Known as Baltimore County’s first farm brewery, Inverness Brewing has been turning its historic Monkton farm into a gathering place since brewing began in August 2018. The 100-acre property gives the brewery a distinctive rural setting and informs its seasonal approach to beer, bringing visitors close to the farm behind the taproom.
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
Brookeville Beer FarmSince beginning its farm in 2014, Brookeville Beer Farm has grown into a Montgomery County gathering place where brewing and agriculture share the same ground. Its ten-barrel brewery supports a taproom known for homemade pizza, while spent grain is composted to enrich the farmland and the setting remains welcoming to local families and neighbors.BROOKEVILLE, MD
Warwick Farm BrewingOn a 22-acre historic farm in Bucks County, family-owned and operated Warwick Farm Brewing grows its own hops and brews independent craft beer. Founded by lifelong friends Scott Seiz and Tom Taber, the brew farm pairs Ryan Seiz’s home-brewing roots with the Taber family’s commitment to preserving Warwick Township farmland. Its 5,000-square-foot tasting room and open-air Biergarten make the farm itself part of the experience.JAMISON, PA
Climbing Bines Craft Ale CompanyClimbing Bines Craft Ale Company grew from an eight-plant home-brewing experiment into a Finger Lakes farm brewery making small-batch ales with hops grown on its own 1.5-acre hop yard. Founded by Chris Hansen and Matt Klehammer, the brewery opened in 2013 in Chris Hansen’s grandfather’s renovated farm shed and now pairs fresh-off-the-farm beer with views of Seneca Lake and a community taproom. Its 16-acre property also serves as an event venue, including a 4,000-square-foot indoor space.PENN YAN, NY