National Brewing

Written By Jack Perdue

National Premium is a historic Maryland beer brand originally created by the National Brewing Company of Baltimore in the early 20th century. Known for a lighter, upscale alternative to National Bohemian, National Premium became a staple in the region before being phased out after several corporate ownership changes in the 1970s. Revived in recent years by Tim Miller, National Premium Beer is now contract-brewed to preserve the classic taste and legacy. As of 2025, it does not operate its own brewery or taproom, instead focusing on distribution through retailers and restaurants across Maryland and beyond.

National Brewing Company
nationalpremiumbeer.com

Jack Perdue

Maryland Beer Journal & Atlas (MBJA) was established to celebrate and promote Maryland beer — the beer, the people, and the places. I began writing about my beer experiences through the Deep Beer Journal (DBJ) in February 2013. Currently, I am a first-level Cicerone, studying to advance my certification. I am a member of the North American Guild of Beer Writers. Since 2019, I have been the Maryland columnist for the Mid-Atlantic Brew News.

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