Unfortunately, the latest updates on Maryland's beer scene are dominated by closures. But the beer that remains is excellent and is winning medals at national and international beer contests. There's good news for Maryland farm breweries. Most beer aficionados know Max’s Taproom in Baltimore, and it continues to host world-class beer events for a wide range of tastes.

It's beer festival season in Maryland and around the world. Rumors suggest beer festivals are declining, but we don't want to believe it.

From Oktoberfest celebrations across the state to rare beer events at Max's Taphouse, Maryland's fall craft beer calendar is packed with 20 events through December 1.

Here is what is happening in Maryland craft beer for September 2026. As always; some coming, some going, some slowing, and some growing. And then, some just move.