Wow! Great experience at BC brewery. Located in Hunt Valley, with a large parking lot, and lots of…read moreseating. Great selection of beers, and four choices of adult slushies. I started out with a coffee mocha slushie which was incredible. My table also shared some appetizers, which were yummy. Staff was friendly, bathrooms were clean. Recommend!

What to do when your windshield wiper breaks off during a torrential downpour and you're almost…read morehome? Turn around and head to an auto parts store that is conveniently located next to a brewery. Winter Olympics, Bee Sting Pizza, Hop Love IPA....check, check, check. I would consider this #winning. Great counter service, amazing selection of beers on tap, and the pizzas here are some of the best around. The Bee Sting Pizza complete with goat cheese, jalapenos and a hot honey drizzle hit the spot on a rainy Baltimore day.

Have been to Vortex many different times and they never disappoint!…read moreThis evening we sat out on the patio, and there was a beautiful breeze. Inside they had someone playing the guitar. So relaxing. During the winter, we were there for trivia several times. That was always fun! Now the food and beverage... Their pizza is awesome. Doesn't matter what kind you get, it's delicious. The beer is also wonderful. There is a wide range to choose from, and my boys have liked them all. I've always had good service, and the place is always clean. In addition, it's located right off the Rail Trail in New Freedom. Great place to stop after a walk or a bike ride!

Vortex Brewing Company might technically be in New Freedom, PA, but it feels like a true extension…read moreof the Maryland craft beer scene. The beer variety is fantastic. They have something for every palate, and I appreciate that they rotate styles so often. My personal favorites are the Polar Vortex IPA (hoppy, bitter, and seriously bold) and the Coal Car Snickerdoodle Coffee Stout--which is a phenomenal, dark dessert beer that's perfect for the colder months. The taproom is huge and welcoming, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. It's truly family and dog-friendly, which makes it an easy choice for a Saturday afternoon. Pro tip: If you're coming from northern MD, hop on the NCR Trail near the brewery. It's a great spot to hit after a bike ride or a long walk. The team here is friendly, the glassware is always clean, and the atmosphere is relaxed.

My friend and I went here for some drinks and a bit to eat. I started with the Moscow Mutt ( Moscow…read moreMule) which was delicious and then switched to the White Dog, which is similar to Blue Moon. Both were great choices. For dinner we split the Hawaiian Pizza which had a great mix of bacon and pineapple and the Chicken Pesto which was just as yummy. We agreed it was a good combination to split. An added bonus was the evening we were there was music trivia. The DJ was personable and the music selection was an eclectic mix that appealed to everyone. I will definitely be back.

I've been here a bunch of times. All I can say is great pizzas awesome beer and outstanding…read moreservice. Really friendly people and great atmosphere. I love pub dog!!

Been here twice now on the recommendation from family. Stopped once before the Tartan Terrors at…read morethe Appell Center and again just cause we enjoyed it so much the first time! I'm not a heavy drinker but I enjoy a social drink now and then. They have an excellent selection of seasonal brews for every taste. (I like more light beers while my husband and father in law prefer the darker ones) Food wise you can't go wrong with their BBQ. I had gotten a fish and chips special in March and I wish they still had it on the menu! Fish was so light and crispy, not greasy like most I've had. This time I had the half chicken which came with a corn bread muffin, baked beans and BBQ sauce. Chicken was so tender and juciy, I had enough for another meal. Husband had the brisket sandwich and just the plan brisket the next time. Said the sandwich was better, not as dry as just the meat. We made the mistake of ordering an appetizer and soup with our BBQ trays and all the food came out within 10 minutes of each course. Waitress apologized that the BBQ platters don't take long to get together so its just something to keep in mind. I remember the first time our appetizer and entrees came out later so it really depends on what you order. Both times we got the large pub pretzel with crab dip. So good! I do recommend reservations as it seems to fill pretty fast. It's a large open restaurant with beautiful decor and outdoor seating that will probably open up with the warmer weather. Just watch the timing and what you order or you might end up with a buffet like we did. Plus side, it was all good left over!

Gorgeous building. Very busy on a Friday night! Lots of families with kids too. Got seated right…read moreaway, even though it was busy - it's a huge space. Got drinks - my husband was delighted with the beer options and loved the single hop All Citra the best, and he is a beer snob (in the best way!). The Sauvignon blanc was ok, but I realize that is not their focus. We had calamari to share - good flavor, but more pillowy than crisp. The platters are the way to go - $20 for a ridiculous amount of terrific food! The pulled pork was smoky, tender and homemade sauces were perfect. Sides of coleslaw, beans and a cornbread muffin were all tasty and a nice sized serving. I had enough left for another whole meal! The brisket was awesome too - got a chunk from my husband. Our server was Allie - she did a great job - there when we needed her, knowledgeable and nice as could be! The food is served quickly, which was nice if you are traveling. Overall, a fun experience in a beautiful setting and a very reasonable price.

Kind of an odd location tucked behind a self storage business. Ample parking and seating in the…read morebrewery. The beer is great. Definitely recommend the Export Hell. Very smooth and has a fruity finish (I may have drank 3 on this particular visit but uwill not confirm or deny). Good selection of German beers to choose from. The food selection is good, but they seemed to be out of several things on their menu including their staple wurst. Staff were friendly and assisted with recommendations on beer and food. Can't really say what the vibe is here cuz we ate at an odd hour and we were the only ones eating, but there were some people seated at the bar. I would come back for the beer.

More like a 3.5 star. Our 3rd attempt at visiting. I really want to like this place a lot as I…read morereally like the beer I've tried and I like the warehouse style ambiance and space of this location. But there's always something just a bit off on every visit. The servers aren't aware of specials advertised on social media. The food presentation is always slightly off. There have never been more than 3 beers on tap out of several they list. I would not recommend the lobster roll special - cold flavorless lobster bits sprinkled with celery spread over Texas toast bread which was soggy from the moisture. Had to eat with knife and fork. The German coleslaw was tasty and vinegary but served on a plate (not bowl) and juice was spreading to edge of plate and didn't look appetizing the way it was presented but it was very good. The boardwalk-style fries are delicious and they do have malt vinegar for them if you ask. Good beer though - the Pilsner is my favorite. They recently opened up some outdoor seating with picnic tables that face the parking lot.

"And I'm thirsty like the wolf," I sing to myself, not impressing anyone in my vehicle as we pull…read moreinto Wolf. This seemed like the perfect spot after a long drive. Fenced in outdoor space, corn hole, food, drinks, live music, and recommended by a friend. And technically it had all of those things! And yet somehow, those things were generally only okay. First, music was inside and it was incredibly loud. So we go outside which was just.... A mess. Like, we got mustard on our clothes from an unclean table; food and napkin scraps all stuck in the grass everywhere you looked. Then, the service outside is through a window, which in itself is no problem. The issue is that it was single server on a Friday night and the line took a really long time. The food and drinks we did get, we enjoyed. Based on the other factors, I am unsure that I would make it a point to stop here when back in the area.

Get the crab cake. The fries are perfectly fresh and fried. The crab cake wasn't too much filler…read more We're not in Maryland so it is ok. The space is wide and open. Cute for groups! We were in the back heated patio. My group was at least 40 people and they handled it well. Everyone had hot food, it came fast if you arrived late to order. Huge beer selection. Keep an eye on the IPAs, they go fast and you will be sad to miss them. I would definitely return!

What a great place. Great beer, plenty of room and a great deck view of the marina…read more Beer choices are good and they have a good seltzer. Love this place

Nice brewery located on the water in quaint town. There's on street parking and a small lot in the…read moreback. Lots of seating inside and a small patio area in the back. They don't have food, but do sell snacks (chips, dips, sodas, etc). There was a food truck available outside to get food as well. Extensive beer and seltzer menu. We didn't do the beer and opted for seltzer. Got the spicy mango one. They make these by adding syrups, etc so bartender was super helpful in customizing as we didn't want it sweet at all. They even do half pours as well. Super cheap. We sat out back on the patio with our drinks and food from the food truck. Very nice place. Service was excellent! Great brewery vibes.

5 stars for a fantastic new Aldus location…read more My wife and I drive up from DC each year to get pretzel beer from Aldus. When we were driving up this year, I noticed the location changed from by a cemetery to the downtown area. We found some parking nearby and went in to check it out. The new Aldus location is a large beautiful area with a big bar and even a separate restaurant area. We took a seat and the wonderful bartender let us try out several holiday beers before picking our flight. Each beer we tasted was fun and interesting, but the pretzel-based ones were the best. We also ordered a hot pretzel (the venue gets some of its food from the nearby hotel), which was quite large and went great with our beers. Overall, the new Aldus brewing location is a huge upgrade. The nice location, cool staff, and great beer makes this a spot we will continue checking out for years to come.

Great food. Good service. Right i. The square in Hanover we found this place by accident. The…read morebeer was great and food too. Best accidental finding in a while.

A great place with a wide variety of beverages. We had a tasty club sandwich. The bartender was…read morevery nice and personable.

Fantastic brewery! Parking is street and I believe two smalls lots with metor parking. When you…read morewalk into the brewery, you are greeted by morals on the wall from different artists. They are really neat to look at, and it gives the place character. We sat at the bar and were greeted by the sweetest bartender! We each ordered a sampler for $10, which is 4 samples. I had the bartender help me pick my four, and they did not disappoint!! All four I tried were really amazing! We didn't get any food. However, the menu did look delicious.