Union Craft Brewing

Great space and a delicious variety of beers. I moved to Baltimore from Oregon where places like this are practically in every section of Portland. I hope Union Craft expands its product lines and brings in more brewers into Baltimore.

Hipsters unite! Yes, Union Craft Brewing is a little bit of Brooklyn in the Baltimore.
The beer here is what really shines, but if the weather works and you can sit at one of the picnic tables outside, the experience really comes together. While I am a fan of most of their portfolio I have tried on tap or in cans, the summer gose is a seasonal favorite. The tap room may have limited seating/​space, but it is certainly worth making a visit to try some of their more limited or experimental offerings. There was a steady stream of people stopping by to purchase four-​packs of the Double Duckpin 16oz cans.
Great additional to the beer scene in Maryland and while they aren’t as adventurous as Burley Oak way out in Berlin, Union certainly is rocking it in Baltimore! Look forward to seeing them continue to succeed like Heavy Seas and Flying Dog.

The solid beer selection carries this place, as should be the case for a brewery. Nice mix of outdoor and indoor space. The inside area is rather cramped though due to the location of the bar choking off the flow of people walking to the tables, bar, bathroom and outdoor area. The design and décor is ok, not great or particularly imaginative, but it’s still a wonderful place for a conversation over a pint especially if it’s not too crowded. The outdoor seating is perfect in the fall and the spring to take advantage of the unique area. Hope they continue to grow. Friendly informed staff adds to the experience too.

Union is a regular hang out place for me and my friends. They are very active in the community in that they host great, regular events and also appear at many of Baltimore’s local events, like summer festivals. The inside was expanded earlier this year to accommodate more people, which is great because it was fairly small inside. It’s still small, but can better handle crowds now. When the weather is warm, Union really is ideal. They have an outdoor seating area, cornhole & food trucks every Saturday. They have fun events for their anniversary, they have done an outdoor summer movie the last 2 years and more. As for beer & snacks — if you’re there when the food truck isn’t, they have Kinderhook snacks available. My husband & I typically drink their Blackwing. My husband is also wild over their Snow Pants. And, this summer they had an Apricot Sour that blew me away.
They have a parking lot with decent space but if you can’t find a spot, the neighborhood is very walkable. Just drive up the street, find a spot & walk over. It’s also right off the light rail.

I love this place so much.
The beers are incredible, and that goes without saying. The Gose is my absolute favorite, and you can bring home a growler of anything they have on tap OR you can buy cans.
BUT my absolute favorite thing about this brewery is the fact that they have events that are free and fun; Outdoor movies, live music, DJ’s. Follow them on IG to keep up with their events.
Parking lot on site makes this easy to visit, and everyone has been incredibly friendly every time we’ve visited, patrons and employees alike.

I am so so in love with Union Craft Brewing. Headed there on a Friday afternoon to drink some beer and hang out with friends. We played some card games inside before heading outside to hang out. There is no food so make sure you eat before going to drink!

This is one of my favorite places in Baltimore… great beers all the way around. Want a sampling… they got that. a couple of cold ones. that too and you can take home a growler or some cans on the way home. The guys and gals that work there are the best… friendly.attentive.helpful if you don’t know what you are looking for.
They regularly have food trucks there on Saturday if you are food inclined. They also have some really cool events to keep an eye out for… movies…yoga…parties…
A Baltimore treasure

Baltimore is so happy to have Union in it’s backyard! At least I am, and I think other people are too!
This place is great! Some of my favorite beers are the anthem, the duckpin (IPA), double duckpin (DIPA), and the Old Pro (Gose). Occasionally they have a syrup you can put in the Old Pro that changes the flavor and cuts some of the salty sourness.
Their beers range from $ 5-​$ 6. They have weird hours, but the hours are loosely followed. I think they close at 4 or 5 on Saturday’s and I’ve been there until almost 6 before.
If you’re coming to Baltimore for vacation and you want to check out some local breweries, make sure you add this one to your list!
Check the website for upcoming events, sometimes their are some pretty great events with food trucks and live music.
Swag: Yes! Great swag!
Food: You can order out, there’s a bunch of menus by the door, but they do offer cheese stamps, and some other hipster snacks.
CHEERS!

Love love love the beers here. If you know anything about beer, it’s clear that Union is putting out some of the best stuff in Maryland.
We used to enjoy stopping here before an O’s game, the place might be a little crowded but that was fine. Now — any given Saturday you go (and god forbid if they have an event), it’s packed to the brim. Perhaps lengthening the hours could help this.
It’s no fault of Union’s besides having great beer that their place attracts a thousand thirty-​somethings with babybjorns and toddlers running around. Seriously, parents, keep your kids on leashes or something. A parking lot is no place for a toddler looking to have some fun.
Staff is typically friendly, but there have been a few times that it’s impossible to grab their attention in a packed house. They might be busy talking to someone, or just plain oblivious that you have been standing there far longer than someone else that just pushed passed you. It kind of leaves a sour taste in your mouth (and not a good one from Old Pro) if you’ve been standing in one place for fifteen minutes watching other people get beer.
If the service got a bit faster and the crowd is right — going to Union is a must, simply because their beer is always on point.

Union has been a regular destination for me since transplanting to Baltimore about a year ago. Thursdays are the best days to go, because Fridays and Saturdays get crazy busy. Indoor and outdoor areas are nice for lounging and sipping beers. The outdoor area is dog friendly, which I appreciate as an animal lover, BUT if you are one of those people that take your ill-​behaved pooch with you out to public, please stop bringing your dog here because you’re harshing my mellow big time. You know who you are… Anyway, the beer selection is always fantastic; there’s really always something for everyone. And the beers change somewhat throughout seasons, which I love. Get yourself the growler, the fancy one. Growler fills are reasonably priced. The staff is great too. I’m always impressed by how well they handle all the customers when they’re super busy. Especially the cool guy behind the bar. Which cool guy? Don’t worry about it, you’ll know him when you see him.

Came to Union for a Friday happy hour. Although I like the scattered board games and delicious beer, ultimately the expensive beers ($ 6+ for happy hour!) and complete bro-​squad that made up 90% of the crowd detracted a bit from the experience. Still, will probably give another chance a few months down the road to see if this was an anomale, or if it is always just dudesdudesdudes.

This place is super cute! Really nice indoor space; I just wish they had outdoor seating (which is how I feel about most of Hampden). The menu was interesting/​innovative and all the dishes we had were tasty (e.g., absolutely no need to add salt, and I add salt to everything). The plates are generally small and good for sharing. My favorite item was the crispy brussel sprouts. The octopus was easily my least favorite (the dish was too salty and there was essentially nothing but a long, over seasoned octopus tentacle). All in all, I recommend, provided that you read the dish descriptions carefully.

My favorite local brews and I believe the only actual brewery within Baltimore City limits [comment if this is false]. If you’re in the Woodberry/​Hampden area Thursday — Saturday try and stop by. They have a small tap room which is open for Happy Hour Thursday & Friday from 5−8p and Saturday 1−4p. Limited lounge seating inside but if the weather is nice plenty of options outside. Be sure to check the website for rotating selection and special events which are always worth checking out. The last one we attended was Hog & Hops — smoked whole hog dinner and brews *nomnomnom*.
Relax, sip and play bags [cornhole] — what more could you want?!

Great brews, wonderful employees and passionate owners! AND its right off the light rail so no DD required!
The first one I tried was Anthem last year at a Walter Museum event so that was a my go to, but I tried the Blackwing a couple weeks ago and I’m hooked! Larger lovers you won’t want to miss it!

Haven’t met a beer here I haven’t liked. My fav is Duckpin but I’m also a fan of Black Wing, Double Duckpin, and Anthem too.
I’ve only ever been on Saturdays and it’s been packed, but you still get your beers really quick (and they’re cheap). There’s a rotation of food trucks that are usually there if you get hungry while you’re drankin’!
Oh, and they allow pups :)

Located in the Hampden/​Clipper Mill neighborhood right next to the MTA Woodberry Lightrail stop, the brewery is located in an old-​fashioned warehouse building.
The Taproom is open Thursdays and Fridays 5−8pm (Happy Hour) and Saturdays 1−4pm
However, they sometimes open past 4pm on Saturdays!
On Saturdays, either Kevin or Adam, the co-​founders of the brewery, gives a free tour of the brewery at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30. Try to get there 5 mins early since they often do start a couple mins early with the tour. No free tasting, but very informative about the whole process of beer making. Highly recommend it. Takes about 10 mins.
Like many have said, the small taproom/​bar area absolutely gets packed around 2−4pm on Saturdays. During the summer months they also bring out corn hole bags and boards for you to play. On most Saturdays there is a food truck on site and they have outdoor seating for you to eat. I love the fact that beers are served in glassware and not plastic cups. They provide free water in an orange Gatorade Gallon Cooler/​Dispenser.
Drink Local! My favorites are the Duckpin, Double Duckpin, and Old Pro. Very excited that they have expanded quite a bit and you can get Union beer like the Duckpin at Orioles Park at Camden Yards (I saw it at the Free State Pub on the 1^st level concourse which carries many regional, local brews).
The only downside with Union is they only make canned beer. No bottles. Also, the wait to get a brew on Saturday afternoons could be a bit brutal.

The beer here is great, the atmosphere is chill, and to top it off they have food trucks and brewery tours on a regular basis! If you’re into craft beer, Union is definitely one of the best in Baltimore. Just be warned: if you come for happy hour you should arrive right at 5pm because it fills up fast.
Also, definitely consider taking the free brewery tour on the weekend. It’s not a large brewery and if you’re familiar with the brewing process most information won’t be new, but it was interesting to hear their company’s story. Also, I thought the information they provided on the advantages of cans over bottles and seeing the canning machine was really great, especially since I had only been to breweries that use bottles before.

Best brewery in the city! Order too many double duck pins! Caution after ordering too many double duck pins you may buy a onesie for yourself. Great hangout but gets crowded on the weekends. There is usually a great food truck outside. Best place to go for Ravens fans pre-​pre-​party!

The atmosphere is very kitschy, a lot of hipsters and an amazing staff. First time here, I got the Balt and my boyfriend got a Black Wing– They taste amazing, especially for a microbrew.
The brewery is only open for 3 hours a day and the place is full as soon as it opened, we didn’t stay long enough to see if the crowd thinned out or not. If you’re looking for somewhere new to go and good people to meet you definitely want to check this place out.

They make good beer, and they are always having awesome events at the brewery (bike party, oyster festival, etc).
I really like the Blackwing, but every beer of theirs that I’ve tried has been solid.
The taproom isn’t very big but it’s a nice space and the bartenders always seem to do their best even when it’s packed.