Small-Batch · Alexander, Arkansas

What If Honey Could Tell You a Story?

Every bottle from Arkansas Meadery is a chapter written with local wildflower honey, pure water, and the patience of traditional mead-making — crafted right here in the heart of Arkansas.

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Our Story

Rooted in Arkansas Soil & Sweet Tradition

Arkansas Meadery was born from a simple belief: that the oldest fermented beverage in human history deserves a place on modern tables. We started in a small garage in Alexander with a single 5-gallon carboy and a lot of curiosity. Today, every batch is still hand-poured, taste-tested, and bottled right here in our home state.

Our honey comes from local apiaries within a 50-mile radius. Our water is drawn from Arkansas aquifers. Our process? Time-honored, unhurried, and deeply intentional — because great mead can't be rushed.

50+
Local Apiaries
12
Mead Varietals
3
Years Brewing

Our Meads

Crafted for Every Palate

From bold and dry to floral and sweet, each mead is a distinct expression of Arkansas terroir — no two bottles taste exactly alike.

Golden mead in a clear glass bottle with honeycomb garnish
Classic

Ozark Gold

Our flagship. Wildflower honey, balanced and smooth with notes of apricot and vanilla. Dry finish, bright acidity.

Dark amber mead bottle beside fresh blackberries
Fruited

Blackberry Bliss

Wild Arkansas blackberries folded into our base mead. Deep purple hue, jammy sweetness, and a whisper of oak.

Pale golden mead with citrus twist on the rim
Bold

Citrus Cider Mead

A lively fusion of honey, apple cider, and a hint of blood orange zest. Crisp, effervescent, and impossible to drink just one.

The Process

From Hive to Bottle

Four steps. Zero shortcuts. Every batch follows the same reverent path — because mead rewards patience.

01

Source the Honey

We partner with local beekeepers across Arkansas to select raw, unfiltered honey that captures the season's wildflower character.

02

Blend & Dilute

Honey meets spring water from local aquifers, blended to precise gravity targets. Some batches receive fruit, spices, or botanicals at this stage.

03

Ferment & Age

Yeast takes over. Primary fermentation lasts weeks; secondary aging ranges from three months to a year, depending on the mead's ambition.

04

Bottle & Share

Each bottle is hand-labeled, corked, and dated. We taste every batch before it leaves the cellar — if it doesn't move us, it doesn't reach you.

Visit Us

Come Taste the Difference

Our tasting room is open for walk-ins and group tours. Grab a flight, explore our cellar, and leave with a case or two — we don't blame you.

Address
2625 Avilla Vincintage Rd
Alexander, AR 72002
Phone
1-888-691-6323
Hours
Thu–Sat: 12 PM – 8 PM
Sun: 12 PM – 6 PM
Mon–Wed: Closed
Aerial view of the Arkansas countryside near Alexander

Ready to Try?

Your First Taste Is Waiting

Whether you're a mead newcomer or a seasoned honey-wine enthusiast, there's a bottle with your name on it. Stop by the tasting room or call ahead to reserve a flight.

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