Behind-the0scenes of Expansion In this episode, Nick sits down with Drinking Horn co-founder Evan to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to get mead on big retail shelves and into new states. From the hard-fought journey into Total Wine to the exciting (and slightly nerve-wracking) wait for our first New Mexico order, this episode is a toast to the hustle behind the horn. Plus, don’t miss our mid-episode break where we drop some fun updates about upcoming events—including our Mead Madn...
Apr 18, 2025•59 min•Ep. 41
We wanted to bring back this fun episode from a few winters ago where we had Kelly on to talk about some delicious winter delights! Mead is great for every season here in Flagstaff and beyond! We are looking forward to putting out some new content soon, so let us know what YOU would like to hear!
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 42
Episode Title: Save Water, Drink Mead Hosts: Nick Irvine and Evan Anderson In this enlightening and entertaining episode of the Drinking Horn Meadcast, Nick and Evan dive into the eco-friendly benefits of choosing mead over other alcoholic beverages. With their signature banter and fun side tangents, they explore how mead production uses dramatically less water compared to beer, wine, and spirits. Listeners will learn about the often-overlooked water consumption involved in growing agricultural ...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Hey Meadcast Tribe! It's been a while but welcome back! **DO you love the Drinking Horn Meadcast? Please give us a rating and review to help us spread the word! Better yet, share that you are listening to this great episode on Facebook or Instagram!** We have a truly extraordinary guest joining us. Laura Angotti, a renowned author and historian who has spent decades delving into the ancient art of mead-making. Laura has written extensively on the history of mead, exploring recipes and traditions...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Spiced Pear Mead is here! (well, actually, all of the bottles have been sold already at the time of this episode release. {See: Busy Yule!}. In this episode, we complete our table discussions with the brewers Charlie, Clint, and Perez by chatting about the origins and flavors of this new creation. We hope you had a chance to grab some and are now really looking forward to next years batch! One of our 2024 goals is to increase the number of Meadcast episodes here at Drinking Horn Meadery and we w...
Jan 05, 2024•26 min
A re-release of one of our most popular episodes! Get excited for this year's Yule celebrations with this throwback. It's December 2021 and our resident Mead Hall viking, Hallbjörn, joins us once again at the Long Table. This episode is a celebration of all things YULE. Grab a mead, stoke the fire, and maybe learn a little bit more about the origins of this holiday season. Skal!
Dec 15, 2023•41 min
Send us a voicemail to put in the show! Speakpipe Voicmail (nothing to download) 🎙️ Episode Description: Welcome back, mead enthusiasts and fantasy lovers! Grab your mugs and listen in on an early-morning chat as we delve into the mystical world of mead with a touch of dragon magic. In this episode, we're talking with the brewers about the final Dragon Tea series mead, Toothless! This finale to the series gained a huge following and it is probably the most asked for mead in the series. Unfortun...
Dec 13, 2023•30 min
Send us a voicemail to put in the show! Speakpipe Voicmail (nothing to download) 🎙️ Episode Description: Welcome back, mead enthusiasts and fantasy lovers! Grab your mugs and listen in on an early-morning chat as we delve into the mystical world of mead with a touch of dragon magic. In this special episode, we're lifting the veil on our latest creation, "Smaug" - the third installment in our Dragon Tea Mead series. Picture this: it's a crisp, dawn-lit morning, and we're not sipping on mead just...
Oct 20, 2023•36 min
We return with the brewers for a conversation about the second Dragon Tea mead, Elliott! This mead uses Matcha Green Tea with Pineapple and Jalapeno for a sweet and spicy treat that fits perfectly with Elliott's character. Did you get a chance to try this mead? Are you on a journey to collect all four dragons? Well, sit back and listen in as we dive into this mead release on the Drinking Horn Meadcast!
Jul 25, 2023•25 min
In this premiere episode of 4, get ready to embark on a mead journey as we introduce our exciting new series, the Dragon Tea Mead Series. Episode 32 focuses on the first enchanting creation, Falkor, a delightful concoction crafted with white tea and apricot. You will be treated to an insightful conversation with the talented brewers, who share the brewing process behind Falkor, revealing the secrets that make it a truly unique and captivating blend. We also chat about the amazing label art that ...
Jun 28, 2023•26 min
The latter part of 2022 saw quite a few archeological finds from the Viking era. So Evan and Nick decided to "dig" in a little bit and discuss some of their favorites. In fact, we talked about them for so long, that we had to split the episode into 2 parts! *Article links are listed below* What did you think about this episode? Do you have any thoughts or further questions? Please send them out way! Nick@drinkinghornmeadery.com or better yet, send us a voicemail to use on the show....about ANYTH...
Feb 20, 2023•52 min
The latter part of 2022 saw quite a few archeological finds from the Viking era. So Evan and Nick decided to "dig" in a little bit and discuss some of their favorites. In fact, we talked about them for so long, that we had to split the episode into 2 parts! *Article links are listed below* What did you think about this episode? Do you have any thoughts or further questions? Please send them out way! Nick@drinkinghornmeadery.com or better yet, send us a voicemail to use on the show....about ANYTH...
Feb 09, 2023•47 min
We join forces with the Lowell crew to talk Norse Constellations!
Dec 12, 2022•46 min
Evan, Nick, and SPECIAL GUEST Kelly discuss several Winter Mead Cocktails that are perfect for this coming winter
Nov 06, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Evan and Nick discuss Cranberry Mead and respond to some listener voicemails
Oct 19, 2022•43 min
Mango Reaper takes center stage for this "Release the Mead" episode
Oct 12, 2022•47 min
Do you have the Passion!? Another Release The Mead series episode all about the return of Passion Fruit Mead
Aug 22, 2022•24 min
*Release The Mead Series* - Unicorn Blood - Evan and Nick chat about the new lemon raspberry release, Unicorn Blood!
Aug 18, 2022•20 min
We collaborated with some great people to create an awareness campaign here is Flagstaff Arizona and beyond and also a darn tasty new mead!
Jul 19, 2022•38 min
It's summer time, so time to start thinking about tossing in a line! Evan gives us some mead and fishing type pairings and of course, some laughs!
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 4 min
This is a crossover episode you MEAD to hear! Evan & Nick join forces with the podcast Every Day is a Food Day to discuss the history, mythology, brewing and culture of mead, an ancient fermented honey wine. All while drinking it, of course.
May 18, 2022•1 hr 12 min
A little sneak peek into our 2022 Coffee Mead batch!
Feb 09, 2022•20 min
It's December 2021 and our resident Mead Hall viking, Hallbjörn, joins us once again at the Long Table. This episode is a celebration of all things YULE. Grab a mead, stoke the fire, and maybe learn a little bit more about the origins of this holiday season. Skal!
Dec 11, 2021•41 min
Nick sits down with Evan to talk all about the ins, outs, and sideways of Festivals
Oct 29, 2021•59 min
Nick runs down the South Kaibab trail (7 miles) while Ed humps it down the North Kaibab (14 miles). All in the pursuit of sharing a mead together at the bottom of the Grand Canyon
Jun 05, 2021•24 min
Nick joins the crew from The Boys Try Stuff on the Internet podcast to have them try...MEAD!
Apr 24, 2021•58 min
Hallbjorn joins us once again at the Mead Hall to talk Norse Mythology. This time, it's all about Loki!
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 27 min
Evan and Nick talk about what makes Mead such an amazing adventure companion! Also, exploding bee parts...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 22 min
We have Hallbjorn the Viking back with us in the Mead Hall to discuss all of the interesting similarities between Odin and Santa!
Nov 21, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Fake honey costs our country's beekeepers millions of dollars in lost revenue and has even created a potential health threat to consumers!
Nov 03, 2020•1 hr 15 min
