The recipe for this session-strength mead (or hydromel) comes from John Hoolihan, founder and meadmaker at Brewlihan in Oakland Park, Florida. Cucumber-Lime is one of their most popular Serums—their series of flavored session meads—at a meadery that’s ranked among the country’s highest-rated breweries on Untappd.
For more about Brewlihan, be sure to look for the Case Study profile in the upcoming Summer 2025 issue of our Brewing Industry Guide. Or check out Craft Beer & Brewing Podcast Episode 382: Brewlihan’s John Hoolihan Uses Tannin and Acidity to Build Support for Sweetness in Top-Rated Mead.
MEAD
Batch Size: 6 gallons (23 liters)
OG: 1.050 (12.4°P)
FG: 0.998 (0°P)
ABV: 6.8%