Black-Briar Reserve is the top-shelf version of Black-Briar Mead, the drink brewed under the name of the powerful Black-Briar family. Its internal game name marks it as a private reserve, and its price reflects that: at 100 gold it is worth many times more than an ordinary bottle of mead while weighing the same 0.5.
Effects
Drinking a bottle has two effects:
- Restores 30 points of Stamina at once.
- Stamina regenerates 40% slower for 30 seconds afterwards.
Like other alcoholic drinks in Skyrim, it trades a quick boost for a short penalty. The instant 30 Stamina is a larger burst than most meads give, but the 40% regeneration penalty is also steeper, so it is best used right before a sprint or a power attack rather than as a way to recover over time. For lasting Stamina recovery, Regenerate Stamina potions are the better choice.
Where to find it
The game data used for this page does not list specific vendors or containers for the reserve. It cannot be cooked or brewed by the player.
Good to know
With a base value of 100 gold, it is one of the most valuable drinks in the game, which makes any bottle you come across worth picking up to sell. The Black-Briar family is headed by Maven Black-Briar.
