14/06/2026
10 years ago we set out to find the finest mead we could. We didn’t want mass-produced, chemically altered wine bases. We wanted real, authentic, independent craft.
That search led us to a stall at the York Food Festival, run by a 3rd-generation beekeeper named Pete Allanson.
Pete was the very first mead maker we ever worked with and stocked. For nearly 10 years, he wasn’t just a supplier - he was a core part of the Horns of Odin family. Together, we collaborated on recipes, developing unique flavour profiles (like Pineapple & Coconut), and designing custom labels from scratch.
More importantly than that, Pete taught me how to make mead. He passed down generations of knowledge, teaching me his mead making style, which i developed into my own signature style
But every saga eventually reaches its final chapter. Pete has officially retired from mead making to enjoy some well-earned peace and quiet. While Pete is hanging up his brewing paddle, he isn’t leaving his hives. Pete is going back to his true roots as a 3rd-generation beekeeper, and he will continue to provide 100% of the raw Yorkshire honey used to brew our Horns of Odin Traditional Honey Mead.
With that, moving forward, once these stunning flavours are gone; they’re gone!! So grab your bottles now to avoid disappointment