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Melomels are their name and deliciousness is their game! This week we’ll be sharing a recipe for a Blueberry Apple Melomel with a red... [**Read more**](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/blueberry-apple-melomel) ## [Introduction to Mead - Part 2](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/introduction-mead-part-2) [![Mead with apples, honey and blueberries](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BLOG%20BANNER.png?width=910&name=BLOG%20BANNER.png)](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/introduction-mead-part-2) It's safe to say that we love mead for its versatility. Meads can be anything from sweet to dry or dark to light. They can be low or high in alcohol and can be carbonated or still. Some contain only... 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