I myself have made a lot of 13-14% ABV meads with the Edme ale yeast strain, which is now sold by Fermentis as S-33
Yes, its an ale yeast, and yes it does attenuate up to 14% ABV before it keels over (takes about 1 month in primary). I've had a lot better results with it than Wyeast's sweet mead packs.
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