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Rockwell Brewery

4.2 (48 reviews)
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Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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4 beer flight
Lee S.

Great beer, great atmosphere. Not much more you could ask from a brewery. Lots of outside tables to hang out at, and lots of games available to play. One nice thing to set Rockwell apart is that they have some beer cocktails on offer (shandies, etc) for those that may not love beer (e.g., my wife). And I was able to get a beer flight - and all 4 I tried were excellent. Definitely worth a trip!

Flight
Thembi S.

Visited Frederick, MD this weekend for a quick getaway with some friends and Rockwell was a 2 minute walk from our Airbnb. After dropping our bags off, two of us walked over to the brewery and quickly found a table inside. The scannable barcode on a piece of paper on the table did not bring up a list of Rockwell beers so we were a bit confused about how ordering worked and flagged down a Rockwell employee who was walking by for more clear details. He pointed out the beer list on the wall and told us to put in our orders at the register. Cool. I quickly saw a mixed drink I wanted, that had a sour beer featured. I walked to the register and told the young lady there I wanted the specific drink. "We can't do that because we don't have sour." I was fairly rudely and bluntly told. No apologies or suggestions for similar drink possibilities were forthcoming. I stepped back to peruse the beer list again while my friend ordered. She also did not get friendly service. Not cool. I decided to order a flight since I couldn't get what I wanted. I picked 4, and told the girl my selection, and she took my card to start a tab. Another employee handed me the flight board with my beers. I carried them over to my table and started in on them. I'd say I really liked 2 of them and the other 2 were thumbs down. My friend and I split another beer from a can, can't recall the name of that particular beer but it was pretty good. Tabbing out was fairly easy, despite a crowd having accumulated around happy hour time. Overall, Rockwell is really appealing looking inside, modern-y, yet sometime seemingly rustic. The outside had a ton of tables and chairs, plus a bunch of heaters. Tons of free parking. Beer was 50/50, service...idk. Avoid the young woman who works there, that's all I got.

Big juicy ipa
Gabrielle T.

Big juicy ipa was delicious. Definitely quiet for a Saturday night but a good spot for a beer

Big fan
Jess L.

Great brewery with outdoor seating + heat lamps, lots of beer options, & friendly staff. We took our pup here after a nice hike and were pleasantly surprised! The location is sort of squat in the middle of a parking lot - while not necessarily scenic, it was quiet and there was plenty of space for social distancing. It was a nice day today but they had heat lamps set up outside so you can definitely go back when it's cold. We ordered from the BBQ food truck, it was actually only ok, wouldn't get that again, but it was nice that there was food. Lots of beer options - IPAs, sours, stouts etc. I got a beer flight - the Kokomo sour tasted like Nerds candy! My favorite was the BIG Juicy IPA, I got some of that to go as well. Staff was very friendly, and there was a nice set up for dogs - w/ water and bowls. Overall, great experience, I'd recommend it and we will be back!

Quite a beer selection
Frank N.

Big picture: I'm quite tickled that Frederick is becoming a hub for craft beer! Rockwell is another good one. The beers I have tried: Bad Leroy - Barrel aged imperial brown Ale. AWESOME brew! Probably my favorite here. At first I thought that it's too bad they don't allow jug takeaway of this one. Then I realized that one glass would be enough. A must try! Rye Stone Cowboy American rye pale ale. Made with citrus and rye. YES, a very light a drinkable beer Revolution ESB - average yes Bitchin' Camaro milk stout. All caps YES! Lord Kitchener English Ale. nope The menu offered some Good Korean wings that are delivered 50 feet across the parking lot from Family meal. I like the atmosphere, and we had great service and conversation from Russell. Since I can walk here from home, I have many reasons to return often.... ,

Brittany P.

Rockwell is a great brewery nestled inside of an industrial looking building in Frederick, MD. I happned to visit on a rainy night, but I did see a beautiful outdoor area that I'm sure is tons of fun when its not storming outside. I was greeted (literally right at the door) by a friendly member of staff and from the minute I entered until I left, everyone there was attentive. Theres lots of long tables and a decent size bar for seating. There's a shelf with games such as Jenga and Uno available. Their beer is priced pretty average at $6-7 per pint. My favorite that I tried was their hemp IPA, I highly recommend! I had a great time here and cannot wait to visit again.

Fries and sauces
Linda W.

Stopped in coming back from Deep Creek. Great ambience with outdoor seating, gas fireplace in corner and both picnic tables and comfy chairs. Service was very personable, friendly and knowledgeable. We had a 4 pack tasting from current menu. Blueberry wheat was more sour than expected. Both stouts were winners and the red stood out for its depth and complexity of flavors. There are games available as well as tasty food. Sloppy Joe sandwich is exactly the way you picture it tasting from memory. Solid comfort food. Right sized portions. Double stack burger is 2 McD's sized patties making it workable for regular appetites (looking at you, ladies!). Fries are separate. Generous portion of lightly Old Bay seasoned steak fries served HOT, HOT, HOT!! 3 sauces: spicy aioli, Boardwalk (old bay/mayo) and thick ranch. All were complementary to the fries and fought over. Deviled eggs come 4 to a serving and have bacon bits on them. What's not to love. Great place for groups as well as casual dates for couples.

Flights!
Rebeca F.

Nice selection with flights available. Cool atmosphere. Plenty of outdoor seats with heaters. Nice staff. Must check this place out!

Victoria N.

Despite living just around the corner, it took me forever to finally visit here. But, I'm just not that into beer and it may take a bit for me to find something I truly enjoy. But, there was plenty on tap that intrigued me and the bartenders were so helpful, I left happy! Rockwell has a very chill vibe and I look forward to coming back again!

Might As Well Be Spring Pomegranate Sour
RJ H.

Great brewery with great beer choices and cocktails. You can even order food from Family Meal and play games (cards, UNO, etc) while you drink, eat, and socialize. Can't wait to check it out in the summer when the weather is warmer.

Weston T.

Rockwell offers a good blend of beers for both the enthusiast and moderate beer drinker. As a 'hop head' I enjoy their selection of tasty IPAs, of which they do many. A highlight about the brewery is their ongoing experimentation in brewing new beers, and the constant rotation of offerings on tap. The environment is nice too, with a good casual vibe with plenty of seating.

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Rockwell has a great selection with a down home yet classy vibe. Always a great choice when you're in the market for a craft brew.

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Such a great addition to the Frederick area! Love this place and cannot wait to go back. The Ginger Beer (yes, alcoholic) was divine!

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Olde Mother Brewing

Olde Mother Brewing

4.5(107 reviews)
0.4 mi
$$

We went to this awesome down-to-earth brewery on a whim during the week. This end of Market Street…read morein Frederick feels like a neighborhood in a European city in some ways. We were greeted immediately when we walked in and you could tell many of the folks there were regulars - like a modern Cheers vibe. My personal favorite among the beers was the En Fleur and we really liked the Penny Pincher and the Irish Stout they had. I even tried my first breakfast stout there (though I probably will never have beer for breakfast in my wiser years)! It is in the same space as a burger spot, which I think is really smart. We will definitely be back!

OMG; OMB is so freaking good!…read more Frederick has a wealth of local brewers, and Olde Mother is consistently at the top of the heap. The taproom at OMB has a warm, Cheers-like vibe (they don't know my name, but I'm working on it!). Their taps feature a rotating selection of light, sour/fruity, hoppy, dark/malty, and non-alcoholic beers. I'm a fan of their various Kolsches, and their stouts are "interesting" (I enjoyed their Morning Ritual Golden Breakfast Stout this week: looks like a lager, with a maple syrup taste that was really refreshing. Guinness it wasn't!). They also offer cocktails and wines for those poor people that can't appreciate a well-crafted, well-poured brews (pagans!). Pours are generous, prices are reasonable, value is great. They even have a selection of board games so you can while away a cold (or hot) evening by yourself or with friends. But wait: there's more... OMB shares space with Backslash Burgers (which was recently renamed from "50/50 Burgers" for what sounds like trademark reasons. Yelp hasn't caught the name change yet. You'll have to look them up under the old name for my (5 star, baby!) review. TLDR: amazing 50% beef/50% bacon smashburgers cooked to order with your choice of toppings, or you can choose from several very interesting regular offers. (If you like heat, try the "I Can't Feel My Face" burger. I dare you...). Sandwiches can be ordered as single or double patties, and can be made with chicken. Large groups can be accommodated, and there are regular events (bands, Night Markets, even a "Paint Your Pet" night are on this month's schedule) to help bring in thirsty and hungry hordes. Trivia Night is every Thursday, and it can get raucous. OMB shares a parking lot across the street with Gravel & Grind bike and coffee shop. It's not easily handicap accessible, with a few steps separating OMB and BB, and since both are self-service that could be a problem, but it's a great place to make helpful friends, no? The hours are also a little quirky for a pub (Monday-Saturday 11AM-10PM, Sunday 11AM-7PM). So, if you find your way to Frederick (and you should!), stop in for a great brew and burger. Tell 'em Randy sent ya...

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Monocacy Brewing Company - Pilsner

Monocacy Brewing Company

4.1(61 reviews)
1.1 mi
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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.

A really great space with both indoor and outdoor options, but the brews were only okay. None of…read morethe flavor combinations were wow, and the variety was minimal. We also tried the food truck onsite which was pretty good

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RAK Brewing - Breaking Traditions - a pseudo lager.

RAK Brewing

4.3(47 reviews)
0.9 mi

Amazing and creative beer and food next to the Frederick MARC Station when we decided to stay a…read morenight in Frederick after my job interview in the area. They have various areas and games you can play. Since it was Monday night it was limited to one area that was still spacious and popular. We loved all the beer and soda cocktail we tried as well as the hot dog pastry and pickled pizza we ate. Our favorite of the beers was the apple butter one we took home a four pack of. It is a ways out from us in Silver Spring. However would love to go back and for them to either put a taproom closer to us and/or ideally but unrealistically run regular MARC service out here as my wife and I do not drive.

A really great spot, especially if coming with kids. Not gonna lie, I was a little confused by the…read moreplace when we arrived. We had tired kids and somehow missed the sign that suggested we needed to check in with the front desk. With that said, our server was so incredibly friendly. We ended up ordering initially off the app. Our table didn't have a QR code, but I ended up taking a menu from a nearby table and ordered a few dishes. The food I got was all tasty, including the meatballs, chicken tikka masala pizza, cheeseburger, and macaroni and cheese. The beer is what brings people here, but the wine wasn't terrible. My partner is not a beer person but did enjoy the red wine that I ordered for him. As far as entertaining the kids, they offered a lot of good inside game options including corn hole, connect four, a gigantic jenga (that the kids totally loved), and a sliding puck game. They also have bocce ball leagues during the week. This is a really fun spot. The kids loved it, and it was a nice way to break up our trip back to DC. It isn't in the cute, historic part of Frederick, but it's an easy destination with plenty of parking!

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Flying Dog Brewery - Tap Room

Flying Dog Brewery

4.2(248 reviews)
4.5 mi
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I've always been a fan of Flying Dog because of its outrageously named beers!…read more My visit here recently was awesome! I was able to make it to a tour of the brewery which helped me learn so much about what makes them stand out and what was next for the business. Some cool details from the tour were all of grains are from Ireland! AND they use reverse osmosis to take out all the minerals then add in the same minerals as that is in the water of Ireland. Saturday's are their day off but if you come in Monday -Thursday you have a chance to see their bottling process! The best part is they give you samples of the brews during the tour! You even can try a beer that just started in the fermentation process to see what that is like in comparison. Their prices aren't too bad, $6 for a beer and $8 for a flight! A big incentive to come to the brewery is some of their most unique pours are exclusively located there! Some of the seasonal/brewery only drinks were: the mint chocolate stout and the strawberry shortcake. For this upcoming spring they are brunch themed so they will be having a Mimosa special that I can't wait for!

A very fun place for adults to come. They have beer, corn hole and food trucks…read more It was a nice place to come and chill. The employees were friendly and made us a fire. They are awesome. Clean bathrooms and plenty of seating. The outdoor area is in the shade in the afternoon so it may be cold.

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