Meadery - Homestead 1870

Think different, drink different, drink local – Hive to Glass

About Our Mead

At Homestead 1870, every bottle begins with raw, unfiltered spring wildflower honey — gathered by our bees from the trees and blossoms that define Virginia’s early season. They forage among tulip poplar, black locust, wild cherry, and basswood, producing a honey that’s floral, fragrant, and alive with the taste of place. Because we never filter or heat it, the honey keeps its full character — every hint of bloom, every trace of the wild.\

What Is Mead

Mead is one of the world’s oldest fermented drinks — a simple, natural combination of honey, water, and yeast.
At Homestead 1870, we honor that simplicity. Each small batch is fermented carefully, allowing the honey’s true flavor to shape the result. There are no shortcuts — just raw honey transformed by time.

Our Meads

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Rowena’s Crown

Style: Specialty Bochet Style Mead — Sweet Rowena’s Crown honors a queenly spirit — warm, confident, and impossible to overlook. Made with caramelized wildflower honey and a touch of vanilla, this sweet mead is rich and layered, with notes of golden sugar and soft cream. It’s smooth, indulgent, and comforting — like the gentle weight of sunlight …

Raven’s Song

Style: Spiced Bochet Style Mead — Sweet Raven’s Song captures the bold and curious nature of its namesake — spirited, untamed, and full of character. Crafted with raw, unfiltered wildflower honey and infused with anise, vanilla, and licorice root, this sweet mead sings with warmth and intrigue. Aromatic and complex, it lingers long after the sip — the …

Phineas’ Fable Off-dry Mead

Phineas Fable is an off-dry traditional mead inspired by a calm Nigerian Dwarf goat. Crafted from raw, unfiltered spring wildflower honey, it offers a smooth, lightly aromatic experience with a clean, dry finish. The mead highlights the pure floral character of the honey without excessive sweetness, reflecting simplicity and balance …

Maia’s Dawn

Style: Citrus Mead — Sweet Bright and fresh as morning light, Maia’s Dawn celebrates renewal and curiosity. Made with raw, unfiltered wildflower honey and lemon peel, this off-dry mead opens with gentle citrus and finishes crisp and floral. It’s refreshing yet graceful — a reminder that every season begins in bloom …

Maev’s Reign

Style: Traditional Mead — Sweet Maev’s Reign carries the presence of her namesake — gentle, steadfast, and sure of herself. Made with raw, unfiltered spring wildflower honey, this sweet traditional mead embraces the richness of honey in its purest form. Full-bodied yet elegant, it shows the natural sweetness of wild …

Luna’s Veil Semi-sweet Mead

Luna’s Veil is a semi-sweet traditional mead crafted from raw, unfiltered spring wildflower honey. It embodies the serene charm of twilight with floral notes, warmth, and a smooth finish. This mead offers a comforting yet vibrant experience, representing the essence of nature and the enchanting qualities of honey …

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