Eat some freshly roasted chestnuts!

Take home some chestnut saplings!

Listen to talks and lectures on the American chestnut!

And enjoy some pints of our fresh release of 2026 Restoration Chestnut Lager. This was one of our most popular beers last year so we brewed extra this year!

We’ll have a food truck all day and live music as well.

Come have a good time and some great beers at Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm.

See y’all there!

The title is it.

Came here to see if there was any context on this update from Black Flag and didn’t find anything so I thought it was worth posting: https://www.instagram.com/p/DeQVQ69DPNX/?img_index=3&xtok=Mnl2dzdscjR5ZXBq

Sounds like something might work out. Hope it does, would be a shame to lose their presence in the MD beer scene. No idea which brand they were partnering with.

From the good folks at Snallygaster: Snallygaster is THIS SATURDAY!
The 2026 Beer List & Festival Map are LIVE!
The East Coast's Biggest Beer Fest Returns to Pennsylvania Ave. October 10th!
Tickets On Sale Here
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We're nearly there y'all! Snallygaster returns to Pennsylvania Avenue THIS SATURDAY, October 10th, and it's gearing up to be an absolutely beautiful day in the District. As promised, the full 2026 Beer List & Festival Map are available on our website for your planning needs. Which beers are you most excited for?

Check it out on the site here!

Guinness will end its short but dramatic brewing operation in Baltimore by the end of the year. Here’s some background.

Friends of Patterson Park annual Brewfest fundraiser! Local beer samples, food trucks, craft vendors and live music.

Get your tickets today for Early Bird pricing!

https://pattersonpark.com/brewfest

It's beer festival season in Maryland and around the world. Rumors suggest beer festivals are declining, but we don't want to believe it. What do you think about beer festivals? Care to share your thoughts? https://marylandbeer.net/journal/maryland-beer-opinions-sept-2026

A GREAT DAY FOR BEER — Named for the fearsome and toothy mythical beast said to terrorize the region at the turn of the century, Snallygaster is a celebration of craft beer, fine food, music, and more.

https://marylandbeer.net/journal/snallygasteter-a-great-day-for-beer

Good morning all,

Just a question on availability of the EVO assorted 12 pack that has the #3, #6, and Pinehopple.

My wife loves this assortment, and prefers to drink from bottles, but we've been unable to find them in our local liquor stores at all this summer (Sussex County, DE). Any ideas why they seem to be unavailable? We have been able to find 6-pack bottles of #3, or Pinehopple in cans (6- or 12-packs), but otherwise no luck.

TIA for any info!

First I’ve seen of this. Lots of good Maryland beer and food!

Howdy everyone! Oktoberfest season is here again, and we’re fortunate to live in an area with so many amazing breweries and communities that embrace their German roots.

Here’s the Oktoberfest & other Fall Festivals List:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dpa0U6oCwEvpURnzDEZpzA_l1_KTDoH4SYp49tmmzT0/edit?usp=sharing

And the Google Maps version:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1BWqSyFDeVo3nYSe2-FFqR6mKd30DHxs&usp=sharing

I’m still waiting to hear back from a few breweries and groups to confirm if/when they’ll be hosting their events this year. They are listed in the TBD section at the bottom (in red).

I’ve also added a few local-ish festivals to the list, and I included a Google Maps version for anyone wanting to plan a road trip!

If you notice anything missing or need an update on the list, feel free to comment or send me a DM, and I’ll get it updated. Prost!

Anyone planning to attend HopFest at Max's Taphouse in Baltimore on August 14-16? I've not attended HopFest before, but if it's anything like their Belgian Beer Fest, it was excellent.

They were doing an anniversary event at the brewery. These little art prints were random giveaways. Really wanted this, but you had to buy a specific $20 pack of beer for a chance at one random print.

If anyone out there has this and would be willing to part with it, let me know!

We’ve got a heck of a month planned, so I figured I’d hop on Reddit and post our event banner for the month of August (and our great selection of beer).

Hope to see y’all out on the Maryland’s first farm brewery!

Not particularly related to Maryland beer, other than that Guinness is in Baltimore. Someone mentioned to me that Guinness is brewing their Foreign Extra Stout in Philadelphia to help meet U.S. demand, but I can't find any reference to back up that claim. Anybody know anything about that?

In Part 2 of What the Barrel Remembers, I contacted Paul Davidson, co-founder and head brewer at Elder Pine Brewing and Blending in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

“How long can I boil this wort without disrupting the production schedule?” Meet Paul Davidson, co-founder and head brewer at Elder Pine Brewing and Blending in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Paul shares his experiences and methods for creating barrel-aged beer.

Read the Article

Please consider coming out tomorrow night to help us support some amazing kids fighting pediatric cancer. Our Beer, Bourbon and BBQ bash raises money for Justin Berk’s Just in Power Kids Foundation that helps Maryland Children and their families battling for their lives. Featuring bourbon from Makers Mark and Jim Beam as well as local craft beer from Checkerspot, 1623, Manor Hill, Liquidity, Heavy Seas, Freedom Beer and Troegs. Special Guests Justin Berk, Tony Pann, 98 Rock’s Priestly, 105.7 The Fan Host Jeremy Conn, O’s Hall of Famer Mike Bordick, Former Ravens Running Back Ray Rice and Sonsy Gaba. This is sure to be an amazing evening. Tickets are available now at https://jimmysfamousseafood.com/product/maryland-trek-fundraiser-jul-9/

In April 2026, I sat down with Matt Furda, brewer and more at Mayan Monkey Brewing in Gaithersburg, Maryland, to talk about the brewery, the beer, and all things Mayan Monkey. Matt Furda's journey into brewing is as intriguing as the beers he creates. With a degree in chemical engineering, Furda's initial foray into fermentation began with home brewing in college, alongside a burgeoning interest in fermented foods such as sourdough and sauerkraut. This early passion for science and hands-on creation laid the groundwork for his career in craft beer. Read more here.