B. Nektar Meadery - Taproom & Production Facility

Bartender tells us not to go up to the bar to order, but only checks on the regulars. Then she literally yells across the entire establishment at the 2 tables left for staying 15 minutes after close on trivia night while chilling with her friends at the bar. The other bartender just sold us all full beers 25 minutes ago. Buy the cider at the store and enjoy it at home or get it at literally any other taphouse in the area. Not cute, just rude. It sucks because the B Nektar taproom itself is really cool and had a good vibe. Unfortunately the service left a lot to be desired.

We had a fundraiser for work here, and they were amazing to work with! Great drinks and great waitstaff. The owners are also very easy going and helpful. It’s a must try if you like cider and mead.

i visited for the first time with a friend last night and had the best time! i have always been a fan of their meads and decided to order a flight. my favorite of the night was “kill all the golfers,” SO GOOD. we were lucky enough to meet the owners during our visit and they were absolutely lovely! i was beyond impressed with their hospitality and knowledge of their craft. it was an experience i’ll never forget and i can’t wait to return!

I really enjoyed my visit! Miranda gave us an excellent in dept tour. She explained the brewing process. Its definitely alot that goes into making that wonderful liquid magic they have. I'd recommend this place to anybody who wants to have different and very unique drinks. Good peaceful environment and a great unforgettable experience. Check out our YouTube channel Michigan streets and eats

I wish I could post a review without ranking. While I liked the place I went here after schrams and they are totally different more cider like less mead like. It's tough wish I would of went here first the wife and I both agreed. Things tasted fine. I loved the space. Welcoming.

Stopped for a couple of their 5 ox still meads. The cyser of the lambs chianti barrel aged for 5 years, and a cherry chipotle mead. Both very good but I give the cherry chipotle an extra thumbs up

Great place to hang and huge drink selection. Lot of fun events going on like trivia and karaoke

I’m not much into the ciders or meads, I’m generally a beer person but came here for the big Lebowski trivia. They had a food truck with excellent food, probably one of the best food trucks I’ve dined at. The cider and mead were tasty although I don’t have a refined palate for them. Service was not great. The server we had was pretty indifferent to us, mostly concerned with chatting up the table next to us. All in all a nice place to visit, I’d come back…for trivia

Everything was great here! As someone new to the area, I appreciated the friendly and very informative wait staff. I had a mead flight and liked most of them. The music was an eclectic mix which I enjoyed.

Came here for trivia last night. I hadn't been here in years. Service was slow at first despite sitting at the bar. It seems the bartender was more interested in socializing. There was barely anyone in there when we arrived so they weren't especially busy. It did get better, and I really like the drinks there. They don't have food but you can bring in carry out. They don't accept tips, but they do offer an option to add a donation for an organization (I couldn't hear which one, she did explain it to my bf). It should explained that it's a donation and not gratuity on the tablet or be explained by the bartender because it's confusing. I had a good time until the very end of the night. I hadn't realize they closed because no one gave a warning, until the bartender loudly SCREAMED "we've been closed for 15 minutes, we'd like to go home too". It really took me off guard because it was so unprofessional. To be clear, I have no problem with them telling people they're closed and to try to get going but to not give notice and then yell and complain like that wasn't called for. I don't see myself rushing back.

Had an amazing time going to this meadery. The beers were sweet and delicious. They had a very large variety and also rotating beers per season. My friend and I got a fight and we tried multiple IPA's, stouts, and slushies! Service was great too! Loved the conversation with the bartender! It's a very local meadery. The meadery design was very wooden with seating in the bar, high tables, outdoor and lower tables . It is a more lived in place with an older charm.

We had a fundraiser for work here, and they were amazing to work with! Great drinks and great waitstaff. The owners are also very easy going and helpful. It's a must try if you like cider and mead.

Sadly I hadn't heard of this place until I recently bought a 4-pack at a local liquor store in Jackson. It happened to be a 4-pack of the Punk Lemonade. All things seemed to be aligning as I was planning on making a trip to Ferndale for something else and decided to add this place to the mix. All of the meads/ciders had nice flavors and of course I had some favorites. Flights seem to be the best way to go or rather get as many 5 ounces as you want to find what tickles your fancy. I wasn't a huge fan of the slushy's. The flavor profile didn't translate very well for me this route. You can get just 5 oz as well for those to see if like them. The atmosphere was chill and nice. Definitely worth checking out if you want to find some nice meads.

We live down the road from this place and finally got a chance to check it out. It is a great spot with a nice selection of beverages. If mead is too sweet for you, they also have cider -- and wine I believe. The crew was very warm and friendly, but the service can be a bit slow. While they have board games, I believe they could offer a bit more. There is a large space to the left of the entrance that would accommodate a couple of pinball machines, or a pool table. or some dart boards. I think that space might be better utilized with entertainment for the customers. Still, a fun place. "Bee" sure to check it out.

Amazing place! I'm pretty picky with alcohol & don't like the taste of much, but I've liked ALL of the meade I've tried here (& I love that you can get the small size for some types to kind of sample and figure out what you're into). The staff is always so, so sweet. B Nektar pays their staff a living wage and is a pillar in the community. I trust them to run their business ethically, and that's important to me! I'd definitely recommend the flavors with mint and the other with lavendar, mmm.

Mead mead mead meeeeeead! This place is pretty awesome. There was a total nerd vibe going on! Being from Seattle originally, it has that going for it. All of the drinks we sampled were fantastic. I even liked one with coconut. I HATE COCONUT! My wife was surprised at how much I liked it. Cyser of the Lambs is my favorite. I could drink a gallon of that. Thanks so much for being a new destination each time we come to Michigan.

This place opened lust as the the craft mead & cider movements were beginning. They have helped set the standard for mead. The now have a great taproom that overs all their current meads, ciders, and beers with amall, large and all available for purchase buy the bottle or can. The staff is very friendly, helpful & knowledgeabke and the space has a warm and roomy feel. I have been going here since they opened and dont see that stopping any time soon.

Great Meade, cool names. Wish they had more than one employee. He was friendly and great but didn't have the time to be at his full potential.

Very chill and laid back atmosphere, kinda like hanging out and drinking in the basement of your coolest friend. And that's what the bartenders are like, your coolest friend. The flights here are exceptional because of the amazing variety and unique flavors offered. If your not a fan of mead or cider they usually have one beer on tap. I think the prices are very reasonable. Aside from the many selections on draft they also have crowlers and a small retail area to take bottles home. Some of the ciders that are aged in the burbon barrels have a pretty high abv so make sure to keep that in mind. I love this place and am thrilled that so many stores and restaurants now have B Nektar but really nothing beats going here to hang out for a while and trying a flight of their newest flavors!

In the area yesterday so we decided to drop in. My husband really loves Meads and we've been wanting to try B. Nektar for awhile now. Inside is a very laid back relaxed atmosphere. They have a shelf with various games and TV's around as well. We were limited on time so our visit was short and sweet just like the Meads we had. We tried a small flight and everything was delicious. We sampled the Slice of Life Cider, The Apple Pi with Crust Mead and the Necro Mead. The Ginger in the Slice of Life cider was good but strong as it burned my throat a bit. But any good Ginger drink will do that. I gave them only three stars because the bartender was a bit rude and not personable in the least. I'd probably come back and try again when I have more time to hang out but I will think twice due to the unpleasantness of the staff and the over all unwelcoming treatment we received.

Love this place! It's a hidden gem! So many great options... love the boozy 1oz pours!

I love this place! It is a little hidden gem outside of downtown Ferndale. When you're driving there you'll likely think you've made a wrong turn but fear not, the random industrial park you are driving through does contain this lovely spot. I was introduced to mead a few months ago and I am a big fan. B Nektar has some interesting flavor combinations and the names are unique and fun. You've probably seen their most popular one "zombie killer" which is actually more of a cider on local restaurant menus. My favorite is "kill all the golfers" which tastes like a spiked Arnold Palmer and a close second is "Tuco style freak out" which is very margarita like. So delicious. You can build your own flight or order by the glass. They have several different meads, a few ciders and 3 beers including one IPA. Some other fun facts. They do not accept tips. They encourage board games, they have several there or you can bring your own. We brought our own and had a great time. They have live trivia a couple nights a week which seems fun. Lastly, they do not serve any food but you can bring food with you. It's a great spot for a fun afternoon or evening.

I've been drinking B. Nektar for years and just went into their brick and mortar and it's lovely. Great staff and laid back atmosphere. Zombie killer remains my favorite but I will always try anything new B. Nektar has to offer.

I'm extremely picky when it comes to beer (I usually don't like beer) and so I was excited to try out B. Nektar, which primarily has mead and cider. I got a flight of three meads/ciders and enjoyed them all, which for me is super rare. I came here for a board games Meetup tonight and was glad to have an excuse to finally make it to B. Nektar. It's located down a random side street off of 9 Mile, close to 75, so if you don't know where you're going, you will probably miss it. The place itself is huge and has ample parking off to the side. I got the Necromangocon, the Zombie Killer (cider), and The Dude's Rug. Necromangocon ended up being my favorite, despite all the Zombie Killer recommendations from friends, and The Dude's Rug was probably my least fave (a chai cider) although still tasty; I had tried a chai cider in San Diego a few months ago too and liked that one as well. B. Nektar sells ciders by the bottles (I will definitely be back to buy some!) and also does trivia on Thursday nights, it seems. They also had a mead with a reference to Breaking Bad, I believe (called "Tuco-style Freakout") which was awesome. Great place and I will be back at some point! Only thing that would make it better is if they sold food too :) but I believe you're allowed to bring in your own.

Cute spot! B. Nektar makes the best mead around! Make sure you get some to go. The staff is friendly and funny.

All Hail B. Nektar Meadery! My husband, brother-in-law, and I were looking for some drinks before dinner, and found this in a search query. I should start by saying that I adore bees, which may bias my review, but my company agreed with me, and they have no such affinities. Anyway, I digress. The beverages = amazing. There is a HUGE variety of meads - draft and still - in addition to some ciders and even a beer or two for those who want it. We did a flight of 10 meads, all of which were delicious (seriously, we did not dislike a single one). The bartenders were super patient and helpful as we tried to narrow down our choices, and one even went above and beyond to locate me an unused bottle cap for collection purposes; much appreciated. The interior is stunning as well. There is the typical bar counter area, a more open space with varying table sizes for groups to hang out, and an entire other room that looks like great gatsby hooked up with a cigar lounge/poker game and had a baby. Lastly, I noticed some advertisements for trivia and other events that seem to happen with some regularity, giving B. Nektar a community vibe that I think every brewery/meadery would benefit by having. All in all, I adored everything about this place. They even had good wifi so in theory, one can get work done while enjoying a libation. If I were living in the Detroit area, I would 100% make this a normal stomping ground. Good work, ladies and gents!!

Love this place, great drinks and a chill atmosphere. It's great to try some of the more unusual drinks you don't see in other bars. I also ordered a keg for a party and they were super helpful, the keg was disposable too so no return necessary

Cool tap room and great mead! I've had B Nekar mead before at various restaurants that were carrying bottles, but this was my first time visiting the taproom in Ferndale. It's actually kind of hard to find since it's off the main road and kind of hidden near Wanda Park amongst other industrial/warehouse buildings. Stopped in right when they opened on the weekend and decided on a flight of Mead so I could try different kinds. I tried: * Necromangocon * Apricot cardamom * Black Fang * Zombie Killer * Dwarf Invasion My favorites were the Necromangocon, Zombile Killer and Dwarf Invasion. I later found out the latter two were their most famous and popular ones, and I did end up buying a bottle of each before leaving. They were delicious. The Apricot Cardamom and Black Fang were good but the cardamom was almost nonexistent and the Black Fang had hints of clove that were very over powering. Overall we had a fun time there; it got pretty crowded when a cycling crew came through, but we were able to chill, drink some mead and play some games! I will defintiely be back :)

A spot where you can "dominate" trivia at 8pm on Monday's (just kidding, we suck, but have so much fun), drink some of the yummiest beers, and, the best part is, you can bring in any food you want! Polish feast included! This place is actually pretty lenient. They even let me finish my La Croix in there. Yay for people who don't wear support tight pants! My favorite beers (meads included) are the Death Unicorn, Zombie Killer and Apple Pi. The Death Unicorn is a little more tart, which I love. The Zombie Killer has more of a sweetness to it and the Apple Pi only tastes like alcohol at first but has this insane pie-like finish. It reminds me of some Willy Wonka sh*t.

Great atmosphere! The lavender honey mead was amazing but a lot of them drink more like a cider than a mead. Regardless, still tasted good overall!

My son and his girlfriend were visiting from "home" and he wanted to hit up B Nektar. I couldn't for the life of me understand why till he told me it was one of the brands he represented through Imperial Beverage and it was right around the corner from my house. I'm SO happy I went with them on the second trip! I've never had Mead before, thinking it to be like beer if which I'm not a fan. This honey wine is INCREDIBLE. So not beer. We sampled several flavors and my hands down favorite is Necro. Made with mango and black pepper it's got the perfect Blend of sweet with a hot little bite. Some Meijer stores (in west Michigan at least) carry Necro, Zombie Killer and a few other flavors. But AT B Nektar, they not only sell bottles, they also have mead on draft that you can purchase in refillable howlers. Yum, yum and yum. The night we were there was karaoke night, even the bartender rocked a song. They've also got a bookshelf of board games to play. Fantastic place to go with a group of friends. (Now to get some friends...humm... ) B Nektar is friendly and FUN. Exactly the combination I was expecting from the whole town when I moved to Ferndale. I think I'd feel comfortable coming here by myself on a busy night and sitting at the bar. People here are NICE. Oh, this us the meadery as well and since I'm a huge proponent of small local businesses, it's icing on the cake. Go to B Nektar, try a flight, play a game, take some mead home and support this fabulous local business.

I started coming here last year and I was immediately impressed. From the atmosphere to the staff, I loved it. I tried the mead flight to get an idea of what I liked (I never had mead before!) and I loved everything on it. My absolute favorite is The Dude's Rug. It was unlike anything I drank before. Then Necro, Blood Amulet, New Wave Lemonade, Believe, Shadow Thicket, Core Crusher, etc... I'm not a beer drinker and I'm finicky with ciders, but I've never had anything I dislike at B. Nektar. I love it enough that I got married here! I've been doing mead pick ups, but once the quarantine is lifted I can't wait to spend some more time here. In summary: wonderful staff, wonderful mead, wonderful atmosphere.

Worldly magic with neighborly vibe. Each visit is better than the last. Enjoy in site ( and sometimes there are food trucks!) and take something home for a gift or just later.

One of my go to spots for a relaxing, yet low-key want-to-get-drunk, kind of nights. Go to the bar to order and always grab a flight that way you can try a bunch! Pro tip: if you really like something, you can buy a bottle to take home (it's cheaper than other stores). They always have board games ready to play and some nights they have trivia. So what's not to love? Plus, there's parking right outside and it's never too busy to find a spot to sit!

A very wide selection of meads at this Ferndale location. This place is clean inside and very knowledgeable staff. You can drink inside and also buy some mead to go. They do also have growlers/bottles to go. Oh and feel free to buy a gift certificate that they have available for a friend. Thumb Up if you if you are into meads or just want to try some

I love bees. I think they're the most fascinating, brilliant creatures. I also really love honey. Not just because it's sweet and delicious but also because it's made by these little striped powerhouses I love so much. So, being that I love bees and I love honey I'm already set to love mead. But like everything some places do it better than others and B. Nektar does it REAL good. First off--they are extremely passionate and knowledgeable about the process but they are also super creative. They've got flavors like the cysers (mead made with apple cider), bourbon barrel mead (aged in..you guessed it--bourbon barrels!), Ethiopian Harrar made with Ethiopian coffee beans, a margarita style mead made with agave nectar and plenty of lime juice and zest, and plenty more (both limited edition and regular line ups) to choose from. Around the holidays I pick up bottles of the vanilla cinnamon and give them to friends/family as gifts, in the summertime a glass of orange blossom is heavenly. It really is perfect at any time of the year. Luckily for me I have a few places around me that sell their mead but you can also buy it right here at the Meadery (or order from their website). If you want to try a bit before you commit you can visit them during one of their mead tastings which are held various Fridays throughout the month (check their site for dates). The space isn't huge and I'm sincerely impressed by how much they've accomplished given those restrictions. But these folks at B. Nektar seem to love what they do and, given that they just celebrated their 3rd birthday (with a killer party I might add) I'm fairly certain they're in it to win it. And considering they're putting out consistently amazing product and expanding their market to more and more states as the days go on, I think they're well on their way!

Mead's good but the waiter was a jerk. Very rude, made fun of my sober companion. Absolutely dead bar, maybe the waiter was exhausted from losing money all night.

SC and i came by during the ferndale art fair. we took a shuttle bus over (special for the event) but there's plenty of parking available. we ended up getting a flight, which is a always a fun way to try a variety of things! they have bottles for sale there as well. we loved that they had a whole bunch of games so we settled in with a couple games and our flight. they do not have any food there (just some snacks for purchase) but there was a food truck that came by (not sure how common of an occurrence this was) and they dropped off menus at each of our tables. we didn't order anything but it's nice that there's that option too!

Closed today do to inclement weather, but they gave me a personal tour anyway. They are in an industrial area, and the business is located in an old machine shop, but in spite of all that .... you don't need to wear a suit and tie to get in (grin!) Friendly service, decent prices for their products, and the mead is honestly good! Talk to your server and they will make recommendations based upon your taste. Selections can be purchased by the cup, and take home is available by the bottle, but apparently many customers buy a case at a time.

My friends and I all ordered flights and ended up loving everything we tried. My favorite was probably Necro. I loved the decor in here and their selection of games to play. This is a good place for a date or to just hang out with friends and sip something new. They have so many mead and cider options and most of them in bottles to buy and take home with you. They don't serve food here but they do sell bags of chips. It was a good time and I will definitely be back again!

A terrific place with excellent, creative meads and friendly service. We've been fans of B. Nectar's products for years and were looking forward to seeing where the magic happens. We were not disappointed. The tap room is newly renovated, big and open. Downsides: The neighborhood is a bit rough and the mead ain't cheap. They don't give you much of the heavier stuff when you order a flight, which isn't normal for most tap rooms. Overall I recommend visiting if you enjoy meads and gourmet ciders.

it makes me laugh to remember that this building was literally a factory when I was growing up. My brain had a hard time accepting it as anything else, but in fact it is a Taproom for B. Nektar! The better half and I first experienced B. Nektar via the Zombie Killer which she was very very fond of. Imagine our surprise when we discovered it was all made a hop, skip and a jump from where I grew up in Sunny Ferndale! We stopped in and shared a flight of Rex + the City, Tuco Style Freak Out, Spiced Cranberry Melomel, Death Unicorn and "OMG, They Killed Zombie." For me the most memorable was definitely the "OMG, They Killed Zombie." but I also enjoyed the Spiced Cranberry Melomel. I myself ordered the 7venth Sun Biere de Pommes which is a sour beer, but I wasn't as fond of it as I was of the "OMG, They Killed Zombie." My biggest complaint was really how crowded the Bar area was. The bartenders are very responsive, but it was difficult to have anything like a real discussion with them about any potential beverage choices. The nice thing about Mead is how much more flavorful they are vs. Beer. Nothing against Beer, but I particularly enjoyed this aspect of these drinks and that fact will certainly draw me back the next time I am in town.

This was my first visit since the current taproom area was created. No more standing around the production room. The space is comfortable and relaxed. There are plenty of tables and the noise level is low, easy to have a conversation or play games. There are paper menus (since the mead changes seasonally, as they create new or run out) that are floating around on tables and the bar. The menu only contains drinks items, meads, cider and a couple beer options. There are a few mainstays, such as their most well known, zombie killer (mead and cider mix) and others that come and go. You order at the bar, a glass or a flight of five samples. Our group shared samples and were able to try all of the current meads (September). Our favorites were Black fang (blackberries and orange zest)Tuco style freak out (orange blossom honey and lime) and the zombie killer. I did not really like the pineapple coconut express, I love these flavors, but just was not a fan. They also sell small bottles to take home. Mead is a bit pricey, however, this is likely due to the difficult of production as it takes a long time to ferment. Bring a group, some games, you can also bring food (someone ordered a pizza while we were there).

Love this place! We used to go to the old warehouse location and loved it there but the new taproom is even better. Very friendly, casual, and inviting. B. Nektar is redefining meads and ciders. Their creativity in the selection is impressive and there is always something new on the menu. There is even a mead slushy of the day! If you don't think you like mead, at least give this a try. You will be pleasantly surprised. The only downfall is that not enough people know about this place. Once the word gets out it will be packed all the time! Pro Tip: They don't have food other than some good snacks but you can bring your own food or order delivery!

I have been wanting to visit this place for years, since I first tried Zombie Killer. My husband and I finally went last night and it was the best choice we could have ever made. First, the drinks. AMAZING. There is something for everyone. Personally, I like traditional still meads. Their draft meads are delicious also, they aren't as strong. My favorite from the night was the Apple Pi With Crust. And my husband really enjoyed the Cherry Chipotle. Second, the service. We sat at the bar and had great service. The bartenders didn't oversell like at some other Meaderys and they worked together to help out all the customers which I thought was pretty cool. Can't wait to visit again, and highly recommend this place for a night out.

I've visited the B. Nektar taproom a few times and it's become a new favorite. A flight of meads is a good choice because there are so many interesting varieties to try. You can try 1 ounce of any mead or go for 5 oz. I also recently had a cider slushie since I love frozen alcohol. I wasn't disappointed. Snacks are available but you can bring in outside food. As one bartender told me, "You can bring in a crockpot for all we care!" I like that attitude. I've gone when it's been pretty quiet and worked on my laptop but also happened to be there on trivia nights on Monday and Thursday and it was fairly lively. It's a low key spot that's a little out of the way but absolutely worth a visit.

Pretty cool place. I'd been talking about visiting this place since they've opened and I just never made it there. Finally, that changed! Where do I start? Their menu is huge! They have way too many drinks on the menu! I was so overwhelmed with what to choose. I think options are good, but my goodness. Forgive me if I don't remember the names of the drinks. The first I had was a sparkling cherry. It was good. A little too sugary for my pallet, but good. Next I had a slush. I believe it was Zombie Killer. That too was good. I don't know if it being a slush, changed the taste a lot, but I hope it did. I say this because it was good, but not the best thing ever, which is how many described it to me. The place was clean. The staff were nice and helpful. It would have been nice if smokers didn't hang right outside of the door, but that is a common theme. I definitely think people should check this place out. I plan on going back!

I hadn't ever had mead before so it was cool to try a variety of different flavors-- and it was a bunch of us, so we got to sample pretty much everything they had on the menu. I wasn't a huge fan of the chai cider-- pretty sweet- but their other cider was respectable, and we also tried the black tea+lemon mead as well as the mango pepper mead. These don't have crazy strong tastes like the ambitious sour beers can be, but they're pleasant and nuanced-- the black tea one seriously tastes like a beer incarnation of an Arnold Palmer, which is a dangerously delicious idea. Atmosphere is a typical, warehousey brewery feel, and it's nice to be reminded that there are parts of Ferndale that are not Woodward or Nine Mile. I subtract a couple of stars because it's pretty exorbitant and, loath though I am in general to trek up to the suburbs to spend my money, $7.25 for a 10-ounce works out to $11.60 a pint, which is, including a tip, more than twice as expensive as your average craft brewery at full price. Considering they're selling it directly as opposed to re-selling through a bar, that seems pretty outrageous. I suppose I do like their "no tipping since we pay our employees a fair wage," but that doesn't make their product less preposterously expensive. So, overall good stuff and a fun atmosphere, but quality wasn't mindblowing enough to make me a regular, especially at those price points.

Stopped at B Nektar after sampling some of their Zombie Killer at Public House. I had to get some more, and see what else they have. It is a little hard to find, tucked away towards the edge of Ferndale and Hazel Park on the edge of an industrial area. A sign on the more main street side would be helpful. I'm not sure if I'd hang out there and drink, but it would be cool if you lived in the area. They were very nice, answering questions about each of the brews and offering samples of each. I left with a hefty box of ciders and meads, and can't wait to open them up!

O M G !! Please keep the spicy beers coming in, y'all! This is a great spot to sit down with a group of friends and have a few drinks and chat and not have to yell at each other. Definitely do a flight!

This place is amazing. Love their draft and still meads, especially Believe, Wildberry, and Cherry Chipotle. The cinnamon raisin mead is unsuspectingly delicious. Love the live music - shout out to After Ours. Would love to see them back. Service at the bar is great. Perfect environment for a meadery. This is now one of our favorite places.

Oh Wow... Now here's something you don't see everyday. We went late on a Monday...they had trivia going... It was close to closing time, so we felt the 'tude from the waitstaff. None the less, I would go back for the mead... We tried a bunch of cool mixes...habanero and sweet...something about that is just cool! Sort of a mind F88K! Maybe the workers were crabby because they don't get tips...we wanted to order a few more, but were told to pack it up basically....hmmm.....

Finally in town and able to swing by, easy to find near 9 mile. Cozy atmosphere and friendly bar staff. The meads are great and I highly recommend checking out some of the unusual items. Definalty a must go if you're in town. If its winter definitely a place you can warm up at.

Please know this going in, you don't tip, which makes each drink about $9 to provide a living wage to employees. The drinks are good, the place is wood trim and airy, the staff is friendly and fast. The area is a little industrial and parking is a little tough but nowhere near as bad as the strip in Ferndale. It is pretty good, but not wonderful. The prices are a shock until you factor in the 'no tip'. This is just me, but some of the drink names are overdone to the point you may avoid ordering just because they are hard to pronounce.

I can no longer support this place after hearing about their shady business practices. Management decided to pay their employees only marginally more and abolish tips. If someone insists on tipping, that goes to a charity ... which the company then writes off on their tax returns. Baristas make a large amount of their income off of tips, so this is a very unfortunate thing that's going on and doesn't make any business sense unless the company is planning on making a lot of money on write offs, or proving somehow that their charity intake is significant. If someone serves me, they deserve a tip. The company shouldn't be getting tax breaks off off someone else's hard work.

So God exists. Sure you can challenge me on that, and we can debate for hours about religions, theology, philosophy, and the reasoning behind faith, but I just have to give you a B. Nektar drink. Meads and hard ciders from this place are literally from heaven above, meant to quench your thirst for higher knowledge of the supernatural. Totally serious, these drinks, all carbonated by the way, are meant to make you enjoy life and love one another. The taproom is cool, with great staff, but if you want to order these drinks and experience them at your own environment of choice, you can. Some things in life are sweet and meant to be savored, so make sure you appreciate it.

Very cool place to check out in a relatively quiet neighborhood so parking was a breeze. They dont serve food but you can bring ur own so that works. Went around the corner to The Fleat which is a restaurant that features rotating food trucks. My fave drinks were Tucu, blackfang, & a darker one that tasted like Christmas. Also, they dont accept tips, only 1% or 2% donation to a charity. Very cool place with friendly staff n plenty tables.

The mead is great and the atmosphere is relaxed and fun. We brought a game and food with us and stayed for a few hours drinking. Wasn't too crowded on a Friday night - we easily got a table for 6.