Sip, Savor, and Explore Montgomery County’s Craft Beverage Scene
The Tastemakers Trail features more than 20 craft beverage producers in Montgomery County, Maryland. This beer, wine, and spirits trail offers a diverse range of local craft beverage options, including those from several women and minority-owned small enterprises. You can engage with passionate artisan makers while enjoying a pint on a horse farm, discover the stories woven into the craft of small-scale production nestled in a pine forest, or savor a palette of flavors showcasing our local apple orchards.
For a fun winter experience, rent a yurt at Waredaca Brewing or Lone Oak Farm Brewery, cozy up by a fire at Windridge Vineyards or reserve a private igloo at Doc Waters Cidery!
Featured Tastemakers
The trail has cozy farm breweries with rustic charms and panoramic views of the county’s 93,000-acre Agricultural Reserve. It also features cutting-edge urban tasting rooms in Silver Spring, Rockville, and Gaithersburg. Along the trail, you can experience the county’s countryside and breathtaking views at The Crossvines, Windridge Vineyards, and Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyards. The Tastemakers Trail also includes a collection of urban wineries in Silver Spring and Olney, with comfortable and casual spaces in the center of city life.
For those seeking a variety of aromas and tastes that embody the community’s dedication to quality and cultural diversity, the experience also includes exceptional coffee roasters, cideries, a meadery, and a distillery. Whether you prefer relaxing in elegant tasting rooms or soaking in the sun in scenic fields, the Tastemakers Trail promises a memorable adventure in every sip.
Meet the Tastemakers
Featured in The Washington Post