Meadmaker
Honey wine production
About the profession
Meadmakers produce traditional mead, session mead, melomels (fruit mead), and variations. Mead is the fastest-growing segment in craft alcohol. Distribution is limited; most meaderies sell tasting-room direct.
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Career Ladder
Cellar Hand → Meadmaker → Head Meadmaker → Meadery Owner
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
115K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $38,000 - $57,000/year With equity/bonuses: $41,800 - $68,400 Top markets (SF/NYC): $44,000 - $68,000 Execute core tasks using Honey sourcing…
Day in Life
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9am — Review priorities and respond to urgent items 10am — Team standup and progress check 11am — Deep work using Honey sourcing 1pm — Cross-functional meeting with stakeholders…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $26,600 - $34,200 Year 2-3: Junior level $38,000 - $57,150 Year 4-6: Mid level $57,150 - $80,350 Year 7-10: Senior level $80,350 - $103,450 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Meadmaker genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Honey sourcing and Fermentation You communicate clearly with diverse…
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