Strad Meadery - Rancho Cordova

One of my all time favorites! You won't find a better mead or friendlier people.

Closed for the weekend but only found out after arriving and seeing the sign on the door. Wish small businesses would bother to update their online presence so that potential customers could actually support their businesses.

Love this place! So much that I kinda want to keep the secret so it doesn't get too crowded...but seriously, these are lovely people making a top notch specialty product by hand, in small yummy batches. It's not the cloying syrupy stuff you remember from RenFaires in the 80s; they use local honey and fruit to craft their many refreshing flavors, with just a little sparkle. It's hard to choose a favorite I was committed to pomegranate when the new batch of blueberry hit the tap, and I'm hooked. Yuzu is light and citrus, apricot rich and jammy, all without being too sweet. Looking forward to trying their cherry nectar when it's ready. The bright, open tasting room is comfy and low key, and the owner/meadmaster are so welcoming, you'll feel like a regular from your first visit.

I never have tried a mead. I met a coworker here who brags about the place. The inside is small but very cozy and the service is great. I tried both the traditional mead and peach. I prefer the peach. Both were really tasty.

The mead was outstanding as well as tasty! I really like the peach mead very well balanced. Stop by and check it out if you get the chance.Cheers