Maryland Brewery Closures: 2026

The landscape of the beer industry across the country and Maryland continues to shift. While the Brewers Association reports that the number of breweries in the United States is on the decline and the volume of beer is down some 5% year-over-year, we have seen similar trends in Maryland beer. It is difficult to learn when long-time establishments that we have come to love have closed their doors. But at the same time, there are new breweries coming on the scene in nearly every corner of Maryland. There is still great beer to be explored and enjoyed.

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The Brewer’s Art Closes February 2

After three decades as a cornerstone of Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood, The Brewer’s Art permanently closed its doors on February 2, 2026, leaving employees and the local community stunned.

The closure was announced abruptly via text message from owner Volker Stewart, who informed staff that the business could no longer continue due to financial strain.

Idiom Closing February 15

We have reported on Idiom over the past months, first their exit from its production brewery, and then owner Mike Clements’ search for a buyer for the brewery. And now, it’s announced closure. Mike shared on the Idiom social media the heartfelt news with Idiom staff and friends.

“We want to go out the way we came in, surrounded by friends. We’ll be open through 2/15/2026.”