In the rugged Ozark Mountains of mid-1800s Madison County, Arkansas, two friends, Wayne Burke and Jess Rose—forge a bond that would blossom into a generational legacy. United by their Irish heritage, the hardships of mountain life, and a dream born on the banks of Wharton Creek, the pair begin brewing a golden elixir that’s as rich in story as it is in flavor: mead. As they refine their craft with traditional Irish techniques and frontier innovation, their journey weaves through trials of nature, rivalries, romance, and resilience. With Terra Lee and Kayla Dawn by their sides, they navigate love and labor, building a life and a business from honey, hard work, and heart. Together, they create Burke Mountain Brew, a meadery where Celtic heritage and Southern charm become one. From dances at the Kingston Stomp to the vibrant Firefly Festival, ghost stories in the hills to barrels buried through winter, the story of Burke Mountain Brew is one of community, legacy, and the enduring power of storytelling. As generations pass, the traditions live on, glowing as brightly as the fireflies that inspired them.