Our non alcoholic wines are made by natural fermentation, using only honey, water and yeast; infused with all natural ingredients.
The result is a ‘honey wine’, which traditionally would have been known as mead.
Here at Bemuse we’re passionate about all things nature, but perhaps you’re wondering why honey wine? What’s the relevance of bees? And what makes this drink better for the planet than ‘traditional’ grape-based wines?
The environmental impact of livestock farming is now becoming widely known, but many consumers still aren’t aware of the bigger impact of what we drink. Vineyards are romantic, their geography can be breathtaking and there’s the undeniable appeal of seeing an abundance of fruit on the vine.
However the reality is that traditional winemaking often uses harsh pesticides to promote the health and quality of grapes. Pesticides harm pollinators and lead to a loss in biodiversity. They can even trigger a variety of human health conditions.
Whilst some wine producers are now farming organically, there’s also the environmental impact of the heavy water usage that’s required for irrigating vines. By contrast, beekeeping doesn't require any additional irrigation, as honeybees collect water from rainfall.
We could wax lyrical all day about bees, but to put it simply: they are a vital part of the biodiversity that supports the entire food chain. Bees are easy-going fellows, they can thrive in a variety of environments and beekeeping requires less human intervention than other types of food production.
Yet the bee population is dwindling, with many species now becoming extinct. Investing in honey cultivation allows us to promote the welfare of our vital co-worker bees, which in turn supports the survival of other animals and plants, ultimately contributing to food security.
All things considered, honey wines are probably some of the most sustainable drinks on earth. We’ll raise a glass to that!
