Original is clean, crisp, and versatile. BARHI Spiced includes gentle notes of star anise and orange peel for depth and character.
Choose Original for universal ease. Choose Spiced if you prefer layered flavours.
ORDERING AND DELIVERY
BARHI is available on Amazon UK and in selected Pubs and Restaurants.
Yes. We deliver across the UK through Amazon
Delivery is usually 2 to 3 working days within the UK.
STORAGE AND PACKAGING
BARHI should be served chilled but does not need refrigeration during storage.
BARHI has a 12 month shelf life from the bottling date.
Yes. BARHI bottles and outer packaging are fully recyclable.
RESTAURANTS AND PUBS
Yes. BARHI is available for on trade supply.
Yes. We provide guided tastings for chefs and bar teams.
Yes. BARHI was created specifically to pair with flavour forward menus.
BARHI is easy to explain. We also provide simple talking points.
Yes. BARHI is available in 30L kegs.
Yes. Sampling options can be arranged.
COMPLIANCE
Yes. BARHI meets all UK import, alcohol, and labelling regulations.
Yes. Vintage Brewery UK Ltd is AWRS registered and VAT registered.
