Why it matters
The producer
Mjödhamnen began in 2007 by importing mead into Sweden from Poland and the United States. It later developed mobile production, with fermentation tanks installed in a renovated bus. Honey came directly from beekeepers, while the mobile unit allowed fresh local ingredients to be used in several parts of Sweden.
The company cooperated with Grimfrost on mead exports. Jarl's Brew was developed together with Mjödhamnen, linking the Swedish producer to a named international collaboration.
Place and vineyards
Where the wines begin
The mobile model reaches several parts of Sweden, where fresh local ingredients can be used in mead production. Mjödhamnen moved from Solna to industrial premises in Hällefors, which were intended to become the center of its mobile production.
The geography enters the bottles through local ingredients rather than a single vineyard. Honey, berries, herbs and flowers give the seasonal range different directions from one bottling to the next.
Wines to know
The range in view
The export series developed with Grimfrost comprises three meads. Jarl's Brew is the named collaboration bottle, and it took first place in the Mazer Cup's sweet traditional category.
The seasonal range follows Vinter, Höst, Vår and Sommar, with each name marking a different seasonal direction. Vinter is the Christmas table bottle, Höst the red wine analogue, Vår the lighter style, and Sommar the dry style. The bottles remain in the range while changing with each bottling.