Yelp Community Managers recently compiled a national list of 20 “Off the Beaten Path Breweries” worth the trip, including two from Maryland– one in Montgomery County. “Whether you prefer a smooth lager, a hoppy IPA, a fruity sour, or a toasty stout – a good craft beer is worth the trip.”
Falling Branch Brewery is a unique farmhouse brewery located at 825 Highland Rd. in Street, MD (Harford County) operating on a fourth-generation family farm. This agricultural legacy, dating back to 1924, evolved from raising hogs and dairy farming to brewing in 2015, sparked by Maryland’s “farm brewery” license classification and a passion for local products.
Visitors can enjoy their creative Belgian-style and American ales, often incorporating ingredients grown on-site or sourced locally, within a cozy refurbished 1800s barn taproom or an outdoor beer garden, all while taking in the scenic rolling hills and historic barns of the 100-acre property. More on the Falling Branch Brewery website.
Stone Silo Brewery, located at 28800 Kemptown Rd. in Damascus, MD, is the town’s first farm-crafted brewery and offers a unique and inviting experience steeped in agricultural history. Established in 2023 by Don and Susan Katzenberger, the brewery is set on a picturesque 70-acre farm, with the taproom ingeniously repurposed from the farm’s original milk house, and the iconic stone silo dating back to 1931 serving as its namesake.
Visitors can enjoy a diverse range of beers, including IPAs, stouts, lagers, and sours, often crafted with a nod to the farm’s heritage, all within a cozy, upscale ambiance or while taking in the expansive views of the surrounding countryside from the outdoor seating areas. More on the Stone Silo Brewery website.