RAISE A GLASS TO THE UNEXPECTED
There ’ s something about cocktails and brews that inspires experimentation — and Baltimore has its share of offbeat beverage concepts . Here are a few places to sip unique concoctions .
BALTIMORE SPIRITS CO .
Baltimore Spirits Co . distillery produces an offshoot line dubbed E . B . Smith Singularities , which focuses on one-off batches of limited-release whiskies , brandies , gins , liqueurs and more . Past editions have included fortified malts , smoked pommeaus and genevers . They ’ re available exclusively at the Union Collective distillery in Woodberry — so top off a tour of the facilities with a sip of something truly one of a kind .
GUINNESS OPEN GATE BREWERY
The Guinness Open Gate Brewery , where expert brewers create a special menu of only-here brews , is the only one of its kind in the United States . Recent drafts have included a mocha stout that combines locally roasted coffee from Vent Coffee Roasters , hand-cut vanilla beans and cacao ; a Kentucky Mule Ale , which blends a barrel-aged sour ale with ginger and lime ; and a Crosslands Imperial Brown ale brewed with local honey , fig and cardamom . Head to the taproom to sample the latest experiments , or book an hour-long tour for up to 20 guests . »
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