Ancient Craft. Arizona Honey. Route 66 Soul.
Family-owned and locally-crafted in Kingman, Arizona — where the Mojave Desert sun meets the world's oldest beverage tradition.
Native Kingmanites.
Ancient craft.
Hive Five Meadery was born from a deep love of Kingman, Arizona and a passion for crafting one of the world's oldest beverages. As native Kingmanites, we wanted to bring something truly special to the Mother Road.
As a family-owned, locally-operated nano-meadery, we produce under 10,000 gallons annually — keeping every batch intentional, every bottle personal. We source 100% pure Arizona honey, because we believe great mead starts with exceptional ingredients from exceptional land.
Every pour carries the warmth of the Mojave Desert, the spirit of Route 66, and the soul of a community we've called home our whole lives.
Pure Arizona Honey
Sourced from Arizona beekeepers. The land, the wildflowers, the desert sun — all in every bottle.
Family Owned
Native Kingmanites pouring their hearts into every batch. Community isn't a value — it's who we are.
Small Batch Craft
Under 10,000 gallons per year. Because quality will always matter more than quantity.
Heart of Route 66
731 E Andy Devine Ave, Kingman. Right on the Mother Road — a landmark for a landmark experience.
What Is Mead?
The world's oldest alcoholic beverage, predating wine and beer by thousands of years. Made from one simple, extraordinary ingredient: honey.
Honey + Water
At its core, mead is fermented honey and water. But honey contains over 13 types of sugars, creating a complexity of flavor that wine can barely match.
Ancient Origins
Evidence of mead dates back 9,000 years — found in ancient China, Africa, and Europe. Vikings, Greeks, and Egyptians all revered it as the "drink of the gods."
Endless Variety
Add fruit and it's a melomel. Add spices and it's a metheglin. Add apples and it's a cyser. The world of honey wine is endlessly diverse and endlessly delicious.
"Honey, in its raw form, contains over 13 distinct types of sugars — creating flavor profiles that no grape could ever dream of."
Our Meads
Crafted in small batches with 100% Arizona honey. Every variety tells a story of this land.
Traditional
Our flagship. Pure Arizona wildflower honey fermented to golden perfection. Clean, complex, beautifully dry with a warm honey finish.
Desert Rose
Arizona's iconic prickly pear fruit meets pure honey wine. Vibrant, lightly sweet, and unmistakably Southwest.
Lavender Dreams
Soothing lavender blossoms infused into pure honey wine. Floral, delicate, and hauntingly beautiful.
Jalapeño Heat
For the adventurous palate. Fresh jalapeños balance the sweetness of Arizona honey with a slow, satisfying warmth.
Apple Harvest
Crisp Arizona apples fermented with pure wildflower honey. The ultimate autumn sipper — enjoyed year-round.
Desert Gold
Rare Arizona orange blossom honey takes center stage. Sun-bright, citrus-kissed, and utterly captivating.
* Current availability varies by season. Visit us or call ahead to see what's on tap today.
Visit the Taproom
Right on historic Route 66 in the heart of Kingman, Arizona. Come taste what the desert has to offer.
Hours of Operation
Hours may vary. Call ahead or check social media for updates.
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Say Hello
Curious about our meads? Planning a group tasting? Just want to talk honey wine? We'd love to hear from you.
Or email us directly at hivefivemead@gmail.com