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Discover the Queen’s Reward Meadery Tour in Mississippi

Located in Tupelo, Mississippi, the Queen’s Reward Meadery Tour offers visitors a guided experience inside a modern craft meadery specializing in small-batch honey wines. As Mississippi’s first licensed meadery, Queen’s Reward plays a pioneering role in reviving one of the world’s oldest fermented beverages in the Magnolia State.

Guests explore how raw honey is blended, fermented, clarified, and bottled into traditional and fruit-infused meads, all within a working production space near downtown Tupelo.

Why it’s special: The Queen’s Reward Meadery Tour introduces visitors to Mississippi’s first meadery, offering a rare opportunity to learn how honey is transformed into handcrafted mead in northeast Mississippi.

History & Story of Queen’s Reward Meadery

Founded in 2017, Queen’s Reward Meadery was established to bring the ancient craft of mead-making to Mississippi. Inspired by historic honey wines enjoyed for thousands of years, the founders combined traditional fermentation methods with modern equipment and Southern creativity.

Since opening, the meadery has developed a portfolio ranging from dry traditional meads to fruit-forward and spiced varieties. Its success helped expand awareness of mead as a legitimate craft beverage alongside beer and wine in Mississippi.

What You’ll See & Do on the Queen’s Reward Meadery Tour

• Learn how honey-based fermentation differs from beer and wine production
• View fermentation tanks and temperature-controlled storage areas
• Discover how fruits, spices, and botanicals are incorporated into specialty meads
• Observe bottling and labeling operations
• Participate in a guided tasting session

Hands-On Elements: Guided tastings for guests 21+; visitors may sample a selection of traditional and specialty meads during the tour.

Photo/Video Policy: Photography is permitted in public tour areas and tasting spaces.

Souvenirs & Extras: Bottled mead, limited seasonal releases, branded merchandise, glassware, and gift items available for purchase.

Pricing of the Queen’s Reward Meadery Tour

Adult price: $10 per adult

Tour admission typically includes a guided walkthrough and tasting session for guests aged 21 and over.

Visiting information

Duration: 45–60 minutes

Age limits: 21+ for tastings; minors may be restricted from production areas

Accessibility: Fully accessible tasting room; production areas may have limited access points

Working Hours: Thursday 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Friday 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Saturday 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Sunday Closed; Monday–Wednesday Closed

Reservations are recommended, especially for weekend visits.

Nearby

• Elvis Presley Birthplace
• Tupelo Automobile Museum
• Ballard Park

FAQs About Visiting the Queen’s Reward Meadery Tour

What exactly is mead?
Mead is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey with water and yeast. It is one of the oldest known fermented drinks in human history.

Is Queen’s Reward really Mississippi’s first meadery?
Yes. Queen’s Reward Meadery was the first licensed meadery in the state of Mississippi.

What styles of mead are produced in Tupelo?
The meadery produces traditional dry meads, fruit-infused varieties, and seasonal specialty releases.

Are tastings included in the tour price?
Yes. Guests aged 21 and over typically receive tasting samples during the guided experience.

Can visitors purchase bottles directly from the meadery?
Yes. Bottled mead and merchandise are available for purchase in the tasting room during regular business hours.