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    Heavy Seas Beer

    4.4 (174 reviews)
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    Kerry B.

    From what I can remember, Heavy Seas Beer is a really great craft beer venue. I stopped here at the end of a full day of cesft beer tasting. My hotel room was not ready and I thought this could be a target of opportunity. The BEER: I remember Red Eclipse American Stout 10% ABV... tastes like a barley wine with all the residual flavor. I could drink this every day for the rest of my week, if my Monday was Sunday. Sooooo very beautiful. Triple cannon fruited IPA 7.25% ABV...Perfectly balance, fruit forward IPA, higher in ABV and deceptively delishious I really liked Hesvy Seas Beer and I will be returning next time I am in the area.

    Rachel S.

    Awesome spot! Great beer! I had the bodacious blonde- big fan!! Will be coming back again soon

    Mitasha P.

    Heavy Seas has a great selection of beer. They do serve food and there's usually a food truck outside. There's plenty of parking in their private lot. They also offer brewery tours. My favorite beer is the TropiCannon, which has crisp citrus notes without being too overly hoppy, There is also plenty of seating and games you can play. They have a back room where they hold events. The service is great. The bartenders are friendly. Oh, and their dog friendly!

    The very refreshing TropiCannon Citrus IPA from Heavy Seas Beer!
    Alden C.

    Steve and I recently had the IPA known as TropiCannon from Heavy Seas Beer. What I really liked about this IPA was that it was a fruited one. So that right away made it more interesting and unique. Sure, lots of IPA's have elements of citrus to them but this was actually noticeable than most and really gave the tropical vibe that so many claim to have. So flavor highlights that you can actually taste with this beer are tropical, citrus, sweet (but not too much) and fruitiness. Definitively an IPA to try out if you can as it's a different experience from the hum drum usual IPA'S that seem so prevalent out there and are often yawn inducing.

    Cosmic Blur
    Thembi S.

    I've been visiting this brewery since long before the expansion and renovation. This past weekend I visited to try a special edition beer. I didn't end up liking that, nor a variety of other beers I tried, but I enjoyed being in the environment. The bartenders were fairly attentive and helpful as I tried multiple beers. I ended up going with a sour I've enjoyed for some time (Cosmic Blur), then had to leave shortly thereafter. Overall the visit was a good one. Will return.

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    Hector S.

    Heavy Seas Beer is a great place to get locally crafted beers. They have a decent size indoor space with additional room outside and in an adjacent room with games. The blueberry pomegranate was excellent and the cherry limeade cocktail was good too. If you like IPAs and ales you should try this place out.

    This needs to be removed ASAP. It is absolutely ok for an establishment to say they are NOT kid-friendly. Parents appreciate honesty!

    This place is absolutely NOT kid friendly... the manager was completely rude and for the first time in my life I was out of character in telling him to take kid-friendly OFF of their advertising. We were singled out for even bringing our children into this place. He watched us the entire night. I've never heard the word "liability" thrown around so nonchalantly in my life. Want a kid-friendly brewery experience? Try Manor Hill farm brewery or literally ANYWHERE ELSE besides Heavy Seas. What a joke. If there was a zero stars option, I would've chosen that instead. **edited to add: I understand taking kids to a brewery is a risk BUT we thought we'd support a local business with their "winter release." After all, we're still adults with beer on the brain. This was the 7th time I've taken my kids to this place. They literally keep board games and connect 4 in the back... c'mon now. In the managers words, "we are kid friendly, but..." that's a LARGE "but." This review is for the people with kids wondering where to spend their time (and money) on a weekend. This place isn't the place.

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    Clare V.

    Family friendly brewery!! They have games for the kids to play. The beer and sours are great!!! Everyone was very nice and helpful.Definitely a place to check out!!

    Ravon H.

    Great happy hour spot if you lake beer. I was invited out by some friends to enjoy a evening at the Heavy Seas brewery so decided to stop by for a bit. I had not been by since the reopened after thrower initial shot down for Covid. It's located in a industrial area and there is normally plenty of parking available. On this occasion theory weren't too many people inside. You still have to wear a mask when you aren't actively eating and drinking. They do not have a kitchen but most days there is a food truck on site. On this day there was Koopers Chow Hound that serves burgers. There are QR codes on the tables so you can order and pay without ever leaving your seat. The tap list changes from time to time. They keep some of the staples on there but they have seasonal and limited releases. If you are unfamiliar with a particular beer the knowledgeable staff will be more than happy to tell you all about it. They will also offer you a sample to help you decide. I got a flight to try some of the beers I have never tasted before. K noticed their weekend tours are back so I will have to come back soon for that experience.

    Tara R.

    I am definitely a fan of Heavy Seas! I have visited several times before but was in on Sunday for a brewery bus tour. We were giving a nice tour by the owner who was super personable and funny. We sampled four beers. I enjoyed all of them but definitely like LO-CAL. It was my first time trying it and enjoyed the fact it was lighter option. I learned that they will soon be doing another renovation to extend their taproom which I cannot wait to see!

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    Chris M.

    My first time at Heavy Seas. I arrived around 4, not too many people so I grabbed a beer at the bar and sat down. The beer selection is impressive, everything from light to dark brews. I was enjoying the cutlass. Some buddies showed up and we decided to sit outside. It was a warm evening. The brewery doesn't have a kitchen but there is a food truck on site. Chowhound truck serving burgers and tacos. I ordered the Macguinness burger, medium well with red inion and pickle chips. Plus the french fries. WE had another round and the food was ready to be picked up. Credit card only for payment. Thursday night and I had to be at work today, so around 8 PM i called it a night. Definitely a future spot for after work get togethers, brews and good eats.

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    Great brewery and wonderful staff. So happy I was finally able to check this place out in person over a weekend trip to Baltimore

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    Sapwood Cellars Brewery - Bottle basket of Honeymoon Season

    Sapwood Cellars Brewery

    4.6(96 reviews)
    7.9 mi
    $$

    My wife and I first learned about this brewery several years ago when they had a collaboration with…read moreAstro Lab next to us which became Third Hill. We love trying new breweries where we go and this seemed like the best one in Columbia we haven't been to. I had high expectations but they by far exceeded it. This may be the best brewery we have been to. They have so many offerings and we loved everything. Some of the stuff is barrell aged and expensive but worth it. We also loved their taco offerings which includes some fun vegetarian options like like spicy fried mushrooms and fried avocado as well as our first ever bison meat taco along with mahi mahi, chicken tinga, and carne asada. We did not expect it but it may be the best tacos we've had. We had their seasonal strawberry margarita which may have been the best margaritas we have had along with an excellent local rose wine. Ambiance is nice and upscale for a brewery and our service at the bar was very quick and some of the most attentive we have had. We certainly look forward to returning.

    We were staying at a hotel not far from here and needed dinner and saw that a Mexican taco joint…read moreoperated out of this brewery (see separate review for Albura Taqueria - very good). The place was packed on a Friday evening and we eventually got two seats at the bar with the help of a friendly patron. The place is large, loud and lively. One of the side rooms is weirdly as bright as a school room. Speaking of weird this brewery is located in the back of an office park... The staff was friendly and hustling. I must say most of their beers are not my favorite. Too many sours and other beers that feel like they are trying too hard to be exotic. I tried their Shore pilsner and even that was a bit odd. I like lighter beers like pilsners, kolsches and hefeweizens so if I lived here I would try some of their non-beer options because I would be back for the food.

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    Crooked Crab Brewing Company - The cold brew and the pizza from elsewhere

    Crooked Crab Brewing Company

    4.4(219 reviews)
    9.4 mi
    $$

    We've been big fans of Crooked Crab for years, always taking family and friends from out of town to…read morevisit for the beer, the pizza, and vibes (which is really saying something coming from a native New Yorker!). So, it was a no-brainer to choose them as the venue for our wedding's welcome party. The pricing was very reasonable for such a large space and served as the bar tab for all our guests. We opted for in-house catering, and the pizza and wings were delicious as always. The staff was super accommodating and wonderful, making the food service, bar, and audio/visual a smooth experience. Our guests had an absolute blast and it was a great way to introduce so many of the people in our lives to one of our favorite Maryland institutions. Thank you Crooked Crab!

    After traveling five hours I was hungry, thirsty and will admit maybe getting one claw crabby…read more Everyone here was awesome. Welcoming and friendly even when I tried to order at the bar instead going to the place at the end to order as the sign clearly states. Sorry I was born in Wisconsin. The wood fired Meat Lovers Pizza was tasty and enough for two. We had a pretzel order and the mustard was spot on. Our beer choice was Stringray Mysterio a very good stout. Also myself the navigator needed and wanted a Mead. So Pina Colada Crush was a perfect choice. We both loved the decor and vibes. The pizza oven which was a crab design was cute but I thanked the men preparing the outstanding pizza. All the staff were fantastic.

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    Pep n' step pizza - Smoked mozzarella, house made red sauce, beef pepperoni, cupping pepperoni, jalapenos, red pepper flakes, hot honey

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    Mystique Barrel Brewing and Lager House

    Mystique Barrel Brewing and Lager House

    4.8(10 reviews)
    4.2 miPigtown/Washington Village

    Visiting some friends who live in Pigtown, they suggested going to Mystique and I'm glad we did…read more The place was pretty packed on Saturday night (they host a lot of various events and this night was speed dating) but we fortunately found a table. While it was a bit noisy, it was an otherwise inviting space. Since it was my first time here, I opted for some flights. Honestly, every beer was solid. I got mostly sours, porters, and stouts and I would get any of them again. I have to be in a very specific mood for an IPA, but the one I got was nicely hopped, but not overly so with a solid piney and grapefruit flavor. They have a respectable selection of food items. It can be a little something to pick at or a proper meal. I thoroughly enjoyed my bratwurst with sauerkraut and would get it again. The mezze platter was okay; I think it could benefit from some veggies instead of (or better, in addition to) the pita chips. I would definitely come back. Recommended!

    I've visited Mystique a number of times since the 2024 Pigtown festival and I've been quite…read moreimpressed with their beer progression during that time. I'm a beer snob and usually have a hard time finding something to drink that fits my requirements. I've not been having that issue at Mystique recently! Service has been iffy, idk if the bartenders are friendly or not. But I've been able to order drinks and food, so...

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    Ministry of Brewing - Center of the brewery.

    Ministry of Brewing

    4.5(236 reviews)
    6.1 miWashington Hill
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    I finally got a chance to check out this brewery and I am glad I did. Housed in the former St…read more Michael's Church, Ministry Brewing is really nice collective of beer, food and ambience. And I love that they give back to the community in areas such as education, community and philanthropy. Stopped in this past Saturday with a bunch of my gym friends. I love that their tap list offers a little bit of everything for everyone, from classic lagers and IPA to house ciders. I am a Pilsner girl, so their Pilsner was my fave. I love that they do weekly events such as Trivia and open mic nights to name a few as well as host a few several food trucks out back. Oh and this is the spot where they have that really nice flea market as well. You have to check their Instagram page to see which food trucks will be serving food. Saturday they had empanadas from Aru Aru, which were very yummy and made fresh to order. Best spot if you are a beer connoisseur, great place for happy hours and is accommodating for large parties. Plus you bring your own cards and board games to play as well. I will so definitely return.

    Two of us came here to start the weekend early, about 4:15pm on a Friday. There is no parking lot…read morefor this location. We found street parking not too far away. The old church and architecture is so warm and inviting-- it was still decorated and lit for Christmas so it felt extra festive. It WAS weird to see the brew tanks at the front of the old church, where the altar would have been. But it also places the beer on the altar of our Friday night so I was OK with that. I had an American Pale Ale, the husband had a Kolsch. My beer was exceptional and delicious. My husband said the kolsch was OK. They also have a cute space with books and board games! As well as a cool merchandise wall with excellent cool t-shirts. I had to restrain myself. There is no kitchen or food served here. Order at the bar and sit where you want, there are plenty of tables and a lot of elbow space. The folks at the bar are Super Nice and you should tip them well. They told me there is usually a food truck that shows up at an undisclosed time in the evening. We did order some fantastic pretzels (w/ smoked gouda) and waited some more but ultimately had to go find a meal elsewhere. We will be back, perhaps in warmer weather to wait out the food truck and have more beer. Also, we were there for happy hour so our beers were $5! Thank you to all of the kind people at The Ministry of Brewing! We will be back.

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    Some of the charm of Charm City!

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    Jailbreak Foodworks - These aren't just fries; they are finished with beef tallow snow.

    Jailbreak Foodworks

    4.2(431 reviews)
    10.9 mi
    $$

    Service is always very attentive and there's plenty of options to choose from for both food and…read moredrinks. I was excited for the Japanese Bluefin Tuna, but was a bit let down. There was like a tangy sauce on the tuna which took away from the flavor of the fish and for $22 I was expecting something a bit more. Otherwise, Jailbreak is always a solid choice for drinks and grub. They usually have reservations and larger parties, but it's a pretty open/communal space, so there aren't typically issues with seating. All in all, a great spot for many occasions.

    Busier than I expected for a Thursday evening, but we managed to grab the last couple empty seats…read moreat the bar. I am not much of a beer drinker so was happy to see they had some cocktail options. I ordered the Blackberry mule. It was just the right amount of sweetness in my opinion. My friend got a flight- their favorite was the Udder Chocolate with Boats and Hose as the runner up. I wasn't originally planning to get food but could not help myself when I saw they had a Chicago style hotdog. It was tasty despite being a bit of a mess to eat with the topping piled high. It comes with a side of kettle cooked chips that somehow managed to be just as good, maybe even better than the hot dog. The bartenders were pleasant and efficient with checking in on us and clearing plates as needed.

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    Checkerspot Brewing - Inside

    Checkerspot Brewing

    4.6(118 reviews)
    4.0 miCarroll-Camden Industrial Area
    $$

    Hey friends! I discovered this gem attending an EDM concert held here. I can't believe I have…read moredriven right past this place many times! It's a vibrant spot with in-house brews, food, vintage arcade games and friendly staff. I can't remember the name of the beer I ordered(I had two). But they were delicious! Obviously fresh and well-crafted. The space is beautiful. There's arcades games, two-levels, an outdoor stage, bar seating, and plenty of seating on both levels. +Customer service was friendly. Shoutout to the beertender that gave us samples and recommendations. He was patient with us! +Parking is plentiful there's a lot about five minutes away and a few spaces right out front. +Prices are average. +Bathrooms are gender neutral. I'll be back to try their food options! I hope you enjoy!

    Checked out Checkerspot Brewery while I was back in Baltimore for the weekend doing a little…read morebrewery hopping. This place was popping. Good crowd, nice atmosphere, and just an all-around good vibe. The inside is really spacious, which I liked, and the bartenders were attentive and made sure we always had a full beer. I had the Bird is the Word, their honey kolsch, and it was excellent. Really smooth, refreshing, and one of those beers I'd definitely order again. If I lived in Baltimore, this would easily be one of my go-to spots. I'm definitely going back next time I'm in town.

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    Diamondback Brewing Company - carnivore pizza

    Diamondback Brewing Company

    4.2(128 reviews)
    4.9 miLocust Point Industrial Area
    $$

    Not bad. Decent pizza and beer…read more The inside fills up fast, which meant a long line to order and little space to sit and enjoy food. Our party grabbed a high top table, but that was tricky with our littlest, so we went outside to the patio. While in the winter they have some space heaters to make it more pleasant, they only cover a small amount of the patio. We were far from the only folks with kiddos (a lot of babies and toddlers around), which is why I was surprised I didn't see any high chairs or booster seats. Just be aware if you bring littles. I imagine the patio is probably a lot better in the warmer months, but be aware that there's not much indoor space in colder weather. The pizza was probably the best part of the visit. Their "plain" cheese, the "Formaggio" is a 5-cheese blend that we enjoyed, especially Child #1 and Child #3. We also enjoyed our pepperoni pizza (sorry, Child #2, no olives as a topping). My wife got the chicken tenders for Child #3 and they both shared it - said it was solid. My friends got the pretzels with their Jersey Pizza and the one piece I had was good - sweet and salty glaze; I just wish there were more to eat. The beers were okay. My wife and I are fond of sours, so we got the Peach Cobbler Sour and the Black Shadows wild ale. My wife commented how the peach cobbler sour was surprisingly bitter. The Black Shadows was quite funky. It's not for everyone but if you like wild/sour/funky beers, it's worth a try. Overall not bad.

    Random Saturday side quest and I'm glad I popped in. Delicious pizza. Good beer. And great staff. I…read morelove the brick oven being the focal point of the space, also made it nice a cozy despite it being colder than the dickens out that day.

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    Diamondback Brewing Company

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