Merikan Stronghold Meadery, located in Rochester, NY, specializes in crafting high-quality mead using locally sourced honey and innovative fermentation techniques. Established with a passion for historical and modern brewing, they offer a unique tasting experience that highlights the diversity of mead flavors.

Battle Cry
A classic mead with bold honey notes and a smooth finish.
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Fortress Blackberry
A fruit-forward mead infused with fresh blackberries for a tart sweetness.
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Honey Citadel
A balanced semi-sweet mead showcasing the natural flavors of local honey.
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Ironclad Cinnamon
A spiced mead with warm cinnamon undertones, perfect for cooler months.
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Stronghold Reserve
Aged in oak barrels, this mead offers complex flavors with hints of vanilla and caramel.
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Silver Medal, Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirits Competition 2022 2022