Specialties
Drink like a Viking at IronSword Meadery — where ancient tradition meets bold flavor.
Nestled in the heart of Ridge Spring, SC, IronSword Meadery is a woman-owned haven for handcrafted meads made in small batches with local honey and fresh ingredients. Step into our rustic tasting room and explore a lineup that’s anything but ordinary — from the French Oak aged Fostra dry mead to the wild tang of “Gator Pee” and the luscious notes of Black Currant.
Whether you’re a seasoned mead lover or a curious newcomer, IronSword offers a one-of-a-kind experience with flights, glasses, and bottles to savor. Enjoy our cozy, family- and pet-friendly space, sip on unique mead cocktails, or take home a bottle of liquid legend.
Raise your horn and taste the legacy — only at IronSword Meadery.
History
Established in 2025.
IronSword Meadery was born from a simple idea: revive one of the world’s oldest beverages & make it modern with craft, creativity, & a lot of adventure. What started as a fun, new hobby - experimenting with honey, yeast, & bold flavors - quickly grew into a mission to share mead with our community.
We began with small batches, inspired by tradition but driven by innovation. As demand grew from friends & family, so did the dream of creating a space where people could gather, learn about mead, & enjoy something truly unique.
We opened its doors in July 2025 with a commitment to quality ingredients & local honey. Every batch is made with intention — from classic, traditional meads to bold fruit‑forward varieties & experimental releases.
Today, IronSword Meadery stands as a place for community, curiosity, & great conversation. Whether you’re a longtime mead lover or trying it for the first time, we’re here to share the craft, the history, & the passion behind every pour.
Meet the Business Owner: Karie-Shawn C.
We’re the husband‑wife team behind IronSword Meadery. With backgrounds in printing, grocery, and IT management, we didn’t exactly take the traditional path to mead — but it’s become a passion we love sharing. Shawn has been brewing beer and wine for years. Karie was dragged into the craft kicking and screaming before finding her place on the creative side of the meadery.
Shawn handles the flavors, the fermentation, and all things mead, while Karie designs all our labels, manages the packaging, and brings the final product to life. Outside the meadery, we love history, genealogy, cooking, and crafting.
Yes — both of our dogs are named after slang words for being drunk. It's very on brand, don't you think?
What we enjoy most is seeing people’s faces light up when they try a new flavor & immediately want to bring their friends and family. That sense of connection is what IronSword is all about.