Founded in 2014 by brothers Ken and Matt Praay after a transformative Appalachian Trail hike, Monument City Brewing makes craft beer in Baltimore’s Highlandtown neighborhood. Its German-inspired brewhouse and taproom at Baltimore Brewers’ Haven provide the setting for a community-oriented brewery known for a year-round focus on IPAs and lagers, including its flagship 51 Rye IPA.
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
Oliver Brewing CoSince 1993, Oliver Brewing Co. has brewed distinctive American ales in Baltimore, drawing on traditional brewing methods while exploring new styles, ingredients, and flavors. As one of Baltimore’s original craft brewers, the company pairs a long local history with an evolving lineup of beers.BALTIMORE, MD
Nepenthe Brewing CoNepenthe Brewing Co is a Baltimore independent craft brewery making a broad range of beers and serving them alongside food in its taproom. Its lineup runs from easy-drinking lagers to hop-forward IPAs and inventive fruited sours, with beers such as Mallet American Lager and Polydribbles giving the brewery a playful local identity. The Falls Road taproom also functions as a lively gathering place, hosting trivia, dart leagues, Dungeons & Dragons nights and private events for groups of up to 175.BALTIMORE, 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