Beer was cold and good, lots of IPAs available. We als had pizza and dessert from Rads!! Highly…read morerecommend a stop. Very friendly even to the furry ones!! Must visit

"If you want to go to a brewery that is super loud from obnoxious drunk people singing karaoke and…read moreothers cheering them on, this is your kind of brewery." I hate giving any brewery less than five stars because 99% of them deserve it but this is the 1%. TBH: I'd like to think I'm a brewery connoisseur considering I've been to hundreds of them over the past ten years but this one might be the worst one I've ever been to. I've also drank hundred of different craft beers from a lot breweries I've never been to in a multitude of states where friends have went without me and brought different IPA's, Sours, Stouts, Porters, etc. back to share with me. I'd say this place is more of a super busy bar in an area with not much to do other than go to this place which also happens to sell pizza and brew their own beers than it is a brewery. Breweries are always chill and relaxing and this place is nothing of the sort, at all! The location is also right beside a busy interstate so when you are outside you are literally listening to and watching cars drive by. We walked in on a Saturday evening and it was wall to wall people which is a great thing for the owners but over time that can't be sustained because that kind of crowd will end up costing you true brewery enthusiasts because I've never once been to a brewery and seen a person drunk or anyone causing a commotion. The whole point of drinking craft beers is to enjoy the different flavor complexities and/or to enjoy their seasonal beers while also enjoying others company. You ever see people at wineries slamming glasses of wine to get drunk while screaming at the top of their lungs? Exactly! I love the whole style of this place which is industrial and the artwork is amazing. We had a couple sours that we shared which were amazing tbh and I wish we could have enjoyed them or more over a good conversation that we typically have while going from brewery to brewery but we couldn't even hear ourselves think over the super loud environment and bad karaoke lol The peanut butter and the strawberry shortcake sours were amazing, I must say. I'm sure this place is great for the people who live close by and go daily or on a weekly basis but this isn't my kind of brewery that is in a cool old building or off the beaten path. I'm coming to a brewery to relax, talk, people watch, and possibly play some type of board game or cards they have on the shelves. If there happens to be a night where I am at a brewery and they have live music which not many breweries that I have been to do its usually more open mic and mellow, not concert level speakers. Anyways, this place is great for college kids and bikers but not my kind of vibe so I most likely will never come back no matter how great their beers are. FYI: I wouldn't mind ordering a pizza for pick up from RAD Pies the next time I am in the area and taking it to another brewery and enjoying it there because their pizza did look pretty good. Have fun and be safe ;)

Best place for music and food. Everyone is welcomed. Have enjoyed this place a lot since moving…read moreback to the area.

Fun spot with super friendly staff. It's got total hometown vibes with all the friendliness you'd…read moreexpect. I'm not a huge beer drinker but they have a great selection including a few ciders and an arrangement of cocktails which ensures you'll find something to make the good times roll! Cheers!

A great stop for a post-hike beer after visiting nearby Catoctin Mountain NP. The owners are…read morelovely, the beer is beautiful and there are fire pits!

Great place everyone is friends, even strangers, but filled with locals, great beer in a great…read moreenvironment, fire pits, and a jimmy's famous seafood food truck. we had the crab cake, shrimp salad and crab Mac and cheese.some would complain about a $25 6oz crab cake but no filler and Jumbo lump, just buying a can of it is $40/lb in the market so it's not overpriced, plus the fries were great!

Delicious food. Pizza is great, the specials during the week are unbelievably good…read more **Beer prices are not posted**, so be warned that beers can be up to $10.50. Most, non-PRB beers are much more than the PRB beers. Worthy of asking, if you care. Great outdoor space. Great for groups. Enjoy!

Great beer and cocktails, awesome staff and a good menu that is only getting better. Plenty of…read morelawn out back for the kids to play and weekend entertainment.

I like that pool but read only available for staying guest. I think if they charged a slight fee…read morefor use of the pool that it would give owners more revenue.. we live nearby. My spouse would spend more time in around the brewery part because he doesn't care for pools or swimming. Just an idea. I hope management seriously considers my suggestion. :D I'm not much of a beer drinker but when we went here last time, the Hazy Harry (not sure if I got that right) was very tasty. I would definitely get that on a warm summer day. Early evening time, I might get a coffee and a slice of their delicious Black Forest cake (if they still do it). The pool option would allow me to give them a full 5 star. :D.

Turned away after driving out because they ran out of rooms? Why the hell did you confirm the…read morebooking? For restitution they gave me 20% off. How about you call around and get me booked somewhere else so I'm not booted onto the road? Or give me a complementary night at least? 20% off is supposed to make me feel better?

I was able to hold my student recital here and it was just wonderful. The stage and ambiance was…read moreperfect. Matt was so helpful in making it all happen and the parents loved it. This is a great place to perform and hold big events as well as a great local hangout spot. I could not recommend more !

It has been a while since I've been to Rockwell Brewery, but from what I remember, I had a really…read moregood time. The environment was very chill, and getting a flight gave me the chance to try a few things I normally wouldn't have ordered. The people were friendly, and the overall vibe felt calm and easygoing. I went during the day, so I can't speak to what it's like in the evening. Parking was also surprisingly easy to find, at least at that hour. I'd say give them a shot.

Monocacy brewing is a great place for a cold and tasty pint. The staff is always friendly,…read moreknowledgeable and quick. They only serve beer so you don't have one person behind the bar having to make cocktails and pour beer. They have a decent inside seating area and plenty of outdoor seating. They have events such as food and beer pairings. We did an ice cream and beer parking which was an awesome and fun experience. My favorite beer here is ghost of the ice cream man which is named because this building used to be an ice cream production plant. If you're in town trying Frederick's many beers, you have to try this spot!

Visited this place on a day trip to Frederick from Alexandria VA. Great reviews so I was expecting…read morethe best customer service and beer. Wanted a flight but the beers I wanted for the flight were from cans so could not be included, opted for the Pilsner, it was ok. The inside was very messy, the board games all messy and the merch rack needed some attention. The indoor seated room smells musky and the setas were all messy even though no one was in there because we were all at the patio. The patio on a nice weather day is perfect, and there was live music as well. A pizza truck outside and a good crowd of people. However, it was a day that needed more than one overwhelmed beertender. The lines at times were out the door. Went in for a second beer but the kolsch cans were not opening, the line became longer as the beertender tried her best to get a few open with no success. Ended up ordering the same beer as there was no other one on the menu that I prefer. Besides her needing some help, it seemed she was not supposed to be there past a certain time and that was reflected while she processed the line. Eventually she got a can opener and I was able to try the kolsch that turned out to be better than the Pilsner as I expected. Overall it was an ok experience at this place. If you are an IPA person, this may be your spot.

My husband and I were on a road trip with our dog and stopped here for the Crab Dip & a beer. I got…read morethe Grapefruit Goddess and he got the Double XPA Weekend. Both beers were very good and refreshing in the heat. We also got the crab dip bowl that they make using their own pizza dough.. maaaan it was so freaking good that we ate the whole thing in record timing. We literally scraped the plate clean and licked the spoon before finishing our beers. It was super cheesy and the top/crust had theeeee perfect char. They didn't skimp out on the crab either. I'll definitely be thinking about that dip with fondness for a long time. The people there were very friendly and I just love the name (acronym for Random Acts of Kindness). Plenty of seating on their outside patio, which is dog friendly. Too bad we aren't locals! I'd be a regular here for sure.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but after hosting my husband's 50th birthday celebration at RAK…read moreBrewing in Frederick, I feel compelled to share our experience. We brought a group of approximately 50 guests and spent the entire afternoon and evening there, from 2 p.m. until closing. Given the size of our group, I estimate we spent well over $2,000 on food and drinks. The brewery was relatively quiet when we arrived, and our party filled much of the venue. Unfortunately, we encountered several issues that made what should have been a special celebration feel unwelcome. When we arrived, children were allowed up to a belt divider separating one area of the brewery. Shortly after our group arrived, the divider was removed and we were told that the children--even well-behaved kids around 12 and 13 years old--had to move to a completely different area. This split our group apart despite there being plenty of available space. A couple of hours later, we were told that we could not use our own insulated tumblers to keep our purchased beers cold. This included the birthday guest himself. What made this especially frustrating was that we observed other patrons using tumblers without being asked to stop. The final disappointment came during the birthday celebration. We brought a cake and a sparkler candle. The manager, who I believe was Derrick Erwee, informed us that it was a fire hazard and could not be used. While I understand safety concerns, no alternative was offered, meaning my husband didn't even get the chance to blow out a birthday candle on his 50th birthday. I then asked if our group, including the children, could come together briefly for a photo and to sing Happy Birthday for just a minute or two. The request was denied. This was particularly disappointing given that a storm was happening outside and our group made up a large portion of the customers in the brewery at the time. I spoke directly with the manager to explain how these decisions were affecting our celebration, but he showed little interest in finding a reasonable accommodation or demonstrating basic customer service. I want to be clear that the bartenders were friendly and professional throughout the event. They were not the issue. However, the overall management experience left us feeling unwelcome and disappointed. After investing significant time, money, and effort into planning such an important milestone celebration, I sincerely wish I had chosen another venue. Based on our experience, I would not recommend RAK Brewing for family gatherings, large group events, milestone celebrations, or anyone expecting a customer-focused experience. I am never coming back, nor my 50 guests.