Brewery Profile

Panacea Brewing Company

In Wilmington’s brewery scene, Panacea Brewing Company stands out for beginning with kombucha rather than beer as its commercial focus. Founders Artie and Robin started the company after discovering a shared appreciation for the tart, tangy fermented drink, and the business was established in 2016. Its early production ran through the Burgaw Incubator Kitchen, with sales at farmers markets from a custom tap system installed in a 1975 Volkswagen Westfalia called the Boochbus. For a visitor today, the key point is that Panacea’s identity is still tied to fermented beverages broadly, not only to traditional craft beer.

Travelers in southeastern North Carolina often build brewery visits around casual stops, coastal outings, and places that offer something different from a standard tap list. Panacea fits that pattern through its kombucha history and its later expansion into a Wilmington taproom format. Artie had prior experience homebrewing beer, wine, and cider, and also worked at Loon Ale Brewery in New Hampshire, but Panacea’s first commercial traction came from kombucha. In 2020, the company opened a dedicated taproom and plant-based kitchen at 4107 Oleander Drive, serving its signature kombucha along with local beers and a full bar.

Practical details have changed since that opening. In 2025, Panacea Brewing Company sold the restaurant operations, which continue at the same address as The Panacea Restaurant. The restaurant still serves Panacea Brewing Company beverages on draft, making it the relevant stop for visitors who want to try what the company is pouring. Because current draft selections and service details can change, the taproom or restaurant is the place to confirm the day’s pours before planning around a specific beverage. Visitors should treat Panacea less as a conventional brewery-only stop and more as a Wilmington fermented-beverage producer with a public-facing draft presence tied to its original Oleander Drive location.

Panacea Brewing Company specializes in fermented beverages, initially focusing on kombucha after founders Artie and Robin discovered a mutual appreciation for the tart, tangy drink. Established in 2016, the company began operations out of the Burgaw Incubator Kitchen, distributing their products via farmers markets using a custom tap system installed on a 1975 Volkswagen Westfalia known as the Boochbus. While Artie had prior experience in homebrewing beer, wine, and cider, and worked at Loon Ale Brewery in New Hampshire, Panacea’s initial commercial success centered on kombucha production. In 2020, Panacea opened a dedicated taproom and plant-based kitchen at 4107 Oleander Drive in Wilmington, offering their signature kombucha alongside local beers and a full bar. The company subsequently sold the restaurant operations in 2025, which continues to operate as The Panacea Restaurant, still serving Panacea Brewing Company beverages on draft.

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311 Judges Rd #6b, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28405

Phone: (910) 945 9825

Website: http://www.panaceabrewingcompany.com/

Hours: Tuesday: 11AM-7PM, Wednesday: 11AM-7PM, Thursday: 11AM-7PM, Friday: 11AM-7PM, Saturday: 11AM-7PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Panacea Brewing Company located?
Panacea Brewing Company is located at 311 Judges Rd #6b, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28405. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Panacea Brewing Company's hours?
Current hours are: Tuesday: 11AM-7PM, Wednesday: 11AM-7PM, Thursday: 11AM-7PM, Friday: 11AM-7PM, Saturday: 11AM-7PM. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Panacea Brewing Company?
Visit http://www.panaceabrewingcompany.com/ for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.