This was my first time at the Beach Bee Meadery, as well as having mead and cider. Right when you walk-in, you are greeted with holiday decorations, as well as a wall with board games. Before I ordered, I asked the staff member for recommendations as this was my first time trying mead and cider. She was so helpful and gave many recommendations. I ordered a flight to ensure I was able to try a few different ones. I ordered the Blueberry Pomegranate Cider, 1780 Traditional Cider, Strawberry Rhubarb Mead, and the Key Lime Pie Mead. They all were delicious, however, my favorites were the Blueberry Pomegranate and Strawberry Rhubarb ones. It was definitely a great experience! read more

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I've had mead only once before, and I couldn't recall my experience. Being that an entire establishment for it was so close to home, we came on a free Saturday. It was empty, save for another couple and a group of four. Their service was super friendly, and they have games inside that you can play. We opted to sit outside under the umbrellas, as it was nice outside. We decided to start off with a tasting of four, which was $15. It ended being enough for the two of us, as it was quite sweet. The coffee mead was a bit whiskey tasting and I wasn't a fan of the traditional, it had a mouthwash like aftertaste. read more

Beach Bee Meadery - Tasting - Meaderies Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

I have been coming to Long branch for close to 10 years and I had never heard of this location until it was introduced to me by a friend. It is definitely in a more secluded area, and not near all the hustle and bustle of pier village. Though they don't serve food, they have a wide selection of ciders and you are free to bring your own snacks and food. They also have pop-up events which is pretty neat. There were quite a bit of fruit flies when I visited despite being indoors, but they weren't too bothersome. I also thought the service was good, and if you order a flight, they will bring it to your table. read more

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So now I've been to this place 2 times and it got better the second time. Don't ask me how. Well maybe I tried way more then I should have but I was safe in the passenger seat. No driving for this guy. If you choose to head to beach bee prepare to have your taste bloods blown . There are so many ciders to choose from and if you mix it with mead to make a bee sting it's like a whole new drink. Man I love this spot. read more

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Stumbled on this place as my friend and I were looking for a new winery experience! We weren't really sure what mead was but learned it was honey based wine! This place was a great experience! They have wide selection of ciders and meads to choose from. We did the $15 tasting which you got to choose any 4 ciders and/or meads to try. We liked that it was mix and match and not just one or the other. I tried the agave mead, peach and guava cider, and hula mead. They were all delicious but the tasting helped me determine that I'm more of a cider girl than mead! The service was great and the space was really cute. They have indoor and outdoor seating with music playing throughout the space. This was the perfect Sunday activity. Will definitely be coming back again read more

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We tried 5 different kinds - all were great. Never had mead before but all of these flavors were super unique in their own ways. Place has games and can bring food to hangout too. read more

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i am a huge fan of mead but i've struggled to find good mead in any local liquor stores. So I was absolutely thrilled to find Beach Bee! I came in with my sister to try it out and I was so impressed. First off, the women behind the bar were so friendly and extremely helpful! they gave us some info about their meads and ciders and helped us pick out our choices for the flights. Their selection of different flavors was perfect for all different tastes! I particularly loved their Key Lime Mead it was the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. We also loved the Apricot Sage cider. There was also board games to choose from so you could play games while drinking! We ended up getting several meads and ciders to go so we could enjoy at home as well! I will definitely be returning, this is a perfect place to go with friends and even a date! Definitely stop by if you get the chance! read more

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Really, really fun spot with friendly staff, and the drinks were good! I've never had mead before, but really liked what I tasted, and the cider drinks were all pretty excellent. I wish they had food to nosh on while you're there (even bagged chips or pretzels you could buy would be cool), but they're obviously okay with you brining in outside food too. Great spot and will def be back next time I'm in town! read more

We stopped by this little spot for some pre-Halloween festivities. They have a solid selection of mead and ciders. There were 2 frozen ciders available, as well as some small snack packs in case you want something to munch on while having a drink. The lady that served us was extremely friendly and helpful. She explained that they try to rotate several options on the menu a month. The seasonal pumpkin pie mead was surprisingly delicious and had a depth of flavors. Our group ordered 3 flights and enjoyed most of our selections. They also have some games on the premises for you to entertain yourself with if you want to hang out for a while. Definitely a spot we wouldn't mind coming back to if we're in the area. read more

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I don't normally drink cider but thought we'd check it out and see what "mead" is all about. My take away is Mead was something pirates and Vikings drank way back in the day ? Very dog friendly which is why we went for a first impression. Pretty good range of nice selection of ciders and mead (including a rotating frozen ones ). The mead we had was very good (bourbon based). A flight of 4 cost $15. Service was and the place is very chill. Even outdoor ambience looked nice. L read more

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First time trying mead. We were in the area for our dog's birthday and we were looking for dog friendly places we can go. Love a place that is welcoming to dogs. Personally, we realized mead may not be for us since it was quite sweet. But, we both enjoyed the pumpkin mead out of the ones we tried. I liked that they had games that we can play. The ambience is welcoming, they have a few tables and you end up chatting with the other tables since the dogs help to initiate conversation. It's a place that is easy to miss, we first thought it was closed. It was a fun way to end the night read more

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Service: everyone was really friendly and was willing to explain to my friend the ingredients regarding her allergy Space: both indoor and outdoor seating! Dog friendly in both places. There are also board games as well. I would come back again to try the mead! Their cider was delicious but on the sweeter side. read more

Beach Bee Meadery - Each flight is $10 - Meaderies Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Terrific stop! What better way to slake your thirst coming off a day at the (nearby) beach and enjoying a hsrd cider? When you're over the novelty of brewery tours, try this-mead and cider for the win! read more

Amazing mead! Cute and small little spot in a weird area, I enjoyed the experience. Counter service, lots of games, dogs allowed. Limited seating as it wasn't a huge place but we had no problem finding a cute spot. Games too! read more

This is an awesome Meadery with a great environment that is very laid back and fun. The staff and owner are very friendly and go out of their way to make your experience good. The meads and ciders that they have here are very unique and all very tasty. We had a flight of the meads and ciders and each had its own amazing flavor. My personal favorite was the shrews berry mead and the white tea ginger cider. The flights are brought to you at your table and while you drink there are many games that are availible to play. The place itself is really clean and definitely a solid local spot to try. I will be back! read more

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This place is great!! I heard about the meadery a while back from people, but hadn't gotten the chance to visit. I'm so glad I finally did, and it is such a hidden gem in Long Branch. I love mead, and was very excited to try out what they have. They have such fun and creative flavors, and a flight was the best way to try them out. I really enjoyed their ciders as well, and loved the blueberry pomegranate and apricot sage. This is an adorable space to hang out in, and I loved the palm trees all over and beachy ambiance. It's also really cool to see all the equipment in the back for making the mead. The people working here were super friendly and gave great recommendations for what to try. When my friend asked the lady behind the counter to surprise her with flight options, the lady asked a few questions to guide the selections and picked out some really great ones! The bee sting drinks, a mix of cider and mead, are also great. I will definitely be back to try any new flavors here, and get more of the ciders! read more

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Love love love this spot... animal friendly the staff is amazing and it's a great atmosphere. They also have games which is great read more

Beach Bee Meadery - We had a great time... great atmosphere and the beers were delish.. they have games to play andddd they are Animal friendly - Meaderies Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

LONG BRANCH: The 1st meadery in Monmouth county, @beachbeemeadery is now open and dog friendly! Located in a beautifully renovated building, the tasting room has a relaxing energy with a view into the production area. For a brand-new place, they have a nice menu of over 9 meads and 3 ciders available. We spent a lot of time talking with the father and son owners (Jackson and Curtis) and it is truly incredible how much they have accomplished to pursue their dream and open this place! We loved everything we tasted and got excited for new recipes in development. These guys have a passion and you can tell they love what they do and it comes out in their products. In addition to tastings, you can purchase glasses, bottles, growlers, and merch. And, in case you don't know, mead is a honey wine; nice and sweet and full of flavor. There is bar counter seating and a few tables for groups. You may bring your own food or order-in from any place in the area, including Pier Village! Dogs are allowed in the tasting room and there are grassy areas outside. A free parking lot is adjacent to the left of the building and street parking is free. Also, they are less than a 5 minute drive and less than 10 minute walk from the beach! Check their Facebook and website for hours and current tap menu! If you are on Untappd, Beach Bee is holding a special event between 1/27-2/10! There will be a special hopped cider made from hops sourced from Australia and 25% of this purchase will be donated to New South Wales Rural Fire Service in Australia! Be sure to check-in on Untappd. read more

Beach Bee Meadery - Brie is at the brand new Beach Bee Meadery's dog friendly tasting room in Long Branch! Beautiful tasting room and delicious and fun meads! - Meaderies Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

This might be the only meadery in New Jersey. Beach Bee has only been open for a few weeks. Mead is possibly the worlds oldest alcoholic drink made from honey and yeast with various flavors added to it. I got word thru mass media that this was near completion. So I jumped at the chance and stopped in. I met the owner, Curtis Blodgett, who has been a home brewer for years. I was generously offered tastings and a tour. Beach Bee uses true sourced honey, which is organic. Currently there are 11 flavors two of which are ciders. read more

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We have never been to a Meadery and wanted to check it out. The place has a very cute atmosphere and also a nice area for outdoor seating. They had several different ciders as well as meads. We all tried the flights which is a great option because you can mix meads and ciders in the flights. I tried the old fashioned, orange, pirate and cranberry cinnamon, all were very good. I did like the taste of all of them when they were chilled. But I felt the taste became stronger as they got warmer. They don't have food, but they have bags of pretzels and small packs of cheese and coldcut meat for snacking, but you can bring in your own food if you prefer.Lauren was our server, she was great and explained everything about meads and how it's made. They also have several different games you can play while your hanging out. All in all a great place to stop and relax and try a few meads or ciders! read more

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Such a fun concept. If you are looking for something different this is it. They are really experimenting with great flavors and unique combinations and there are so many different options to try. The meade may not be for everyone but they have a bunch of ciders to try with tons of seasonal options. They have a great outdoor space so it's perfect if you are in the area for the summer, bring some snacks and hang out for a while. You won't regret it. read more

The short take: super friendly establishment. Great tasting drinks. Chill environment. Will come back. The long take: Never had, nor heard of mead before coming here. They offer flights of 4 glasses for a very reasonable $7, but because I was driving, I decided to opt for being more responsible. Bought a bottle of their Hula Dancer mead for home and had a glass of their peach cobbler cider on site. These tasted AMAZING, especially if you prefer sweeter, fruitier drinks that don't burn when it goes down. As this place allows you to bring your own food, my friends and I shared a cheese platter that paired well with the cider. The place is relatively small, but on a spring weekend there were plenty of seats available. Word of advice: I can see this place getting packed once word-of-mouth spreads, it gets warmer out, and life resumes back to normal. Also, can we talk about their adorable golden retriever? read more

Beach Bee Meadery - Meaderies Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

I know mead has become more popular but I totally missed the idea that there would be a meadery in New Jersey. It was a little far to drive and I saw they shipped from their online store so I thought I would check out several samples. The first surprise was getting the delivery the next day (after a late night order the day before) and for $5. Yes, $5. I am usually shocked by how high shipping rates are for alcohol and for this place I was shocked as to how low it was. With all of that said of course it still comes down to the mead and so far with the Strong Current Reserve I am super happy! Three different kinds to go before I am done with what I ordered! read more

Great ambience and drinks! Everyone is extremely friendly, would highly recommend trying out. They offer flights of mead and/or cider. We recommend the pirate daze, strong current reserve, imperial cider, and blueberry pomegranate. Nice place for a date or casual outing with friends/family. Pet friendly! read more

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Had a very good time on our first visit. The service and ambiance were great. This was our first time doing a tasting for mead and cider. We will definitely be returning. read more

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Stopped by this great place on our way home from the beach, loved it! Friendly people, great service, cool vibe, delicious options! Tried them first at our local farmers market, highly recommend! read more

Went here last January pre COVID and loved it wrote a review. Went back today and it was great to have a time around the fire pit with another good tasting. My wife had the ciders and I tried the bourbon meads. Excellent ! read more

Beach Bee Meadery - Mead flight for tastings - Meaderies Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

I love taking all my friends even mead shy ones to this location. By far my favorite mead on the market. They really create super creative flavors and they always are on point. From the friendly environment (Ross) and the overall good vibes. It's a great place to try something new and have a good time. read more

Beach Bee Meadery - Chocolate flight - Meaderies Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

One of my favorite places to grab a drink! All their ciders are naturally gluten free, the owners and people who work their are wonderful. The place has a fun and trendy vibe. It's also bring your own food and dog friendly! read more

Beach Bee Meadery - Meaderies Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Loved this Meadery. The staff was very personal and friendly. We sat outside on the patio and had a few flights and played some board games. Wish we knew about this place earlier, its a perfect stop after a beach day. The key lime pie mead was incredible. read more

Beach Bee Meadery - Flight - Meaderies Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

This is by far my most favorite beer tasting establishment ever! From the moment you step in, you can tell the owner puts a lot of love into this building. From the tables, to the tanks where they keep the beer, to the glasses and to the bathrooms, everything was clean to the T! And believe me when I say this. Because I kid you not, the beers here are out of this world! I don't even like beer like that but I did enjoy every single one I had picked out in my flight. Around $7-$8, you can pick 4 flavors out of their menu to try. The workers here are super friendly and accommodating. They make sure you are happy and satisfied -- honestly, what more can you ask for? I was told we could even bring food to enjoy the beers with. Also, pets are allowed!!! How amazing is that?! If i only lived by the beach *le sigh* My favorite here was the passion fruit and blueberry pomegranate ciders. SO DELICIOUS. I even purchased a four pack for the road and now that i think about it, I should've purchased another one. I would definitely return and this really made my beach trip! read more

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My family of five came on a summer Thursday around 6 pm. While we were the only ones there, we had a great time and enjoyed the drinks. Spent some time playing cornhole outside. There were also plenty of board games to choose from. They are new, so I hope they stay in business! read more

Beach Bee Meadery - Meaderies Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Greatest mead and cider around! Come here all the time and it absolutely never disappoints. All the staff makes you feel like family and I'd recommend to anyone! read more

My mom, sister and I wanted to try something new and found this place. Wonderful atmosphere. Staff was very friendly. Highly recommend.

covid review: love love love. cute spot to sit at, they have some tables outside. they also have an option for to go ciders. i love the selections, and cant wait to come back. i have been here 2 times and they never let me down. great branding and nice staff. they dont do flights, but you can get various flavors to try. read more

Loved it here, first Meadery experience and thoroughly enjoyed the different flavors especially pumpkin spice mead, strong currant reserve which gave a little bit of a red wine flavoring, and the passion fruit cider. The set up with the fireplaces was perfect for covid safety and for a chilly fall evening. Little pup Ross was a major positive too :). read more

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BeachBee is by far one of my favorite local places to grab a drink! The staff are so friendly and so passionate about what they do. Highly recommend checking them out if you are in the Long Branch area! read more

Beach Bee Meadery - Bar area - Meaderies Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

My wife and I live right down the block from Beach Bee and frequent it often. I also buy bottles of Pirate Daze and the Tequila Infused mead. They're my favorites. I met the owners - nice, hardworking couple. Real family-owned business, which I love supporting. I highly recommend Beach Bee. ----- Tom & Denise Corley Long Branch Ave, Long Branch, NJ read more

Stumbled across this gem while out for a drive today. The owner, Curtis, and his son, Jack, were super-friendly and informative. For those of you, like me, who are not in the know, mead is the process of fermenting honey and water to create an alcoholic beverage. Cider, on the other hand, is made from apples. Beach Bee distills both mead and ciders - all on premises. I opted for the carbonated pear apple cider (amazing on a nice hot afternoon) and the non-carbonated Juniper still cider (crisp and refreshing). Who would of thought you could find such great cider in Long Branch NJ? This is a stop not to be missed! I'm headed back this weekend to get a 4-pack of the blueberry cider. I'm sure it will be amazing. read more

Beach Bee Meadery - Pear Apple Cider - Carbonated Goodness! - Meaderies Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

First discovered Beach Bee Meadery apple cider at a local farmers market and very much enjoyed the cider. Recently had the opportunity to visit their Long Branch location and had their tasting menu of a variety of apple ciders and honey wines and it was excellent. There is very comfortable seating inside and outside with board and card games for patrons. Also a bring your own food (byof) so get your favorite takeout and pair it with apple cider and honey wine for a great meal! read more