It was raining when we went so there was no service outside, still had a great time and will…read morecertainly be back to enjoy some music and mead!

This was an outstanding place to hang out. My group had some mead flights, and my wife liked one…read moreso we bought a bottle. Then we played some Frisbee Golf. We really enjoyed the viking theme and even tried on some of the funny costumes. They need something to serve non drinkers/designated drivers. I had a water, but it would have been nice to have some kind of soda or something like that. But for the average visitor who is going to enjoy a real drink. You won't be disappointed.

I always have great experiences with meaderies and whenever I sit down to write a review for one I…read morealways give it high marks. Moonlight Meadery is no exception to this at all and the mead we had with them was excellent. The mead Steve and I had was the Kurt's Apple Pie. As the name implies it was apple oriented and despite that it didn't taste much like a cider. It was mead all the way which made it all the more fabulous. Strong and boozy this mead was great to sit down, unwind and really get into it's flavor features with.

So glad I stopped in again, Sheldon was very knowledgeable and patient as I asked questions to…read morelearn about the process of making mead. The science of fermenting is just that science. I had a basic knowledge but he was so informative I walked away smiling that my 30 minutia there were well worth the time. I definitely recommend a stop here even if you're only mildly curious. Most meads are available for a small tasting fee of $3 for a one Oz. pour. I purchased three bottles which were priced at $22 - 25 per bottle. For me anytime I am in Southern New Hampshire this is a must stop. Stop in and support this local business you'll be glad you did.

Awesome, hyperlocal spot run by people who are passionate about their product and happy to impart…read moreall that mead knowledge you never even knew you wanted as you enjoy your quaffs. Until recently, I had only tasted mead in Ireland and known it as a sickly-sweet beverage. But these are subtle, flavorful, crafted meads. My absolute favorite was the Queens, which reminded me almost of a dry fino Sherry or complex, rich, dry white. They also mix up some fine mead-based cocktails, including an excellent Raspberry Lemonade with a raspberry-tinged mead mixed with seltzer and fresh-squeezed lemon juice. I'm generally a beer person and was a bit skeptical, but was totally sold (literally - walked out of here with a couple of bottles and some paraphernalia.) The space is industrial yet cool - more like visiting a brewery than a winery. They have board games as well as a gravelly outdoor area where you can hang on a nice day. Only weekend hours for now as the business (hopefully) grows, but a great place to hang and sample something new and high-quality, or pop-in for a cool take-away gift. Whether you're already a fan, or if all you know of mead is some Viking or Renaissance Faire crap (though in Addition to classic glassware, they do also sell a goblet if that is indeed you thing), you simply must stop in this excellent new spot. Only opened on weekends for now. They could use some better signage - we did drive past before doubling-back to find it - but this is a place we'll worth finding and trying.

Clean, neat, quiet... tanks in tasting room-nice products. Go for the Meadjito! Tasty!!read more

Never had Meade before and I'm kicking myself now. I'm not a fan of "hoppy" drinks, BUT the hoppy…read moreMeade I will drink and actually got me to venture down other "hoppy" lanes, like beer. Especially for someone who likes cider and wine, the Meade has a nice, refreshing flavor. The different flavor nodes of the honey make it sweeter and not bitter (personal preference). Awesome sit in areas with TONS of games for socialization with friends. In this order are my favorites!! Wally, Whip, Lemon, Bouchot, Ginga, Cherry, Hoppy, Pecan

Bergen House is a craft meadery that opened in Middletown, Connecticut in September 2020. It was…read morefounded by army veteran Talon Bergen. He first began experimenting with homebrewing when his brother-in-law gifted him a Mr. Beer kit. The first batch of Bergen's homebrew was awful, but the kit came with an interesting book that he read over and over again. He soon became fascinated with the science behind brewing and fermentation. Later on, a friend gifted him a bottle of homemade mead. Bergen's wife Emilie liked it much more than any beer she ever tried, so he decided to try his hand at crafting mead. Mead is a fermented beverage made from a mixture of honey, water and yeast. It is the oldest fermented beverage known to man (predating beer, wine and cider). Like his first batch of beer, Bergen's first batch of mead was also awful. After several months, Bergen finally began making mead that was drinkable. The Bergens later had an idea to open their own brewery. After seeing how many breweries that Connecticut already had, they instead decided to open a meadery. The Bergens found a space in Middletown's old trolley barn building to house their meadery and taproom. Although not the state's only meadery, Bergen House is the only one to have its own taproom for on-site consumption. I recently visited Bergen House for the first time after going for a long bike ride on the nearby Air Line State Park Trail. I was greeted by Emilie Bergen who was very friendly and talked to me about the different meads. There were eight different meads on tap during my visit. Each one has different spices and fruits added for flavoring. I ordered a sampler flight which featured "Crime Scene" (Rye Bourbon Barrel-Aged Sweet & Sour Cherry Mead), "Local Buzz" (Dry Mead made with local honey from Hilltop Apiaries), "Wally" (Off-Dry Mead made with wildflower honey, green tea and Citra hops), and "Grapefruit Meads Business" (Wildflower Mead flavored with rosemary, grapefruit & ginger). The latter two were my favorites! Emilie also gave me a small sample of "Bochet": a traditional French Mead made with wildflower honey caramelized before fermentation. I ended up taking home a growlito of "Wally", which tasted a lot like a honey-infused New England IPA. I had a great experience at Bergen House and I look forward to returning!

The mead here is amazing. Go and enjoy some of Ray's hard work! It's seriously delicious. The Hades…read morewas my favorite (pleasantly zippy), but the blackberry, and Midas would have been great as a full pour too. I will for sure be back the next time I'm in Albany.

Cool spot! We sampled a variety of meads. They have traditional meads as well as some more…read moreinventive ones including a jalapeño mead and a winter spices mead (my fav). Nice ambience too and excellent service. Our bartender was very knowledgeable about the various meads and attentive. Small place but when we visited on a Saturday afternoon it was not busy. They have a book exchange and board games. Free popcorn! I would definitely come back here. I was considering bringing home some meads but I thought their bottle prices were a bit steep at between $25 and $35. Meads in our local area (MA and RI) are more in the $20 bottle range from local spots. Don't miss the cool mural in the back!

I haven't been to Nashoba in at least 15 years. Went here yesterday afternoon and had a wonderful…read moretime! It was a very hot day, but there was a cool breeze. We arrived around noon w out a tasting reservation but got lucky there were spots available. We were greeted by a very friendly staff member outside and told us they had a jazz fest going. Music later and complimentary Mardi Gras necklaces etc! We went into the shop for our tasting. Gift shop and wines etc so nicely done arranged available for purchase.. We had a seat at the tasting bar and had a wonderful time choosing and tasting wine and spirits. I love how u can mix and match and try wine spirits beer and canned mixers. $16 pp including a wine glass. We added a cheese cracker plate for $8. Cheese was yummy! Loved it. Attentive and knowledgeable staff. The pours were once ounce and they did feel on the smaller side, and would have preferred a tasting w a bit more but that's just me! Highly recommend, will do the wine tour next time. We had reservations at J's Restaurant which was excellent. Afterwards we sat at a table to listen to the live jazz music. There was a QR code to order food and drinks. Will definitely give that a try next time. Beautiful location and staff always smiling.

I've been going to this beautiful winery for a couple years now and my most recent visit was on…read moreLabor Day with a friend. I was pleasantly surpirsed to get seated with no reservation for a party of 2. I do recommend having a reservation though as it can get busy. The atmosphere is great for people who like sitting outdoors on a nice day as there are a ton of tables with umbrellas to keep people cool. You are able to scan a QR code to order anything off the menu and the service is great as the staff brings you the drinks to your table. For food they will text you when to pick up from kiosk. As for the drinks my friend and I both got the sangria, raspberry bellini, and fall sampler. All of the drinks were really refreshing and worth the price. The charcuterie and pretzel bites we got were also great for a nice winery day and the menu is pretty expansive so I want to try some other items in future visits. There were a lot of bees at some of the tables near where I sat and they often crowed the drinks and food so that it something to note. I definitely plan to come back next summer!

This spot is so special and we are so grateful to have it in our new home city. What a gem to find…read morea great Meadry with local stock and wide selection in any city, much less unexpectedly after moving cross country to Troy. The staff and patrons really make the whole vibe and atmosphere all the more bad ass. The whole place even the decor in bathroom is a major vibe and I feel like I must bring my drinking horn to use in place of a cup sooner than later. Some special shout outs to the bartenders, India and Emily, who have treated my husband and I with huge welcomes as recent transplants to NY. Yall have a whole magical thing going on up there! 12 out of 10 stars. A must hang spot when in the downtown Troy area. Great mead and cider selections love that you can purchase bottles for home too.

Friendly, small place, but comfortable. As for the mead,…read moreplenty of variety, some ciders as well. I enjoy it.