Hive & Barrel Meadery

Hive and Barrel Meadery in Crestwood, Kentucky is one of the more distinctive craft beverage destinations in the Louisville metro area, producing mead, cider, and wine under one roof. Crestwood sits in Oldham County, one of Kentucky's fastest-growing communities, and it's home to a food and drink scene that's catching up to that growth fast. The combination of a meadery, cidery, and winery in a single taproom makes this a genuinely interesting stop for anyone curious about fermented beverages beyond the usual beer and wine categories. It's a great place to try something you probably haven't tasted before.

The meadery specializes in honey wine, a category that ranges from dry and wine-like to sweet and fruit-forward, with plenty of variation in between. The cidery side of the operation produces fermented apple-based beverages that appeal to cider enthusiasts and gluten-free drinkers alike. The winery component rounds things out with grape-based wines for guests who want something more traditional alongside their mead or cider. Flights are the best way to explore all three categories in one visit, and staff can help you build a tasting that matches your preferences.

Hive and Barrel Meadery is based in Crestwood, serving Oldham County and the surrounding communities north of Louisville. It draws visitors from LaGrange, Louisville, Shelbyville, and the broader Louisville metro area, making it a popular day trip destination for craft beverage enthusiasts throughout the region.