You’ve heard of wineries and breweries, but have you ever heard of a meadery? If not, it’s not surprising since there are less than 500 meaderies nationwide. What is surprising, though, it that one of those meaderies is right here in Mississippi. Take a look:
This is Queen’s Reward Meadery. It opened in Tupelo in 2016.
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The small-batch meadery produces a wide variety of meads, making it the perfect place to try the tasty beverage.
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So, what exactly is mead? Dubbed the “nectar of the gods,” it’s a fermented beverage that’s made from honey, water, and yeast.
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And while the drink may seem like a new thing, it’s actually the oldest alcoholic beverage – even older than beer and traditional grape wine.
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Mead tastes very similar to grape wine; however, it has a slight honey taste. But don’t get the wrong idea; it’s not syrupy like honey.
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Just like traditional wine, mead comes in a variety of flavors. At Queen’s Reward Meadery, the selection includes everything from traditional dry and sweet to fruit-flavored meads.
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Even better, all the meads are made using locally sourced honey.
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At Queen’s Reward Meadery, you can buy mead by the glass or by the bottle. Purchase a bottle to take home…
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…or enjoy a few glasses in the comfy seating area.
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Not sure which type to purchase? No problem; the meadery offers tastings.
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Queen’s Reward Meadery isn’t an eatery; however, there are food trucks on-site.
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The food trucks aren’t the only options for food, though. Customers can have food delivered to the meadery via Tupelo 2 Go.
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So, are you ready to visit one of the nation’s few meaderies?
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Queen’s Reward Meadery is open 5 days a week. Visit Tuesday – Wednesday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Thursday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call (662) 823-6323. You can also visit the meadery’s website or Facebook page.
So, did you know about mead? Ever tried it? If so, what’d you think? Tell us in the comments section.
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Address: 1719 McCullough Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38801, USA
