Maryland Beer Journal & Atlas
Beer, People & Places
Maryland Beer Journal & Atlas (MBJA) — Our purpose is in our name — only Maryland, only beer. 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.
Idiom Closes Production Brewery - Sandbox Moves In
Idiom Brewery in Frederick announced that it will relocate all its beer production back to its Patrick Street location. Meanwhile, Sandbox Brewhouse had its official ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 21, 2025, moving into that former Rockwell Brewing location.
Frederick Beer: Hyper Local
Frederick MD is a small city by many standards. I spend a day there looking for a walkable Frederick beer experience and to learn what elements have aligned that allowed Frederick to blossom into a growing craft beer destination.