Beside this, how much does Mead cost?
Mead, by comparison, is fairly economical and easily approachable for the average person. Like beer! A GOOD mead will be priced in the $20-30 range. Most of that cost is associated with the high expense of honey.
Subsequently, question is, how much does a gallon of mead cost? A pound of local honey that could be purchased for $2 is now at least $6. The standard for a 5 gallon batch is 15 pounds of honey, and once you add in the cost of yeast and any other flavorings, you're easily spending $100 or more. A half gallon batch on the other hand costs about $10.
Consequently, is there a market for Mead?
The mead market, though growing rapidly, is still very small and doesn't have the advantage of scale that the larger wine and beer producers do! Demand. With the continued growth of the market, there is a large demand for mead.
Why is Mead so expensive?
Mead is expensive because the price of organic honey is high. Honey is made from bees and bees are much harder to cultivate for their honey than typical crops used for other beverages. While the cost of honey is a major factor in the price of honey its not the whole story.
