About
Merikan Stronghold is a farm meadery in New York State established in 2023 by USMC veteran Jonny Merikan, who handcrafts every bottle using 100% NYS honey. They produce unique meads like traditional apple blossom, elderberry melomels, PB&J pyment, and upcoming coffee and maple varieties, sold via Vino Shipper. Beyond mead, they offer 3D-printed chess sets and games through Etsy and host the Stronghold Sessions podcast on truth and accountability.
100% NYS Honey in every drop
Handcrafted by founder Jonny Merikan
Unique flavors like PB&J pyment and historical tea meads
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What They Make
Quartermasters Traditional Mead
Delicate bouquet of floral aromas, soft sweetness, subtle acidity, crisp finish.
Resolution Sweet Elderberry Melomel
Deep aroma of elderberries, rich sweetness, natural tartness, velvety texture.
Legacy in a Glass Dry Elderberry Melomel
Floral and fruity flavors, dry finish, subtle woody note from oak aging.
Valor Specialty Pyment
Roasted peanuts and Concord grapes, creamy PB, sweet tangy grape, velvety honey.
Hoist the Colors Medium Sweet Coffee Mead
Married to golden honey, deep dark mead with coffee kick. Coming soon.
Steadfast Sweet Maple Mead
Sourced from NYS maple farmers. Coming soon.
Boston Tea Party Trilogy
Three meads representing the three ships. New release, 12oz cans.
Latest News
New releases: Boston Tea Party Trilogy (5% ABV carbonated meads), Hoist the Colors (coffee mead), Steadfast (maple mead) coming soon on Vino Shipper.