Ready to brew a drink worthy of the halls of Sovngarde? In this video, we complete our official Skyrim Nord mead brew and test whether the Elder Scrolls cookbook recipe actually yields a drink fit for a true Nord. If you have ever wanted to transform your favorite Skyrim drinks into real-life Skyrim mead, this metheglin tutorial is for you.

We take you through every critical step of refining a spiced mead: checking final gravity, adjusting mouthfeel by infusing with oak tannins, taming aggressive ginger and clove notes, and racking to perfection. Whether you are searching for practical homebrewing tips to fix a harsh young drink or just want to explore lore-accurate recipes, hit play to see how this legendary Nord mead turns out!