Artisan brewing equipment in a warm meadery

Small-Batch Artisan Meadery

Every Golden Drop Tells a Story
Worth Savoring

Handcrafted meads, brewed in small batches at our North, South Carolina tasting room — where ancient tradition meets modern passion.

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Small-Batch Crafted

Locally Sourced Ingredients

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Fresh honeycomb being poured into a fermentation vessel

100% Artisan Crafted

Our Story

Born From a Love of
Ancient Craft

Dragon Head Brewery & Meadery began with a simple question: what happens when you take the world's oldest fermented beverage and pour it through the lens of modern craftsmanship? The answer is every bottle on our shelf.

Nestled in the heart of North, South Carolina, we craft each mead by hand — starting with locally sourced honey, pure water, and carefully selected yeasts. No shortcuts. No mass production. Just time, patience, and a deep respect for the craft that has delighted drinkers for millennia.

Small-Batch Precision

Every batch is brewed in limited quantities to ensure peak flavor and consistency.

Pure Ingredients

Locally sourced honey, spring water, and natural botanicals — nothing artificial.

Community First

Proudly serving our local community with events, tastings, and a welcoming space.

Our Collection

Meads Crafted for
Every Palate

From bold and dry to lusciously sweet, each mead is a journey through flavor — designed to be savored slowly.

Golden mead in a crystal glass with honeycomb garnish

Signature

Golden Dragon

Our flagship mead — a golden, honey-forward blend with notes of wildflower and a smooth, lingering finish. The one that started it all.

Medium-Sweet Wildflower Honey

Dark amber mead in a stemless glass on rustic wood

Limited

Midnight Mead

A deep, complex mead aged with blackberries and a hint of vanilla. Bold enough for autumn, smooth enough for any night.

Dry Berry Infused

Blush-colored mead in a flute with rose petals

Seasonal

Rose & Honey

Delicate and aromatic, this blush-hued mead carries the essence of rose petals and clover honey. Light, floral, and effortlessly elegant.

Light Floral

Spiced mead in a ceramic mug with cinnamon sticks

Spiced Ember

Warm spices meet rich honey in this cozy, comforting mead. Infused with cinnamon, clove, and a whisper of orange peel.

Spiced Warming

Bright citrus mead in a coupe glass with orange twist

Citrus Dragon

Bright, zesty, and refreshingly dry. This mead is infused with real lemon and grapefruit, making it the perfect summer pour.

Dry Citrus

Creamy mead in a tulip glass with honey drizzle

New

Silk & Honey

Rich, velvety, and impossibly smooth. This cream mead carries the sweetness of lavender honey with a silky, dessert-like texture.

Cream Lavender

Can't decide? Visit our tasting room and let us guide you through a personalized flight.

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Whether it's a casual weeknight pour or a weekend celebration, our tasting room is your destination for unforgettable mead moments. Grab a flight, learn the craft, and make it yours.

Location

469 Addison Rd
North, SC 29112-9108

Hours

Thu–Sat: 3pm – 9pm
Sun: 1pm – 6pm
Mon–Wed: Closed

Reservations

(803) 447-1649
Walk-ins welcome

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Mead tasting flight with five glasses on a slate board

Get in Touch

We'd Love to
Hear From You

Have a question about our meads, want to plan a group visit, or just want to say hello? Reach out — we're always happy to connect.

469 Addison Rd, North, SC 29112-9108

(803) 447-1649

Every Golden Drop Tells a Story
Worth Savoring