H I V E
H I V E
At Hive, we believe the world's oldest fermented beverage deserves a new level of precision. Our process begins with the purest honey, sourced from the finest apiaries, and ends with a finished mead that is as authentic as it is refined. We honor the timeless art of mead-making by optimizing every variable—from fermentation to aging—with modern science and controlled precision. The result is a taste that is both a tribute to nature and a testament to the pursuit of perfection.
The definitive launch of the Hive legacy. The First Sting is a bold, uncompromising dry mead, meticulously crafted to a full 14.7% ABV. It presents a complex profile with the crisp, clean finish of a fine Chardonnay and subtle notes of citrus and wild honey. This is not a mead of history, but of precision—a testament to what happens when nature is truly optimized.
This is an evolution of our definitive Dry Axiom. Meticulously aged on fine lees, Hive Saga retains the bold, crisp character of its core, but is transformed with a sophisticated new complexity. The palate unfolds with elegant notes of toasted brioche and hazelnut, leading to a creamy, full-bodied finish. It’s an exceptionally refined mead, where the natural spirit of the honey is given a new depth, born from a precise and patient process.
A tribute to nature's awakening. Hive Blossom is a meticulously crafted mead with the delicate essence of fresh peach nectar. At 8.5% ABV, this light, crisp, and radiant mead captures the fleeting beauty of a spring orchard. Its subtle sweetness and refined floral notes are a testament to our precision, creating a taste that is both exquisitely delicate and brilliantly complex.
Born from a fusion of natural tradition and industrial precision, Hive Forge is our answer to the aged mead. We meticulously ferment our golden mead before entrusting it to a charred whiskey barrel, where it undergoes a controlled transformation. The mead emerges with a complex new character, layered with rich notes of toasted oak, vanilla, and a subtle, warming hint of whiskey. This is not just mead; it is a testament to what happens when nature's purest ingredients are forged in a crucible of time and craft.
For centuries, mead has been the drink of kings, a timeless tradition born from the simple magic of honey. We honor this ancient legacy not by recreating the past, but by perfecting it for the future. Our commitment to quality begins with a single, crucial ingredient: the finest wild honey, sourced from responsible apiaries. We then introduce a modern level of precision to the fermentation process, meticulously controlling every variable to create a clean, crisp, and pure mead.
This is a new chapter in a story as old as civilization. Each batch is a testament to our philosophy that the most exceptional products are born when nature’s purest ingredients are guided by an unyielding commitment to modern craft. This is not just mead; this is Nature, Optimized.