Texas Mead Fest 2025 was a celebration of MEAD, community, and Texas craftsmanship—and Vinland Meads was proud to be part of it for the very first time. We packed up our new event trailer, hit the road from East Texas to New Braunfels, and joined a lineup of incredible meaderies from across the state to raise a horn together. From setup to final pour, it was a weekend full of learning, laughter, and shared passion for the ancient drink we all love.

When we started Vinland Meads, we knew our story was bigger than the bottles. Every recipe, every barrel, and every step has a history behind it. Patreon has become our way to share those deeper stories—the kind that go beyond the tasting notes and labels and show the why and how of what we do.

At Vinland Meads, every bottle starts with a promise—to protect the bees, honor the land, and craft mead with purpose. In a world where pollinators are vanishing and ecosystems hang in the balance, we believe meaderies can be part of the solution. By raising bees, harvesting raw wildflower honey, and turning it into small-batch honey wine, we’re doing more than reviving an ancient drink—we’re helping preserve the future. This article explores how mead makers across the world are supporting apiaries, biodiversity, and environmental stewardship—and why raising a horn to the bees might just help save the earth.