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Winter Wonders: What Bees Do When the Cold Sets In
Ah, February in East Troy — a time when the snow (if we have it!) sparkles like diamonds, the wind howls through the trees, and the local...
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Jan 303 min read
Meet Ayla and Tim: The Heart and Honey Behind The Hive Taproom
Hello and welcome! Whether you're new to our journey or have been following along since the beginning, we’re excited to reintroduce...
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Jan 162 min read
What’s the most meaningful compliment you’ve ever received?
As you know, we’re all about nurturing human connection. Yes, we sell wine, but we exist because we believe there’s a better way to live,...
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Jan 92 min read
The Downside to Dry January Nobody is Talking About
We get it, Dry January is a fun trend, something to hashtag in your socials. There are health benefits of taking an alcohol sabbatical –...
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Jan 12 min read
Reflecting on 2024
When you reflect on your 2024, do you list all the things you’re proud of? Do you celebrate your wins or wallow in your “not enough”?...
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Dec 24, 20241 min read
Gratitude vs. Consumption
During the holidays, the dichotomy of gratitude for what you have vs. endless materialistic consumption feels like a battle. If you’re...
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Dec 16, 20242 min read
Apricity
Apricity means the warmth of the sun on a winter’s day, and we enjoyed that last weekend! While sunshine in the winter is harder to find,...
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Nov 20, 20241 min read
Holiday Help Drive
Our mission is to nurture human connection, and part of that is supporting our community. Let’s bring a bit of cheer and a smile to our...
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Nov 13, 20242 min read
Being Present in a Chaotic World: Why Taking a Moment Matters More Than Ever
As we slide into the holiday season, the shift is palpable. Some of us feel buoyed by festive lights and joyful gatherings, while others...
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Nov 6, 20242 min read
What do bees do when it gets cold?
We thought we’d ask our resident Beekeeper to answer this often asked question: What do bees do when it gets cold? As autumn settles in,...
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Oct 30, 20242 min read
🍁 5 Must-See Happenings at The Hive: Cozy Up with Us This Holiday Season! 🍁
As we head into the last two months of 2024, we know the holidays can get busy, so we’ve handpicked the five best happenings at The Hive...
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Oct 24, 20243 min read
A Season to Smile: Embracing the Joy of Connection
As the leaves peak in vibrant colors this week, we can’t help but smile at the beautiful reminder to be present in the moment. The...
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Oct 16, 20243 min read
Curiosity Uncorked: The Benefits of Asking Why
We live in a world that thrives on answers, but how often do we take the time to embrace the magic of the question? At The Hive Taproom,...
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Oct 9, 20243 min read
Leave the Leaves and Save the Pollinators: How Skipping the Rake Can Save Your Yard and the Planet
Fall is here. The air is crisp, the trees are ablaze with color, and your yard is probably covered in leaves. It might be tempting to...
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Oct 2, 20242 min read
How Our Bartenders Make Magic
Here's a gentle nudge to take a moment for connection this week. In today's fast-paced, tech-saturated world, it's easy to lose sight of...
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Sep 24, 20243 min read
Why the Drones Get the Boot: The Fall Eviction at The Hive Taproom
As the golden hues of fall spread across Wisconsin, the honey bee colonies at The Hive Taproom are preparing for the change in seasons....
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Sep 18, 20242 min read
Our 9 favorite ways to Welcome Fall
The fall equinox is coming in hot! And by hot, we mean 84 degrees in September. Despite the warm weather, a few trees are hinting at...
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Sep 11, 20241 min read
5 Creative Rut Remedies
Ever found yourself in a creative rut? Us too. Creativity ebbs and flows, but nothing hinders it quite like stress. When we’re...
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Sep 5, 20242 min read
That’s a lot of honey!
We harvested nearly 2,000 pounds of honey in early August, the highest yet for us here at the Hive! To conceptualize this amount of...
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Aug 29, 20242 min read
Eating and Drinking Intentionally: A Journey Toward Wellness
Back when Tim and I were young, carefree, and convinced that we’d live forever, our approach to food was... let's just say, less than...
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