Cask and Hive Winery
Cask and Hive Winery, est. 1990. Orchard-integrated honey wine producer specializing in meads
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Style & Specialties
Metheglin
Mead flavored with spices or herbs (cinnamon, vanilla, hops, etc.).
Cyser
Mead made specifically with apple juice/cider.
Melomel
The broad category for mead fermented with fruit.
Pyment
Mead made specifically with grape juice or grape must.
Terroir-Driven
Focuses on regionality and expression of place; using only honey, water, and adjuncts sourced from a specific geographic radius. Emphasizes single-region honey sourcing, minimal blending across regions, restraint in adjuncts that override origin, and emphasis on floral and environmental expression.
Traditional Mead
Honey, water, and yeast only. No added flavors.
Historical
Specializes in reviving ancient or cultural mead traditions and recipes.
High-Gravity Mead
Mead fermented from a high sugar concentration must, resulting in elevated alcohol potential and dense fermentation dynamics.
Spiced Mead
Mead where dry spices define the dominant aromatic and flavor structure, typically warm, resinous, or baking-spice profiles.
Sparkling Mead
Mead that is intentionally carbonated, either through secondary fermentation or forced carbonation.
Hyper-Local
Sources honey within a very tight radius of where the mead is produced and consumed.
Wild Fermented Mead
Mead fermented using non-commercial yeast strains from the environment or raw materials.
Honey Varietals
Clover
Light, clean, sweet, vanilla-like softness, extremely neutral base honey
Cranberry
Tart, thin-bodied, sharp acidity, light red berry aroma
Dandelion
Bitter floral edge, vegetal greens, honeyed spring aroma
Goldenrod
Strong herbal aroma, slightly musky, aging develops butterscotch depth
Lychee
Extremely floral, perfumed, tropical fruit sweetness, very aromatic
Mango
Rich tropical sweetness, waxy fruit body, slightly resinous finish
Sage
Light herbal floral, slightly savory, clean dry finish
Blueberry
Soft berry aromatics, gentle acidity, light floral honey backbone
Blackberry
Dark berry aroma, jam-like sweetness, mild tartness, rich floral base
Strawberry
Very subtle berry aroma, light floral sweetness, delicate finish
Wildflower
Variable floral complexity, unpredictable balance of herbal, fruity, and earthy notes depending on season and region
Carrot
Earthy, root-like sweetness, slightly spicy vegetal notes
Peppermint
Cooling menthol, sharp herbal freshness, clean finish