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15 SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN VINEYARDLocated at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain, the team at Sugarloaf will guide you through every step of their award-winning wines.

18125 Comus RoadDickerson, MD 20842 smvwinery.com

16 ROCKLANDS FARM WINERY Producing handcrafted wines on historic, family property within the Agricultural Reserve of Montgomery County. Enjoy wine tasting, rotating food vendors, and weekly live music. Family friendly.

14531 Montevideo RoadPoolesville, MD 20837 rocklandsfarmmd.com Close. For comfort.

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This guide is designed to provide residents and visitors with recommendations of local tastemakers who specialize in producing craft beverages. This map is NOT to scale, and plot points are approximate. Visit Montgomery encourages you to drink responsibly.

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TRAIL A Guide to Local Craft Beverage Makers in Montgomery County, Maryland

SIP AND SAVORMontgomery County brings a whole new meaning to “wine country.” Sip and savor your way around farm-chic tasting rooms and sophisticated urban wineries. Pay a visit to the largest organic co ee roaster in Maryland or sample craft spirits at the county’s first and only distillery.

17 THE URBAN WINERYLooking for unique nightlife plans? The Urban Winery was the first winery in the region to be in an urban environment.

949 Bonifant StreetSilver Spring, MD 20910 theurbanwinery.com

18 GREAT SHOALS WINERYGreat Shoals Winery uses local fruits from Maryland farms to craft high-quality wines and ciders. Located in Takoma Park, the tasting room also o�ers co�ee, food, wine cocktails, and local craft beer.

7050 Carroll AvenueTakoma Park, MD 20912 greatshoals.com

19 OLNEY WINERYSourcing high-quality grapes from California, Chile, South Africa, Germany, and Italy, Olney Winery gives you a taste of the world in every glass.

18127 Town Center DriveOlney, MD 20832 olneywinery.com

20 WINDRIDGE VINEYARDSSituated in the Piedmont Plateau of Maryland, Windridge’s family-owned vineyards were carefully selected based on a unique mix of geology and microclimate.

15700 Darnestown RoadDarnestown, MD 20874 windridge.wine▶ Self-Guided Tasting Tour

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Tastemakers Trail Map

BreweriesTASTEMAKERS TRAILMontgomery County Tastemakers are brewing, fermenting, distilling and roasting some of the best local libations in the state of Maryland! From savoring a pint on a working horse farm to relaxing with a Cabernet Franc at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain, this Tastemakers Trail is designed to be your ultimate resource for the perfect beverage-centric weekend.

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Helmed by master distiller Edgardo Zuniga, Twin Valley Distillers is Montgomery’s first operating distillery that aims to revive the fine art of handcrafted spirit-making in Maryland.1029 East Gude DriveUnit 105 & 105-BRockville, MD 20850 twinvalleydistillers.com

13 MAYORGA ORGANICSMayorga Organics has been roasting specialty co�ee in Montgomery County for 23 years, and sources directly from small organic farmers in Latin America and Indonesia. 1029 East Gude DriveRockville, MD 20850 mayorgaorganics.com

14 DOC WATERS CIDERYDoc Waters Cidery o�ers a rotating selection of small batch hard ciders made from their own apples along with juice, snacks and apple slushies. 22529 Wildcat RoadGermantown, MD 20876 watersorchard.com

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Looking to visit even more tastemakers in Montgomery County? Check out

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1 ASTRO LAB BREWINGAstro Lab Brewing focuses on producing hop-forward and innovative beers served alongside locally produced artisan foods in their open and friendly urban taproom in downtown Silver Spring.8216 Georgia AvenueSilver Spring, MD 20910 astrolabbrewing.com

2 BRAWLING BEAR BREWINGInspired by a brewery tour while on a business trip to Atlanta, Brawling Bear Brewing was cultivated from the owners’ passion for business and beer!Available at select stores, restaurants and events. brawlingbear.com

3 BROOKEVILLE BEER FARMBlending a love of farming and brewing, Brookeville Beer Farm o�ers exceptional beers and hosts events in a farm setting.20315 Georgia AvenueBrookeville, MD 20833 brookevillebeerfarm.com

4 DENIZENS BREWING CODenizens is a proudly independent and family owned craft brewery that serves fresh beer and great food. Enjoy in the taproom or beer garden.1115 East-West HighwaySilver Spring, MD 20910 denizensbrewingco.com

5 ELDER PINE BREWING & BLENDING COThrough the distinctive art of “blending” beers, Elder Pine Brewing creates a harmonious array of flavors, textures, and aromas for a truly unique experience.

4200 Sundown RoadGaithersburg, MD 20882 elderpine.com

6 LONE OAK FARM BREWING COLocal place for local people. Started by brothers Charlie and Chris Miller, these third-generation farmers decided to open up Lone Oak as an exciting way for the local com-munity to experience a taste of the Agricultural lifestyle.

5000 Olney Laytonsville RoadOlney, MD 20832 loneoakbrewingco.com

7 SAINTS ROW BREWING

A family-owned and operated nanobrewery, Saints Row Brewing provides locals with a causal place to relax and enjoy a new styles of beers from their constantly changing menu.

1211-1213 Taft StreetRockville, MD 20850 saintsrowbeer.com

8 7 LOCKS BREWINGHoused in a 7,200-square foot warehouse, 7 Locks Brewery o�ers a 40-seat taproom with a long bar, an up-close view of the brewing equipment, and plenty of places to hang with friends.

12227 Wilkins AvenueRockville, MD 20852 7locksbrewing.com

9 SILVER BRANCH BREWING CONext to the Silver Spring Metro station, Silver Branch Brewing draws inspiration from Belgium, Britain, Ireland, Central Europe, and American brewing traditions.

8401 Colesville Road #150Silver Spring, MD 20910 silverbranchbrewing.com

10 TRUE RESPITE BREWING COMPANYComplementing their frequently changing tap selection, True Respite Brewing hosts a variety of events in their Rockville brewery and taproom.

7301 Calhoun Place, Suite 600Rockville, MD 20855 truerespite.com

11 WAREDACA BREWING COMPANYLocated on a horse farm, Waredaca Brewing specializes in pale ale and honey wheat style beers in addition to saisons, stouts, and Belgian white beer.

4017 Damascus RoadLaytonsville, MD 20882 waredacabrewing.com

With so many unique tasting experiences around Montgomery County, here are our top 6 Tastemakers to check out first!

TOP 6TASTEMAKERS

Waredaca Brewing Company

Mayorga Organics

True Respite Brewing Company

Silver Branch Brewing Co

Elder Pine Brewing & Blending Co

Twin Valley DistillersTwin Valley Distillers

Meet the Tastemakers at TastemakersTrail.com