Peabody Heights Brewery
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Craft beer brewing |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Stephen Demczuk and associates |
| Headquarters | Baltimore, Maryland , United States |
Area served | Mid-Atlantic region |
Key people | Richard O'Keefe (owner since 2014) |
| Products | Craft beer |
Peabody Heights Brewery is a craft beer producer located in the Abell area of Baltimore, established in 2012 on the grounds of the historic Oriole Park V (also known as Terrapin Park). The premises previously served as Capital Beverage’s bottling facility until approximately 2010. Marking Baltimore’s first major brewery launch in over three decades, it functions as a cooperative brewery, crafting and distributing beers for various local craft labels. In 2015, its Old Oriole Park Bohemian was awarded Best in Show at the Maryland Craft Beer Competition.
History
Situated where Old Oriole Park V stood from 1914 to 1944—the former home field of the Baltimore Orioles minor league team—Peabody Heights preserves a portion of the original ballpark despite a fire in 1944. The brewery’s Old Oriole Park line features branding inspired by that historical period, which has been involved in legal challenges. Prior to its conversion into a brewery, the location operated as a bottling plant for Beverage Capital, recognized for producing Snapple beverages.
Peabody Heights was founded by Stephen Demczuk and associates in 2012, with ownership transferring to Richard O'Keefe in 2014. In 2017, Demczuk relocated his RavenBeer brand to a larger site in Rosedale.
Brands
The main labels produced by Peabody Heights include Peabody Heights, Public Works Ale, and Old Oriole Park, all distributed across the Mid-Atlantic region. Certain brews emphasize peak freshness and flavor and are marketed under the "First Day" concept. The Old Oriole Park brand highlights approachability and local heritage.
In tribute to Mr. Trash Wheel, Lost Python Ale was introduced in 2017, inspired by a python discovered among Inner Harbor refuse. Additional beer varieties are also brewed on the premises.
Beers
Peabody Heights
- Mr. Trash Wheel Lost Python Ale - Pilsner
- Togi - Amber Lager
- Mocha Obscuro - Imperial Stout
- Banana Cafe - Hefeweizen
- Cranberry Beret - Cranberry Hefeweizen
Old Oriole Park
- Bohemian - Light Lager
- Escape - Pineapple-Coconut Wheat
- Black & Tan - Bohemian & Stout blend
- Stout - Session Stout
Public Works
- Pineapple Fair Shake - Pineapple American Pale Ale
- Fair Shake - American Pale Ale
- Knuckle Buster - IPA
- Red Cent - Amber Ale