The rounded floral qualities of honey are a perfect counterpoint for the sharpness of vinegar in this small-batch ingredient from Huilerie Beaujolaise,
To achieve the perfect agrodolce balance of sweet and tangy, the company must closely oversee the fermentation process: The higher alcohol content a liquid has, the more acidic it will be when it becomes vinegar, so the producer is careful not to let the mead ferment too long.