Panacea is the only meadery in South Dakota exclusively introducing the purest, locally sourced honey with one of the oldest brewing methods in the world. Our small lineup of honey wines are brewed to be unique, delicious, and enjoyed by all.
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Wildflower Mead
Arguably considered to be the oldest fermented beverage to date. Mead has been around for thousands of years, and has been enjoyed by many cultures. With only three ingredients, our mead brings elegance with its light color and crisp flavor. Great for any occasion. From the goblet of kings, the ox horn of a warrior, and now in your hands. This beverage is for making memories, and History.
Crisp, floral aroma, approachable, notes of apple and almost cinnamon
Water, Honey, and Yeast.
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Exotic Melomel
A sweet mead with a smooth finish. Dates have been one of the Middle Easts biggest staple foods, and we want to give you a taste with our mead. Both flavors of honey and fruit complement each other very well. Enjoy this with your favorite spicy food, or even in the hot sun. If you can't go to the Oasis let the Oasis come to you.
Smooth beginning and finish, fruit notes of pear, apple, and caramel.
Organic Dates, Water, Honey, and Yeast.
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Rhodomel
Traditionally called a Rhodomel. This mead is flavored with the fruits of a rosebush, and the hibiscus flower. Flowers and honey go hand in hand so there is no reason why this mead shouldn't be fantastic. Full bodied with a dark red color and strong floral aroma. Rhodomels were a popular demand in Ancient Rome. This mead goes best with sweets. Many years ago, a bride and groom would be married and both families would supply the newly weds with one months worth of mead. Full moon to Full moon. Honey is considered and aphrodisiac and mead was a gateway for the parents to say "Give us grandchildren..."
Strong floral aromas. Bright red color. Full bodied. Sweet taste with a dry finish.
Rosehip fruit (seeds), Hibiscus Flower, Water, Honey, and Yeast
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Melomel
Far up north in the mountains of Scandinavia, there grows a lingonberry. Eating the berry alone is very bitter, but pairing it with something sweet brings the full flavor of one of Sweden's finest delicacies. A light pink color with a balanced taste that is not too sweet and not too dry.
Tart flavor of lingonberry with the complement of sweet clover honey. Cherry and Cranberry notes.
Lingonberry, Honey, Water, and Yeast.
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How You Can HelpAs one of the very first enjoyed alcoholic beverages, mead has a long and rich history. Fermented with honey — the original sweetener before sugar cane — it comes in countless varieties, from sweet to dry, and everything in between.
Mead's popularity has declined over the years after the invention of beer and increasing interest in grape wine. But we’re here to give it some much-deserved attention.
Named for the Greek goddess and overall symbol of good health, Panacea plans to make its mark on a region that’s not very familiar with the ancient beverage — our home in South Dakota.
Our 4-barrel meadery is headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and is currently self-distributing bottled and begged meads to retailers across the state.