Guides

Plain, factual guides to the questions worth answering before you contact a meadery. Written by the 703 Meadery List editorial team and updated as things change.

Explainer · Updated Aug 2026

Does a meadery need a licence in Virginia?

What licence a Virginia meadery needs to make and sell mead, and how the state and federal requirements differ.Permits · Updated Aug 2026

Do you need a permit to open a meadery tasting room in Virginia?

What permit a Virginia meadery needs before it can pour tastings, and who to ask about inspections and fees.Explainer · Updated Aug 2026

Mead styles, explained

A plain guide to mead styles, from traditional and melomel to cyser, pyment, metheglin and sweetness levels.Cost factors · Updated Aug 2026

What moves the price of a bottle at a Virginia meadery

What tends to move the price of a bottle at a Virginia meadery, from honey source to barrel aging, without guessing at numbers.How-to · Updated Aug 2026

How to choose a meadery to visit in Virginia

How to plan a meadery visit in Virginia, from checking hours and tours to what a verified listing on this site actually means.