Annapurna Meads

Annapurna Meads

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The Bee's Squeeze

Specs:

5.5% ABV -12oz/355ml

Off-Dry

Gluten-Free

140 Calories / 12oz

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After squeezing so many oranges for our test taps, we dubbed this mead the Bee’s Squeeze.  Off-Dry, the blend of raw honey, oranges and high-tone basil has a full-mouth feel with enough acidity to keep it clean. Oranges pulped, rinds rubbed and basil a’bathing, this mead quenches our thirst; a small-batch mead, delivered fresh to your glass.

Himalayan Mystic

Having lit the unquenchable fires of curiosity, we have re-consulted the ancient scrolls and are now preparing the first public batches of Annapurna Himalayan Mystic Mead.

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We invite all inquisitive souls to join us as we wait for the sleeping elixir to awaken.

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Each batch is made with intense care and passion and there won't be more than a hundred cases or so of each.

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Get on the waiting list and we'll let you know when the time of release has come.

Origin Audio Story - 12 min 

Hive of Gold

Specs:

8.5% ABV - 750ml

Off-Dry

Gluten-Free

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You want to live, You want to give...you have been searching for our Hive of Gold. A mixture of raw wildflower and bouchet honeys, with over 100 lbs of Imperial pumpkin, spices, the delightful heat and smokiness of Chipotle, aged for a year on rum-soaked oak; this is everything we wanted out of fall mead. A rich mouthfeel with just a hint of heat on the back palate, this is the fine line, search no longer you hearts of gold

Cherry Bee Dazzled

Specs:

5.5% ABV -12oz/355ml

Off-Dry

Gluten-Free

138 Calories / 12oz

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Delicious Montmorency cherry co-fermented with Wildflower honey, we added Hibiscus for some ruby tartness and rosehips for some medium length tannins.  Bright, with a full mouthfeel, we built this light sparkler to provide lasting refreshment and pair well with food.

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Gold Medal

2019 Colorado

Governor's Cup

For The Love of Ginger

Specs:

6.0% ABV -12oz/355ml

Dry

Gluten-Free

140 Calories / 12oz

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We are in love with ginger and are proud to bring the heat with this mead. Using Wildflower honey, we co-fermented this mead with pineapple for a juicy body and lemongrass for a touch of smooth tannins.  Using a mix of fresh and dried ginger, this mead is crisp, naturally gluten-free and packs the ginger twang all ginger lovers crave.

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Silver Medal

2019Meadcrafter's

Competition

Sauvage Mead Blanc

Specs:

6.5% ABV -12oz/355ml

Dry

Gluten-Free

140 Calories / 12oz

Profile:

Wildflower honey co-fermented with pineapple and dry-hopped with Centennial, Cascade and Simcoe hops.  This draft mead exhibits balanced tropical undertones with citrus hop overtones. Mostly dry and naturally gluten-free, this is an easy-drinking mead reminiscent of a New Zealand-style Sauvignon Blanc.

Jam Session

December 2019

Specs:

7.0% ABV - Kegs

Semi-Sweet

Gluten-Free

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Over 80 lbs of Blueberry and Raspberry purées were fermented with wildflower honey, cardamom, cinnamon and a hint of chicory.  Full-bodied, yet easy drinking, the layer of dark and light berries linger while the bright acid keeps it clean.  Another local test tap from our innovation station.

The Rubus Mission

November 2019

Specs:

7.0% ABV - Kegs

Dry

Gluten-Free

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Eighty-four pounds of Blackberry (Rubus occidentalis) purée co-fermented with wildflower honey and Mission Fig concentrate, we are super excited by this mead.  It is simply delicious with layers of rich, dark berries and underlying notes of tobacco and leather.  We also layered in some fine oak tannins to give length to the finish.

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Pollinator's Punch

June-July 2019

Specs:

6.0% ABV - Kegs

Off-Dry/Semi-Sweet

Gluten-Free

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The orchard is in full swing.  Here we fermented a mix of Pear, Apple, Cherry and Mango juices and purees with our classic Wildflower Honey blend.  The combination comes out with a classic fruit-forward, summer appeal. To round out the flavors and finish, we used a pinch of Himalayan Pink Sea Salt.  Riding the line between Off-Dry  & Semi-Sweet, it is an easy drinking, gluten-free mead to compliment a warm Colorado summer.

Bees en Mash

November 2018

Specs:

6.5% ABV - Kegs

Semi-Sweet

Gluten-Free

Profile:

Co-fermenting local Colorado Wildflower honey with cherry and vanilla, we aged this mead on Bourbon soaked oak.  At low temps, the cherry is muted but let this slowly warm in the glass and you will find more layers to explore.  Off-dry this mead maintains a refreshing profile while still appealing with a touch of honey. The silky tannins of oak provide a smooth finish that let’s the boozy vanilla linger on your palate.