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The law at issue in the case only allows Maryland breweries to ship to buyers in the state. (Depositphotos)
Jan 7, 2026

Judge blocks state law preventing out-of-state breweries from shipping to Marylanders

A federal judge has blocked a state law that prevents out-of-state breweries from shipping beer to Maryland residents.

The law at issue in the case only allows Maryland breweries to ship to buyers in the state. (Depositphotos)
Aug 15, 2025

Judge orders trial in case over MD law banning out-of-state breweries from shipping to consumers

A federal judge ordered a trial in a case over a state law that prevents out-of-state breweries from shipping to consumers in Maryland.

Adam Benesch, co-founder of Union Craft Brewing in Baltimore, says Trump's tariffs are "going to certainly be a negative for most Americans as far as costs increasing." (Stephanie S. Cordle/University of Maryland)
May 19, 2025

Some MD brewers concerned tariffs will make tough times tougher

Maryland breweries have yet to fully recover from the COVID-19, and tariffs have added another wrinkle to their bounce-back efforts.

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Oct 10, 2022

Baltimore’s Checkerspot wins Samuel Adams’ 11th annual Brewer Experienceship

Checkerspot Brewing Company of Baltimore beat out four other national competitors to win the 11th annual Brewer Experienceship at the Great American Beer Festival.

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Jun 4, 2021

Heavy Seas, Weber’s Cider Mill Farm release Strawberry Shortcake Ale

Heavy Seas Beer and Weber’s Cider Mill Farm announced the release of Strawberry Shortcake Ale.

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Feb 13, 2018

2 delegates introduce bill dealing with small breweries

A bill seeks to roll back how much beer small breweries in Maryland can serve in their taprooms while allowing larger facilities to maintain existing limits.

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Sep 6, 2017

Before bottling beer, brewers need to raise capital

If it seems like another Maryland brewery‘s product pops up in the beer fridge at the local liquor store every other week, that’s probably true. But before the neighborhood brewer […]

Jul 1, 2013

Ocean City boardwalk gets crafty

With a brand new brewery open on the boardwalk at 10th Street -- Shorebilly Brewing Co. -- this craft beer enthusiast had no choice but to spend at least one evening doing a little "research" for the Maryland Business blog.

Jan 30, 2013

Breweries put pride on line in Super Bowl wager

FREDERICK — Las Vegas bookies may be bringing in tens of millions of dollars in Super Bowl bets — more than $93 million was laid down on last year’s game […]

Sep 26, 2012

New brewery coming to Ocean City boardwalk area

OCEAN CITY — The man who owns Pickles Pub and Hammerhead’s bar is not only bringing a brewery to the Boardwalk, he’s also inviting the public to help design his […]

Jul 3, 2012

Baltimore’s beer-volution

If you follow me on Twitter, it should come as no surprise that I’m a happy participant in what is interchangeably called the craft or local brewing revolution. So imagine my excitement […]

Oct 18, 2011

Growlers roaring as a new old way to buy beer

PORTLAND, Maine — Ed McAleer likes to drink his brown ale and IPA straight from a beer tap. But he doesn’t need to be in a pub to do so. […]