Twin brothers Derek and Dominick Zirkle were teenagers when a beekeeper friend sparked their fascination with making mead — a beverage created from honey, water and yeast. “It’s the oldest alcoholic ...

Michael Fairbrother is one of the top mead makers in the world."I just make them like I love them, you know?" he said. "I always got into making mead to see the reaction on people's face, see their ...