Maryland Beer Journal
Maryland Beer: People, Places & Ideas
Maryland Beer Journal & Atlas (MBJA) — We tell the stories of the beer, the people, and the places that make Maryland beer unique. Maryland traverses a diverse landscape, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Appalachian Mountains, including Baltimore, the Chesapeake Bay, historic small towns, and all points in between. And the beer is as diverse as the landscapes.
The Gate Closes: Guinness to End Its Maryland Chapter
Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe will close to the public after November 1, 2026, ending an eight-year Maryland run. Here's how we got here.
Pickett Brewing in Pigtown
With Pickett Brewing and Suspended Brewing already with a presence, and Checkerspot Brewing moving to the neighborhood soon, plus Wico Street Brewing opening their taproom soon, Pigtown is becoming a craft beer hotspot in Baltimore.