Founded in 2010, family-owned Rockmill Brewery makes farmhouse ales on a 23-acre 19th-century horse farm near Lancaster, where the headwaters of the Hocking River filter through Black Hand Sandstone. Its tasting room carries that sense of place into a welcoming gathering spot, with fresh beer, Backcountry BBQ and a historic farmhouse setting that also hosts private events and weddings.
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
Hopshire Farm and BreweryFamily-owned and run by Chris and Holly Rakow, Hopshire Farm & Brewery has brewed New York farm beer in Freeville since opening in 2013 as the state’s fifth farm brewery. The brewery uses locally sourced ingredients, sends spent grain to a nearby farm, and operates an onsite market garden, while its taproom doubles as a community gathering place for local food and live music.FREEVILLE, NY
Inverness BrewingKnown 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.MONKTON, MD