Founded by brewmaster Jesse Johnson, Brewery Fire makes handcrafted beer in Carroll County and serves it in a retro, pop-culture-inspired taproom. The Taneytown gathering spot pairs its own rotating pours with local entertainment, food trucks, and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere.
1812 BreweryAs Allegany County’s first farm brewery, 1812 Brewery makes craft beer on its family farm in Cumberland, Maryland. The family-owned operation opened in 2017 in a repurposed barn built in 1812, combining American craft ideas with traditional European brewing techniques. Its mountain taproom adds a community gathering place, with patio seating, live music, food trucks and a monthly farmers market.CUMBERLAND, MD
Olde Mother Brewing CoOlde Mother Brewing Co. is a Frederick, Maryland craft brewery founded by longtime friends Nick and Keith, who set out to brew good beer while building a community around it. Its taproom balances traditional brewing with experimental releases, including collaborations such as the Japanese rice lager Send Noods, and hosts local gatherings from trivia nights to live music.FREDERICK, MD
Union Craft BrewingFounded in 2011, Union Craft Brewing makes beer in Baltimore’s Medfield neighborhood, where its brewing operations began with the 2012 release of Duckpin Pale Ale. Now housed in a former Sears warehouse within the Union Collective hub for small local manufacturers, the employee-owned brewery balances brewing tradition with new ideas and operates a taproom and beer garden built around its belief that beer unites people. Its Zadie’s Lager also carries a family story, honoring co-founder Henry “Zadie” Benesch, who worked at the brewery until age 101.BALTIMORE, MD
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