Homo sapiens can only understand reality insofar as they can sense their external stimuli. For instance, the visible light spectrum -- the gradient of electromagnetic wavelengths accessible to the human eye -- spans only 390 - 700 nm. This portion of wavelengths does not include UV light (10 - 400 nm), which is detected by many other non-human species, including honey bees. As we all know, flowers and honey bees have evolved one of the most evident symbiotic relationships in nature. What's less obvious are the UV patterns widespread on flower petals, hidden from the human eye, but just as apparent to many non-human species as the yellowness of a sunflower is to us. In this sense, beauty truly does lie in the eyes of the beholder. I find beauty in the bottom of a glass of mead from Bløm Meadworks. Even more in the second. Do yourself a favor and have a glass of mead to relieve yourself of these hot, muggy August days. Bløm offers fantastic - not too sweet - mead at an affordable price ($5 - 6.50ish/glass). And as if a delicious, diverse assortment of meads wasn't enough, their cheeseboard is to DIE for. One of the best in AA. I wish they didn't charge more for extra crackers, but nothing in this world can be THAT good. The aesthetic is bold- clean, minimalist, industrial, geometric, with a touch of surreal abstraction. Finally, and most importantly, they have a pleasantly uninterested bar dog who roams around at its own volition. read more

Such a cute place! Great atmosphere. The staff was really welcoming and good about explaining their offerings. We tried most of what they had on tap and it was all good - not syrupy sweet or heavy at all. Very light and refreshing. My favorite was the Season One Spring Gin. Try it! The only reason for not giving it a 5 star was the dog. I am a HUGE animal lover but I just don't think it's the right place for it. Besides being unsanitary, it's pretty miserable for allergy sufferers. People that don't have that issue just don't understand how miserable it is. We'd probably grab a growler or 6 pack but, sadly, we won't be back to stay. read more

I will preface this review by stating that I don't like dry drinks. If you do, keep that in mind. So, this place is awesome. It has a great look/feel. We came in on a Saturday afternoon and were promptly surprised to see the Ralph Bakshi helmed animated version of the Lord of the Rings projected on the wall. The inside was comprised of a bar, along with small, individual tables. It was filled with clean lines and an industrial look. It's also really close to a parking garage (the one across from Haymaker). The barista (a fella in a red flannel shirt) was incredibly knowledgeable and hospitable - just super laid back. He even gave us a free glass of the switchel soda because we talked about it. I would give this a five star if you like dry drinks. Unfortunately, all of the mead and cider they made available was dry or semi-dry. The only medium sweet offering was unavailable. We had a six glass flight, and nothing suited my tastes. Mead is thought of as a sweet wine - it's made from honey after all. To have no sweet meads or ciders to try was pretty disappointing, and I walked out feeling ambivalent; I loved the atmosphere and the employees but disliked the very thing you come there for. read more

This space is open, fresh, clean, and welcoming. Not to mention they have the best shop dog. Come bring your friends. Great place to bring in your own food and enjoy friends. Recommend going any time, just make sure to eat first as they only have small snack items. Great new spot to check out! Come drink with friends and come get a few things done, either way you are in for a treat! read more

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Great game selection making this a fabulous date spot! Meads were all really tasty - we had our faves but none of them were regrettable! Enjoyed the chocolate sampler alongside from local Dexter company MINDO and they were too.die.for - I immediately went to the co-op to buy my own Rustic Chocolate Vanilla bar!! Highly recommend this spot - the employee behind counter was so helpful and friendly. Can't wait to visit again! read more

Blom Mead + Cider - Tasty mead and a great 2 player game! Relaxed vibe and so welcoming! - Cideries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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My husband and I love this place, and we love the way they've handled business throughout the pandemic! Highly recommend trying them, especially the Christmas Meade! read more

Blom Mead + Cider - Meade - Cideries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

The owners, Matt and Lauren, are so kind and they've created such a welcoming, cheerful space. They partner with other local businesses and artisans, and host amazing community events. Their mead is also amazing! They source local ingredients and I love all the rotating flavors. They are also one of a handful of Ann Arbor businesses requiring proof of vaccination in order to sit inside. I fully support this and feel safer in their space than in restaurants and bars without a vaccination requirement. Thank you for making hard, sometimes unpopular decisions that keep our community safe! read more

This place is a must when in Ann Arbor. Delicious mead and snacks, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Highly recommend!!

First and foremost, wow--the cider and mead are outta this world. Second, what an awesome space. My husband and I worked with Lauren to reserve event space here for our casual rehearsal dinner in the fall. Bløm was amazing!!!! We had plenty of space for our party, coordinating outside catering was seamless, and Lauren worked with us to make sure the event was safe and exactly what we wanted. She and her staff were also incredibly attentive to our thirsty guests. The next day at our wedding, our guests were still raving about their drinks from the night before. Thank you so much, Bløm team! read more

Most mead I have had is too sweet and a bit viscous, but the folks Blom really perfected the perfect effervescent session mead (that is more like a dry cider than your typical mead). I love their dedication to sustainability (sourcing all of their raw ingredients locally), and their investment in the community (I went to a Queer Tango class there a few weeks ago). I've found the meadery both a calm space to grab a drink with friends as well as an inspiring place to work remotely from. The owners and bartenders are such solid people. I would DEFINITELY recommend this be your regular hangout spot and a place to bring all your Ann Arbor visitors. Try the hopped mead or their semi-dry cider! read more

A nice change of pace for Ann Arbor it seems like every other week a new brewery is open so it was nice to try something new. Really like the set up its bright and inviting and everyone who works there was super friendly and helpful with answering questions, they seemed generally happy to be there. They offer a few different snacks which is nice so you have something to munch on while you are there, I think most of it was different cheese plates. They did just open so they have a limited selection of meads to choose from, i'm not a big mead person so I couldn't tell that big of a difference between most of them but it does sound like they have some more exotic ones coming down the road. Like any new place that opens I want to come back in maybe a month or so and see how they are progressing but like I said it was a nice change of pace. read more

Blom is my go to place in Ann Arbor. The selection of mead and cider cannot be beat, and the seasonal drinks are so good (but pear ginger continues to be my go-to)! The atmosphere is welcoming and the staff are really cool. I love spending the afternoon here with a good book or some homework. Blom is such a cool small business and I love that they only source ingredients from Michigan. They also have great COVID precautions in place! read more

Lauren and the team were so great at helping us host a private event. It went incredibly, she spoke with such knowledge and enthusiasm and the Mead was delicious - will definitely be back again! read more

The aesthetics here are great- it's somehow modern and clean yet also homey and comfortable at the same time. I had to take off a star because literally ALL of their meads are dry. I'm really into checking out wineries, and they always do a great job at having a range of flavors and tastes so there's something for everyone. I'm not sure if meaderies are just different in that way, or if Blom is an outlier in not having a variety, but they really don't do a good job at that. If you don't like dry drinks, you literally just can't come here, and that kind of sucks. read more

There are so many great things about Bløm. Where do I even start? They make great session mead with unique flavors. They use Michigan farmers and growers to make that wonderful stuff. The people of Bløm are inclusive and very community oriented. They often host local bakers and makers so that you can grab grub and goodies while you enjoy your drink. Also, there are game nights, comedy nights, movie nights, pop-ups such as wreath making, cookie decorating, etc... This place is just really cool and so are the people. read more

Very excited to visit you this week! How have we not known about you??? We begin raising bees in the spring.

Yes! Mead! And so many delicious varieties, including a great cyser. I want to come back very soon. read more

A nice place to visit if you want to try some mead instead of beer. Not my favorite place for mead, but I may visit again if I'm in the area. The inside of this place is so bright and white and sterile... it's quite the difference from most places of it's kind. Not bad, but different. read more

I am not the biggest fan of honey: I'll usually skip it when optional, and didn't give Blom a try until last year when it had been around for a while. And boy, was I sleeping on it. I came here with a friend when we saw the projector screen a 2000s movie (I guess it was Superbad) in the big room and decided to check this place out, and sampled some of their meads. The staff is so friendly in helping us find our flavor, since I like more floral hints and my friend liked the fruity ones, and prefers drier alcohol than I do. I was surprised it doesn't taste as much like honey, whereas another vineyard I went to previously had an overpowering honey taste! We got the classic meads and a flight of Mindo chocolate and played boardgames. I also became a Milk and Honey regular when the popup occupied the store on Saturday mornings, and really miss that sense of community. COVID Times: Got growlers of the ciser, blueberry mead, and standard mead. Although mead stays good in the fridge for about a week, this one did not keep very well, so do try to drink it in 2-3 days after opening (mind you, it is not difficult). Very fast pickup/dropoff of growlers where I've called from my car and had the mead bottled and ready at the storefront in under 10 minutes, so worrying about parking while ordering on the spot is not a thing either. read more

I did the mead flight and loved tasting their different varieties. While I'm not the biggest mead fan, I did enjoy the Cyser. The decor and atmosphere is super cute and hip! read more

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Went to the grand opening early and had a wonderful time. I can tell this is going to be an excellent place to hang out and grab a session mead or two! The staff was incredibly friendly and personable, and they are doing everything right! I had the standard-ish mead and the Cyser. Would absolutely recommend both! If you like hoppy beer, you won't be disappointed with the hopped mead, also. The design is clean, and I love the logo as well. Left with two t-shirts. Obviously, I will be back! read more

The vibe here is so adorable! Bright and cool decor. The cider/mead was good and the server was nice and helped us pick out what to order.

This was my first time ever having mead, and I was pleasantly surprised. Sweet but dry, the meads (honey wines) made for a nice change of pace from the usual craft beers and wines. Blom is clean and spacious, with lots of room to enjoy your mead right by the fermenting tanks. The bar (mead?) tenders are very friendly, and more than happy to walk you through the menu. The playlist was a nice blend of 60s and 70s R&B, and their board game selection is stacked - Ticket to Ride, Code Names, Cards Against Humanity, you name it. For a relaxing spring weekend day, Blom is a solid option. read more

Absolutely one of my favorite spots in Ann Arbor!!! The drinks are unique and delicious, the vibe is clean and cozy, and the owners and staff are SO friendly and welcoming. You can tell they put so much thought and care into safety during the pandemic, while still making sure the customer has the best experience. Lovely spot to hang out with friends or have a date night! read more

This is what I wish all cideries were! Everything we had was delicious and it was great they have been flexible and safe during COVID. We felt very comfortable being able stay inside and enjoy the best darn mead you could dream of. Please bring back the absinthe mead!! Trivia night and movie nights are always fun. read more

The place itself is very chic and hipster, with a main bar and a side room to sit. There are games to play and the fermentation tanks can all be seen. The meads (and some ciders) themselves were good- not what I'm used to, but I was pleasantly surprised. The staff was cool and helpful when helping me pick out a flight I might like. Would recommend at least trying this place out! read more

Really enjoyed the mead and ciders- try a flight. Not too sweet at all. Definitely a good value. The food offerings could definitely be improved, but I believe you're allowed to bring in outside food if you want. read more

Favorite place in all of Ann Arbor to get a drink! My friends and I always pick up two Growlers of mead and cider for our weekly DnD games!

Great meads and ciders to be enjoyed in a welcoming atmosphere, both inside and outside. Plenty of board games to play when you are out with friends or on a date night. Curbside pickup is always quick and efficient, though this is one of the few places I feel safe spending time inside during the pandemic due to the smart and thoughtful covid precautions. read more

If you like cider and/or mead this is a great place. Staff is very informative. Great place to go before or after lunch or dinner. Rotating menu of drinks and a great place to sit back and relax. read more

Pleasantly surprised when we stumbled upon this new meadery in downtown A2. Clean, modern environment. The selection was solid, with a nice range and variety; having dry selections was particularly great for those who aren't huge fans of sweet beverages. A cider and wine were also available. Cheese plates for pairing and snacks, but no kitchen service. Definitely worth checking out if you're a mead connoisseur or just a novice looking for a cool new place to check out. read more

Blom Mead + Cider - Cideries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Really enjoyed the meads! They have made a really nice space and it's nice to have something different in Ann Arbor, which has become pretty saturated with breweries. Definitely a place to check out! read more

Their hours are a bit strange and it feels more like a cafe than an establishment that sells alcohol - but it is a relaxing place to hang out. Minimalistic decor and light, tasty drinks - it's like drinking alcoholic soda. read more

Great locally owned place with friendly owners! The meads were varied and delicious, interesting to hear how everything there is locally sourced. Try a sampler with some Mindo chocolates. Will be back and will bring friends! read more

So many great mead and cider flavors!!! Recommend getting several small size glasses to compare!!! You won't be disappointed!!!

I've had very little experience with mead but this cute little place in Ann Arbor was awesome! It's a great place to try some mead and hang out with friends. I believe they have a rotating selection of meads and you can see the equipment used for the brewing in the room next to the main one. The bartender there was very nice and patient as he explained to me the different types of mead and let me taste test some before I made up my mind. They have some board games there too so they obviously encourage plopping down and enjoying the vibe. Would come back again the next time I'm in Ann Arbor. read more

We thoroughly enjoyed trying a few different kinds of mead and cider. All of them were great. My favorite was the black currant mead. Check it out for yourselves! read more

Discovered this versatile quaint place while visiting Ann Arbor. Good local mead and cider with regular seating on one side, stand up comedians on the other that night. They do coffee and yoga at other times. read more

A lot of meads I've tried have been overly sweet. Bløm was a refreshing change! Featuring a selection of seven different and distinct meads (and a cider!) on tap - some with neat flavors like rhubarb - it's possible to enjoy them as 4oz samples or 12oz pours. It's counter service, and there are a range of seating options at the bar or tables throughout. With clean Scandinavian design, Bløm is a welcome addition to downtown Ann Arbor! read more

Bløm is a well-lit, cavernous space within an apartment complex. Don't be deceived! With low-priced, delicious drink option (mostly mead, obviously) and gorgeous vibes, Bløm is a more than welcome change of pace. The bartenders were nice and helpful, and the seating area was well-stocked with board games, making it the perfect place to open a tab, grab a cheeseboard, and learn how to play a new game with some friends. I'm leaving Ann Arbor or else I'd certainly frequent their game night. Don't overlook this new gem. My only complaint? Stay open later! We want more mead! read more