Columbia, MD Input?

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  1. oldn00b

    oldn00b Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2015 Virginia

    Hey all, I've got a weekend trip to MD coming up and trying to figure out a place to stay preferably near a solid brewery or taphouse. One night we'll be at Merriweather Post Pavilion (first time) and another we have an obligation about 30 miles north.

    Any places in Columbia or the surrounding area a must to grab some beer or check out? Anywhere near MPP that's cool but not a madhouse on a show night? Any input is welcome. Thanks!
     
    #1 oldn00b, Jul 7, 2015
  2. earlholman

    earlholman Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2013 Maryland
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    Perfect Pour is your best bet for bottles but may run a tad pricey if you want to bring something back with you. For places to grab a beer, check out Frisco Taphouse, Alehouse Columbia, Victoria Gastro Pub to name a few in that area. You will obviously have a bunch of good options a short hike north into Baltimore (Maxs, etc).

    For breweries, not a ton really around the area you can visit except for Jailbreak in Laurel (cool space, meh beers) and Heavy Seas in Halethorpe.
     
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  3. ConradKenney

    ConradKenney Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2013 Maryland

    Pretty much sums up Columbia fairly well. If you are traveling up to Baltimore area, I recommend Max's (of course) and Of Love and Regret. Also in Baltimore, Union Craft Brewery would be a great stop. But like said above, not a whole lot of good breweries in Columbia area.
     
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  4. oldn00b

    oldn00b Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2015 Virginia

    Thanks guys, this is definitely helpful. Won't be heading to Baltimore this time though.

    Jailbreak looks really close to where I'll likely be so that's great. Heavy Seas is a bit further, but also we get a lot of their stuff down here. Definitely appreciate the taphouse recs - those go a long way too.
     
    #4 oldn00b, Jul 7, 2015
  5. JandJMD

    JandJMD Maven (1,375) Feb 23, 2013 Maryland

    Frisco's updates their draft list online. Alehouse has it up but I'm not sure it is always up to date. So, you can at least see what is on if you are trying to choose on one stop.
     
    #5 JandJMD, Jul 8, 2015
  6. noodlefig

    noodlefig Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2015 Maryland

    If you are going to Columbia, laurel is just a short drive.... Jailbreak brewery is doing some great things.... They also have a hotel/bus deal. By far my favorite md brewery in the central md area.
     
    #6 noodlefig, Jul 11, 2015
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  7. lackenhauser

    lackenhauser Pooh-Bah (2,721) Dec 10, 2002 Maryland
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    Agreed their Big Punisher is killer!! Thought the Scoville IPA could use a bit more heat. Like what I have had so far for sure...
     
    #7 lackenhauser, Jul 11, 2015
  8. jon432

    jon432 Initiate (0) Mar 30, 2014 Maryland

    Frisco, alehouse and Victoria Gastro pub are all great spots.

    i prefer victoria myself. great food at all, so if you go to any, you should be pleased!
     
    #8 jon432, Jul 11, 2015
  9. Lucular

    Lucular Grand Pooh-Bah (4,367) Jun 20, 2014 Maryland
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    If you want to visit breweries then Heavy Seas and Union Craft are your best bets. Union Craft does free tours on the weekend, you can taste anything they have on tap for free, and their pint prices are reasonable. Heavy Seas has a $5 tour + pint glass + 5 tastings deal that is pretty good as well. They'll generally have 6-7 standbys and 2-3 more interesting offerings on tap.
     
    #9 Lucular, Jul 13, 2015
  10. jon432

    jon432 Initiate (0) Mar 30, 2014 Maryland

    who are you seeing at merriweather? awesome concert venue, i am spoiled in that i see most of my summer shows there.
     
    #10 jon432, Jul 13, 2015
  11. oldn00b

    oldn00b Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2015 Virginia

    Death Cab and Explosions in the Sky so still a little ways out, just trying to figure out where to stay. Never been to that venue before but I've heard good things. We scored some pit tickets so that helps.
     
    #11 oldn00b, Jul 14, 2015
  12. jon432

    jon432 Initiate (0) Mar 30, 2014 Maryland

    nice, i thought about that show, but it is nfl opening day, so i chose football, haha!

    i think the next weekend my wife and i may go see alabama shakes. have fun man, and all of the rec's are great!
     
    #12 jon432, Jul 14, 2015
  13. oldn00b

    oldn00b Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2015 Virginia

    Thanks man.

    I appreciate all the input here and everyone corroborating the recs! Just because we won't be going to Baltimore sounds like Jailbreak and will probably hit 2 of the taphouses/pubs mentioned.
     
    #13 oldn00b, Jul 14, 2015
  14. warriorsoul

    warriorsoul Maven (1,442) Aug 3, 2004 Pennsylvania

    Just a heads up, Jailbreak is closed on Sunday.
     
    #14 warriorsoul, Jul 14, 2015
  15. oldn00b

    oldn00b Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2015 Virginia

    Great to know, thanks for that!
     
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  16. SlothB77

    SlothB77 Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2012 Virginia

    There is a new brewery out of Ellicott City called Manor Hill. Had some of their beers at Victoria over the weekend. Nothing that blew me away, but they had some ipas and saisons.

    http://manorhillbrewing.com/about/
     
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  17. oldn00b

    oldn00b Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2015 Virginia

    Cool, might not make it to that one but will hopefully try something if I see it. Thanks!
     
    #17 oldn00b, Jul 14, 2015
  18. scraff

    scraff Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2003 Maryland

    Just throwing out some other options for you. You won't find anything you can't likely get at all the places mentioned already, but sometimes there are a few gems to be had. Look up TBonz, Judges Bench, or White Oak Tavern. They are just a few minutes outside of Columbia (Ellicott City). Also, if your timing is right, Bulkhead Brewing in Columbia should be opening very soon. The beers listed on the website sound great, but that's about all I know for now.
     
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  19. jon432

    jon432 Initiate (0) Mar 30, 2014 Maryland

    not positive, but i think the owner of victorias opened manor hill. regardless, look forward to trying them.
     
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  20. noodlefig

    noodlefig Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2015 Maryland


    Looks like you can't actually visit the Manor Hill Brewery, but their beers are available at Victoria's. Can also get growler fills at Victoria's.
     
    #20 noodlefig, Jul 15, 2015
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