Mead, the ancient fermented honey drink, was traditionally the beverage of choice for Vikings. Today, however, a rising number of craft producers are making the age-old brew their own. At this event, Ballard’s Scandinavian beer hall Skål (named for the Norwegian word for "cheers") will showcase mead from a variety of local makers, including Dragon’s Lair Meadery (Lakewood), Garden Patch Fermentation (Burlington), and Sky River Mead (Redmond). Don’t forget your horned helmet. by Julianne Bell