Your Values are Our Values

At Vermont Craft Mead - home of Groennfell Meadery and Havoc Mead - we believe that every decision we make has an impact on our business, community, and planet. Our company is committed to doing our best to use our power for good.

We also believe that consumers have a right to know both the amazing things that we're doing, as well as areas where we're working to improve. Drink Your Values is our way of being transparent with our customers and business partners.

Responsibility

Learn about our work family, company governance, benefits, and business practices.

Sustainability

Learn about all that we do for the planet from our brewing practices to our wild pollinator program.

Community

Learn about our community projects  including feasting, open source policy, and inclusive policies.

Black Lives Matter - A statement from Vermont Craft Mead

Ricky Klein and all the staff of Vermont Craft Mead stand in solidarity with the BIPOC community. Your lives matter to us. Thank you for being you. Stay strong. Stay safe. We are here.

Here are a few resources from B Labs that we've found super helpful:
Tackling Racism As Accountable Business Leaders
4 Steps That I and Other White People Can Take to Fight Racism

FAQ

What is Drink Your Values?

Drink Your Values is a way to hold companies accountable. Groennfell Meadery and Havoc Mead voluntarily share information about our business, social, and environmental practices so that you know what kind of company you're supporting when you have your next pint of mead.

Is there Third Party Verification?

Groennfell Meadery LLC and sister company Havoc Mead, are a certified B Corp. We pursue numerous third party verifications and The Drink Your Values Project is part of the way that we share our business practices with our customers.

What's the difference between Vermont Craft Mead, Groennfell Meadery, and Havoc Mead?

Vermont Craft Mead is the name we use to talk about our two sister meaderies: Groennfell Meadery and Havoc Mead.

We originally founded the company in 2013 as Groennfell Meadery LLC, and in 2015 we launched Havoc Mead to expand our offerings. At Groennfell Meadery, we brew using Old World recipes adapted to modern brewing practices, at Havoc Mead we get to brew whatever our hearts desire!

What is a B Corp?

In the words of B Labs, the UN recognized certifier of B Corps:
Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. B Corps are accelerating a global culture shift to redefine success in business and build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.

Society’s most challenging problems cannot be solved by government and nonprofits alone. The B Corp community works toward reduced inequality, lower levels of poverty, a healthier environment, stronger communities, and the creation of more high quality jobs with dignity and purpose. By harnessing the power of business, B Corps use profits and growth as a means to a greater end: positive impact for their employees, communities, and the environment.
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B Corps form a community of leaders and drive a global movement of people using business as a force for good. The values and aspirations of the B Corp community are embedded in the B Corp Declaration of Interdependence.

Where is your B Impact Report?

It's right here: Groennfell Meadery B Impact Report

Where are your products available?

Great question! If you live in New England, you can find our products in your local store. Please visit our Mead Finder Map! If you live further afield, check back soon! We're expanding all the time!

What if I have questions that aren't covered on this website?

We're trying to improve every day and questions are one of the ways we get better. If you can't find what you're looking for, visit groennfell.com or havocmead.com or shoot us a message on our contact page!

What if I disagree with your values?

Obviously, we like to think that our values are pretty universal. Things like supporting our community, providing good jobs for our employees, and doing our best to create a sustainable future are fairly popular.

That said, there's a very good chance that you disagree with us about something. Maybe we support an issue you don't. Maybe you don't think we do enough to live out our values. We urge you to reach out to us on our Contact Page to let us know either how we can improve or where you think we've gone astray.