1623 is a perfect ambiance for a night out with friends, a full-blown party or a brunch. Fabulous beer and food. Kellen is a very attentive, sweet bartender and Cam will make all of your party dreams come true! They have a wide variety of food and alcoholic/non-alcoholic options on the menu to appease any pallet. Great spot and great people that own and operate. read more

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Nice local brewery tucked away in an industrial area: I have tried some of their craft beers at other places and liked them. Came in on a Saturday night and it was pretty packed. Looks like there was someone celebrating their birthday with a large group. No tables were available but there was a little space at the bar. I started off with a IPA. I was a little hungry so ordered some duck fat fries and the pork street tacos. The menu consists of a lot of typical bar bites. They also have a full bar with any type of cocktails you can think of. I had a smoked old fashioned. After smoking it they bring it out with a cover on it so it really holds in the smoke for optimal flavor. I was still a little hungry so I had the condors bacon as well. Took a while for it to come out. It was crispy and sweet. It came with a side of maple syrup to dip it in but I didn't really need it. Was a little loud in there with all the people. They had the UFC fight on the TVs at the bar. The bar tender was friendly and provided great service. read more

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March 2026: CHECK YOUR ITEMIZED BILL BEFORE YOU PAY We've been coming to 1623 sporadically since literally the weekend it opened and really love their IPA and outdoor space (inside, not so much). But this most recent visit is really our last. It's 2 weeks after our visit on March 27 and I'm sitting down to reconcile our Visa bill. This is when I note our bill was padded with over $30 of food and drinks we didn't purchase. Our bad for not looking closely at the bill when it came, but this should have never happened. Hence this review. We are craft beer people and there are lots of other great places to enjoy. We feel it's no longer worth the drive to 1623/Craft Culture. read more

I'm a big fan of the brewery side. The in house kitchen is new and I'm still getting a feel for it. I tried the nachos and chicken tenders. Both were okay. Others at our table had tacos and flatbread pizza. Both got great reviews. Service is always good. Busy night but they always hustle. Biggest bar in Carroll County I believe. High ceilings, lots of room. Big screen TVs all around. When the weather is nice they open the back garage doors to a nice patio. Worth a visit read more

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We've come here twice and I can see how it would be a popular local spot for people, but it's not my top spot to drive 40 minutes too. I do appreciate that they offer more than beer and also have food options. We came the second time because of the holiday pop up market. My husband ordered the IPA and enjoyed it. I had a few cocktails and one I enjoyed was the crush-mad cheer. I did appreciate the cute names and variety of drinks options. We ordered a flatbread and chicken nachos. They were both OK. The nachos were definitely missing jalapeños and not enough nachos cheese. The pizza wasn't bad, but couldn't used extra hot honey. Overall, I like the ambiance and set up, but I'd like to see some better food options. read more

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I've been coming to 1623 for a while since they opened, but have to write a review now to highlight the incredible service my parents and I had on Friday. We enjoyed an array of delicious appetizers - cheesesteak egg rolls, pepperoni flatbreads, and smash burgers - but were incredibly impressed by the kindness of the waitstaff. When they found out it was my parents wedding anniversary, they surprised us not only with not only free drinks, but desserts: honey cornbread and chocolate cake. Both were delicious! The chef who surprised my parents with the desserts was incredible and I was shocked to learn he'd only been there for less than a month. You will be impressed coming here for a holiday, celebration, or just a good time! read more

one of the best mocktails i ever had grapefruit pal(no)ma !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

1623 Brewing - GRAPEFRUIT PAL(NO)MA - Breweries Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

Pros: uplifting atmosphere, reasonably priced drinks, and decent service Cons: could tell the pizza dough was flash frozen (tasted freezer burnt), food runner was intoxicated, and the crab dip bread was the microwaveable pita you buy at the grocery store read more

Located in Eldersburg, it was quite a drive for me personally but had some friends visiting from out of town so decided to check out this spot! The location is huge that can accommodate small or large parties! they even have a central bar area you can gather if you want a more intimate vibe. The brewery is also family friendly as well had several kids in our group as well! They offer a nice variety of beers and in house seltzers! I tried the lei'd beer and the pie one and I am a fan of sours so I preferred the in pie we crust. I also tried their prickleberry seltzer. for those that are wanting a sweeter option, this one is not for you. In fact while I did not kind, it was very bland and had a subtle flavor of prickle berry. My friend for the strawberry cheesecake one and it was very delicious! The service was great too! They had several servers walking around and if it wasn't one designated for your section, they were able to get your server for you almost immediately!! read more

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So 1623 Brewing has upped the ante and now joined with Liberatore's Craft Culture serving food, wine and cocktails on draught! I sincerely can't say enough about the quality and authenticity of the various styles they brew here. I met "Brewer Matt" today and found he was previously with Rogue Brewing out on west coast - one of my favorites read more

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Always great food and fast service. The beer selection is excellent also. There is an area to play board games also

Saturday, May 24th visit, approximately 8pm- male kitchen worker, approximately 5'10" to 6' tall, used the men's room urinalysis, hand on the wall (why??) and walked out without washing. i was behind him and saw him go directly to the kitchen area and put his apron on to get back to work. Nasty! The service at the bar was excellent. The milk stout was great. The bar area employees were all friendly and welcoming. It would have been a 5-star if not for seeing the unsanitary behavior. read more

I've been to this place a couple times since I moved here less than a year ago. I went one night when they had live music. I went another night for two wheel Tuesday, which is a motorcycle event. Both times the food was great. It was so packed That we had to find a seat somewhere, but it's a huge place. If you consider it was huge and packed, that should give you some idea of how popular it is. Parking was really easy to find although one time I was riding my motorcycle. I think this would be a great place to take a group of people on a Friday or Saturday. read more

The atmosphere is the best nearby by far. Large space and great outdoor patio. They recently added the "craft culture" and the food is okay at best. We have tried most items and haven't been impressed by anything. I would give 4 stars but the food is the ONLY reason I gave 3. Service is usually good but have had a few times when we sat with no one stopping by for long periods of time to check in. Owner has been very polite and has accepted feedback in the past. It's a nice place with decent beers and a nice place to hangout. I wish they wouldn't have stopped people from bringing in food but I understand the business decision. read more

Had high hopes since they partnered with another local business. Food we got was crab dip and it was less then a tuna can worth of dip for $14 The 2 bartenders Casey and Sydney rocked, but the other bartender, a guy, gave off, we don't want you hear vibes, from ignoring us for 15 minutes sitting at the bar to the smug look, he ruined the experience read more

Came on a whim last weekend when that weird weather was happening. Stopped to pick up food for me and the kiddo. Hubby opted for the food truck. Wow, the place was hopping but we found a table near the band and a great view into brewery. The BBQ truck was rolling out when we arrived but a Greek/Mediterranean truck was there. No sours but an impressive selection of other types. I went with the make your own seltzer. How neat! Don't normally drink them but the ability to pick and mix your own flavors was awesome. Clearly a favorite spot for the Burg. The band was great. We got to watch the weirdest 5 minute blizzard that came thru. A college friend gave us a behind the scenes tour. So score on that point. Looking forward to going back. read more

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Food excellent, nothing out there like there brews!!! And the people serving are a gem!

1623 put some life back into this small town. If you're from the area you're probably aware there isn't much to do besides go to a chain restaurant. 1623 is the only brewery in town and the head brewmaster is from CO and typically makes some incredible beer. There's typically a food truck outside in case you're craving food. I was a bit disappointed in the beer I had this time and that's the first time I've experienced a subpar beer. Overall this a great "infant" brewery that's rapidly expanding for a good reason! Get out and enjoy a cold one. read more

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Nice spot. Large bar. Good selection of beers. They have a few Signature drinks as well. read more

1623 Brewing - BUCK*T LIST - Hazy IPA 6.8% DOG DAYZ. - Hazy IPA 6.1% - Breweries Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

We've been to 1623 Brewing a couple of times and have never been disappointed with the beer. I recently tried the BeerMosa and loved it- highly recommend it. I also like the IPAs and Pilsners read more

1623 Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

I visited 1623 Brewing for the first time on Sunday while I was on a brewery bus tour. This brewery has a huge spread out space with a ton of seating inside and out. Part of our excursion included a tour which was nice. They even gave us a little goodie bag as part of the event. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. The beer was tasty and my husband and I already said we will be back! read more

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It was crazy how fast the service was. We ordered and 2 seconds later our drinks came there. I loved the seltzer bar!! You can pick out any of their suggested combos or create your own flavor. read more

1623 Brewing - Seltzer bar - Breweries Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

We love this local brewery. They have a great rotation of beer, and the seltzer bar is amazing! But I hate the food trucks. I wish they would bring back their old food menu. It was so much better! Still 5 stars for service, ambiance, price, and quality of beer! read more

1623 Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

1623 has a nice selection of beer, a great staff, and a beautiful bar with tons of great activities (trivia, art nights, etc.) It's a fantastic addition to the Sykesville/Eldersburg area and well worth the trip! read more

1623 Brewing - A flight of four! Fantastic!! - Breweries Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

My first visit to 1623 was for a band Liberty Road. I was very surprised by the facility. It is very large, spacious, and clean. They had great COVID precautions with servers wearing masks and everything electronic payment.  My favorite beer was the IPA. They do not serve food but there was a food truck so we got some dinner as well. They have bands regularly. It was pretty packed when we were there on a Saturday so arrive early if you want a seat. read more

1623 Brewing - Beer - Breweries Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

My first visit to 1623 was for the bands and brews event. I was very surprised by the facility. It is very large and spacious. I was also impressed by the cleanliness, Specifically the bathrooms during a large event. All the bartenders were friendly and had valuable input about each of the beers. My favorites were the stout and the IPA. The seltzer bar is nice if you want something lighter. They have a large variety of flavors and you can mix and match your own choice of flavors. The selection of food trucks was great with high quality food to offer. This will definitely be added to my rotation of places to grab a beer. read more

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In the far back depths behind a strip mall off of Liberty Blvd, is a gem of a Brewing Company. The only beverage which is not beer was a Blood Peach and Honey seltzer. That was tasty, yet did not taste like peach or honey. My friends who are all avid beer lovers were very impressed that the selection was so vast as well as the flavors of each so diverse. Pricing is very reasonable, Taster- $2.50 Half Pour- $4 Full Pour- $7. Some of the favorites were Old Proper, the Pilsner and Wheaties. Social distancing is encouraged, and they are dog friendly. Although they do serve food, the offerings are limited. They have a food truck parked outside, when we visited, it was an Ethiopian Truck. Since it was Halloween when we visited, we brought an assortment of ghoulish delights to share with the 6 people at our table - to continue encouragement of Covid procedures, they do not allow tables larger than 6. Inside and outside seating, great place to meet up with friends and enjoy a tasty brew. read more

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***Update 6/19: Michael reached out to us personally and apologized for the experience and made it right. I can clearly see he cares about the reputation of this business. Would be willing to try again in the future, hopefully things will be better next time. Tried this place on a Saturday at 2:30. The beer was well beer nothing to write home about, might as well buy it in the store. food was ok not good just ok. We waited 20 minutes on the outside patio, no service, the wait staff was definitely not attentive or confused or didn't know what to do because I had to go to the seltzer bar and ask if someone could take our order. The staff member behind the bar took the order for us. Then the table behind us full of young men had 2 different young female staff members check on them multiple times during the time we were there. We had full intentions of ordering another round of beer but still NO staff member came to our table. We literally could have just left without paying. It's a good thing we are good people and had to go back to the bar and ask to pay. This place can potentially hemorrhage money if they don't get their staff better trained. read more

The place wasn't busy at all when we went, and most tables were wide open - but it took way long time to get served. Many of the staff wasn't super friend or welcoming either. Seemed almost bothered. For being fairly slow inside I ordered a second seltzer and after 15 minutes when I flagged the waiter back down, the waiter just told me he forgot about my order. After asking the waiter, he stated most of their seltzers offered that day on the TV menu are just syrup flavoring put in the same seltzer - which was pretty disappointing. The interior is just like every other brewery popping up these days with just high tops and tables spread out around a large bar. This was second time there with a similar experience so probably not going to go back. Way too many good places in this area to have to beg people to take your hard earned money! read more

Been here two time before, and it just keeps getting better. Better selection and quality of beers, the food truck was better (I think it was the juicy pig). Sat at the bar and we socially distanced from others at the bar. Clean space. Service was great, plenty of staff bouncing around to tables and bartenders. TVs has sports on which is a plus. Decorated festive for Christmas. Had the OG IPA (Colorado IPA) and hazy dawg IPA. Hazy was just ok, definitely not the summer hazy's you are used to, more of a winter heavy hazy. Had flight as well which was banging. All of their winter seasonals. Detonate recommend as i have not be disappointed yet! read more

1623 Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

Great location to bring the dogs along. Nice outdoor patio with lots of shade and water bowls for furry friends. Food was really good and coconut margaritas a must. Service was fast and friendly. read more

This is an awesome spot for grabbing a drink with friends. I went on a Saturday around 6pm, and there was still plenty of outdoor seating and live music to enjoy while you sat around and talked. I was on the fence about committed to some of the drinks brewed there but our server was super chill about it and brought out samples so that we could try it before committing. This is the a great spot to bring your dog and hang out with your friends. read more

1623 Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

Only brewery I know with a full seltzer bar!! I've been here a few times over the years, but this past time was the first time I've seen their seltzer bar. So cool! I can't name another place that does this. They truly have something for everyone! read more

1623 Brewing - Seltzer bar menu - Breweries Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

Huge brewery with outdoor and indoor seating and live music. The beer was great and so were the prices read more

1623 Brewing - Menu - Breweries Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

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Without a doubt THE best beer in the area. Their Lupulin Comet is the best DIPA I've ever had (and I've had a lot of them all over the USA.

Awesome flight of beers! I went with the stout and loved it. Pet freindly and comfortable.

So I guess my opinion is the minority here but I did not thoroughly enjoy my visit. I checked the covid guidelines on their website before deciding on going. We hung out on the side of the outside table for a solid 15 mins before someone even came by but by then we didn't need anything anymore. Someone came by to grab the old cups that were on the table but no one came to wipe the table down. I ended up using my own wipes to wipe down while my husband went inside to order a drink at the bar since no one came by. It was also stated that kids are to remain at their tables but kids were running all over without staff saying anything. After we finally got our drinks, we did enjoy the live music and then food truck. Just wish that they adhere to their own Covid precautions better. We live very close by so I'm sure we will give the place another chance but probably won't go out of my way for it. read more

Decent beer and great venue. Enjoy the change to revolving food trucks. Servers are pleasant and very rapid service. Outdoor patio is great on a cool fall day! read more

Popped in on Sunday, only their second day open. Very busy but plenty of hustling and bustling workers around. First stop was the bar and a cold Pilsner. Yum! Plenty of beers available to satisfy your taste. Pizza truck outside was excellent! Each day open there will be a different food truck so we won't get bored. Can't wait to come back for more beer tastings! read more

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Very nice inside, but customer service is terrible as others have stated. There is clearly no management capabilities as there is no sense of urgency or semblance of organization. The beer has a very off flavor in every one of them. I have tried the majority. Since this is so close to home, I have given them numerous chances and have since given up. I saw a couple people's comments about COVID guidelines and they are correct, they are non existent at this place. read more