The Bartnik Mead Competition, a collaboration between Augustowska Meadery, Meadery Pod Dębem, and the Bartne Brotherhood, celebrates the ancient art of mead-making and its deep cultural roots. Inspired by the historical practices of tree-beekeepers, or “bartnicy,” who carved hollows in trees to provide habitats for wild bees, this event aims to honor the heritage of mead production while showcasing its evolution into modern times.

Open to amateur mead producers worldwide, the competition seeks to highlight the diversity of flavors derived from honey and to connect participants through a shared culinary tradition. By recognizing exceptional meads with commercial potential, it promotes mead-making as both a craft and a cultural legacy, uniting enthusiasts in celebrating the “drink of the gods.”

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