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Dansk Mjod · Spiced Mead with Aquavit
Dansk Mjod Klaposter Mead
Fortified with botanical aquavit, this 21.8% Danish mead balances rich floral honey and whole hops with the savory, warming bite of caraway schnapps.
HoneyHopsAquavit21.8% ABV
$32.99
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Union Square, NYCNYC delivery
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Make it a Nordic Martinez ↓Union Square, NYCNYC delivery
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Adult signature required
Spiced Mead with Aquavit
Klaposter tasting notes
Rich floral honeycombCrushed caraway seedDill pollenCandied orange peelEarthy hop resins
Finishing with an assertive, dry schnapps finish.
Traditional slow fermentation of natural honey-must and whole hops.
At a glance
- Size
- 750ml
- ABV
- 21.8%
- Style
- Nordic Mead
- Made in
- Billund, Denmark
- Ingredients
- Honey, Hops, Aquavit
- Dietary
- Gluten-Free
- Producer
- Dansk Mjod
Make it a...
Nordic Martinez
A complex Scandinavian evolution of a pre-Prohibition classic, this spirit-forward drink swaps traditional sweet vermouth for Klaposter Mjod.
With Klaposter, 1 barspoon maraschino liqueur, 2 dashes orange bitters, lemon twist
View the full recipeOn the table
What to pair with Klaposter
- Smoked salmon
- Pickled herring
- Aged Danish Havarti
- Cured pork belly
- Neat in a cordial glass at cellar temperature
About Dansk Mjod Klaposter Mead
Fortifying fermented honey with caraway-infused aquavit rather than neutral spirit revives a late medieval Southern Jutland practice, driving the alcohol up to a robust 21.8% ABV while transforming the mead's fundamental structural balance. Unlike dessert-style honey wines that rely exclusively on residual sweetness to create mouthfeel, Klapojster Mjod introduces the savory herbal bite and phenolic dryness of traditional Scandinavian schnapps. Whole hops boiled into the original must contribute subtle resins and background bitterness, forming a savory framework that cuts directly through the honey's natural unctuousness.
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Palate weight registers as viscous and palate-coating on entry, but quickly pivots as savory caraway oils, dried citrus peel, and gentle rye-grain spirit heat tighten across the mid-palate. In-house testing at USQ showed that the savory caraway notes function like a natural digestif, stripping away heavy honey sugars before they can turn cloying. Our team recommends pouring 2 oz neat at 50°F to 54°F in a tulip-shaped spirits glass alongside pickled herring, smoked trout, or salt-cured meats. For an adventurous cocktail application, our buyers recommend substituting it for sweet vermouth in an elevated Nordic Martinez: stir 1.5 oz barrel-aged aquavit, 1 oz Klapojster Mjod, 1 barspoon maraschino liqueur, and 2 dashes orange bitters over ice, straining up with a lemon twist.
Klaposter FAQ
What does Klaposter taste like?
Rich floral honeycomb, crushed caraway seed, dill pollen, candied orange peel, earthy hop resins, and an assertive, dry schnapps finish.
How is Klaposter made?
Traditional slow fermentation of natural honey-must and whole hops. Made by Dansk Mjod in Billund, Denmark.
What is the alcohol content of Klaposter?
Klaposter is 21.8% ABV, sold in a 750ml bottle.
What food goes with Klaposter?
Smoked salmon, pickled herring, aged Danish Havarti, cured pork belly, or neat in a cordial glass at cellar temperature.
Is Klaposter gluten-free?
Yes, it is listed as gluten-free.
Can you ship it to me?
Yes. Mead ships as wine; enter your address at checkout to confirm delivery to your location. An adult 21 or older must sign for delivery. You can also pick it up at our Union Square store or get NYC delivery. Through December 14, 2026, add any 6 or more Dansk Mjod bottles and your whole order ships free. Applies within the continental United States where permitted by law.
