Herding Hives Meadery

Herding Hives Meadery Handcrafted meads and wines from the heart of Arizona.

Here we grow again: Blueberry Maple Bourbon! 🫐🍁​We also hit up the Hatch Chile Festival this weekend. Up next: batching ...
09/06/2026

Here we grow again: Blueberry Maple Bourbon! 🫐🍁
​We also hit up the Hatch Chile Festival this weekend. Up next: batching our killah Mango Hatch Chile mead along with a few other Hatch varieties. Stay tuned!

It’s a beautifully messy day at Herding Hives Meadery! We’re busy racking and pressing our No Water Blueberry Cashew and...
07/18/2026

It’s a beautifully messy day at Herding Hives Meadery! We’re busy racking and pressing our No Water Blueberry Cashew and No Water Triple Berry meads. Working with zero water means we aren't diluting anything, we are extracting every single drop of pure, concentrated flavor straight from the fruit. It’s all about building the deepest, richest flavor profile possible. Swipe through to see the journey from the thick berry mash and the press, all the way to that gorgeous, vibrant pour in the glass.
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We are keeping the momentum going with another small-batch "no water" fruit bomb. This time, we’ve packed a massive 20 l...
06/25/2026

We are keeping the momentum going with another small-batch "no water" fruit bomb. This time, we’ve packed a massive 20 lbs of blueberries and 6.5 lbs of honey into the primary fermenter.
​By skipping the water entirely, the yeast is fermenting strictly in pure, unadulterated blueberry juice and rich honey. The depth of flavor and that gorgeous, deep midnight-purple color speak for themselves.
​This is just the beginning for this batch we can't wait to pair this intense berry base with the smooth, buttery complexity of cashews down the line.

We are getting a brand new small batch going here and it is an absolute fruit bomb!​This is a "no water" melomel. That ...
06/25/2026

We are getting a brand new small batch going here and it is an absolute fruit bomb!
​This is a "no water" melomel. That means we aren't using a single drop of water in the primary fermenter. Every bit of the liquid you see being mixed here comes strictly from the pure, crushed juices of 28 lbs of raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries, blended perfectly with 16 lbs of premium honey.
​Using a heavy fruit load like this takes a lot of effort (just look at that drill mixer go!), but it’s the only way to get the intense, rich flavor we are always chasing.

Stay tuned—this one is going to be incredibly special! 🐝🍷

One fermenter empties… another one gets filled.That’s just how things work 😉. Today’s new batch: Apple Lychee Mead.Fresh...
03/06/2026

One fermenter empties… another one gets filled.
That’s just how things work 😉.
Today’s new batch: Apple Lychee Mead.
Fresh lychee fruit and apple juice going into the fermenter today. Now the yeast gets to do the hard work.
If you’ve never had lychee before, it’s a tropical fruit that’s kind of like a mix between grape, pear, and rose.

Putting away a lot of bottles today:🫐 Blueberry Cashew🌑 Crimson Omen✨ Toast of OrionNothing better than seeing months of...
03/06/2026

Putting away a lot of bottles today:
🫐 Blueberry Cashew
🌑 Crimson Omen
✨ Toast of Orion
Nothing better than seeing months of work finally make it into bottles.

Newly bottled batch of Bitchin' Breakfast Brew featuring its permanent label!
12/21/2025

Newly bottled batch of Bitchin' Breakfast Brew featuring its permanent label!

Today marks the beginning of a bold new project. Tempranillo, Grenache, and Cabernet blend.This w**e is all about moveme...
12/07/2025

Today marks the beginning of a bold new project. Tempranillo, Grenache, and Cabernet blend.

This w**e is all about movement and personality: energetic, expressive, and alive with character. Using our dual-yeast fermentation strategy (VRB + CLOS) and precise, cool temperature control in the SS Brewtech system, we’re building a red that’s deep, layered, and full of dimension.

Projected Tasting Profile:
• Black currant
• Ripe raspberry
• Rich dark fruit
• Warm sweet spice
• Silky, velvety texture
• A lively, rhythmic finish

A vibrant, Spanish-inspired blend with bold fruit and a smooth, luxurious mouthfeel. Crafted from the very first day with intention and balance.

So uh… we may have accidentally made our own Bourbon Cream. Except this one’s vegan, silky, and stupidly good.Oat cream...
11/23/2025

So uh… we may have accidentally made our own Bourbon Cream.

Except this one’s vegan, silky, and stupidly good.
Oat cream, dairy-free whipping cream, chocolate, bourbon… blended into a holiday bottle of trouble.

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