Arktos Meadery

Off the beaten path but totally worth the visit for something different!
Don’t get me wrong, I love beer. I love wine. I like pink drinks in fancy glasses. But it’s nice to try something new. Enter Mead, an alcoholic honey wine. I had heard about Mead making its mark in the drink world and was ready for my first sip on Saturday night. Truthfully I was expecting something akin to coffee syrup, so I was pleasantly surprised to find a variety of Mead flavors, all of which were sweet but not cloyingly so.
My friend and I split a 6 sampler taster to try a few flavors including a coffee, pumpkin pie, ginger, and grape taste in addition to their traditional flavor and signature offering (sorry, I forget the names of them). All were very tasty and I was surprised to find that I enjoyed the coffee and Ginger flavors the most. The coffee flavor had the coffee taste but was much lighter and sweeter then a typical cup of joe. The ginger was light and bubbly, almost like a sweeter ginger ale or dryish white wine. Or maybe you will taste it and find a totally different description for it. But I think you’ll still like it.
The bartender ended up being the owner and took time to explain how he got started with mead and some of the batches he’s working on. It turned out that it was his birthday and he offered us a cupcake. Being a piggy, I took an Oreo one. I can’t promise that you’ll get a cupcake when you visit, but you will likely find a nice staff.
Like I said in the beginning of this review, this place is off the beaten path– okay, actually it’s right off the freeway, but it’s a little weird to find. Ignore the office entrance when you first walk in. Arktos is homey and and feels like an old timey German hunting lodge or something when you get to the tasting room.
Ps– Mead has really high alcohol-​like 18%. Plan on Über if you stay awhile.

Very cool place, loved the décor and felt at home. We felt we were in Middle Ages. Friendly service and tasty drinks.
The outside location seemed sketchy but once you get in, you will feel you are in a different place!
Laid back crowd, this place is a must see in Grand Rapids. Will definitely come back.

Of all the wineries in Michigan, this one is hands down the most unique experience you can get! We’re talking authentic honey made mead while indulging in the rich history the owner can tell you. This place is the #1 date spot for my girl & I. It’s small, quiet, and you wouldn’t know how rustic and warm it was by looking from outside. If you love mead or wine, you need to stop by this veteran owned and established tasting room. Parking was great, the price is right, and it’s a gonna be big soon.