We are so lucky to have several excellent breweries in the area. We love being able to stop by one of them whenever the urge strikes. It’s fun to try out all the latest microbrewery creations, and we enjoy the various bonus features each has to offer.
HARPERS FERRY BREWING
37412 Adventure Center Drive, Purcellville, VA
Harpers Ferry Brewing is THE absolutely the don’t-miss, “destination brewery” of the area! The combination of a large selection of great brews, an expansive outdoor seating area, food truck visits, frequently-scheduled live music, and spectacular views make HFB a sure-fire hit!
Check out our “Quick Review” for more details!
ANTIETAM BREWERY
140 Western Maryland Parkway, Hagerstown, MD
Antietam Brewery is a smaller brewery with a relaxing, locally-inspired atmosphere. Featuring 14 brews on tap the day we went, you can pick 5 when ordering a flight. Decide which ones you like the best and grab a 6-pack of cans to take home! A big plus for Antietam Brewery is their food menu which isn’t huge, but it exists unlike some other breweries, and it’s tasty! We enjoyed a pepperoni pizza, but the BBQ sandwiches and the crab pretzel also sounded tempting. There is live music on occasion, and tours of the brewing area are available to patrons. A.B. also gets bonus points and the “Most Clever” award for their flight holders which resemble Burnside Bridge, a local historical attraction on the Antietam Battlefield.
CUSHWA BREWING COMPANY
10210 Governor Lane Boulevard, Williamsport, MD
Named after the nearby Cushwa Basin of the C&O Canal, Cushwa Brewing Company is industrial park on the outside and another great microbrewery on the inside. Choose either four or six sample-sized pours from their menu of twelve offerings to make up your flight. 32 oz. to-go cans are available to bring home your favorites. Food is limited to a snack menu, however food trucks are often available outside, and Cushwa welcomes you to bring your own food whenever the trucks are not around. Trivia, yoga (!), and live music are frequent events, so head on over!