Checkerspot Brewing is a brewery in Federal Hill, Baltimore.
Checkerspot Brewing near the stadiums is a small-batch taproom rotating hazy IPAs, lagers and one-off styles a short walk from Federal Hill.
Tip: It sits near the ballparks; game days fill the taproom, so go midweek for the quiet pours.
Address: 1399 South Sharp Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
Diamondback Brewing in Locust Point pours hazy IPAs and lagers from a Fort Avenue taproom, a short walk from the crab houses and Fort McHenry.
Tip: It is in the old foundry near LP Steamers; pair a flight with a crab-house dinner nearby.
Mobtown Brewing in Brewers Hill works a rotating tap list of IPAs and sours from a Foster Avenue warehouse taproom with a dog-friendly patio.
Tip: The patio is dog-friendly and food trucks rotate through on weekends.
Peabody Heights Brewery in Abell sits on the old Oriole Park ballfield site, a co-op brewery pouring its own beers plus contract brands in a big taproom.
Tip: The taproom sits where the Orioles once played; the history plaques are worth a read.
Heavy Seas Beer in Halethorpe is one of Maryland's oldest craft breweries, pouring Loose Cannon IPA and its pirate-themed lineup just south of the city.
Tip: Loose Cannon IPA is the flagship; the taproom runs brewery tours on weekends.
Monument City Brewing in East Baltimore pours an everyday range of IPAs, lagers and ales from a warehouse taproom with a patio off Haven Street.
Tip: The taproom hosts run clubs and food trucks; weekend afternoons are the busiest.
Waverly Brewing on Union Avenue in Woodberry is a small neighbourhood brewery, pouring ales, IPAs and lagers in a low-key taproom near the Jones Falls.
Tip: It is a short walk from Union Craft, so the two make an easy Woodberry brewery pairing.
