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Myrkviðr – Black Forest Mead

Named for the ancient Norse Myrkviðr, the Dark Forest, this decadent mead is our tribute to the timeless flavors of Black Forest Cake. Rich honey sweetness intertwines with tart cherries, velvety chocolate, and smooth vanilla, while aging on Amburana oak lends warm notes of cinnamon, spice, and pastry crust. Originally crafted by our friend Jacob Cardis and graciously shared with Forgotten Gods Meadery, we’ve given this beloved recipe our own subtle touch. The result is a lush, dessert-inspired mead worthy of legend.

Taste

Rich honey sweetness layered with tart cherry, dark chocolate, and creamy vanilla. Amburana oak contributes warm baking spice notes that evoke fresh Black Forest Cake.

Aroma

Bright cherry up front, followed by chocolate ganache, vanilla bean, honey, and subtle cinnamon-like spice from the Amburana oak.

Strength

12% ABV — Smooth and full-bodied, with a dessert-like richness that hides its strength remarkably well.

Pairing

With such a well rounded sweet mead, we recommend the following but encourage you to experiment and let us know what we haven’t discovered yet!

Cheese

Triple cream brie, mascarpone, aged gouda, or a mild blue cheese for a sweet-and-savory contrast.

Desserts

Black Forest Cake, chocolate torte, cherry cheesecake, vanilla bean ice cream, or dark chocolate truffles.

Savory

Smoked ham, duck breast, pork tenderloin with cherry glaze, or roasted nuts and charcuterie.

Perfect Pairing

A slice of Black Forest Cake alongside a glass of Myrkviōr creates the ultimate expression of the flavors that inspired this mead.

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Let Us Know What You Like

Remember, the best pairings are often the ones that you personally enjoy, so feel free to experiment with different combinations to find your perfect match!

From Forest to Glass

Germany’s Black Forest, or Schwarzwald, is a mountainous region in southwestern Germany known for its dense evergreen woodlands and cherry-based traditions. Its shadowed landscape gives the region its evocative name.

The region inspired Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, or Black Forest Cake, a layered dessert traditionally combining chocolate cake, tart cherries, whipped cream, and Kirsch cherry brandy. Its precise origin remains disputed, although a written recipe survives from 1927.

Myrkviōr carries that celebrated flavor combination from cake to glass. Tart cherries echo the fruit and Kirsch character, while chocolate and vanilla capture the cake’s rich, creamy decadence. Sweet honey provides a luxurious foundation, and Amburana oak contributes warm baking-spice notes reminiscent of a freshly prepared dessert.

Its name, inspired by the Old Norse term for “Dark Forest,” connects the mead’s rich, mysterious character with the wooded landscape behind its inspiration. Originally based on a recipe shared by our good friend Jacob Cardis and tuned to Forgotten Gods Meadery’s taste, Myrkviōr is our decadent, 12% ABV interpretation of Black Forest Cake.