Exploring the World of Mead with Alex Mendoza of Hiveworks Meadery
Step into the fascinating realm of mead with Alex Mendoza, co-founder and CEO of Hiveworks Meadery. In a recent conversation, Alex shares his journey from a home brewer to running a meadery, and explores how mead has evolved as a beverage. Mead, often considered the oldest alcoholic drink known to mankind, offers a rich cultural tapestry that Alex expertly weaves with modern brewing techniques to create innovative flavor profiles.
Charmed by its historical roots and potential for variety, Alex explains how mead evolved from being a popular drink in ancient times to a unique, niche product today. Despite its current niche status, mead’s popularity is on the rise, thanks to creative brewers like Alex who are passionate about pushing the beverage beyond conventional limits. For those curious about the mead-making process, Alex shares practical tips for crafting mead at home, focusing on the increasingly popular “session meads” that are light, approachable, and balanced.
A Journey Through Hiveworks Meadery’s Offerings
At Hiveworks Meadery, Alex focuses on creating distinctive products that appeal to both seasoned and new mead drinkers. Highlighting three current offerings—Skyborne, Crimson Queen, and a unique hopped mead—Alex demonstrates the diverse flavors mead can offer. Each product balances complexity of flavor, providing a refreshing alternative to traditional beer or wine.
Hiveworks’ signature blends stand testament to the creativity and craftsmanship flourishing within the world of mead. Alex also provides insights on where enthusiasts can savor Hiveworks’ mead directly, whether at the meadery or via their convenient canned versions available in select locations, inviting all to embark on a flavor-filled adventure.
Mead and Beer Lovers Unite: Where to Tune In
For those eager to delve deeper into the craft of brewing, Alex’s interview is not to be missed. Make sure to catch it alongside past episodes of various brewing discussions that cover an array of topics ripe for any beer enthusiast’s curiosity. These talks not only engage listeners with brewing insights but also connect them with the craft beer and brewing community at large.
Whether you’re a homebrewer or a casual drinker, be sure to tap into resources like BreweriesNearMe.us to discover the vibrant world of breweries and meaderies that await across the United States. Stay informed, inspired, and ready for your next flavorful adventure in the craft alcohol landscape.
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