In our previous articles, we’ve highlighted the many excellent breweries in Frederick. If you’re a craft beer fan, there are numerous fantastic venues to explore in downtown Frederick or within a short drive from the area. One of the latest additions is Stone Silo Brewery.
Nicole and I have been spending a lot of our time at Stone Silo Brewery lately, not only because it’s conveniently located near our home but also due to its excellent craft beer and beautiful surroundings.
All About Stone Silo Brewery
A Farm Brewery with Great Beer and Equally Great Views
Stone Silo has everything we look for in a great brewery to visit. The beer menu is excellent. The tap room is on the small side but cozy and comfortable.
Stone Silo’s best feature is its setting. Located on an expansive farm, the outdoor seating area has great views over the Maryland countryside, making it the perfect place to hang out with a beer during nice weather.
Stone Silo Brewery: Basics
Stone Silo Brewery is about a 25-minute drive from Frederick toward Damascus. Located in Maryland farm country, it makes for a great brewery outing from Frederick, and can be combined with a visit to other area breweries (see below).
- Address: 28800 Kemptown Rd, Damascus, MD 20872
- Web: StoneSiloBrewery.com
- Facebook: facebook.com/StoneSiloBrewery
- Phone: +1.301.256.3118
- Menu: Stone Silo Beer Menu
- Reservations: none / not needed
- Events: Calendar
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The Stone Silo Backstory
Stone Silo opened in 2023 and became Damascus’s first farm brewery. We’ve watched it get more popular (and crowded on weekends!) ever since.
The name comes from the ‘actual’ Stone Silo attached to the tap room that originates from the farmhouse that dates back to 1931. The brewery was founded by Don and Susan Katzenberger, who purchased the property in 2020.
A Milkhouse Converted to a Tap Room
Beers are brewed in the larger farmhouse on the property. The original milkhouse next to it has been beautifully converted to a tap room.
It has a rustic feel, with wood beams, stone accents, and plenty of seating to enjoy a craft beer or a flight.
Stone Silo Brewery - Beers
The Stone Silo beer menu has a classic collection of craft brews. The brew a Pilsner, Kolsch, Amber Ale, and several IPAs.
The beers rotate through the year, but I definitely have some favorites. Their best beer, in my opinion, is the Harvest Rye. This is a very Maryland-tasting beer with rye bread-tasting notes.
The Stoned Franc (Barrel Aged Chocolate Cherry Porter) is also worth trying, especially in winter.
Events and Food Options
Part of why we love Stone Silo is that it feels like a neighborhood hangout. It’s a place to go and chill, have a beer, and enjoy nature. It’s not a high-energy place with lots of bustling activity and happenings (like so many breweries have become).
That said, there are occasional music, events, and happy hours you can check out.
Food trucks are consistently onsite on weekends, with Tony’s BBQ being the mainstay.
A Farm Setting, Perfect Place for a Sunset with a Craft Beer
Come to Stone Silo for the beer and the rustic tap room. But what should really motivate you to visit is the farm setting.
The owners have done a good job expanding the outdoor seating area with a beautiful patio, fire pits, and Adirondacks in the field. The views over the Maryland countryside are fabulous, and it’s magical at sunset.
What Else You Should Know about Stone Silo Brewery
- Stone Silo is adjacent and basically shares an outdoor area with 61 Vineyards, another great Frederick area winery. If you are with a wine lover, visit both!
- Looking for a Frederick brewery excursion around Damascus and want to visit other area breweries? Consider these:
