Last updated on April 3rd, 2024
Breweries in Frederick Md are popping up everywhere.
We’ve put together a list of 16 best breweries in Frederick Md who brew their own style of beer right on the premises.
Whether you live in northern Frederick County or Downtown Frederick, there’s an awesome brewery near you!
Some of these breweries are large, while others are very small and intimate.
Nevertheless, each and every one of these 16 breweries in Frederick Md offers something for everybody’s taste.
So, no matter where you go, there’s a nice, sudsy ‘cold one’ in a glass sitting on a bar top waiting for you!
Our list is in alphabetical order listing the name of the brewery, a link to their website or Facebook page, their address, and phone number.
We were also able to get some of the owners to answer our question: “What makes your brewery stand out from the rest?”
Also, we’ve included some testimonials from our readers as to why they love a particular brewery.
So, ‘hop’ on over to our list to cure what ‘ales’ you!
Breweries in Frederick Md We Love!
1. Attaboy Beer – Pet Friendly Brewery in Frederick Md
Attaboy Beer
400 Sagner Ave #400
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 338-8229
Reader Testimonial: “Attaboy! Very family friendly, and great staff. We love the beers, trying new food trucks, and the atmosphere. We also love that we can bring our dog. Our daughter has Autism and even when she’s had meltdowns there, we’ve never felt judged or unwelcome. Great spot for a date or for a group outing.”
What’s unique about this brewery?
” I would say our differentiators are… For us, we love a cold beer at the end of a long day. We have a laid back, mellow atmosphere, and hope people find a smile and good beer when they come here. With a beer garden and indoor/outdoor seating, we seat around 150 in good weather. We typically have one or more hazy IPAs on tap, a West Coast or Pale, a fruited sour, and we always have a Belgian style or two on. And we’ve just started doing cider using local McCutcheon’s cider, for all the gluten free folk.”
2. Attaboy Barrel House
Attaboy Barrel House
24 S Wisner St Ste 110
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 338-8229
3. Brewer’s Alley
Brewer’s Alley
124 N Market St
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 631-0089
4. Frey’s Brewing Company
Frey’s Brewing Company
8601 Mapleville Rd
Mt Airy, MD 21771
(240) 394-6336
What’s unique about this brewery?
“Veteran-owned, farm brewery. We pride ourselves in excellent customer service and offer a selection of 20 beers and cider. Live music every Saturday (seasonal).”
Reader Testimonial: “This might be heaven! Great beers, friendly staff and beautiful location amongst the rolling hills. Want to just relax and enjoy a beer? Grab a beer and take a seat on one of the lawn chairs outside. Great time yesterday hanging with the owner, Adam, enjoying great beer and company!”
5. Idiom Brewing Co.
Idiom Brewing Co.
340 E Patrick St Suite 104
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 578-4152
What’s unique about this brewery?
“We’re the only brewery in Frederick that is currently located directly on Carroll Creek. We gravitate toward old school English styles and newer emerging styles, like New England style IPA’s and Fruited Sours. We are in the midst of expanding to add an additional 90 seats inside and 50 seats outside, giving us a total of 300 seats.”
6. Midnight Run Brewing
Midnight Run Brewing
912 N East St
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 651-1424
What’s unique about this brewery?
“We are one of the smallest, if not the smallest brewery in Frederick and mostly everything in our tasting room and the brewery has been built by hand by our owner/brewers. The two owner/brewers, a chef and an engineer, have a unique flavor perspective on flavor and process development. They focus on pulling inspiration from Belgian craft. Last but not least, we will be celebrating our two year anniversary on Sat, November 16th from 3 to 9pm. There will be 20+ handcrafted beers, a special commemorative anniversary glass, live music and Boxcar Burgers.”
Reader Testimonial: “Midnight Run. Small but great staff and great beer.”
7. Milkhouse Brewery
Milkhouse Brewery
8253 Dollyhyde Rd
Mt Airy, MD 21771
(301) 829-6950
8. Monocacy Brewing Company – Offers a Walking Brewery Tour
Monocacy Brewing Company
1781 N Market St
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 457-4232
9. Olde Mother Brewing – Offers Live Music
Olde Mother Brewing
526 N Market St
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 877-7392
What’s unique about this brewery?
“Couple things about us, we are the largest brewery downtown and we are a live music venue.”
Reader Testimonial: “Olde Mother Brewing Co. Rosé beer! Because I am a wine girl and it was nice they have something that I found unique and tasty for me!”
10. Prospect Point Brewing
Prospect Point Brewing
5500a Jefferson Pike
Frederick, MD 21703
11. RAK Brewing Co. – Upscale Vibe, Relaxed Atmosphere
RAK Brewing Co.
400 Sagner Ave #100
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 446-9034
“RAK cultivates generosity and is proud to take its name from a commitment to encourage Random Acts of Kindness. This brewery isn’t just about exceptional beers; it’s a unique space designed to give the community an upscale vibe in a relaxed atmosphere.”
12. Red Shedman Farm Brewery & Hop Yard
Red Shedman Farm Brewery & Hop Yard
13601 Glissans Mill Rd
Mt Airy, MD 21771
(301) 831-5889
13. Rockwell Brewery – Has a Beer Garden
2 Locations:
Rockwell Brewery Riverside
8411 Broadband Drive K
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 575-9755
Rockwell Brewery East
880 N East St Suite 201
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 732-4880
“In May 2023, our operation expanded to include our new, upscale, state of the art, Riverside location. Rockwell Riverside is the largest tap room in Frederick, and features 20 taps for specialty brews, a large upscale tap room, and private event space. You can find different musical acts here, events, food trucks, and so much more!”
14. Smoketown Brewing Station – You Can Bring Your Own Food
Smoketown Brewing Station
223 W Potomac St
Brunswick, MD 21716
(301) 834-4828
Reader Testimonial: ” Smoketown Brewing Station – food trucks regularly, tons of beer on tap. Always have new beer to try! They are located in a historic fire station and are very keen on fostering their history! They have a beer called “The Patsy” which pays tribute to Country Music icon Patsy Cline who once performed at their brewery location (former Brunswick Volunteer Fire Co.)”
15. Springfield Manor Winery Distillery Brewery
Springfield Manor Winery Distillery Brewery
11836 Auburn Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(301) 271-0099
What’s unique about this brewery?
The biggest thing that sets us apart from other breweries is our First Taste Friday event. Every Friday we release two new beers. In addition to those, we have a vast array of other options including 6 to 8 other beers, 12 wines, and 18 spirits. We are Maryland’s first winery, distillery, and brewery.
16. Steinhardt Brewing Co.
Steinhardt Brewing Co.
340 East Patrick St.
Suite 102
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 471-0901
Now that’s quite the list!
Which brewery is your favorite?
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Hello! Nice article!
I have heard that some MD breweries (maybe vineyards?) offer outdoor yurts and firepits you can rent by the hour. Are any of these near Frederick?
Thanks!
Thank you Megan! That is a great question! I am sure that some in Frederick offer this. Might be a good next blog post 🙂