Adventure and curiosity fuel the Big Truck Farm Brewery team’s approach to crafting their small-batch beers. Cruise on up to their Parkton farm and try the varieties in their Core Collection, plus more on tap, and a food menu including pizza, soft pretzels, and nachos.
Must-Try Beer: Grapefruit Crew Cab IPA

See where the magic happens at Black Locust Hops Farm Brewery in Freeland, where visitors can learn how hops are grown and harvested to make handcrafted beers. Take a tour then lean back in their charmingly rustic taproom to enjoy a unique farm-to-glass experience.
Must-Try Beer: Hop Yard IPA

If you’re looking for beer made with farm-fresh ingredients, Farmacy Brewing in Reisterstown has you covered. Get the complete experience at their Willowdale Farm, where they also raise horses and grow row crops, fruits, and vegetables. Grab a seat in their cozy tasting room converted from a horse stable or spread out a blanket for a picnic lunch in the gardens or orchard.
Must-Try Beer: Show Me Gucci Sour IPA

Rain or shine, Inverness Brewing is the perfect spot to enjoy fresh country air and brews crafted according to their “Crop to Keg” philosophy. On the 100-acre historic Monkton farm, expect to see black angus cattle, hop plants and more, plus occasional live music. Kick back and sip seasonal varieties in their main taproom, huddle up on drizzly days under a covered seating area, or find your way down to the stall barn basement.
Must-Try Beer: Inverness Light Lager

Brew-seekers with a DIY attitude, gluten sensitivities, or preference for beer alternatives will all love B.C. Brewery in Hunt Valley. Home to Maryland’s first self-serve beer wall, and the only 100% gluten-free bar in the state, this family-owned craft brewery is for truly everyone. Bring the pup and your appetite to their dog-friendly taproom and pour yourself a pint.
Must-Try Beer: Hunt Valley Blonde Ale

After a day on the water, why not swing by Pooles Island Brewing Company in Middle River to enjoy a craft beer? Named after the federally owned land once dedicated to Aberdeen Proving Ground, the brewery features locally inspired varieties plus pizza, wings, and more.
Must-Try Beer: Lemon Head Sour

Venture off the beaten path and wind your way through industrial Dundalk to Key Brewing Co., offering a core lineup of straightforward, tried-and-true brews sure to hit the spot. Post up in their wood-paneled taproom to catch a game, rub elbows with the locals, and enjoy good beer in good company.
Must-Try Beer: Dundalk Calling Double IPA

Thirsty for a flavor adventure? Sail over to Heavy Seas Beer, renowned for the bold flavors in their award-winning craft beers. Drop anchor in the lively taproom, where you can choose from a wide selection of over 20 varieties.
Must-Try Beer: Loose Cannon IPA

Not far from Heavy Seas is Guinness Open Gate Brewery, the first Guinness brewery in the States since 1954. Come for their iconic stouts, stay for a tour, locally inspired food, and a taste of more experimental brews in the sprawling taproom or beer garden.
Must-Try Beer: Baltimore Blonde Ale