sap house meadery

What sap house meadery does

Sap House Meadery is a privately held, small-batch craft meadery headquartered in Center Ossipee, New Hampshire, producing alcoholic beverages from honey fermentation. Its core technology is mead production using traditional and experimental methods, with proprietary programs including the Meadovation experimental series, an extensive barrel-aging program pairing varietal honeys with previously used spirit barrels (Bourbon, Port, Brandy, Cabernet Sauvignon), the signature Pie Series infused with toasted oats, spices, and fruits, and Honey Seltzers as lower-ABV carbonated canned session meads. The product portfolio spans six lines: Barrel Aged, Signature, Honey Seltzers, Pie Series, Experimental, and Decadent meads, all naturally gluten-free.

The company operates two physical venues: the original Ossipee Tasting Room & Pub (co-located with production) and a full-service restaurant, bar, bottle shop, and rooftop deck in downtown North Conway at Norcross Place. Revenue is generated across four primary channels: direct on-premise sales (flights, cocktails, food), DTC e-commerce via Vinoshipper with free shipping on 8+ bottles, wholesale distribution to 100+ retailers in New Hampshire plus five other states (MA, CT, NY, NJ, CA), and the Club Mead quarterly subscription at $85/quarter offering four exclusive releases plus discounts. An additional experiential revenue stream is the Dinner & Show Concert Series ($60/ticket), presented in partnership with NH Music Collective. Co-owner Matt Trahan leads the business, which operates without disclosed external funding, institutional investors, or revenue disclosure.

Name

sap house meadery

Legal name

Sap House Meadery

Website

https://saphousemeadery.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sap House Meadery is a privately held New Hampshire craft meadery that produces small-batch honey-based alcoholic beverages across six product lines, operates two hospitality venues in Ossipee and North Conway, distributes wholesale to six U.S. states, and runs a quarterly subscription club serving gluten-free, craft-beverage, and experiential-dining consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Meadery & Beverage Production

NAICS

Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Mead Producers & Brands (CRADAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mead Production (AFAFAAAF), Cideries & Meadery Tasting Rooms (THAFALAI), Value-Added Bee Products Manufacturing (Candles, Cosmetics, Supplements, Mead Ingredients) (AFAEAHAM)

Keywords

• Small batch mead
• Craft beverage production
• Mead subscription club
• Barrel aged mead
• Craft meadery hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Center Ossipee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct Mead Sales (Tasting Room/Restaurant): On-site sales at Ossipee tasting room and North Conway restaurant/bar including flights, mead cocktails, bottled meads, and full food menu
2. Online Mead Sales: E-commerce sales through online store with free shipping for 8+ bottles. Shop by style categories including Barrel Aged, Signature, Honey Seltzers, Experimental, and Decadent meads
3. Club Mead Subscription: Quarterly subscription at $85 providing 4 exclusive seasonal releases, 15% discount on add-ons, 15% off all orders, and free shipping for 8+ bottles. Average member renews for 3+ years
4. Retail Distribution: Wholesale distribution to stores and restaurants across NH, MA, CT, NY, NJ, and CA through self-distribution in NH and distribution partners in other states
5. Dinner & Show Event Tickets: Concert tickets at $60 per person featuring themed fixed-menu dinners paired with artist performances

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sap House Meadery produces small-batch mead beverages from honey fermentation across six product lines (Barrel Aged, Signature, Honey Seltzers, Pie Series, Experimental, and Decadent Meads), all naturally gluten-free. The company sells directly to consumers through two New Hampshire hospitality venues (Ossipee Tasting Room and North Conway Restaurant & Bar), an online e-commerce store, a quarterly subscription (Club Mead), retail distribution across six states, and a ticketed Dinner & Show Concert Series.

Product overview

Sap House Meadery is a world-class meadery producing small-batch meads from honey. The core product portfolio consists of multiple mead lines: Barrel Aged Meads (aged in previously-used spirit barrels with varietal honeys), Signature Meads (traditional wine-like and session-style meads), Honey Seltzers (lower ABV carbonated canned meads), the Pie Series (toasted oat and spice-infused meads recreating pie flavors), Experimental Meads (innovative combinations from the Meadovation Program), and Decadent Meads (dessert-style offerings). All meads are naturally gluten-free. The company operates two hospitality venues: the original Ossipee Tasting Room & Pub (with production facility) and the North Conway full-service restaurant, bar, and bottle shop with rooftop deck. Club Mead is a quarterly subscription delivering exclusive releases, while the Dinner & Show Concert Series offers live music paired with themed dinners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Barrel Aged Meads: Barrel-aged mead offerings including varieties like Wildflower in Bourbon Barrels, Star Thistle Honey in Port Barrels, Blueberry Honey in Brandy Barrels, and Coriander Honey in Cabernet Sauvignon Barrels.
• Signature Meads
• Honey Seltzers
• Experimental & Uniquely Crafted Meads
• Decadent Meads
• Club Mead

Products and services

• Barrel Aged Meads Premium meads aged in previously used spirit barrels (bourbon, port, brandy, cabernet sauvignon, rum) paired with mono-floral varietal honeys for individual consumers and wholesale buyers; examples include One of These Days (Wildflower in Bourbon Barrels), California Stars (Star Thistle in Port Barrels), All That is Now (Blueberry Honey in Brandy Barrels), and Matilda (Coriander Honey in Cabernet Sauvignon Barrels).
• Signature Meads Core lineup of meads crafted from honey, water, and yeast, ranging from wine-like complexity to lighter session styles, for individual consumers and wholesale partners. All naturally gluten-free.
• Honey Seltzers Lower ABV, carbonated meads sold in cans with a light, seltzer-like quality for individual consumers seeking a refreshing, accessible introduction to mead.
• Pie Series Distinctive mead line infused with toasted oats, spices, and fruits to recreate authentic pie flavors (Apple, Blueberry, Strawberry Rhubarb, Pecan) for individual consumers; uses certified gluten-free oats.
• Experimental & Uniquely Crafted Meads Non-traditional ingredient combinations and innovative mead styles produced through the Meadovation Program for individual consumers; examples include S'mores and other specialty ingredient pairings.
• Decadent Meads Dessert-style meads with rich, indulgent flavor profiles, often featuring higher sweetness and complex flavor compositions, sold to individual consumers.
• Club Mead Subscription Quarterly subscription delivering 4 exclusive and unique mead releases for $85 per quarter, with 15% off additional add-ons, free shipping for 8+ bottles, and 15% discount on all online or in-store orders for individual craft beverage enthusiasts.
• North Conway Restaurant & Bar Full restaurant and bar with street-side patio and large roof deck overlooking main street, plus bottle shop and tasting room, serving individual diners and tourists; located at Norcross Place in downtown North Conway alongside Saco River Brewing and Cheese Louise.
• Ossipee Tasting Room & Pub Original tasting room and meadery in Center Ossipee, NH featuring flights, mead cocktails, beer, wine, and the Ploughman's board; home of all mead production.
• Dinner & Show Concert Series Monthly concert series featuring world-class musicians paired with themed fixed-menu dinners, presented in partnership with NH Music Collective for individual attendees; tickets $60 per person, with Mead & Mingle, dinner at 6pm, and show at 7pm.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NH Music CollectivecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2024Presenting partner for the Dinner & Show Concert Series featuring world-class musicians with themed fixed-menu dinners. NH Music Collective founder Brad Myrick serves as promoter and curates artist lineup. Second season of monthly shows in 2024. Partnership creates unique experiential events combining live music, culinary arts, and mead tasting.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Schramm's Mead: Michigan-based craft meadery specializing in small-batch, premium meads with extensive barrel aging. Directly comparable as another mead-focused producer with tasting room and DTC/wholesale distribution model.
• B. Nektar Meadery: Michigan craft meadery known for experimental, heavily fruited meads and dessert-style offerings. Closely comparable in pushing mead innovation (varietal honey, fruit/spice infusions) and operating a tasting room plus wholesale distribution.
• Redstone Meadery: Colorado-based meadery producing traditional and experimental meads with a tasting room and online sales. Comparable as a multi-product mead producer with broad flavor range and DTC focus.
• Superstition Meadery: Arizona meadery producing premium, barrel-aged and experimental meads with tasting room and distribution. Comparable mead-only focus with ambitious barrel program and innovation pipeline.
• Charm City Meadworks: Baltimore-based craft meadery with tasting room and wholesale distribution. Similar small-batch production across traditional and experimental mead styles with focus on local hospitality.
• Rabbit's Foot Meadery: California craft meadery producing traditional and experimental meads with tasting room. Comparable in being a non-beer producer focused on mead as flagship category with DTC and wholesale channels.
• White Winter Winery & Mead: Wisconsin-based winery and meadery producing meads, wines, and ciders with on-site tasting room. Comparable producer of mead-as-flagship with traditional and experimental styles distributed regionally.
• Honeytree Meadery: Tennessee-based meadery producing small-batch meads with tasting room and limited distribution. Comparable craft mead producer with similar product line breadth and local-tourism-driven on-site sales.

Regional players

• Saco River Brewing: New Hampshire craft brewery co-located with Sap House in the Norcross Place development in North Conway. Comparable as a regional craft beverage competitor in the same local market and visitor demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Two Roads Brewing Company: Connecticut-based craft brewery with broad multi-state distribution and a hospitality-focused tasting room. Comparable as a craft beverage competitor with deeper distribution and experiential venue, demonstrating the scale Sap House could target.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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