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    Smoketown Brewing Station

    4.2 (88 reviews)
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    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Mark N.

    A lesson in giving second chances. The first time we went here (many years ago) they were out of several of their beers and we were disappointed. Fast forward to now and things are much better running. Beer wise there are options for everyone. I'm a big fan of the following: 1. Gandy Oatmeal Stout 6.1% ABV. Strong but not overpowering coffee and chocolate aromas and flavors. This is smooth and super tasty. 2. "Midnight Slug" Extra Special Bitter 5.8% ABV. An old school style not found much anymore. Nice malty flavor up front and bitter on the finish. 3. Maryland Rye Maryland Rye IPA 6.7% ABV. Spicy black pepper notes from the rye make this IPA special. Vibe: blue collar town bar like. They have food that looked and smelled good but we just had lunch and focused on the beer only. Service was great.

    Kendoll C.

    We've tried Smoketown beer at various beer festivals, and have never been overly impressed, keeping us from a specific brewery visit; but while on a 'beer trail' in Fredrick, we decided to check them out, seeing if 'on tap' draft made a difference. Overall, yes & no- we ordered two flights ($9.50 for Track 1 & Track 2 beers) (but also upcharged to add a few of the Track 3 IPAs ($2 per upgrade) The bartenders were quite friendly, allowing me to take a few sample sips to determine if some brews were worth me upgrading- The place wasn't overly packed, there isn't too much seating variety, but they offer a number of inside or outside patio options- serving food on-sight they don't allow byof, but were nice enough to allow our 2yr old daughter to eat the lunch she packed herself without 'kicking her out' haha Easy ample street parking, though there is also a parking lot located within a 1-2min walk, so parking isn't a hassle As for my 'on tap' yes & no response- we were quite impressed by a few of their IPAs- crispy, juicy, bold hop flavors- we ended up buying a 4pack of Patsy for home- though their black IPA, stouts, and paler IPAs had the same flat taste we were familiar with from beer festivals- I always thought maybe the beer just didn't travel well, or since it had been a long hot day outside the flavor was impacted, but the fresh pour from the brewery confirmed, nah that's just the flavor profile- I'd say overall out of the 8 beers we sampled, 4 were super impressive 3+stars, but the other 4 landed low on the rating scale- a so-so visit. Probably wouldn't visit the brewery again, but would buy Patsy if we see it in a beer store.

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    Scott P.

    Stopped in today with my girlfriend while on a road trip to Harpers Ferry/Gettysburg. We got there right at opening so we were the only ones there for awhile. We each ordered two different flights so eight beers total. Excellent quantity and variety, but honestly nothing really stuck out that much to us. It was all good but nothing really to rave about. I will say it was nice to see a few beers on nitro which is rare in my experience. Nice amount of seating in the tasting room but a little dark and gloomy with the dark tables and ceilings. The bartender seemed super indifferent to us. Definitely not the talkative type. If we were local I'm sure we'd come more often but we live about three hours away. If we lived closer I'm sure we would come back but overall it's not a place I would go out of my way to return to.

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    Randy C.

    Great atmosphere and terrific customer service. I had a flight and they were all good but the Hefeweizen was excellent. Perfect place to stop with friends after being on the river!

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    Rachel B.

    We came to Smoketown Brewing with our River Trails kayak group. A flight was included in our tour cost for Boats and Brews. My favorite beer was the seasonal pumpkin ale. I also liked the berry sour. We sat at a picnic table in the shade outside since it was a nice day. The inside of the brewery has a cool atmosphere. I recommend checking out this brewery.

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    Jessica O.

    Smoketown Brewing Station is the type of brewery for me! Not sure if it is always like this but when I came to visit they had tons of ciders and stouts! And overall a lot of selection for being a microbrewery! It is quite a cool place since it is built in an old fire house station. I noticed the railing around the building was built with the fire hoses and the tables were built from wooden doors and barrels. I thought it was interesting to see people biking around the area stop here along their route. Another thing that was cool about this place is they have a coffee colab beer. It is called the Main Cup because that is the name of the Middletown's coffee shop. It is a bit pricey but the beer is delicious and worth it!

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    Marianne G.

    Easy to find,very helpful and friendly staff. Great flight of beer and glass of Cabernet with "Adult Lunchables"of various Italian lunch meats, cheeses and crackers! Beautiful weather to sit outside and enjoy the beer, wine and food! Definitely come here!

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    Mitch S.

    I give smoketown brewing 4.1/5 stars. I stopped here in the afternoon around 3pm when they open during the week. It was very calm and easy going at that time. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the peace and quiet. We enjoyed some delicious sours. The lunch pail was a particular favorite. Tart flavors and notes of cherry really hit home with this one. People have said this place fills up quickly as the evening goes on but it was nice and empty on the afternoon.

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    Christine P.

    Customer service was excellent. The building is an old fire station turned into a brewery, complete with firefighter uniforms as decor. The bar was quiet but perfect for a Monday afternoon. My bestie and I had the light Rail lager (nice, light, no bite on the back end) and her wife likes IPAs so she liked the Smokehouse black, she liked the Patsy Cline too. A very cool place to hang out.

    Alexis H.

    Rated as the #2 best breweries in Frederick, we decided to make the trek out to good ol Brunswick to see what the hype was all about! I am so thankful we did! This place should easily be #1. We had a fantastic experience from the minute we pulled up. The old firehouse is filled with history and stories that keep you wanting to know more. The owners took their time to tell us all about the ghost and how the building was used in the past. On to the good stuff: the beer! The beer was delicious! We tried a few flights served in antique Tonka fire trucks-so cool! We all liked every one of them. We went on a mini tour and learned how the breweries started and how the beer is developed. I highly recommend coming to this unique brewery. You will not be disappointed! Bonus: Although they have some bar food, you are allowed to bring in whatever you'd like!

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    Good variety of beers... however, do not get cocktails as the $ you paid is not worth it.

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    Great beer selection; beer tastes great, too! Decent food, and nice atmosphere! A bonus was music on Friday evening. Highly recommend!

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    Stopped in for a few beers while riding the C&O Canal trail. Excellent beers, friendly staff, and an interesting and relaxed location.

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    My family and I really enjoyed our brunch here. Food and drinks were both on point. Their brisket…read moreis definitely a must and if they have any food specials for the day, don't skip it! Beer was fresh ingredients, as well as the cocktails. Non-alcoholic options also available for kids or those that don't drink alcohol. Plenty of seating upstairs, downstairs, and outside. Family friendly spot with a nice playground outside. Definitely plan to be back, especially when we're in the area.

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    We went here to spend a day with friends and play games. We all had dogs so we wanted a dog…read morefriendly indoor and outdoor space where we could enjoy the weather and each others company. I'm glad we picked this brewery since it had all amenities we were looking for. They have a good selection of food and tons of very reasonably priced drinks. They also have food trucks outside that serve food till 6 pm. The brewery is open till 10 pm and last call is at 9 so no one is rushing people out at sunset. There was also a wedding the day we were there which was so lovely! We got tacos and hot dogs which were great. We also got the dreamsicle frose and a bunch of beer flights to try. We sat inside earlier in the day when it was hotter since the dogs would be uncomfortable in the heat but at 5'pm the weather got real nice so we moved outdoors. They also have an alpaca which the kids went crazy for and also lots of goats. I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for a great time outdoors with the option of moving the party indoors if needed. They also have live music indoors which we really enjoyed.

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