Sweet smell of success for Japanese mead brewer nhk world-japan news
Jul 8, 2026
A Japanese brewer has turned low-sugar, unsellable honey into delicious mead, becoming the first Japanese maker to win the top prize at a global competition.
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AI GeneratedYazawa Yuuki, a Japanese brewer, has won the top prize at the Mead Madness Cup in Poland, marking a historic achievement for Japan. By utilizing honey with low sugar content—typically rejected by the market due to climate change—Yazawa created an award-winning mead that highlights unique aromas and a balanced flavor profile.