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.
** Update June 2026 ** We recently revisited Stone Silo, got a thorough tour from Carlos, the taphouse manager. See read below for all the new exciting things happening at Stone Silo.
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 cozy and comfortable.
Stone Silo’s best feature is its outdoor setting.
Located on an expansive farm, the outdoor seating area offers great views of the Maryland countryside, making it the perfect place to hang out with a beer in 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. They brew several mainstays like a Pilsner (Silo Light), Kolsch (Good Intent), Amber Ale (Copper Cowbell), and a Tangerine Hazy named after the farm’s original owner (Nehemiah Nectar).
During my recent visit in 2026, Carlos had me try some of his favorite new beers at Stone Silo, including the Silo De Sol (Mexican Lager) and the Blackberry Currant (Sour). Delicious!
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 ton of work to expand the outdoor seating area.
This includes a beautiful patio, fire pits, and Adirondacks in the field.
The views over the Maryland countryside are fabulous, and it’s magical at sunset.
Food Options at Stone Silo (Update for 2026)
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).
During our recent visit with Carlos in June 2026, he explained the new food lineup at Stone Silo.
The main food offering at Stone Silo now is their own in-house food truck, The Silo Kitchen. The focus is on high-quality brewery food, including burgers made with local beef (from Wagner’s in Mount Airy).
Stone Silo still hosts guest food trucks, usually from Thursday to Sunday.
Stone Silo also now has its own farm-to-glass movement.
They now grow hops on-site for their beers, plus other ingredients like organic wheat, peppers, peaches, and ~30 blueberry bushes for use in their beer recipes.
Their onsite plantings also include vegetables (like red ‘bloody butcher’ corn), which will be used by their food truck.
Other Exciting Updates at Stone Silo in 2026
Carlos also showed us some of the other new features at Stone Silo, including a large patio for events and an adults-only area during regular hours.
Stone Silo also now has a members’ beer club for fans of their beer who want to drink it regularly.
This also includes special access to certain areas of the brewery with the best views (a huge differentiator you don’t see at many breweries).
Stone Silo has also become a regular venue for live music, especially on weekends.
The outdoor seating area is now set up to easily accommodate more guests and live music in a tranquil setting.
Maybe the most exciting thing we saw during our recent visit to Stone Silo had nothing to do with the property.
Like many of you, we are a couple with one person who likes beer much more than the other. This can be a challenge when visiting breweries.
Stone Silo has a great solution to this: Seltzers!
They now serve a variety of seltzer flavors on tap. I tried several, and as a beer lover, I found them to be extremely satisfying (not too sweet)!
What Else You Should Know about Stone Silo Brewery
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