Flying Dog Brewery

Finally found an opportunity to visit Flying Dog. Even though they've been gobbled up by AB, I've always been a big fan of Flying Dog brews and have wanted to visit this facility since it was the old Wild Goose Brewery. I pass thru the area relatively frequently, but their taproom hours are oddly limited. Finally got the chance on a Thursday evening. Place was pretty packed inside, the outside patio pretty full, too. The staff was super friendly and accommodating, letting us walk our dogs thru the taproom to get out to the patio. They had the entire, vast area of Flying Dog brews available on tap, with a couple on nitro. Surprisingly, though, there weren't very many I hadn't seen before, nothing unique to the taproom. Had a couple new ones, both lived up to expectations. LOVE their beer (mostly). Ambiance limited by their industrial location, but still pretty nice. Would love to go back soon. Brewery #887.

Very well set up. Plenty of parking at this brewery set inside an industrial park. Big bar, quite a few tables, and a big patio with tables, cot hole and food truck. 20 beers on tap with two seasonal being relished today. Big windows and plenty of lighting here in the building. Very cool place. Cheers!

Located on the outskirts of town, the brewery welcomes beer-hungry visitors from all over the state and beyond. A small merchandise shop (they were in the process of moving when I visited) sells reasonably priced merchandise, just before you embark on a brewery tour with a very relaxed and knowledgeable guide. There is a tap room, too, and it offers some regular brewes alongside those that can only be appreciated on location. There is a food truck outside that serves great local crabs. Reasonable prices. Great stuff. Would be back anytime.

We came here on 13.8.2017. Large brewery with a tap room, a beer garden and a food truck outside. All beers were decent. We had two Pale Ales, the Bloodline and an IPA. When we came they were running out of glassware and wanted to serve us the beers in plastic cubs....a bit strange. When we refused however, no problem and after 5 minutes we had the beers in the right glasses. Merchandising shop was a bit disappointing, but overall worthwhile a visit, although I expected more.

Visited this past July 4th weekend on a Friday. Stopped at Monocacy first then finished here. Big, good looking, well appointed taproom at a major east coast commercial craft brewery. After watching a baseball tournament at Harvey Grove Stadium we stopped at the nearby Frisco’s Catering (a must visit for takeout...bring over to the outdoor picnic tables at Flying Dog!). So we arrived at 8:27...darn good thing...even with a 9PM close...last call was 8:30. So we ordered 3 flights and ate on the outdoor picnic tables till about 9:10. problem was (and they earned us)...they actually come over to your table and "relieve" you of your beer glasses (and any remaining beer) at promptly 9PM. Naturally, knowing this...we drank the beer fast and ate the food slow. So I can’t say I got the full beer tasting experience (and I’ve had most of their bottled beers over the years)...but I can definitely say their specialty beers ranged from good to great. We had a few of their year round beers but concentrated on their limited releases and brewhouse rarities...examples...Goseface Killer, Notorious B.A.G., Sawbones, and Ancho Lime. What I can say is that this brewery features some mighty good beers you can’t normally get elsewhere...as a result I highly recommend a visit here...and leave more time for Frisco’s catering and eating outside with your beers.

Cool place, stooped on on a Sunday afternoon. Reasonable tasting prices, great selection. Not the greatest ambiance, but I did not bring a dog, so there’s that. Good stop.

Outdoor patio was nice. Perfect day to enjoy it too. Bartenders were very knowledgeable. They were able to talk my parents through picking something they might like. Good sampling.

Industrial park. Called ahead to see if they had a patio and if I could bring my dog. Said yes to both.When I got there I am told the dog is not allowed inside. Fair enough. But in reality the patio is also considered "inside". My only option is to tie him up on the other side of the four foot fence surrounding the patio. COOL! Drove an hour so my dog could cry as we are separated by a fence with grass on both sides. Did one flight on the rail then closed out 15 minutes later.

Ambiance: Industrial park in Frederick, but the brewery is great inside and out. Hop vines running from the ground to the roof three stories up, nice outdoor patio seating area, generous parking, small merch/beer sales area, big tap room with a large bar and good seating. Service: Great; tour staff was engaging and knowledgeable. Best brewery tour I’ve been on by far. Bar area service also great. Selection: Excellent. 18-20 taps with plenty of flagships, but also seasonals, specials, and limited releases. Food: N/A. Value: Excellent. Tour is free, first come first serve. Beer on side is extremely reasonable. Seven bucks for four, four ounce pours. Growler fills as low as 10 bucks. Merch ranges from average to pricey, but not exorbitant. Overall: Awesome experience. Would go again any time.

Great tours, generous samples!