And let's not forget about those fine meads from England, brought to the Chicagoland area by B. United International ... though I may wait for Christmas rather than Thanksgiving. English Mead Special Reserve Mead, aged in rum & whiskey casks Christmas Mead, with a spice packet! _http://www.bunitedint.com/Products/lurgashall-christmasenglishmead.html_ (http://www.bunitedint.com/Products/lurgashall-christmasenglishmead.html) _http://www.bunitedint.com/Products/lurgashall-specialreservemead.html_ (http://www.bunitedint.com/Products/lurgashall-specialreservemead.html) Available at Sam's and the better Binny's, as well as several other outlets around town. [ sorry for the product plug, but as long as we're talking about meads that are available ... ] David Frost B. United International Division Manager IL - IN - MO - WI _www.bunitedint.com_ (http://www.bunitedint.com/)