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Mitchell Distributing
May 19, 2026

Annapolis, DC beverage distributors acquired by Mitchell Companies

Mitchell Companies has entered into an agreement to acquire Katcef Brothers Inc., Montgomery Eagle Inc., and Capital Eagle Inc.

The 2026 World Brewing Cup was held in Philadelphia on April 22, 2026. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Apr 24, 2026

MD breweries win medals at World Beer Cup

Breweries in Maryland earned medals across multiple categories at the 2026 World Beer Cup, one of the beer industry's most prestigious competition.

Hanson Rowe holds a jar of moonshine. Salyersville, Kentucky, on Feb. 28, 2020. (REUTERS/Bryan Woolston)
Apr 13, 2026

Federal court declares 158-year-old home distilling ban unconstitutional

A U.S. appeals court declared unconstitutional a nearly 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling, calling it an unnecessary and improper means for Congress to exercise its power to tax.

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Mar 5, 2026

Beer and wine in MD grocery stores? Likely not this year.

Although advocates continue to push for the sale of beer and wine in Maryland grocery stores, they will likely have to wait until next term.

Lytos is currently available in more than 500 bars, restaurants, and liquor stores across Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Delaware. (Lytos Vodka)
Feb 12, 2026

MD vodka brand relocates manufacturing site to Baltimore

Lytos, a vodka brand based in Baltimore County, announced it will move its manufacturing operations to Baltimore’s Hampden area.

Ifeoma C. Onyia, founder of Clyopatra Winery & Vineyard in Laurel, has drawn on her childhood in Nigeria for some inspiration. (Lateshia Beachum/The Washington Post)
Jan 20, 2026

Maryland’s increasing diversity has meant more Black-owned wineries

Black winemakers are overcoming barriers, building wineries and diversifying Maryland’s wine industry with innovation, heritage and legacy.

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Jan 13, 2026

Beverage company strikes distribution partnership in Maryland

Hinny Hard Seltzer announced its expansion into the Maryland market through a new distribution partnership with Backup Beverage. 

Harford County will soon welcome Maryland's first 7 Brew Coffee drive-thru stand. (7 Brew Coffee)
Oct 31, 2025

Coffee shop chain opening first MD location

7 Brew, a drive-thru beverage brand and coffee shop, announced it will be opening a stand in Abingdon this winter.

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Oct 29, 2025

Wells Discount Liquors

Wells Discount Liquors has served the Baltimore community for 88 years as a family-owned wine, liquor and beer store.

Coffee beans are poured into a grinder at a cafe in College Park on Sept. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Oct 27, 2025

Coffee prices spike due to tariffs and poor weather

Tariffs on imports and extreme weather have driven up coffee costs, pushing cafes and consumers to adjust to pricier brews.

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Oct 16, 2025

Gaithersburg brewery owners stepping down

Tony and Lacy Prebula of Gaithersburg’s Saints Row Brewing announced plans to relinquish leadership duties of the business.

A rendering for the interior of Sixty Vines, a wine bar and restaurant set to open in Gaithersburg Oct. 13, 2025. (Sixty Vines)
Oct 9, 2025

Wine bar opening first MD location in Gaithersburg this Monday

Sixty Vines, a restaurant that revels in “bringing wine country” to customers, is scheduled to open in Gaithersburg on Monday, Oct. 13.