The West Virginia state tourism agency has been on a mission over most of the past year to help boost the visibility of the state’s wine and spirits producers. The latest piece of that promotion strategy debuted recently.
Mountain Dragon meads are certainly getting their share of media attention these days. This demonstrates the growing consumer interest in meads and related beverages. The Fairmont, WV, based operation produces dry, old-European-style meads, sometimes with a modern twist.
The first four products from the artisanal Hawk Knob Cidery and Meadery are on now sale in the Lewisburg, West Virginia area. The ciders encompass a range of traditional Appalachian flavors not found in the nationally marketed cider brands.