Black Heath Meadery

06/17/2026

🎤 Join us TOMORROW as we bring back open mic poetry for an evening of spoken word, community, and mead! The event runs from 7 to 9 PM, with open mic sign-ups starting at 6:30 PM. It’s first come, first read. 📖

This month’s featured poet is Erin Mayan Simkhe, a diaspora, q***r Jewish poet writing about liberatory Judaism, cross-cultural solidarity, and ideas of home and hereness.

Whether you’re sharing something of your own or just coming to listen, all experience levels are welcome.

Come grab a glass, settle in, and spend the evening with us at The Hive. 🍷

06/16/2026

🍓 Who needs air conditioning when you’ve got half a ton of frozen strawberries from Skinquarter Farms (Skinquarter Market) riding shotgun? ❄️

06/15/2026

06/14/2026

🏳️‍🌈 We are celebrating Pride at The Hive next Thursday, June 25th from 4 to 9 PM with a new mead release, a comedy show, a ticket raffle in partnership with Triangle Theatre, Pride goodies, and other surprises!

Here’s what’s on the agenda:
✨ New Pride mead release: a pineapple and lychee mead with edible glitter

🎤 Comedy Night with Step Comedy Jam from 7:30 to 9 PM, featuring 4 q***r comedians for a night of big laughs, good drinks, and all the best Pride vibes.

🎟️ Ticket raffle in partnership with The Richmond Triangle Players at the Robert B. Moss Theatre for 2 tickets to their production of I Love You Because, a romantic comedy musical about love, heartbreak, and finding connection in unexpected ways.

🌈 Pride goodies including Pride pins, temporary tattoos, festive extras, and a beading station where you can make your own Pride beaded goodies.

📸 Photo props so you can snap a festive Pride Night pic while you’re here!

We can’t wait to celebrate Pride with you at The Hive!

06/12/2026

When a business already has the local market pretty much cornered with its product, as Funktastic Meads and Black Heath Meadery do, it takes a special brand of confidence to add beer to the menu. But that’s what they did. And so far, their decision appears to be paying off.

Style Weekly

06/09/2026

🍒 Rejoice! Our Sour Cherry mead is back on tap to herald the summer with a bright, brilliant balance of sweet and tart.

Made with Montmorency and Balaton cherries, this mead brings that classic cherry pop with a sweet and sour finish that feels perfect for warmer days, longer nights, and patio sipping. 🌸

Come grab a glass today and help us welcome Sour Cherry back to the taproom! 🍷

06/07/2026

🎤 Mark your calendars for next Thursday, June 18, when Strangely Spoken brings Open Mic Poetry Night back to The Hive! The event runs from 7 to 9 PM, with open mic sign-ups at 6:30 PM. It’s first come, first read. 📖

This month’s featured poet is Erin Mayan Simkhe, a diaspora, q***r Jewish poet writing about liberatory Judaism, cross-cultural solidarity, and ideas of home and hereness.

Whether you’re ready to share your words or just want to come listen and enjoy the show, all experience levels are welcome.

Grab a glass of mead, settle in, and spend the evening surrounded by poetry, community, and award-winning mead made with Virginia ingredients in the heart of Scott’s Addition! 🍷

06/06/2026

See you today at the hive!
Grab a glass of Pride & Passion - Mead with Passionfruit, Pineapple, Peach, and edible glitter!

06/03/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Get ready for another night of big laughs, good drinks, and pride vibes because Comedy Night is back at The Hive on Thursday, June 25th from 7:30 to 9 PM! 🎤

😂 We’re hosting Step Comedy Jam for another night of stand-up featuring 4 comedians, plenty of laughs, and the perfect excuse to grab a glass of mead and settle in for something fun.

Comedy Night is part of our Pride Night at The Hive from 4 to 9 PM! 🌈 We’ll have Pride temporary tattoos and pins, plus the release of this year’s Pride mead, a pineapple and lychee mead made for the occasion!

Come hang with us, catch some comedy, celebrate Pride, and enjoy a night full of mead, laughs, and Pride at The Hive! 🥂