We're celebrating National Mead Day at HoneyTree Meadery in Nashville, Tennessee, with founders Ross Welbon and Dru Susan for a conversation about craft mead, Nashville's craft beverage community and the changing drinking habits shaping the industry.

Recorded during The Brewery Underground Podcast's third anniversary celebration, Ross and Dru share what's happening at HoneyTree Meadery, including new bottles and branding, lower-ABV and non-alcoholic beverage options, supporting local bees, building community and what's next for their Nashville meadery.

We also explore how consumer preferences are evolving, why creating welcoming gathering places matters, and how independent producers like HoneyTree are adapting while staying connected to their local communities.

Beyond the mead, this episode is also about friendship.

Ross and Dru have always treated us like family. They're two of the friendliest people you'll ever meet, and we're incredibly fortunate to know them and have their continued friendship and support.

A special shoutout to our good friend JT for creating the music featured in this episode and our anniversary episode! We loved the song so much that we used it for both the intro and outro.

Join us as we celebrate National Mead Day, great friends and the people helping shape Nashville's craft beverage community.

Cheers!