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Meet Ayla and Tim: The Heart and Honey Behind The Hive Taproom

Meet Ayla and Tim: The Heart and Honey Behind The Hive Taproom

Hello and welcome! Whether you're new to our journey or have been following along since the beginning, we’re excited to reintroduce ourselves and share a little more about who we...

What’s the most meaningful compliment you’ve ever received?

What’s the most meaningful compliment you’ve ever received?

As you know, we’re all about nurturing human connection. Yes, we sell wine, but we exist because we believe there’s a better way to live, and that’s building connections between...

The Downside to Dry January Nobody is Talking About

The Downside to Dry January Nobody is Talking About

We get it, Dry January is a fun trend, something to hashtag in your socials. There are health benefits of taking an alcohol sabbatical – especially avoiding alcohol made from...

Reflecting on 2024

Reflecting on 2024

When you reflect on your 2024, do you list all the things you’re proud of? Do you celebrate your wins or wallow in your “not enough”?Ayla here. As a recovering...

Gratitude vs. Consumption

Gratitude vs. Consumption

During the holidays, the dichotomy of gratitude for what you have vs. endless materialistic consumption feels like a battle. If you’re anything like us, our email inboxes are littered with...

Apricity

Apricity

Apricity means the warmth of the sun on a winter’s day, and we enjoyed that last weekend! While sunshine in the winter is harder to find, we seek warmth elsewhere....

Holiday Help Drive

Holiday Help Drive

Our mission is to nurture human connection, and part of that is supporting our community. Let’s bring a bit of cheer and a smile to our neighbors! Help us fill...

Being Present in a Chaotic World: Why Taking a Moment Matters More Than Ever

Being Present in a Chaotic World: Why Taking a Moment Matters More Than Ever

As we slide into the holiday season, the shift is palpable. Some of us feel buoyed by festive lights and joyful gatherings, while others brace themselves, kicking and screaming, for...

What do bees do when it gets cold?

What do bees do when it gets cold?

We thought we’d ask our resident Beekeeper to answer this often asked question: What do bees do when it gets cold?As autumn settles in, honeybees get busy prepping for winter,...

🍁 5 Must-See Happenings at The Hive: Cozy Up with Us This Holiday Season! 🍁

🍁 5 Must-See Happenings at The Hive: Cozy Up with Us This Holiday Season! 🍁

As we head into the last two months of 2024, we know the holidays can get busy, so we’ve handpicked the five best happenings at The Hive Taproom to help...

A Season to Smile: Embracing the Joy of Connection

A Season to Smile: Embracing the Joy of Connection

As the leaves peak in vibrant colors this week, we can’t help but smile at the beautiful reminder to be present in the moment. The brilliance of fall is fleeting,...

Curiosity Uncorked: The Benefits of Asking Why

Curiosity Uncorked: The Benefits of Asking Why

We live in a world that thrives on answers, but how often do we take the time to embrace the magic of the question? At The Hive Taproom, we’re big...

Leave the Leaves and Save the Pollinators: How Skipping the Rake Can Save Your Yard and the Planet

Leave the Leaves and Save the Pollinators: How Skipping the Rake Can Save Your Yard and the Planet

Fall is here. The air is crisp, the trees are ablaze with color, and your yard is probably covered in leaves. It might be tempting to grab that rake and...

How Our Bartenders Make Magic

How Our Bartenders Make Magic

Here's a gentle nudge to take a moment for connection this week.In today's fast-paced, tech-saturated world, it's easy to lose sight of the simple joys of human connection. We get...

Why the Drones Get the Boot: The Fall Eviction at The Hive Taproom

Why the Drones Get the Boot: The Fall Eviction at The Hive Taproom

As the golden hues of fall spread across Wisconsin, the honey bee colonies at The Hive Taproom are preparing for the change in seasons. You might notice something peculiar happening...

Our 9 favorite ways to Welcome Fall

Our 9 favorite ways to Welcome Fall

The fall equinox is coming in hot! And by hot, we mean 84 degrees in September. Despite the warm weather, a few trees are hinting at color change and the...