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Hive Mind

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The taproom is closed from the 22nd of December 2023 until the 30th of March 2024

Hive Mind (formerly Wye Valley Meadery) are a small, family run company founded by two brothers and based in the beautiful Wye Valley, in the Welsh borders.

We take pride in crafting the very best mead, and from the hive to your hand, we care for it tenderly until we release it into the world.

Combining our love of nature with our interest in brewing. We set out to create something as original as possible by taking a very traditional drink that has been around for over 8000 years, and give it a modern twist. What we have created is light, refreshing, rich in flavour and innovative, but also steeped in history. A true blend of old and new.

We could go on about passion, pride and perfection, but that should come over on the first sip. We aim to be different. Many think mead is sweet and strong and something drunk by druids and monks. Well that was then (and occasionally now during the summer solstice...).

With mounting quantities of honey from our own bees and a desire to drink something more like craft ale, we began crafting session strength meads made with great ingredients and killer flavours. Our mead is a marriage of modern brewing techniques applied to the most ancient beverage.

So please take what preconceptions you have, and refresh them.

We bring you sparkling, medium dry, flavourful mead. We start with the best quality ingredients we can lay our hands on, add yeast and time, and leave the product to do the talking.

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Events

30th Mar 2024 - 30th Mar 2024

27th Apr 2024 - 27th Apr 2024

Hive MindMusic and food at the MeaderyEnjoy live music and food at Hive Mind's taproom on the last Saturday of each month.
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27th Apr 2024 - 27th Apr 2024

25th May 2024 - 25th May 2024

29th June 2024 - 29th June 2024

27th July 2024 - 27th July 2024

31st Aug 2024 - 31st Aug 2024

28th Sept 2024 - 28th Sept 2024

Hive Mind Beekeeping CourseBeekeeping Courses with Hive MindIntroduce yourself to the world of beekeeping with the meadmaking experts of Hive Mind.
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29th June 2024 - 29th June 2024

27th July 2024 - 27th July 2024

31st Aug 2024 - 31st Aug 2024

28th Sept 2024 - 28th Sept 2024

26th Oct 2024 - 26th Oct 2024

30th Nov 2024 - 30th Nov 2024

Hive MindMead Making Courses with Hive MindMake your own mead with the meadmaking experts at Hive Mind Mead & Brew Co. in Caldicot, Monmouthshire.
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Map & Directions

Hive Mind Mead & Brew Co.

Type:Brewery

Unit 5F, Castleway Industrial Estate, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5PR
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Tel07840 874567

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Thursday10:00 - 17:00
Friday16:00 - 22:30
Saturday17:00 - 23:00

* Our bottle shop / brewery tour (pre-booking required) times are:

Monday - Friday 10AM - 5PM

Taproom opening times

Fridays: 4PM - 10.30PM

Saturday: Every last Saturday of the month for an event 5pm - 11pm.

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