Apple Chai Latte

In this new age world of “Third Wave Coffee Shops”, there’s no limit to the iterations of the classic chai latte. One particularly delicious version is that of the Apple Chai Latte, which uses fresh apple cider and black tea. What might seem like two opposing flavors somehow meld harmoniously with the spice blend making some sort of invigorating, rich and savory beverage that just begs to be sipped continuously until you’re staring at the bottom of the cup wondering where it all went. Well, here’s your backup plan. Fear not, Friend.

Style: Cyser (Apple Cider Mead)

Ingredients: NJ Wildflower Honey, Apple Cider, Black Tea,Cinnamon, Clove, Cardamom, Ginger, Madagascar Vanilla Bean Water
Yeast: White Wine
ABV: 12.5%

Flavor Profile: A wash of spiced cider with waves of black tea all smoothed out with sweet, soft vanilla.
Drinking Temp Suggestion: Slight chill and let it warm

Blueberry, Banana, Chocolate Chip Pancakes

We’ve all awoke after a hard night’s worth of reveling with a slightly dry mouth, gritty eyes and moderately fogged brain aching for that dose of deliciously decadent carbs. Sure a glass of OJ helps, but that steaming plate of flapjacks is the real reward. To honor that well earned meal, we have cooked up an over fruited, opulently spiced & perfectly sweetened with real maple syrup ode to the breakfast we all crave. Your clouded thoughts will transcend into blissful over indulgence. Rejoice!

Style: Melomel / Metheglin (Fruited / Spiced Mead)

Ingredients: NJ Blueberry Honey, Blueberry, Thai Banana, Peruvian & Trinidadian Cacao Nibs, NY Dark Maple Syrup, Tahitian Vanilla Bean, Ceylon Cinnamon, Water
Yeast: Champagne
ABV: 13.5%

Flavor Profile: An intricate dance of blueberries, banana & cacao while drizzles of maple syrup frolic throughout all being rounded out & punctuated by the vanilla-cinnamon spice combo leaving you wondering if it’s time for breakfast or dinner or bed.

Drinking Temp Suggestion: Chilled & let it warm

Cranberry Mulled Cider

When you grow up in Pennsylvania, apple cider is a way of life come the Autumn. When you get a little bit older, you learn about mulled cider. Although it’s such an amalgamation of flavors, somehow the spices all come together to work with the cider and create an elixir that warms the bones from the tips of your toes to the top of your beanie covered head. We could wax on all day about our love of all things cider, but instead you should take a sip and see what you think. As they say, the proof is in the pudding.

Style: Cyser (Apple Cider Mead)

Ingredients: NJ Wildflower Honey, Apple Cider, Cranberries, Orange Zest, Clove, Cinnamon, Allspice, Nutmeg, Cardamom, Star Anise, Water
Yeast: Champagne
ABV: 12.5%

Flavor Profile: A blend of tart cranberries & hearty cider start the show before immediately being put in the backseat by the spice blend & then the cider jumps back in the driver’s seat to finish the race before all gets lost in the sauce.

Drinking Temp Suggestion: Room temp or slightly chilled

Crooked

Many years ago we took a three week trip to Europe with two friends and while wandering and wondering around Venice, we stumbled upon a bottle of Absinthe. Now, we didn’t see any starry nights or little green fairies, but we did fall in love with the licorice bomb that the green hued beverage is otherwise known for. After having a few pulls from the bottle we began traversing the labyrinthine canals of Venice once again, and…wait…where were we going with this one? Oh boy, here we go again…

Style: Metheglin (Spiced Mead)

Ingredients: NJ Wildflower Honey, Licorice Root, Anise Seed, Anise Hyssop, Star Anise, Tarragon, Coriander, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Water
Yeast: Kveik
ABV: 12.5%

Flavor Profile: Nose of herbaceous & woodsy licorice with punchy bitter flavors that hit on the tongue immediately followed by a sweet wash of honey that is once again quenched by a firm, lingering bite.

Drinking Temp Suggestion: Slightly Chilled

Golden Milk

There’s an ancient Ayurvedic medicinal drink called Haldi ka Doodh, or what we know as Golden Milk. Revered for it’s anti-inflammatory properties due to it’s turmeric base combined with other spices and herbs, Golden Milk is also exceptionally delicious as a tonic in and of itself. We are not claiming this mead to be medicinal by any means, but we do our best to honor this ancient beverage by recreating it into one of our easy favorites. This here is a good one.

Style: Metheglin (Spiced Mead)

Ingredients: NJ Wildflower Honey, Turmeric, Cinnamon, Ginger, Madagascar Vanilla Bean, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Black Peppercorn, Saffron, Water
Yeast: Kveik
ABV: 12%

Flavor Profile: Earthy tumeric and spicy ginger dominate, while cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper and saffron all dance around only to be smoothed out by the sweet vanilla.

Drinking Temp Suggestion: Slightly Chilled

Mudslides in Siam

Thailand, or as it was known in the days of yore Siam, is the only southeast Asian nation to escape the gauntlet of European colonization. They also have Muy Thai, amazing iced coffee & the best bananas in this Realm. We wanted to combine two of these items & the classic Rum cocktail Mudslide came to mind. Even though it’s origin was in the Caribbean, we thought what better place to drink one than Siam? Exactly.

Style: Melomel / Metheglin (Fruited/Spiced Mead)

Ingredients: NJ Wildflower Honey, Nam Wah Banana, Colombian Coffee Beans, Raw Coconut, Toasted Coconut, Raisins, Cacao Nibs, Dark Molasses, Indonesian Vanilla Bean, Water
Yeast: Champagne
ABV: 13.1%

Flavor Profile: Nose & flavors of bananas foster, bittersweet chocolate, funky molasses, candied coconut, & freshly roasted coffee with a warm boozy finish.

Drinking Temp Suggestion: Chilled

Pumpkin Latte

A friend of ours would bring Pumpkin Lattes to work every Friday for the duration of Autumn as a tasty treat to make the work day just a tad better. Being in the Industry, Friday is the start of “the Show”, so every little bit helps. If this concoction can bring even a little bit of relief to your day, then we will have considered that a great success. Don’t forget there is caffeine as well, so maybe it’ll add some pep to your step, too.

Style: Melomel/Metheglin (Fruited/Spiced Mead)

Ingredients: NJ Wildflower Honey, Pumpkin, Espresso Beans, Cinnamon, Madagascar Vanilla Beans, Ginger, Allspice, Nutmeg, Water
Yeast: Kveik
ABV: 13.1%

Flavor Profile: Nose of cold brew coffee with flavors of fresh roasted espresso beans, brown sugar, molasses & pumpkin roll.

Drinking Temp Suggestion: Slightly chilled & let it warm

Poached Pears

As the air becomes crisp and the leaves turn from hues of green to shades of orange and brown before drifting to the ground tone raked into mounds for kids to into and run through, the spiced fruited desserts become oh so desirable that help fight back against that nip in the air. One such simple dessert that is easily forgotten but never turned down is a perfectly poached pear. A bevy of baking spices play with the fresh pears & the threads of honey dancing all around & throughout the you’ll be drifting in dreamland after your first sip.

Style: Melomel (Fruited Mead)

Ingredients: NJ Wildflower Honey, Bartlett Pears, Gem Pears, Cloves, Peppercorns, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Orange Zest, Ginger, Cardamom, WaterYeast: Red Wine
ABV: 13%

Flavor Profile: Easy pears start the show before the blend of spices start to dance around the palate while all being held together by the threads of honey & warming spices reminiscent of this delectable dessert.

Drinking Temp Suggestion: Room temp or slightly chilled

Tiramisu

Coffee is one of those foods that can be applied in the most wonderful ways but when done poorly it’s the only note and it’s far from pleasant. Tiramisu is one of those desserts that once you’ve had a bite of it you’ll never want anything else. The masterful blending of the cream, coffee, rum, cocoa, ladyfingers is truly transcendental. We teamed up with our friends over at Forín Cafe who helped us source the perfect beans to even attempt this feat. Then after getting a bit Lost in the Sauce from swigging rum to REALLY get into the spirit and get those flavors pinpointed with an absolute certainty, we threw too much stuff into the Mead and just crossed our fingers. Enjoy.