submitted by Jeff Herbert, Owner, Superstition Meadery
Nestled in the cellar of the Historic Burmister building in downtown Prescott, this stunningly cozy tasting room is designed to delight the senses.
If you are among the uninitiated, you may be asking yourself, “Where the heck is this place?” Or “Someone told me about this amazing spot, but I have never seen it!”
If either of these common questions apply, you already are getting into the Superstition spirit because the local speakeasy-style trend started right here over a decade ago. As you descend stout steps of the grand steel staircase a new world presents itself, a cunning contrast because it is so accessible once known, but it feels like uncovering a hidden gem.
Local owners Jeff and Jen Herbert incorporated the board-formed concrete columns poured in 1901 after the great Prescott fire along with cast iron saddles holding Douglas fir beams that arrived on the railroad to rebuild the town as subtle centerpieces of this historic renovation.
At the same time ancient and modern, the namesake of this tasting room, mead, is where the adventure really begins. Reintroducing the world’s oldest alcoholic beverage with contemporary techniques of fermentation management, barrel aging and blending alongside friendly service has pushed Superstition Meadery to the top of many best-of lists online, with a Google score of 4.8 stars.
The only thing tastier than Superstition’s flagship flight of 12, 1-oz. pours of industry leading meads and hard ciders is pairing those liquid treats with their appetizing tapas. From baked brie topped with berries and honeycomb to a creamy elote dip with jalapeño and lime to the unparalleled charcuterie board that arrives to your table like Christmas morning, there are many reasons why Superstition Meadery is the most unique restaurant in Prescott.
Superstition Meadery, 120 W. Gurley St. (on the Courthouse Plaza), is open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
