It has been said that Maryland doesn’t have the right climate to grow hops commercially. Yet, there is a growing movement in the beer industry to use locally grown ingredients in their beer. A new hop has been discovered in Frederick County, Maryland that may change that — The Maryland Hop var. Monocacy.
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The Brewers Association of Maryland, in partnership with the Hops & Harvest Festival, announces the debut of Wanderland, a one-of-a-kind craft beverage experience set for Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park in Columbia, Maryland.