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Blacksnake Meadery
Welcome to Blacksnake Meadery, Carroll County’s first winery and Southwest Virginia’s only meadery. We are a family-owned and operated business in the beautiful southern Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia. Our desire to live more closely with nature and our love of all things fermented have resulted in the establishment of our meadery. Blacksnake Meadery’s closeness with nature began with negotiations with the original reptilian inhabitants (and namesakes) of the meadery. It has since expanded to the introduction of an ever-growing population of honeybees, who produce at least half of the honey in our meads, as well as the cultivating of the numerous wild apples, crabapples, and berries on the property.…
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Nook’s Yard Cheshire Perry
As far as we know, the only perry made in Cheshire from local pears. This is a traditional perry, so don’t expect it to taste like commercially produced, sweetened, fizzy “pear ciders”. Its overall flavour is more akin to traditional ciders with soft tannins. It is classed as dry, with all the sugar having fermented to alcohol, however, there is still a hint of the sweeter aroma of pears. Given the late frosts and poor summer, the traditional pear orchards suffered in 2012. This means our perry is in very limited supply and will only be available bottled this year, not draught. As with most traditional perries, this one’s slightly…
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Nook’s Yard Medium Cider
Made from the same fruit as our Nook’s Yard Dry Cider, but with a subtle sweetness – more Medium Dry than Medium Sweet. This cider will appeal to those who still want to taste the original fruit, but like something a little softer.
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Nook’s Yard Dry Cider
Cheshire Cider & Perry Made The Traditional Way Hand made and naturally fermented from freshly pressed apple & pear juice.
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Nooks Yard Cider & Perry
Cheshire Cider & Perry Made The Traditional Way Hand made and naturally fermented from freshly pressed apple & pear juice.
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A Fall Beer Poll
The season is upon us. The pumpkin beers are hitting the stores in waves and the Marzens are being rolled out for Oktoberfest. When do you prefer to imbibe in the “fall” beers? Although most of these beers are available year round now, some, like me, wait until this month to start into them. Vote in our poll and let us know your thoughts by registering and commenting. And have a great Fall. Cheers! Note: Fall beers we are referring to (ex. Pumpkin, spiced, high gravity, etc) When do you prefer to start drinking “Fall” beers? {mijopolls 2}
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White Street Baltic Porter
The White Street Baltic Porter is our fall seasonal. This full-bodied porter is brewed at a higher gravity and fermented at cooler temperatures. Rich chocolate and dark fruits transition to a subdued roasty finish.
