Best Breweries in Frederick MD: Craft Beer Guide

The best breweries in Frederick MD start with Brewer's Alley, the county's original brewpub, and extend through a downtown cluster of taprooms: Attaboy Beer, Olde Mother Brewing, Monocacy Brewing, Rockwell Brewery, and Steinhardt Brewing. Several sit close enough for a walkable crawl. Here is where to go, what each is known for, and how to plan the route.

Frederick Breweries at a Glance

All addresses are in Frederick, MD 21701. Confirm current taproom hours and food-truck schedules on each brewery's website before you go.

Brewery	Address	Known For
Brewer's Alley	124 N Market St	Frederick's original brewpub (1996); full kitchen
Attaboy Beer	400 Sagner Ave	Neighborhood taproom near Carroll Creek; rotating small batches
Olde Mother Brewing	526 N Market St	Longtime downtown taproom with a devoted local following
Monocacy Brewing	1781 N Market St	Established Frederick brewery with a broad core lineup
Rockwell Brewery	880 N East St	East Street / riverside taproom; live music
Steinhardt Brewing	340 E Patrick St	Craft taproom with distinctive house recipes

1. Brewer's Alley

Address: 124 N Market St, Frederick, MD 21701 · Type: Brewpub (full kitchen)

Frederick County's original brewpub, Brewer's Alley has been crafting beer and food since 1996 in a historic downtown building whose site dates to a 1769 market house. House-brewed lagers and ales are made on-site and served alongside a full menu, making it the natural anchor of any Frederick beer day. The central Market Street location puts it within easy reach of the rest of the crawl.

2. Attaboy Beer

Address: 400 Sagner Ave, Frederick, MD 21701 · Type: Neighborhood taproom

Just off Carroll Creek, Attaboy is a neighborhood-focused craft brewery with a compact, personable taproom. The beer list ranges from approachable standards to experimental small batches that rotate often, and the staff tend to know their pours. Food typically comes from rotating trucks, so check the schedule before planning a meal here.

3. Olde Mother Brewing

Address: 526 N Market St, Frederick, MD 21701 · Type: Downtown taproom

A longtime fixture on North Market Street, Olde Mother has earned a devoted local following for a creative, ever-changing tap list in a welcoming taproom setting. Its Market Street address makes it a convenient walking-distance stop between Brewer's Alley and Monocacy Brewing.

4. Monocacy Brewing

Address: 1781 N Market St, Frederick, MD 21701 · Type: Production brewery & taproom

One of Frederick's established breweries, Monocacy turns out a broad core lineup that appeals to both casual drinkers and enthusiasts. Sitting at the north end of Market Street, it pairs well with a designated-driver loop that also takes in Rockwell on East Street.

5. Rockwell Brewery

Address: 880 N East St, Frederick, MD 21701 · Type: Taproom (live music)

Rockwell's East Street taproom combines a sizable space with regular live music, making it a strong choice for groups and evenings out. It sits a short drive or longer walk from the Market Street core, so it works best as a planned stop on a wider crawl.

6. Steinhardt Brewing

Address: 340 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701 · Type: Craft taproom

On East Patrick Street near Carroll Creek, Steinhardt brings distinctive house recipes and brewing techniques to Frederick's lineup. Its location rounds out the eastern edge of a downtown crawl that starts on Market Street.

Planning Your Brewery Crawl

For a walkable route, string together Brewer's Alley, Olde Mother, and the Market Street stops on foot, then use a rideshare or designated driver to reach Rockwell on East Street and Monocacy at the north end. Pace yourself with flights rather than full pints so you can taste across several breweries.

For food, anchor the day at Brewer's Alley's full kitchen or time your visit to a taproom's food-truck night. For events, check each brewery's calendar for live music, trivia, and special releases — the scene leans social, and many of the best nights are built around them.