The clarity of your mead is one of the first noticeable attributes of your drink; second only to it's color. So, from an aesthetic standpoint, it's important. ... If the flavors in your mead don't require much aging, then the next largest time sink is waiting for your mead to clear.

Is it bad if mead is cloudy?

If your mead is cloudy there is no need to panic. For some batches of mead it is a normal thing. And some recipes want the mead to stay cloudy. Some mead makers prefer their mead to stay cloudy.

How long till mead is clear?

The mead will now need time to condition and age. The mead is racked to a new vessel and allowed to clear and for any harsh flavours to fade or be cleaned up by the yeast. This clearing and ageing phase will take between 2 – 6 months depending on the type of mead being made.