Batch1, Started2007-02-19, Released 2007-09-17. F.G. 1.032 Thisfirst release has no batch number on the label. The hombrewedversion won a gold medal at the International Mead Festival HombrewCompetition in 2006 and the commercial version has a loyal anddedicated following. It is a full bodied, full flavored just right forthe holiday season or the summer as well.