There is a moment, usually somewhere between your first sip and your second, when you stop trying to explain mead to yourself and just start enjoying it. That moment happened to me at Superstition Meadery’s Plano tasting room, tucked into a sleek, welcoming space off Communications Parkway in the Granite Park corridor — and I have not stopped thinking about it since.
Superstition is an Arizona-born meadery that has earned a devoted national following among craft beverage enthusiasts, and their Plano outpost brings the full experience to North Texas. Mead, for the uninitiated, is fermented honey wine — one of the oldest alcoholic beverages in human history — but Superstition’s version has almost nothing in common with the dusty, cloyingly sweet image that word might conjure. These are complex, layered, often fruit-forward beverages that range from bone-dry to lusciously rich, and they are made with an obvious respect for the craft.
The tasting room itself sets the tone beautifully. The interior is modern and warm, with natural wood elements and a bar that invites you to pull up a stool and linger. The staff knows their product inside and out, and they approach education with genuine enthusiasm rather than condescension. Whether you arrive as a seasoned mead aficionado or someone who just wandered in out of curiosity, you will be met with the same energy: come as you are, ask all the questions you want, and let us find something you love.
And the options — my goodness, the options. Superstition rotates a robust selection of their meads on tap, ranging from session-strength traditionals to big, barrel-aged showstoppers. On my visit, I worked my way through a flight that included a crisp, dry traditional mead with delicate floral notes, a vibrant blackberry-forward pour that balanced sweetness and tartness with real finesse, and a pastry-style mead reminiscent of a warm peach cobbler that was nothing short of extraordinary. Each pour felt intentional, like someone had thought deeply about not just the flavor but the experience of drinking it.
The meadery also carries a solid selection of their bottled and canned offerings to take home, which is worth factoring into your planning if you want to share the discovery with friends. Gift sets and variety packs are available, making this a genuinely inspired stop for anyone looking for an unusual and elevated souvenir of a Plano afternoon.
The Granite Park area is easy to navigate and has ample parking, so logistics are never a worry. Plan to arrive without a rush — this is the kind of place that rewards a slow, curious visit. Order a flight, talk to the staff, let yourself be surprised. Superstition Meadery is proof that Plano’s craft beverage scene has real range, and mead deserves a seat at the table right alongside your favorite craft beer or natural wine.
Whether you make it a solo afternoon outing, a date night detour, or a stop on a larger Plano tasting tour, Superstition delivers something genuinely different. That is not nothing in a city where great options are already abundant.
