Arkansas Meadery Opens Tasting Room in Alexander, Arkansas

Last Updated on February 24, 2026 by 5e2793

PUBLISH DATE: February 24, 2026

Arkansas Meadery has opened its tasting room and is now accepting limited reservations for an exclusive private mead experience.

Located in Alexander, Arkansas, this long-anticipated opening gives Arkansans a rare opportunity to step inside one of the state’s most unique beverage producers and experience mead at its source.

Reservations are required and spots are limited.

What Is Mead and What Does Arkansas Meadery Produce?

Mead is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages in human history. Often called “honey wine,” it is made by fermenting honey with water and yeast. Unlike beer or grape wine, mead’s primary ingredient is honey, giving it a distinctive character and flavor profile that can vary widely depending on the honey and additional ingredients used.

Arkansas Meadery focuses on handcrafted artisan meads using local wildflower honey. The meads they produce include:

• Original Traditional Mead – A completely dry mead with no residual sugars. Fermented to about 16% ABV, this mead is crisp, smooth, and highlights the natural honey flavor from wildflower nectar.
• Ozark Elder – A flavored mead offering with fruit-inspired notes that add a layer of complexity to the traditional base.
• Hawg’s Blood – Another signature flavored mead in the lineup, known for its bold character.

These bottlings are distributed in retail stores throughout Arkansas and reflect both traditional and adventurous approaches to mead-making.

Mead can range from bone dry styles like Arkansas Meadery’s traditional mead to more fruit-forward versions like Ozark Elder and Hawg’s Blood, offering something for both newcomers and seasoned drinkers to enjoy.

What Is Included in the Private Mead Experience

Guests who book a tasting will enjoy a 90-minute guided experience that includes:

• A behind-the-scenes production tour
• A 12-pour flight featuring twelve 1-ounce mead samples
• A gourmet charcuterie board paired to complement the meads

Additional flights are available for purchase. Guests may also enjoy by-the-glass pours and take home discounted bottles or cans after the tasting.

This is designed as a private, immersive experience rather than a traditional walk-in tasting room.

How to Book a Reservation

Reservations must be made in advance through their official booking platform:

👉 https://www.exploretock.com/arkansasmeadery

Spots and available dates are limited, so early booking is encouraged.

Guests must be 21 years or older with valid ID at check-in.

About Arkansas Meadery

Arkansas Meadery is one of the few dedicated meaderies in the state and has built a loyal following for its honey-forward, handcrafted meads.

For those unfamiliar, mead is one of the world’s oldest fermented beverages, made primarily from honey, water, and yeast. Depending on style, it can range from dry and wine-like to sweet and fruit-forward.

Arkansas Meadery has earned a reputation for producing approachable, well-balanced meads that appeal to both wine drinkers and craft beer enthusiasts. Opening a tasting room marks a significant step forward in giving the public direct access to their full lineup and the story behind the product.

Why This Matters for Arkansas Drinkers

Arkansas has seen steady growth in craft distilleries and breweries, but dedicated meaderies remain rare. The opening of a reservation-based tasting room signals continued diversification in the Arkansas beverage scene.

For those looking to explore something beyond bourbon, beer, or traditional wine, this offers a guided introduction to a category many have never experienced properly.

If you have been curious about mead, this is the way to do it.