02-20-25 - Dancing Skeleton Meadery

02-20-25 - Dancing Skeleton Meadery

Author: James Spencer February 19, 2025 Duration: 54:29
Our good friend, Desiree Knott, introduces us to her new boss – Alex Long of Dancing Skeleton Meadery in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. We sample two of their delicious traditional meads.

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