Breweries with the most highly ranked beers in Maryland
In a world where just a small number of massive companies dominate the beer market, sipping on a brew created close to home can be all the more satisfying.
The last decade has seen an explosion of breweries that operate on a smaller scale and offer a wider, and sometimes more experimental, selection of beer. While craft beer often has a higher price tag than your average domestic beer, consumers are clearly willing to pay more: In 2020, craft beer accounted for almost a quarter of the U.S. retail beer market.
Stacker compiled a list of the breweries with the most beers ranked in the top 100 in Maryland using data from BeerAdvocate. Any ties were broken by the highest-ranking beer. Continue reading to find out which Maryland breweries have the tastiest offerings.
#23. The Brewer's Art
- Highest ranked beers in Maryland:
--- #82. Beazly (Belgian Pale Strong Ale)
#22. Manor Hill Brewing
- Highest ranked beers in Maryland:
--- #79. Citra Splendor (Imperial IPA)
#21. Elder Pine Brewing & Blending Co
- Highest ranked beers in Maryland:
--- #54. Nordic Brume (American IPA)
#20. Monocacy Brewing Co.
- Highest ranked beers in Maryland:
--- #48. Barrel Aged Brewtus (American Imperial Stout)
#19. Mully's Brewery
- Highest ranked beers in Maryland:
--- #38. Hazy Not Lazy (New England IPA)
#18. Jailbreak Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Maryland:
--- #15. Dusk Till Dusk (American Imperial Stout)
#17. Sapwood Cellars
- Highest ranked beers in Maryland:
--- #13. Snip Snap (New England IPA)
#16. True Respite Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Maryland:
--- #87. Dad Hat (American IPA)
--- #96. What Maryland Does (New England IPA)
#15. Brewer's Alley Restaurant & Brewery
- Highest ranked beers in Maryland:
--- #70. New Moon Ale (American Strong Ale)
--- #75. Scotch Ale (Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy)
#14. Guinness Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House
- Highest ranked beers in Maryland:
--- #60. Barrel-Aged Stock Ale (Old Ale)
--- #99. Chocolate Mint Stout (American Imperial Stout)
#13. Monument City Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Maryland:
--- #39. SOBO (Imperial IPA)
--- #41. NOBO (New England IPA)
#12. Diamondback Beer
- Highest ranked beers in Maryland:
--- #19. Hop Broth (Imperial IPA)
--- #24. Greener Machine (Imperial IPA)
#11. Union Craft Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Maryland:
--- #6. Double Duckpin (Imperial IPA)
--- #77. Rye Baby IPA (Rye Beer)
#10. Silver Branch Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Maryland:
--- #42. Sacred Table (Belgian Pale Ale)
--- #49. Beyond The Gnome World (Saison)
--- #86. Umlaut Love (Kölsch)
#9. Oliver Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Maryland:
--- #64. This Floor is Snakes (Imperial IPA)
--- #68. BMORE HAZY (New England IPA)
--- #69. $$ Bills Y'all (Imperial IPA)
#8. DuClaw Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Maryland:
--- #33. Retribution (American Imperial Stout)
--- #78. Troubles Melt Like Lemon Drops (Wild Ale)
--- #89. Noir (Black IPA)
#7. Heavy Seas Beer
- Highest ranked beers in Maryland:
--- #25. Schnee Boot (Eisbock)
--- #28. Blackbeard's Breakfast (Imperial Porter)
--- #56. The Red Eclipse (American Imperial Stout)
#6. Evolution Craft Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Maryland:
--- #14. Rise Up RIS (Russian Imperial Stout)
--- #32. Rise Up Coffee Stout (American Stout)
--- #37. Lot #6 Double IPA (Imperial IPA)
#5. Cushwa Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Maryland:
--- #9. NeePaa (New England IPA)
--- #11. Natural Progression (New England IPA)
--- #27. Biggest Cush (New England IPA)
#4. Flying Dog Brewery
- Highest ranked beers in Maryland:
--- #21. Gonzo - Barrel-Aged (Imperial Porter)
--- #35. Operation Breakfast (American Imperial Stout)
--- #47. The Truth (Imperial IPA)
#3. RAR Brewing (Realerevival)
- Highest ranked beers in Maryland:
--- #2. Hyde (New England IPA)
--- #3. 10 Layer (American Stout)
--- #8. Reaper (Imperial IPA)
#2. Stillwater Artisanal Ales
- Highest ranked beers in Maryland:
--- #1. Gose Gone Wild (Gose)
--- #31. On Fleek (American Imperial Stout)
--- #34. Critical Thinking (Russian Imperial Stout)
#1. Burley Oak Brewing Co.
- Highest ranked beers in Maryland:
--- #4. 100 - Vic Secret (Imperial IPA)
--- #5. Head Stash (Imperial IPA)
--- #7. Citralaxy (Imperial IPA)