I don't think I've seen anybody attempt this yet. What is THE single best beer from Baltimore? Not best brewery, the best beer by name. Let's see- what should the rules be- you only get two beers- your favorite, and runner-up. Something that's regularly on tap at least at the brewery, doesn't have to be in retail outlets. But no one-off specials that you had that one time in 2017 that was really good and they haven't made since. We'll be a bit expansive with the definition of Baltimore- ideally city limits, but as long as it's something that someone not from here would consider Baltimore, we'll take it. Entries that are clearly Washington DC will be disqualified. Let us know your favorite and runner up, and why if you like, or just put the beers- doesn't have to be what a "beer expert" would choose, just what you pick every time.

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Expendable_Red_Shirt t1_irp77y5 wrote on October 9, 2022 at 11:48 PM

#66,719

Resurrection

whiteclawappreciator t1_irp7lvp wrote on October 9, 2022 at 11:51 PM

#66,736

Duckpin

thewaterfowl t1_irp7mm9 wrote on October 9, 2022 at 11:51 PM

#66,737

Green Machine by Diamondback is my favorite. Dundalk Calling by Key would be my runner up.

murthivelli123 t1_irp7uvv wrote on October 9, 2022 at 11:53 PM

#66,746

Fav: Monument Pagoda Pale Ale. This is my go-to good for every occasion beer.

Runner Up: Brewer's Art Resurrection. When I'm feeling fancy, I'll get one of these!

nitsky416 t1_irp811k wrote on October 9, 2022 at 11:55 PM

#66,752

Union's Blackwing https://unioncraftbrewing.com/beer/blackwing/

NewrytStarcommander OP t1_irp8cfy wrote on October 9, 2022 at 11:57 PM

#66,770

Replying to murthivelli123 (#66,746)

I was drinking a Pagoda Pale Ale when I wrote the original post!

CrabEnthusist t1_irp8mzk wrote on October 10, 2022 at 12:00 AM

#66,784

Nepenthe's Space Jellyfish is my personal favorite.

Unusual-Thanks-2959 t1_irp8noe wrote on October 10, 2022 at 12:00 AM

#66,786

Replying to Expendable_Red_Shirt (#66,719)

Yup

Drunk_Crab t1_irp8x9d wrote on October 10, 2022 at 12:02 AM

#66,801

Heavy Seas Loose Cannon

murthivelli123 t1_irp9niz wrote on October 10, 2022 at 12:08 AM

#66,829

Replying to NewrytStarcommander (#66,770)

Like I said, good for every occasion!

MispellledIt t1_irpa50i wrote on October 10, 2022 at 12:12 AM

#66,856

Foxy is my personal #1

psuedan t1_irpabk1 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 12:14 AM

#66,870

In honor of Baltimore’s own Preakness: Win: Pagoda Pale Ale by Monument City Place: Speed Wobbles Session IPA by Key Brewing Show: Resurrection Brown Ale by The Brewers Art

LimpYak5 t1_irpbluk wrote on October 10, 2022 at 12:24 AM

#66,941

Key - Dundalk Calling Mobtown - Dr says i m hazy

btown214 t1_irpe8gk wrote on October 10, 2022 at 12:45 AM

#67,097

Fancy Pants from Checkerspot

maofx t1_irpf8p1 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 12:53 AM

#67,133

Brewers art ressurection

jeejet t1_irpi95l wrote on October 10, 2022 at 1:17 AM

#67,321

Brewers Art Beazley

wanderinggemini8 t1_irpidfq wrote on October 10, 2022 at 1:18 AM

#67,328

Me: Brewers Art Resurrection then Union Steady Eddie as runner up

Partner: Brewers Art GPT then Heavy Seas Loose Cannon (but he also loves Resurrection so it was a tough choice)

mynytemare t1_irpl1ra wrote on October 10, 2022 at 1:40 AM

#67,466

Replying to wanderinggemini8 (#67,328)

I was hoping to see Steady Eddie on here. One of my faves.

hatecoach t1_irplqv8 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 1:45 AM

#67,513

Replying to Expendable_Red_Shirt (#66,719)

This....

Aol_awaymessage t1_irplr2d wrote on October 10, 2022 at 1:46 AM

#67,514

Replying to Expendable_Red_Shirt (#66,719)

The OG.

fullsquish t1_irplx8c wrote on October 10, 2022 at 1:47 AM

#67,519

Thought there was a local beet..something Natty something..

3villans t1_irplyzy wrote on October 10, 2022 at 1:47 AM

#67,520

First choice is Monument: SOBO Second choice is Peabody: they rotate through a lot of stuff and i want to go with Maybe Tomorrow but should go with Double Astrodon since it’s definitely regularly available

krpfine t1_irpnggg wrote on October 10, 2022 at 1:59 AM

#67,585

Monument 51 Rye

There's a lot of good beer in this city, but this is my all time favorite.

Kerry_Kittles t1_irpp236 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 2:13 AM

#67,664

Never Tell Me The Odds - Duclaw

fireanthead t1_irpphtk wrote on October 10, 2022 at 2:16 AM

#67,689

Replying to Expendable_Red_Shirt (#66,719)

This is the answer

adjones t1_irprhvu wrote on October 10, 2022 at 2:32 AM

#67,784

Union Craft, Balt Altbier - flavor but refreshing

jwuphysics t1_irprqh9 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 2:34 AM

#67,800

Top choice - Pilsner ish by Wet City. Look, I know it's an insult to lager aficionados. And it's made by a kinda hype brewery that mostly does fruited sours and hazy IPAs. But it's just so good especially in the humid hot Baltimore summer.

Runner up - Astrodon by Peabody Heights. Just a nice straightforward hazy IPA made by an excellent brewery. Green Machine is on the same page as this one.

Reasonable-Ad2573 t1_irps3vi wrote on October 10, 2022 at 2:37 AM

#67,817

Ministry 7:54

purleedef t1_irpt5za wrote on October 10, 2022 at 2:46 AM

#67,856

Natty boh is awful but nothing else makes me feel like I know I’m in Baltimore

[deleted] t1_irpthgo wrote on October 10, 2022 at 2:48 AM

#67,866

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andrew_rides_forum t1_irput0w wrote on October 10, 2022 at 3:00 AM

#67,926

Key Brewing Speed Wobbles is my personal fav

gfowler1980 t1_irpwjce wrote on October 10, 2022 at 3:15 AM

#67,986

Resurrection

chesapeakes t1_irpwt22 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 3:17 AM

#67,996

Green machine, baby!

baltimoron21211 t1_irpwvbe wrote on October 10, 2022 at 3:18 AM

#67,999

Brewers Art Resurrection

Waverly Local Oyster Stout.

RandomRivr t1_irpx6ws wrote on October 10, 2022 at 3:20 AM

#68,014

Union Steady Eddie

Available_Ratio8049 t1_irq000o wrote on October 10, 2022 at 3:46 AM

#68,100

So many great beers to choose from here in Bmore, and one's appreciation for each one changes depending on your palette at the time.

I'll nominate the Astrodon Hazy IPA from Peabody Heights, Zadie's Lager from Union, and Key Brewery's Positive Mental Attitude Pilsner.

AreWeCowabunga t1_irq0lvh wrote on October 10, 2022 at 3:52 AM

#68,124

Replying to purleedef (#67,856)

For a cheap lager, you could do a lot worse.

G_o_O_s t1_irq13rr wrote on October 10, 2022 at 3:57 AM

#68,144

Union Snowpants is my favorite. Whenever we have a Baltimore "snowday" I need to have a couple!

billiamprydz t1_irq1jig wrote on October 10, 2022 at 4:02 AM

#68,159

Replying to Available_Ratio8049 (#68,100)

Astrodon all the way

billiamprydz t1_irq1klv wrote on October 10, 2022 at 4:02 AM

#68,160

Astrodon

apasthamba t1_irq2qc0 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 4:14 AM

#68,204

Replying to purleedef (#67,856)

Ain’t that the truth. Don’t even mind it tbh. It’s cheap and relatively okay.

adcooper1 t1_irq4f3x wrote on October 10, 2022 at 4:32 AM

#68,268

Duckpin by Union Brewing
Wispy by Ministry of Brewing

adcooper1 t1_irq4hwk wrote on October 10, 2022 at 4:33 AM

#68,272

Replying to adcooper1 (#68,268)

Speed Wobbles, Green Machine, and Pagoda Pale Ale are close runner ups

TatumLaBianca t1_irq5z3f wrote on October 10, 2022 at 4:49 AM

#68,320

Life’s too long to overpay for flowery beer

kianastark t1_irq6mcm wrote on October 10, 2022 at 4:56 AM

#68,335

Replying to G_o_O_s (#68,144)

I gained 15lbs the winter i first discovered snow pants, my ultimate fav

EfficiencySuch6361 t1_irqmbna wrote on October 10, 2022 at 8:28 AM

#68,852

OZZY

vipernick913 t1_irqxsv2 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 11:14 AM

#69,194

Replying to Expendable_Red_Shirt (#66,719)

Yes sir!!!!

pends t1_irqxya9 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 11:16 AM

#69,205

Bmore Hazy or Dundalk Calling

Muted_Ad7308 t1_irqzki2 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 11:35 AM

#69,280

Astrodon by Peabody

fpdubs t1_irr10an wrote on October 10, 2022 at 11:50 AM

#69,338

There are three. Resurrection, Loose Cannon, Duckpin. These are the Baltimore beers.

fearthepixiecat t1_irr1dwy wrote on October 10, 2022 at 11:54 AM

#69,358

I’ve been on a sour kick, so I’m going to have to throw in Unicorn Farts by Duclaw (which is a colab with Diablo Donuts, so two great tastes that taste great together).

i_nutted_on_a_gerbil t1_irr2k3r wrote on October 10, 2022 at 12:07 PM

#69,404

maybe its cuz im broke and its cheap but natty boh

_thomasjb t1_irr4ll7 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 12:27 PM

#69,539

I fucking love a Natty Boh. Sue me.

My classy answer would be Old Pro by Union. Phenomenal.

SnapKos t1_irr7mcg wrote on October 10, 2022 at 12:55 PM

#69,707

Space Jellyfish is the king of all ales in Baltimore! Fight me about it

Astrodon is close behind, being so goshdarn tasty.

[deleted] t1_irr8jwz wrote on October 10, 2022 at 1:03 PM

#69,761

Replying to adcooper1 (#68,268)

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Stenka-Razin t1_irr9b4c wrote on October 10, 2022 at 1:09 PM

#69,798

Replying to purleedef (#67,856)

It's not owned or made in Baltimore!

MahoganyShip t1_irrb015 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 1:24 PM

#69,881

Amazed that Divine by Union hasn’t come up yet

JamesCCBMS t1_irrbacd wrote on October 10, 2022 at 1:26 PM

#69,895

Replying to jeejet (#67,321)

Love it. I’ve still got a can of “Ozzy” up behind my bar.

cookouttrey317 t1_irrbo0d wrote on October 10, 2022 at 1:29 PM

#69,913

Resurrection is my number 1. Not sure if you can get it outside of the brewery but The Doctor Says I’m Hazy from Mobtown is solid too.

Father_John_Moisty t1_irrbrr3 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 1:30 PM

#69,916

Replying to nitsky416 (#66,752)

According to Eddie’s liquors, this is being discontinued. No reason given. So get ‘em while you can!

LorHus t1_irrbvd1 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 1:31 PM

#69,924

Green machine by diamondback, runner up snow pants by Union. It used to be double duckpin but it tastes different and weird to me now

nitsky416 t1_irrcbm7 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 1:35 PM

#69,948

Replying to Father_John_Moisty (#69,916)

It's not one of their best sellers, so they're going to stop making it year round. No word about if they're going to make it seasonally though.

baltimorecalling t1_irre213 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 1:49 PM

#70,057

Replying to CrabEnthusist (#66,784)

I like almost everything they do. Great brewery.

probablywrongbutmeh t1_irre65m wrote on October 10, 2022 at 1:50 PM

#70,060

Divine IPA by Union

Loose Cannon IPA by Heavy Seas

Glittery_Nomad t1_irrgugq wrote on October 10, 2022 at 2:10 PM

#70,171

Waverly- GOAT, Diamondback- Bohemian Forest, Pariah- Refill IPA

All very different but fantastic

remake-remodeler t1_irrjg2i wrote on October 10, 2022 at 2:30 PM

#70,281

Old Oriole Park or Duckpin

cthulu_akbar t1_irrkfhp wrote on October 10, 2022 at 2:37 PM

#70,324

Replying to _thomasjb (#69,539)

For a cheap lager, Natty Big is heads and shoulders above Coors, Bud, Miller and the rest… I still prefer a craft beer, but it’s easily my favorite in its category.

DarkNFullOTerrors t1_irrq82s wrote on October 10, 2022 at 3:17 PM

#70,566

Replying to baltimorecalling (#70,057)

Really outstanding food and atmosphere too

401Nailhead t1_irrrzko wrote on October 10, 2022 at 3:29 PM

#70,629

Creator/Destroyer Oliver Brewing.

KillerEmBem86 t1_irrsywo wrote on October 10, 2022 at 3:36 PM

#70,676

Replying to Muted_Ad7308 (#69,280)

That or Old Oriole Park by Peabody. Both classic Baltimore beers

FLIIeaglesFLII t1_irrt0x7 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 3:36 PM

#70,678

Brewers Art Resurrection. Diamondback Green Machine. Delectable beverages.

clairebearzechinacat t1_irrvkq5 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 3:53 PM

#70,794

Favorite- Fancy Pants by Checkerspot

Runner up- Space Jellyfish by Nepenthe

Honorable Mention- The Doctor Says I'm Hazy by Mobtown

StinkRod t1_irrwg8b wrote on October 10, 2022 at 3:59 PM

#70,835

Replying to fpdubs (#69,338)

That's a good list, but I think so many beers have surpassed Resurrection. I think it was top 3 in 2000. Now, I wouldn't put it in the top 20.

StinkRod t1_irrwjvx wrote on October 10, 2022 at 4:00 PM

#70,841

Replying to Expendable_Red_Shirt (#66,719)

Maybe in 2000.

ReverendOReily t1_irs5swr wrote on October 10, 2022 at 5:01 PM

#71,334

Replying to andrew_rides_forum (#67,926)

I love Key’s Positive Mental Attitude, haven’t been able to find it around me recently though

ReverendOReily t1_irs624g wrote on October 10, 2022 at 5:03 PM

#71,348

Replying to fearthepixiecat (#69,358)

Thanks for this, I too am on a sour kick and always looking to try new ones

mebmd t1_irs800t wrote on October 10, 2022 at 5:16 PM

#71,442

Heavy seas cutless is one of my favorites

Tjshoema t1_irs8gmi wrote on October 10, 2022 at 5:19 PM

#71,459

Loose Cannon
Rye Baby
Duckpin

CptnFunbags t1_irsd2kg wrote on October 10, 2022 at 5:50 PM

#71,655

Replying to Father_John_Moisty (#69,916)

Noooooooooo! I like Blackwing a lot. It’s a great cold weather beer.

Wide-Injury-3310 t1_irsdvv1 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 5:55 PM

#71,696

Fuel, when Capitol City Brewing Co. was in the Inner Harbor.
Stone, by Brimstone.

Yeah, these go waaaay back.

ravens2131 t1_irsgszg wrote on October 10, 2022 at 6:15 PM

#71,834

Replying to _thomasjb (#69,539)

Natty isn’t Baltimore though.

BurntChrysler410 t1_irsiaoq wrote on October 10, 2022 at 6:25 PM

#71,925

Loose Cannon

JOATMon76 t1_irsjgr7 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 6:33 PM

#71,978

Napenthe Jellyfish Hatchling

DjoshDjents t1_irsvyvb wrote on October 10, 2022 at 7:58 PM

#72,590

Green Machine by Diamondback
Blackwing by Union

TerranceBaggz t1_irt647a wrote on October 10, 2022 at 9:07 PM

#73,016

I like Peabody’s H8rade series. The 2020 offering that was made from blue all-sport was my fav in particular. I’m not a big fan of hoppy beers so ipa’s I’m general are just meh to me. Rye I cannot stand at all. I’ll drink any beer but a rye. I am a big sour fan. Big.