# Actor-Owned American Meaderies The All-Wise Meadery in NYC is Owned by Dylan Sprouse By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-05-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allwise References: [allwisemeadery](http://www.allwisemeadery.com/about) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/allwisemeadery/) Dylan Sprouse, an actor who's best known for his work with his twin brother Cole on 'The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,' is gearing up to open the All-Wise Meadery in the heart of New York City. It's said the the meadery will open in the summer of 2017, and will feature its own brews made with [locally sourced ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hive-mind-x-rave-second-breakfast). The meads will mostly be [brewed in Williamsburg, Brooklyn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straight-empire-rye), however others from mazers around different areas of the United States will also be featured. Due to its careful sourcing, the All-Wise Meadery will maintain an all-American menu -- making it a great destination for both locals and tourists to explore the unique flavors that the country has to offer. As the general manger and [head mazer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-honey-liqueur), Sprouse is involved in creating the meads themselves, and plans on meeting his patrons face to face when there's time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Actor-owned Businesses:** More actors are exploring opening up businesses, providing unique opportunities for contribution and creativity. - **Locally Sourced Ingredients:** Increased focus on locally-sourced ingredients provide opportunities for restaurants and food/drink businesses to offer unique and sustainable products. - **Craft Alcohol Industry:** Craft alcohol industry continues to grow as people seek out unique and innovative products, presenting greater room for growth and collaboration. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry continues to see innovation with increasing attention paid to unique, and locally sourced products. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry could benefit from its members creating their own brands and businesses, providing greater individual agency. - **Tourism Industry:** The tourism industry can explore featuring unique localluy sourced products and beverages as a means of attracting visitors looking for unique experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Honey Wine Hard Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrus-mead-vodka-seltzer.md) - [Ready-to-Sip Sparkling Meads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salud-viking.md) - [Sparkling Low-Alcohol Canned Meads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyme-bay-sparkling-mead.md) - [Mezcal-Inspired Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emmy-x-dos-hombres.md) - [Multifaceted Entertainment Establishments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-alchemist.md) - [Premium Ready-to-Drink Craft Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirited-hive.md) - [Honey-Infused Rye Whiskey Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rye-whiskey-cocktail.md) - [Honey-Spiked Hard Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-hard-seltzers.md) - [Collaboration Coffee Honey Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hive-mind-x-rave-second-breakfast.md)