The Hive Winery and Brandy Company
April 30, 2024

Author: Darin Jenks

The Hive Winery and Brandy Company started in Layton, Utah in 2008. The company was started by owners and winemakers Mark and Trina Smith with the help of their three children. The Hive specializes in mead, a honey wine, as well as fruit wines, brandy, and cider. The company has won numerous awards for their products, including medals from the American Mead Makers Association and the National Honey Board. The company's products are available in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and online. 


The Products They Sell


  • Mead: a honey wine made with water, yeast, and honey. The company offers several different flavors of mead, including traditional, raspberry, blueberry, and cherry. 
  • Fruit Wine: made with fruits other than grapes, including apples, pears, peaches, and plums. 
  • Brandy: made from the distillation of fruit wine. The company offers apple, pear, and peach brandies. 
  • Cider: made from apples. The company offers several different flavors of cider, including traditional, raspberry, and blueberry. 
  • The company also offers a variety of gift baskets and boxes that include their products.


Things to Do When You Visit


  • Take a tour of the facility to learn how the products are made. 
  • Sample the products in the tasting room. 
  • Purchase products to take home with you.


Why Should You Visit the Hive Winery and Brandy Company


If you love honey and wine, then you'll love mead. And if you're looking for something a little different than the usual wine, then fruit wine is for you. The Hive Winery and Brandy Company offers both of these types of wines as well as brandy and cider. So whether you like it sweet or dry, there's something for everyone at The Hive. And if you're looking for a unique gift, the company offers a variety of gift baskets and boxes filled with their products. So next time you're in Layton, Utah, be sure to stop by The Hive Winery and Brandy Company.


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Darin Jenks, a licensed contractor and entrepreneur from Ogden, UT, has over two decades of experience in remodeling, restoration, and floor cleaning services. As the owner of Swift Restoration and Remodeling, he’s dedicated to quality work and community involvement. Darin and his wife Laurie are raising six children and enjoy outdoor adventures together.


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