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Dansk Mjod Odin's Skull Mead

Blended with tart apple juice, cinnamon, and hops, this 19% Danish cyser balances wildflower honey with bright malic acidity and warming spice.

HoneyApple JuiceHopsCinnamon19% ABV
$32.99750ml · 19% ABV
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Spiced Apple Mead

Odin's Skull tasting notes

Baked sour appleWildflower honeyCassia cinnamon barkCitrus peelEarthy hop resins

Finishing with a warming, balanced, fortified finish.

Authentic co-fermentation and blending of raw honey-must with tart apple juice, whole hops, and cinnamon.

At a glance

Size
750ml
ABV
19%
Style
Nordic Mead
Made in
Denmark
Ingredients
Honey, Apple Juice, Hops, Cinnamon
Dietary
Gluten-Free
Producer
Dansk Mjod
Odin’s Skull Spiced Highball

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Odin’s Skull Spiced Highball

A vibrant, autumn-forward highball built on traditional Nordic foundations, this seasonal serve highlights the wildflower honey, tart northern sour apple, and warming cinnamon of Odin's Skull.

With Odin's Skull, 2.0 oz dry ginger beer, 1 thin honeycrisp apple wheel, 1 cinnamon stick

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On the table

What to pair with Odin's Skull

  • Sharp aged Cheddar
  • Pork roast with spiced applesauce
  • Warm apple tarte Tatin
  • Built into a chilled autumn highball

About Dansk Mjod Odin's Skull Mead

Blending fresh tart apple juice directly into a traditional fermented honey base alongside whole hops and cinnamon transforms this Danish bottling into a fortified cyser with remarkable structural drive. Produced in Billund, the spirit utilizes the malic acidity of green orchard fruit to cut through the viscous density typical of pure honey fermentations. Unlike conventional fruit-flavored dessert wines that rely on post-fermentation synthetic flavorings or heavy glucose additions, Dansk Mjod integrates real pressed juice and raw cinnamon bark, anchoring the blend with a 19% ABV neutral spirit fortification that locks in natural fruit freshness while contributing an oxidative, cellar-stable backbone.

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Structural acidity hits the mid-palate immediately, carrying notes of crisp Granny Smith skin and baked honeycomb before grounding into dry hop bitterness and woodsy baking spice. In-house testing at USQ showed that the apple's natural bite acts as an internal stabilizer, ensuring the residual honey sugars never overwhelm the palate. For an elevated seasonal highball, our team recommends pouring 2 oz Odin's Skull over cracked ice in a rocks glass, adding 2 oz dry ginger beer or club soda, and garnishing with a thinly sliced honeycrisp apple wheel and a cinnamon stick. Served lightly chilled at 50°F to 54°F, it also pairs seamlessly with crisp pork belly or sharp farmhouse cheeses.

Odin's Skull FAQ

What does Odin's Skull taste like?
Baked sour apple, wildflower honey, cassia cinnamon bark, citrus peel, earthy hop resins, and a warming, balanced, fortified finish.
How is Odin's Skull made?
Authentic co-fermentation and blending of raw honey-must with tart apple juice, whole hops, and cinnamon. Made by Dansk Mjod in Denmark.
What is the alcohol content of Odin's Skull?
Odin's Skull is 19% ABV, sold in a 750ml bottle.
What food goes with Odin's Skull?
Sharp aged Cheddar, pork roast with spiced applesauce, warm apple tarte Tatin, or built into a chilled autumn highball.
Is Odin's Skull 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.

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