Meridian Hive is not classified as a beer under the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission (TABC) regulations. Instead, it falls under the category of a winery due to the prohibition on using any malt or grain in our products. This distinction is important as it sets us apart from traditional beer breweries.
Being a winery allows us to focus solely on creating unique and high-quality beverages made from honey. We take great pride in crafting our products using only the finest ingredients and traditional fermentation techniques. By using honey as our primary fermentable, we are able to produce a range of flavors and profiles that are distinct from beer.
Our approach to brewing is rooted in our passion for mead, an ancient beverage made from fermented honey. Mead has a rich history that spans across cultures and time periods, and we draw inspiration from this heritage to create our own modern and innovative meads.
One of the advantages of being classified as a winery is the flexibility it provides in terms of ingredient selection. While beer is typically made using grains such as barley, wheat, or rye, we have the freedom to experiment with a variety of honey varietals, each contributing its own unique flavors and characteristics to the final product.
At Meridian Hive, we strive to showcase the diverse range of flavors that honey can offer. From the delicate floral notes of wildflower honey to the robust and earthy flavors of buckwheat honey, we carefully select the honey varietals that best complement our desired flavor profiles. This allows us to create meads that are complex, balanced, and truly distinctive.
In addition to honey, we also incorporate other natural ingredients such as fruits, spices, and herbs to further enhance the flavor profiles of our meads. These additions are carefully chosen to complement and harmonize with the honey, creating a well-rounded and enjoyable drinking experience.
Our commitment to quality extends beyond just the ingredients we use. We pay close attention to every step of the brewing process, from the fermentation to the aging and carbonation. This meticulous approach ensures that each batch of mead we produce meets our high standards of excellence.
Meridian Hive is not a beer but a winery specializing in mead, a fermented beverage made from honey. Our classification under the TABC regulations allows us to focus on creating unique and flavorful meads using a variety of honey varietals and other natural ingredients. We take pride in our craft and are dedicated to producing high-quality meads that offer a truly distinctive drinking experience.