Breweries and Spirits
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The Maryland brewing industry dates back to colonial times and is today one of the fastest growing segments of the craft beverage economy. With a rich history of over 300 years, the industry is committed to continuing the proud tradition of crafting world-class beer in the Old Line State.
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Diamondback Brewing
Diamondback Beer has become enthralled by something called the slow beer mentality — a dedication to crisp lagers and clean, hop-accentuated ales. These products can’t be rushed and require intention. Diamondback strives to create a diverse portfolio for individual palates and our industry as a whole. They want to keep our beer as fresh as possible to provide consumers with an appreciation for slow brewed beverages.
Diamondback Brewing
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Fordham Lee Distillery
Fordham Lee Distillery, located in Middletown Valley, a pristine, (God’s Country Valley) in Maryland, was founded by friends of 50 years on the values of family, friendship and just having a good time. Our distillery is in honor of our founder’s sons, whose legacies are “A Spirit Worth Remembering.” The spirit of our existence is to honor our sons who have passed before their time. We age our Bourbons based on the time we were blessed with them.
Fordham Lee Distillery
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Key Brewing Company
Its name a nod to the national icon from our native Baltimore area, Francis Scott Key—is the only brewery in Dundalk, Maryland. Key joins a burgeoning tradition of skilled brewers in the region and, of course, the incredible movement of skilled craft brewing across America.
Key Brewing Company
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Lyon Rum
LYON RUM is the flagship spirit of Windon Distilling Company, located in Saint Michaels, Maryland, steps from the Chesapeake Bay. Founded in 2012, the distillery launched on 12/7/13 with a signature line of rums paying tribute to the rich, spirited traditions of the Eastern Shore. LYON RUM starts with intentionally-sourced raw ingredients: 100% Louisiana cane sugar & molasses, and is truly hand-crafted – mashed, fermented, and double-distilled in small pot stills – every step of the way, resulting in a wonderfully unique final product. The goal is to create a distinct & expressive American spirit – working to define the category of New American Rum, while experimenting with inspired infusions & finishes. Every spirit passes through the hands, and discerning palates, of the small + dedicated LYON RUM team.
Lyon Rum
Visit www.lyonrum.com
Copper Compass Distillery
Timeless practices fuel our spirits! Distilling high-quality craft spirits is at the core of what we do and you can taste it.
At Copper Compass, we’re all about unique creations and experiences curated for tight-knit communities. We're here creating and educating as we go. We aspire to be a reflection of you and what our community values. As such, we vow to be transparent about what we do and how we do it. We’ll take you on a tour and tasting to prove it!
Copper Compass Distillery
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Guilford Hall Brewery
Baltimore brewing wouldn’t be what it is today without the influence of German immigrants and their lagers. Germans who wanted to escape war and compulsory military service left their homeland for America, landing in Baltimore’s Locust Point on the Patapsco River. Many Germans did not venture any further, making Baltimore their new home. German families dominated the Baltimore brewing industry before prohibition, starting with John Leonard Barnitz who opened the first brewery in the city. Other families included the Bauernschmidts, Wiessners, and Brehms. Two areas in the city, Brewers Row and Brewers Hill, gained reputations as “brewery neighborhoods.”
There are many hundreds of years of great brewing tradition in Europe. At Guilford Hall, we believe that beer should be delicious, flavorful, and easy drinking. You should want to have a couple with good friends and good times. We brew in the historic Guilford neighborhood of Baltimore, with these truths in mind, and we truly hope you enjoy our beers as much as we do. Prost!
Visit guilfordhall.com
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