Big Island Meadery

Big Island Meadery is a winery in Hilo, HI. It is the Big Island's first meadery, producing mead, also known as honey wine, from honey produced by its own beekeeping operation, Kilohana Honey Company. The business is located in Kea'au, within the Puna district, and serves customers with mead flights, honey samples, and local merchandise. It operates a tasting room open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM, where no reservations are required. The business was founded by Vanessa Houle and Devin Magallanes, who are beekeepers and meadmakers. Their approach focuses on sourcing ingredients locally from Hawaii to showcase local fruits and spices paired with their honey. The business also hosts events, artist performances, and food truck visits, including a rotating lineup of food trucks on Saturdays. It offers a Tap Club membership for on-island customers, providing access to tap-only meads and discounted prices on bottled products. Big Island Meadery was a nominee for Best New Business in the Hawaii Tribune Herald.

The location is on Shipman Road, situated just off Highway 11 and Highway 130. It is located within a short distance of the Kenyan K. Beale Community Robotics Center, Bayfront Highway, and the Mokupapapa Discovery Center. The area is also near Waianuenue Avenue and Kaipalaoa Park.

Big Island Meadery stands out in Hilo as the first dedicated meadery on the Big Island, combining local beekeeping with craft beverage production.