ANTELOPE | A dry honey wine (craft mead) that lets you enjoy the exquisite taste of fruit and spices.

Mead: The World's Oldest Alcohol, Made Purely from Nature's Bounty

Mead is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey with yeast, a pure product of nature's bounty. Considered the world's oldest alcoholic drink, it has been enjoyed for centuries, especially in Europe.

While the mention of honey might make you imagine a very sweet drink, the sugar transforms into alcohol during fermentation. Dry-type meads, with their subdued sweetness, pair perfectly with meals, much like wine.

Unlike wine, mead can be combined with various fruits, revealing a surprisingly profound world of flavors. You're definitely missing out if you haven't tried it!

Unique Craft Mead Born from Fruit x Spice

ANTELOPE is Japan's first craft mead house. It's a highly acclaimed producer, with its products featured at "LURRA°" (Kyoto), a restaurant popular among gourmands.

The founder accidentally discovered mead in Germany, was captivated by its unique charm and appeal, and quickly became an enthusiast. ANTELOPE now creates a variety of distinctive and adventurous craft meads by combining different fruits and spices.

Among them, SiKiTO particularly recommends these three types:

TYPE① The Last Supper / Alc.10%

Sparkling Sour Mead, like White Wine

Using the souring[*] technique, also employed in craft beers, this mead offers a gentle sweetness of honey over a refined acidity, reminiscent of white wine.

Its not-too-sweet, crisp, and tart flavor makes it an excellent accompaniment to meals, pairing perfectly with fried foods, sweet and sour pork, and dishes with starchy sauces.

Easy to drink and versatile for pairing, it's highly recommended for those trying mead for the first time.

[*]A method of creating acidity through fermentation.

TYPE② What Churchill Said / Alc.8%

Juniper Berry and Lime Sparkling Mead

This craft mead is inspired by gin and tonic. The gentle woody aroma of juniper berries intertwines with the refreshing scent of lime, creating a complex cocktail-like experience.

Winston Churchill, the former British Prime Minister, once said that "gin and tonic has saved more Englishmen's lives and minds than all the doctors in the Empire."

Enjoying this delicate craft mead is sure to bring solace to the Japanese spirit. Perfect as an aperitif or with meals.

TYPE③ Kinoshita / Alc.10%

Pink Grapefruit and Chili Sparkling Mead

This is a collaboration mead with "KINOSHITA," a Mexican restaurant in Nagoya.

It lavishly uses pink grapefruit, with a hint of chili as an accent.

The juiciness derived from pink grapefruit juice, combined with the subtle aroma and flavor accent of chili, creates a complex finish.

Its dry, full-bodied mouthfeel and appetite-stimulating flavor profile make it a superb bottle to liven up any party.

A Drink that Connects People

ANTELOPE's vision is "fantastic connections through alcohol." In fact, the creators themselves are friends connected by their shared love for alcohol.

ANTELOPE's craft mead is sure to be a wonderful connector for you too.

Invite someone with "Do you know about craft mead? Would you like to try some with me?" and explore a new world together.

About Bottle Size and Label Changes

The bottle size has changed from 750ml to a more manageable 500ml.

The label design has also been revamped to be more colorful and vibrant, making the experience of enjoying craft mead even more delightful.