Have been to Vortex many different times and they never disappoint!…read moreThis evening we sat out on the patio, and there was a beautiful breeze. Inside they had someone playing the guitar. So relaxing. During the winter, we were there for trivia several times. That was always fun! Now the food and beverage... Their pizza is awesome. Doesn't matter what kind you get, it's delicious. The beer is also wonderful. There is a wide range to choose from, and my boys have liked them all. I've always had good service, and the place is always clean. In addition, it's located right off the Rail Trail in New Freedom. Great place to stop after a walk or a bike ride!

Vortex Brewing Company might technically be in New Freedom, PA, but it feels like a true extension…read moreof the Maryland craft beer scene. The beer variety is fantastic. They have something for every palate, and I appreciate that they rotate styles so often. My personal favorites are the Polar Vortex IPA (hoppy, bitter, and seriously bold) and the Coal Car Snickerdoodle Coffee Stout--which is a phenomenal, dark dessert beer that's perfect for the colder months. The taproom is huge and welcoming, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. It's truly family and dog-friendly, which makes it an easy choice for a Saturday afternoon. Pro tip: If you're coming from northern MD, hop on the NCR Trail near the brewery. It's a great spot to hit after a bike ride or a long walk. The team here is friendly, the glassware is always clean, and the atmosphere is relaxed.

How is the beer, the service, and the food so bad? The…read morelocation on the rail trail and outdoor space is nice. But really, how do you make beer that bad? Is that intentional?

This is a great place for a date! Lots of outdoor seating, very nice and modern. There is a little…read morerooftop deck which has a nice view of the sunset. This place is so cute, and very well decorated and kept clean. This place is also kid and pet friendly, as there is a bouncy house for the kids and lots of outdoor area for dogs. The inside is also very big, lots of seating in there as well. They have plenty of drink options and do specials. They even have a little outdoor to go window. Would definitely return here, the outdoor seating area is honestly beautiful and very well kept!

Black Locust Hops isn't just a brewery; it's an incredible farm destination. If you're looking for…read morean authentic, low-key, and beautiful spot to enjoy genuinely local beer in Northern Baltimore County, this is it. You are literally drinking beer surrounded by the raw ingredients. The indoor taproom is great, but the outdoor space is where the magic happens, especially when they have live music on the weekend. It's a relaxed, community-focused vibe, and while they are a working farm, they've set up the guest area perfectly and they have great service and staff. Beer quality is top-notch, which makes sense when they grow their own star ingredient. Their IPAs, like the E-Z Super Soft IPA or the HZ IPA, are incredibly fresh and fragrant. But what I love most is the variety. I've had fantastic beers across the board, from a crisp Kolsch to a rich Bourbon Barrel Imperial Stout. Check their website for the food truck schedule; they always have great food to pair with the brews. Black Locust Hops is a genuine gem and a must-visit for anyone who appreciates local ingredients and high-quality, craft brewing.

Cool brewery spot! They have a lot of outdoor and indoor space, and have a ton of seating. You can…read morebring your own chairs for the outdoors as well. Beer is awesome! Some is brewed from hops direct from the farm which is awesome! I had the HZ IPA and it was delicious. They have some slushie and other drinks that are great for the non-beer drinkers. They generally have food, and sometimes have music which we happened upon tonight. The vibes are on point. Everyone there is super nice and helpful when trying to pick out a beer. Also has a super local and community centered vibe

Kind of an odd location tucked behind a self storage business. Ample parking and seating in the…read morebrewery. The beer is great. Definitely recommend the Export Hell. Very smooth and has a fruity finish (I may have drank 3 on this particular visit but uwill not confirm or deny). Good selection of German beers to choose from. The food selection is good, but they seemed to be out of several things on their menu including their staple wurst. Staff were friendly and assisted with recommendations on beer and food. Can't really say what the vibe is here cuz we ate at an odd hour and we were the only ones eating, but there were some people seated at the bar. I would come back for the beer.

More like a 3.5 star. Our 3rd attempt at visiting. I really want to like this place a lot as I…read morereally like the beer I've tried and I like the warehouse style ambiance and space of this location. But there's always something just a bit off on every visit. The servers aren't aware of specials advertised on social media. The food presentation is always slightly off. There have never been more than 3 beers on tap out of several they list. I would not recommend the lobster roll special - cold flavorless lobster bits sprinkled with celery spread over Texas toast bread which was soggy from the moisture. Had to eat with knife and fork. The German coleslaw was tasty and vinegary but served on a plate (not bowl) and juice was spreading to edge of plate and didn't look appetizing the way it was presented but it was very good. The boardwalk-style fries are delicious and they do have malt vinegar for them if you ask. Good beer though - the Pilsner is my favorite. They recently opened up some outdoor seating with picnic tables that face the parking lot.

If you're looking for a place to watch the Kentucky Derby in May with other racing enthusiasts,…read moreTHIS IS YOUR PLACE! While enjoying the Full Stack BA Imperial, the Aftergold Hazy DIPA, a Back in the Groove, and a Burn the Boats APA I celebrated with a packed house of Derby fans who crowded around the TVs and cheered and clinked for a unifying American tradition. Slicen Dyson food truck was on site for some VERY tasty grub. Beautiful farm, adorable horses and foals, and exceptional staff to serve you here at Farmacy Brewing.

The atmosphere was pleasant. The draft selections were great. Service was friendly and attentive…read more Great find!

We stopped by Inverness yesterday to enjoy the great weather and some lunch. I've come here quite a…read morefew times in the past and usually enjoy the great scenery and ample seating areas. This particular day, it was quite busy and unfortunately, there were more children here than there were adults. I get it, there's not much to do out in these parts and for the parents, I'm sure the prospect of setting up a picnic and letting their kids run around the lawn is a big pro. However, it becomes a BIG con for me as a childless person just trying to enjoy myself when there's a cacophony of children screaming, babies being changed on the table in front of me, kids running around unattended, and just general chaos. I don't know how it became so normalized for breweries, where there's alcohol being consumed, to become playgrounds for small children but here we are. My recommendation would be to provide a "child-free" section. The place is absolutely enormous so it wouldn't be hard. Perhaps the "stable bar" area and the lawn in front of it could serve as this child free area. Or maybe there's specific days of the week or certain times of day children aren't allowed? Beyond this complaint, I was pleased to see the food truck menu way more expanded than the last time I was here. They even offer gluten free pizza now! It was pretty good too. I enjoyed the grapefruit seltzer which came canned and loved the mango seltzer slushie. My boyfriend liked his pilsner and hefeweizen, too. Service from one of the bartenders was curt and standoffish - she seemed extremely stressed to be pouring beer and rolled her eyes or scoffed at any request for a sample. Other bartenders were holding it down and keeping their cool though -- she could learn a thing or two from her coworkers.

This is such a cool spot located on a beautiful farm. The staff here were very friendly and we…read moreenjoyed the beers we tried. The prices were also very reasonable with a few of the beers on special for $4. They have food with multiple options available. We tried their brisket dog which was delicious with a nice, slight kick of spice. The fries were nice and crisp, but could have used more seasoning in my opinion. There was a lot of outdoor seating as well as indoor seating. It was a bit warm for my preference, but they had a large fan that I found a seat near, so that helped. There was live music which is always great. Not my preferred genre, but still nice for the overall ambience. Overall, I loved the vibe of this spot and I can't wait to go back in the fall when temperatures are cooler!

I took my Grandmother to Wyndridge Farm for her 92nd birthday lunch. I hadn't been here in years…read morebut it's largely unchanged. The grounds are really beautiful and would definitely make a good place to host a wedding or other big event. They make their own cider and beer and their menu features a few gluten free options including GF buns and GF pizza crust with other GF options clearly marked. We ordered the brussel sprouts and buffalo wings to share and my grandma and I split a white pizza on cauliflower crust. The brussels were good but nothing life changing - I do think if they cut them in half they'd have turned out more crispy and less mushy. The buffalo wings were slathered in a delicious sauce and very good. The white pizza was just OK. We asked for chicken to be added but they forgot. The crust was thin but not very crispy. I caught a glimpse of their regular pizzas which looked delicious if you are able to tolerate gluten. I also had the Wyn-mosa, their take on a mimosa. It came with their citrus cider mixed in and it was a really nice combination. They even put a candle in our dessert for my grandma, after I secretly requested it. The food is nothing super memorable but it's a good option if you're in the area.

Another wonderful experience!…read more They now have a big tent covering their whole outdoor patio, so we can sit outside rain or shine, which is wonderful. Hubby and I both enjoyed pulled pork sandwiches and the chocolate/white chocolate mousse for dessert was amazing.

Nice, large brewery! Lots of indoor and outdoor spaces. The day we went they had live music in the…read moreevening and two food trucks available to purchase from. Perfect place to hand out with family and friends

The pumpkin patch was an amazing time and with the beer, I definitely can't complain. They had…read moresomething for both kids and adults: DIY scarecrows, pumpkin painting, a corn maze, a hayride, food trucks, and did I mention the beer?

Ambiance: beautiful farm environment for a family friendly place to gather for local beers…read more Food: when we were there it was food truck and likely there will be a rotating list of food trucks. There's the usual fries, nachos, burrito etc. The brewery also has some snacks like chips and jerky but definitely the food truck is where the meals are Drinks: great brewery with some great beers. They do flight of 6 to try if you are indecisive or just want to try everything Service: great and everyone was super friendly Likelihood to return: 8/10. Mainly bc it's farther from Baltimore, but definitely worth the drive

We checked out this spot during our day visiting Havre de Grace. The brewery is located on a…read morebeautiful farm. It's a lovely view looking out at the fields. They have both indoor and outdoor seating options and a good variety of beers. We enjoyed food from Taco Bar while we were there; they seem to rotate different food trucks. They also had MacGerk's food truck so it was cool to have two different options and there are also snacks available for purchase at the bar. Staff here were very friendly. It was cool to see many people of all ages enjoying themselves on a beautiful day. There was a band while we were there and we enjoyed listening to them while we ate and drank our beers. I'd like to go back to see how their beer rotations change; they didn't have some of my favorite styles, but still was able to find one I liked! Overall, this was a cool spot and loved reading about the history of the farm and family on their website. I'll definitely return next time I'm in the area!