Mead made with a mix of honey and malt. Alternatively may be made by mixing mead with ale. Hopped varieties (optional) should have a evident hop flavor.
Profile
Flavor and aroma should reflect a mix of beer and mead flavoring. Pale to dark colored. Bitterness should balance with honey character. Should have some head retention if carbonated.
Ingredients
Made from > 1/3 malt and <= 2/3 honey (though this may vary) Hops optional for bitterness. May be lightly to heavily carbonated. Styles using ingredients other than honey and malt should be entered in open mead category.
Examples
Magic Hat Braggot, Brother Adams Braggot Barleywine Ale, White Winter Traditional Brackett