Battlefield Brewworks presents itself as a brewery shaped by curiosity about beer’s history and culture rather than by a single flagship style. Its work centers on craft beer, with sour and historical American beers serving as recurring subjects of interest for drinkers who want more context with their pint.
Susquehanna Brewing CoSix generations of beer-making tradition anchor Susquehanna Brewing Co., a craft brewery and tasting room in Pittston that brews for northeastern Pennsylvania. Its brewhouse uses upward-infusion mashing, a Bohemian decoction kettle and a hopjack, while the brewery’s rotating beers range from German-inspired lager to fruit-forward and hop-driven ales. The company also keeps its community focus close, hosting tours, events and fundraisers at its Pittston brewery.PITTSTON, PA
DuClaw Brewing CompanySince 1996, DuClaw Brewing Company has made craft beer in a spirit of experimentation, from its glittered Sour Me Unicorn Farts collaboration to its year-round Sweet Baby Jesus! porter. Founded by Dave Benfield, the brewery describes beer-making as an art and has built a distribution network reaching 24 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada.ROSEDALE, MD
Rushing Duck Brewing CompanyRushing Duck Brewing Company is a small, family-owned brewery in Chester’s Historic District, making beer that ranges from hop-forward IPAs to Belgian-influenced, barrel-aged and sour releases. Founded as Dan Hitchcock’s college-dorm brewing idea in 2006, the company began selling beer in August 2012 with help from his father, Les. Its 20-tap tasting room also serves as a Hudson Valley gathering place, hosting regular live music and special metal and punk shows.CHESTER, NY
Double Groove Brewing CompanyDouble Groove Brewing Company grew from four Harford County friends’ shared brewery-hopping habit into a Forest Hill brewery where craft beer and classic rock vinyl are part of the same experience. The four owners shaped the taproom around Craig’s collection of more than 3,000 albums, while brewer Mark advanced his training through the American Brewers Guild after their home-brewed IPA won a local competition. Its name refers to the rare record groove that can send a needle to different tracks—an apt idea for a tap list that changes from visit to visit.FOREST HILL, MD