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Mead’s Rise Amid Brewing Struggles | El Paso News

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While beer sales slump, mead is surging—thanks to passionate makers like Carlos Herrera of Texas Longhouse Meadery, who’s turning ancient honey wine into a booming niche. With demand skyrocketing, new equipment, and distributors knocking on his door, Herrera calls it the fastest-growing alcohol category—even as breweries nationwide struggle with rising costs and flat sales. His Texas Mead Association is expanding its reach, hosting a big festival in Dallas this weekend, proving that passion and consumer curiosity can carve out a thriving lane—even when the broader market tanks.

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