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Frederick Breweries Guide

Discover Frederick's craft beer scene from downtown taprooms and farm breweries to brewpubs and production facilities. Find your perfect brewery experience across 15+ local destinations.

15+ Breweries
Downtown To County
Farm To Urban

Breweries Overview

Frederick's brewery scene offers remarkable diversity from walkable downtown clusters perfect for brewery crawls to scenic farm breweries with mountain views. Whether you're looking for award-winning IPAs, farmhouse ales, or historic brewpubs, Frederick has a brewery to suit every beer enthusiast.

🍺 Downtown Cluster

Walkable brewery crawls near Carroll Creek

🌾 Farm Breweries

On-site hops and countryside immersion

🏛️ Historic Spaces

Repurposed buildings with character

🍽️ Brewpubs

Full dining with house-brewed beer

Downtown Breweries

Concentrated in Frederick's historic downtown near Carroll Creek Park, ideal for brewery crawls on foot.

Attaboy Beer

Downtown

📍 400 Sagner Ave #400, Frederick, MD 21701

📞 301-338-8229

Hours: Check website for current taproom schedule
Beer Types: Adventurous brews including small-batch and barrel-aged beers
Flagship: Classic Attaboy brews; barrel-aged options at Attaboy Barrel House extension
Food: Not specified; focuses on beer
Atmosphere: Welcoming, independent taproom vibe
Unique: Part of downtown cluster for easy hopping; emphasizes local craft innovation
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Brewer's Alley Restaurant

Downtown

📍 124 N. Market St., Frederick, MD 21701

📞 301-631-0089

Hours: Not specified; operates as brewpub
Beer Types: House-brewed ales and lagers (beers produced at Monocacy Brewing)
Flagship: High-quality house beers
Food: Full culinary menu with finest creations in dining rooms
Atmosphere: Classic brewpub, historic feel; Frederick County's original
Unique: Shares ownership with Monocacy; cornerstone of local scene
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RAK Brewing Co

Downtown

📍 400 Sagner Ave., Frederick, MD 21701

📞 240-446-9034

Hours: Not specified
Beer Types: Variety of beers; shorter, curated tap list
Flagship: Upscale craft selections
Food: Not specified; upscale focus
Atmosphere: Elevated brewery experience
Unique: Took over former Smoketown space in 2023; part of Carroll Creek cluster
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Steinhardt Brewing

Downtown

📍 340 E Patrick St. Suite 102, Frederick, MD 21701

📞 301-471-0901

Hours: Not specified
Beer Types: Ales, lagers, stouts; longest beer menu in area
Flagship: Traditional European beers, IPAs, sours
Food: Not specified
Atmosphere: Significant operation, great for beer crawls
Unique: Key in downtown crawl cluster
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Olde Mother Brewing Company

Downtown

📍 526 N. Market St., Frederick, MD 21701

📞 301-624-1700

Hours: Not specified
Beer Types: High-quality beers including hazy IPA, American lager, seasonals
Flagship: Hank (American Lager), Impressionist (Hazy IPA)
Food: Smash burgers from Fifty-Fifty
Atmosphere: Established 10+ years, perfected techniques
Unique: Long-standing downtown staple with live music tie-ins
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Monocacy Brewing Company

Downtown

📍 1781 N. Market St., Frederick, MD 21701

📞 240-457-4232

Hours: Not specified
Beer Types: High-quality ales and lagers
Flagship: Brewtiful Lager
Food: Produces beers for Brewer's Alley and Bentztown
Atmosphere: Staymaker with consistent quality; industrial historic
Unique: Brewery for local favorites; historic repurposed site
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Suburban & Production Breweries

Located outside core downtown, often with larger production and rural vibes.

Rockwell Brewery

Suburban

📍 8411 Broadband Dr. Ste. K, Frederick, MD 21701 (Riverside main facility)

📞 240-575-9755

Hours: Not specified
Beer Types: Craft brews, IPAs
Flagship: B.I.G. Juicy New England IPA (award-winner)
Food: Not specified
Atmosphere: Solid, popular local spot
Unique: Evolved to Riverside focus; award-winning IPAs
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Midnight Run Brewing

Suburban

📍 912 N. East St., Frederick, MD 21701

📞 240-651-1424

Hours: Not specified
Beer Types: Craft beers
Flagship: Not specified
Food: Not specified
Atmosphere: Local taproom
Unique: Contributes to East St. scene
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Prospect Point Brewing

Suburban

📍 5500A Jefferson Pike, Frederick, MD 21703

📞 Not listed; use email (prospectpbrew@gmail.com)

Hours: Not specified
Beer Types: Craft beers
Flagship: Not specified
Food: Not specified
Atmosphere: Relaxed, slow-down farm setting with mountain views
Unique: Family-owned with on-site hops; just outside downtown

Taprooms

Focus on serving with some production, intimate settings.

Sandbox Brewhouse

Taproom

📍 880 N East St. Suite 201, Frederick, MD 21701

📞 301-664-2618

Hours: Not specified
Beer Types: House brews
Flagship: Not specified
Food: Not specified
Atmosphere: Intimate taproom
Unique: East St. cluster contributor
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Farm Breweries

Rural, welcoming spots with space for groups and scenic countryside views.

Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm

Farm

📍 8253 Dollyhyde Rd., Mount Airy, MD 21771

📞 301-829-6950

Hours: Not specified; 10+ years operating
Beer Types: Craft beers
Flagship: Farmhouse ales
Food: Not specified
Atmosphere: True farm visit, countryside immersion
Unique: 10-year farm brewery; scenic outskirts
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Red Shedman Farm Brewery

Farm

📍 13601 Glissans Mill Rd., Mt. Airy, MD 21771

📞 301-831-5889

Hours: Not specified
Beer Types: Craft beers, barrel-aged, hard ciders; 12-tap rotation
Flagship: Farmhouse styles
Food: Not specified
Atmosphere: Newest family farm brewery
Unique: County's newest farm brewery with on-site hops
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Frey's Brewing Company

Farm

📍 8601 Mapleville Rd., Mt. Airy, MD 21771

📞 301-639-7146

Hours: Not specified
Beer Types: Farmhouse beers outside traditional styles
Flagship: Variety for drinking pleasure; distributed in MD
Food: Not specified
Atmosphere: Rural, experimental farmhouse
Unique: Farmhouse innovation, distribution hub
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Brewery Tips

🚶 Brewery Crawls

Downtown breweries like Attaboy, RAK, and Steinhardt are walkable. Start at Carroll Creek and visit multiple on foot.

🚗 Designated Driver

Use rideshare or designate a driver when visiting multiple breweries. Many offer non-alcoholic options.

📅 Check Hours

Hours vary by location. Check websites before visiting, especially for farm breweries which may have seasonal hours.

🌤️ Farm Visits

Visit farm breweries like Prospect Point and Milkhouse on nice days for outdoor seating and mountain views.

🍕 Food Options

Brewer's Alley offers full dining. Olde Mother has smash burgers. Others may have food trucks or allow outside food.

🎵 Live Music

Olde Mother Brewing features live music. Check schedules for entertainment with your beer.