If you’re in the UK and looking for mead-kit suppliers (equipment, starter kits, etc.), here are some good options and things to watch out for.
UK Suppliers & Shops
- Northumberland Honey — they sell a full “Mead Making Kit” (includes honey, fermenting bucket, yeast, airlock, etc.) (Northumberland Honey Co)
- Dark Rock Brewing / Homecraft — they carry a “Homecraft Mead Making Kit” in the UK. (darkrockbrewing.co.uk)
- Get Er Brewed — they offer a “Mead Making Kit with Demi John – 5 L” with all basic equipment. (geterbrewed.com)
- Brew2Bottle (UK) — they stock a “1 Gallon Mead Making Starter Kit”. (Brew2Bottle)
- Home Brew Hopshop — sells components for mead brewing (buckets, hydrometers, airlocks, etc.) (home-brew-hopshop.co.uk)
These are good for both full kits and individual parts.
Tips When Buying a Mead Kit in the UK
Check what’s included — some kits come with honey and yeast; others require you to source honey yourself.
Equipment quality — fermentation buckets/demijohns, airlocks, siphons should be food grade.
Shipping & weight — glass demijohns and big kits can be heavy or fragile.
Customs / VAT — if ordering from abroad, check import charges.
Spare parts — getting extra airlocks, tubing, and sanitiser is wise.
Local homebrew shops — often the best for parts and advice.