1634 Meadery — Attraction in Ipswich

Stopped by for an afternoon tasting after discovering 1634 at a local concert event. It was a beautiful spring day to sit out under the awnings provided, and Matt was prompt in welcoming our group and presenting our tasting options. We decided to try the flights for $12 which included a 6 sample variety. Matt was thorough and explained our flights with great detail, which we appreciated! We all enjoyed the samples and had a tough time choosing our favorites.

We also met the owner, Dan, who was friendly and happy to share his passion, answer our questions, and told us more about their operation. Both Matt and Dan were gracious hosts and made our afternoon enjoyable!

They also have a small bar inside for tastings year round. We all left with a bottle to bring home, and would certainly return. Highly recommend stopping by for a tasting and to pick up a bottle of their...

"What's Mead?" you ask. That was my first question too. In simple terms, it’s honey wine. Not knowing what it is adds to the enigma and the satisfaction of discovering a whole new type of wine.

1634 Meadery is a hidden gem with a cozy, neighborhood-bar vibe that makes you feel right at home. The staff—and the owner—are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. We started with a sampler, which gave us the chance to try their most popular meads along with a few seasonal specialties. Each pour was unique and delicious.

When we were undecided about what to purchase, the bartender went above and beyond, generously offering a few extra samples to help us choose. That level of hospitality is rare and truly appreciated.

If you are ever driving through Ipswich, do not miss this place. Whether you’re a mead enthusiast or just curious, 1634 Meadery is an experience...

Not what we expected size-wise (we were thinking it would be in a bigger building), but great things do come in small packages! It's cute and cozy, making it a great spot for a casual drop-in if you fancy a flight or two 😄

All puns aside, it was a great visit. The owners were on site, ensuring guests were satisfied and helpful with selecting meads that matched what the customer taste preference was. My partner and friends loved the mead flight as it has a broad spectrum from dry to sweet. Sampling was definitely encouraged, especially for people coming in not knowing what mead is. Prices are fair - flight, glasses, bottle. We even found a couple of off-season flavors in their gift shoppe and had a blast trying to pick which bottles to take home.

If you are looking for something different that hits that sweet spot, this is the place you're...