List of breweries in Maryland
| Company type | Industry association |
|---|---|
| Industry | Brewing |
| Headquarters | Maryland , United States |
Area served | Maryland, United States |
| Products | Beer varieties (craft beer) |
Number of employees | 320 (directly employed in 2012) (2012) |
Maryland Breweries craft a diverse array of beer varieties that are sold locally, throughout the region, and across the country. In 2012, the state was home to 34 brewing establishments, including breweries, brewpubs, importers, and company-owned packagers and wholesalers, which directly employed 320 individuals. Additionally, over 20,000 jobs were supported in related fields such as wholesale and retail distribution. That same year, there were 35 active brewer permits issued within Maryland.
When factoring in suppliers of raw materials and equipment, the brewery sector and its associated industries in Maryland generated upwards of $571 million in business and personal tax revenues. Consumer spending on products from Maryland breweries added a further $210 million in tax income. In terms of craft breweries per capita, Maryland held the 37th position nationally with 30 establishments in 2012. By April 2019, the Brewers Association of Maryland counted 79 member breweries. In 2018, Maryland ranked 23rd for total craft breweries with 94 and placed 22nd for barrel production at 294,000 barrels.
The spectrum of brewing operations in Maryland spans from small nanobreweries and microbreweries to large-scale multinational macrobreweries. For perspective, by the close of 2013, the United States had a total of 2,822 breweries, including 2,768 categorized as craft breweries—encompassing brewpubs, microbreweries, and regional craft breweries. That year, the U.S. brewing sector employed approximately 43,000 people and generated an economic impact exceeding $246 billion.
By 2017, Maryland’s craft beer industry contributed more than $900 million to the economy. Breweries in the state employed over 5,500 full-time workers whose combined labor net income exceeded $300 million. Frederick’s Flying Dog Brewery was ranked 28th nationally in sales volume according to the Brewers Association’s Top 50 list for that year.
Breweries
Below is a selection of notable Maryland breweries, brewpubs, and nanobreweries:
- The Brewer's Art – Baltimore
- Cypress Roots Brewing Company – Pocomoke City
- Evolution Craft Brewing Company – Salisbury
- Flying Dog Brewery – Frederick
- Clipper City Brewing Company (Heavy Seas Beer) – Baltimore
- Manor Hill Brewing – Ellicott City
- Peabody Heights Brewery – Baltimore
- White Marsh Brewing Company – White Marsh
See also