Frederick Craft Beverage Trail: Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries
Frederick ranks #17 globally for craft beer
Start downtown: Olde Mother, Attaboy, Monocacy, and Brewer's Alley form a walkable Market Street cluster. Add a distillery visit at McClintock or Tenth Ward, then venture out to the wineries for a complete trail day.
Frederick's craft beverage scene spans a walkable downtown brewing district, countryside wineries, and award-winning distilleries creating spirits from locally foraged botanicals. Whether you're a craft beer enthusiast or wine country explorer, the Frederick Craft Beverage Trail has a route for you.
Downtown Breweries
Six craft breweries are accessible from downtown Frederick — several within walking distance of each other along the Market Street corridor.
Olde Mother Brewing Company
BreweryAttaboy Beer
BreweryMonocacy Brewing Company
BreweryBrewer's Alley
BreweryRockwell Brewery
BrewerySmoketown Creekside
BreweryWineries
Frederick County's wine trail spans the hills east and north of the city, with several estates within 30 minutes of downtown.
Black Ankle Vineyards
WineryLinganore Winecellars
WinerySpringfield Manor Winery
WineryCatoctin Breeze Vineyard
WineryDistilleries
Two downtown distilleries and one rural estate produce award-winning spirits — from organic gin to historical absinthe.
McClintock Distilling
DistilleryTenth Ward Distilling
DistillerySpringfield Manor Distillery
DistilleryRelated Experiences
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the full Craft Beverage Trail take? ▾
A complete trail day covering breweries, a winery, and a distillery runs 6–8 hours. Most visitors focus on the downtown brewing district (walkable in 3–4 hours) or combine it with a countryside winery stop. Designate a driver or use rideshare.
Which Frederick breweries have food on-site? ▾
Brewer's Alley has a full restaurant kitchen. Rockwell Brewery has a pub kitchen. Olde Mother has the Backslash Burger kitchen. Smoketown Creekside has wood-fired pizza. Attaboy and Monocacy rely on rotating food trucks.
Is the Frederick craft beverage scene family-friendly? ▾
Many taprooms welcome families with children — Smoketown Creekside and Olde Mother are especially good for families. Children cannot be served alcohol, but most spaces have outdoor seating and food options.
What makes Frederick's craft beer scene nationally ranked? ▾
Frederick has earned a #17 global craft beer ranking based on breweries per capita and the quality and diversity of its brewing scene. The cluster of downtown taprooms along Market Street is unusually walkable for a city of Frederick's size.
Find Events Along the Trail
Many trail stops host live music, food truck nights, and seasonal events. Check the Events Frederick calendar for what's happening this weekend.
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