My assumption would be that it's a special drink that's made when it's available, probably for special occasions - like weddings (the honeymoon thing you hear about mead). So a modern version might be like saying Beowulf and his friends were drinking Fancy Champagne all night while they partied

@saracharles.bsky.social I think you might appreciate this if you haven't seen it yet

Hurray!

Is it certified? bonafide?

Is this one of those "what use will we ever have for those diamond anvil things"... oh, it could be used to house a tiny fusion reactor. yes, please.