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Photo of the Day: The Nectar of the Gods

Beekeepers and vintners are rediscovering mead, an alcoholic drink made of fermented honey and water. These days, fruits, spices and even carbonation are being added for distinct flavors that aren’t a far cry from the beverage favored during the Middle Ages.

Sep 5, 2013
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(AP) — In this Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013 photo, bottles of mead are lined up at the tasting bar at Artesano in Groton, Vt.

Beekeepers and vintners are rediscovering mead, an alcoholic drink made of fermented honey and water. These days, fruits, spices and even carbonation are being added for distinct flavors that aren’t a far cry from the beverage favored during the Middle Ages. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot)