Another hybrid mead, braggot taps into (pardon the pun) very ancient fermenting traditions — a potent combination of honey and barley malt, sharing properties of both beer and mead. The addition of barley malt syrup to wildflower honey adds body, color, sweetness, and complexity; then add up to an ounce of the optional hops to add pungent, flowery hop bitterness to the mixture as well - think of it as a honeyed-up barley wine. Makes a great sipping beverage on a chilly evening. Requires a minimum of 6 to 8 months of aging.