Black Flag Brewing Company

Black Flag has become a second home for me. I'm a true introvert and yet I've somehow made some great, lasting friendships with the staff and other folks there. Bartenders Raven, Tabby, and Drew couldn't be more genuine and welcoming. The wide variety of hosted events (e.g., puppy adoption, game nights, trivia, vendor fairs, and drag shows) create a sense of community. I particularly love getting to make new furry friends as many folks routinely bring their dogs (or cats on rare occasions). I love this bar and I love these people! P.S. The beer is also fantastic (shout-out to "Knights of the Round" and "Gingy")

I used to not be much of a beer drinker, but after going to Black Flag Brewing Company, I can honestly say I love beer now. I especially love their stouts and sours. We go there all the time and they always have new flavors to try, unlike many other breweries. They had this churro flavored stout that I was obsessed with and right now they have a cinnamon and vanilla flavored one that is amazing! They are also managed by the nicest people who are super down to earth and remember their customers. They never disappoint so if you’re looking for a brewery to go to where you will have a wide variety of beers to try and receive the best customer service, look no further!

Great brewery, friendly and accommodating staff, and a fun Star Wars theme! I’ve been drinking their beers for at least 5 years now - they were great during Covid and have only continued to improve over the years. I’m particularly impressed with their consistently great examples of different beer styles. Most breweries have only one or two styles that they nail, but Black Flag has continued to craft incredible beers across the full spectrum. IPAs, sours, stouts, lagers, German, Czech, English - every time I go, I know I’ll be happy with anything I order. Special shoutout to the Salted Lime Sour, the Nerf Herder IPA, and the Dunkeldore German dunkel as my three personal favorites.

Black Flag Brewing Company is easily described in one word, impressive. It is bright modern brewery will lots of seating and open space. The brewery is on site. The beers were exceptional and if you like darks they blew us away. The barley wine was incredible too. Our favorites brews were Diamond Forever and Red Velvet. They do have flights. Even bought two four packs for the road. There do not have food service but have some packaged snacks for purchase. There was a wood fired pizza truck nearby. The environment is welcoming and comfortable. Service is good. They are kid and dog friendly. Lots of parking available. Simply a great brewery with fantastic beer!!!

I've been a fan of Black Flag Brewing Company for years! This was our first time at the brewery. There was an Old Line Eats food truck parked outside. The taproom was very spacious. It was a family friend spot - they had a shelf with board games on it. My boyfriend tried the Super Kashmir and Sun Run before getting a pint of Sun Run Hazy IPA. I tried the Smores Imperial Stout before getting a pint of Cobbler Fruited Sour made of peach, apricot, and black currant. It was tart and fruity!

Great brewery right off 32 in Columbia. Modern tasting room with a large bar and many tables- including several bar height community tables. Friendly staff and most importantly, many solid beer offerings. Their Flagship IPA is delicious and the brunch stout was great. They had 10 beers on tap when I visited. 5 standards and 5 seasonals, all delicious. Like most breweries, they are also dog friendly. Will definitely pop in here again soon.

What a treat! A lil treasure of good vibes and great beer! Tabby and Raven were awesome! Such a great welcoming vibe there, we were in town for the King Gizzard show and stopped in the night before, immediately felt at home and welcomed. They hosted the meetup before the show today as well! Perfect place for the Weirdo Swarm to converge before the show! All are welcome at this amazing place. I hope to see Kerri’s print next time we are in town!

Amazing brewery in the area ! Has v great friendly staff. The options are great as well ! Lovely ipas and stouts especially when I went ! Would definitely recommend for a beer lover. Pretty reasonable as well !

Tasty beers, friendly service, customer appreciation. What else can one ask for? Loved the ability to sit at the bar or at separate tables. Music was not too loud and allowed conversation without having to raise our voice. Staff was informative about upcoming events as well.

Randomly visited over the weekend. I'm not a huge beer person, but I do love a good cider! They have their brewery on site. Plenty of options. This dog friendly space is cool for playing games! Great service with friendly bartenders! I tried the sangria and it was really good. They don't serve food here, but occasionally, there's a food truck, or you can order in. That's pretty cool. I would visit again.

Great stop in to this brewery. Nice atmosphere and the beers I sampled were very good. The salted lime brew was delicious. There were two food trucks outside and they allowed the outside food. Will definitely make another visit.

Went for Saturday afternoon. The atmosphere was pretty chill, nice beer selection from lager, wit, sour, stouts, etc. Black Flag didn't disappoint me. There were several board games so you can play them with friends. There was a food truck but we brought our togo foods and ate there while we enjoyed their beer.

Came in for a few flights on a Sunday afternoon. The space is big and open, lots of seating available for various sized groups. We chose ten of the on tap offerings, was hard to choose! We liked the lime salted sour the best and the IPAs were good too. There's board games and card games too which is nice. Oddly enough, they played the same Revivalists song twice. Gotta work on that playlist!! They have snacks for sale too. Dog friendly too, I met a nice pupper. Staff is chill and friendly, she helped us pick out some beers for home. The beer is good but nothing show stopping, although I might be a nice of snob. A nice way to spend our post-IKEA adventures.

Such a fun vibe - expect food trucks and local brews. The bar tenders Jordan and Tabby are the best. Star Wars theme runs amok and atmosphere with locals was . Venue is dog friendly and we enjoyed all the interaction at the bar. Worth a stop and convo with a plethora of locals. Ps I love tabby and her mutt.

Great beer. They make a great Porter. You can bring your pet with you when you come here.

Awesome experience for craft beer and hanging with friends. They have a varied menu of craft beers and there is always a food truck or bring your own. Bartenders are always friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. They have games available for your group and are dog friendly. Great place for afternoon drinks.

Really cool place - super dog friendly, great service, and lots of board games too! It was really fun. No kitchen, but they had a food stand that served the largest sandwiches and quesadillas I've ever seen - really tasty.

Great brewery in Columbia, MD! Dog friendly! Good beers, good vibes! So happy to have been able to meet a friend with our pups on a Sunday afternoon. I think everyone there had a dog, it was great to see! Especially with so many breweries not being dog friendly these days. It was busy, but they have plenty of spaced out tables, that it never felt crowded. They had a lot of beer options, I wanted to try them all! Their flights are 5 beers, not your typical 4, so that was nice! I still feel like I wanted to try more! I got a six pack to go... that is right a six pack, they have some beers in regular size cans, which is also nice because some times the big cans are a lot to commit to so I was happy to see it. They also had the Jimmy's Famous Seafood truck outside, the food was delish, but I wanted to mention it because again a lot of breweries are doing their own kitchen, and I prefer it THIS WAY, with food trucks and dogs, like a good brewery should be!

Our quest for going to all breweries continues but this time to HoCo. We've been here before but it was ages ago. This place is wide open with plenty of seating and a big bar. Big props for having so many sours on tap. This pleases me! Had the Mai Tai, mango lime and berry gelato sours. Also had the wild berry and prickly pear seltzers. Those were build your own. Did not like the prickly pear but the berry was great. Enjoyed playing. Jenga and phase 10 with our small dictator of a child. Doggo friendly.

This is a nice brewery. Great drinks and service was good. The ambiance was nice as well. A private company had a trivia night here and offered free pizza and a coupon for two free beers if you signed up to play the trivia game. Can't beat that deal. Lol. Overall this is a good brewery with great beer and staff. Definitely will be back. When I do, hopefully it will be on a trivia night with the same food deal.

I've been a fan of Black Flag Brewing Company for years! This was our first time at the brewery. There was an Old Line Eats food truck parked outside. The taproom was very spacious. It was a family friend spot - they had a shelf with board games on it. My boyfriend tried the Super Kashmir and Sun Run before getting a pint of Sun Run Hazy IPA. I tried the Smores Imperial Stout before getting a pint of Cobbler Fruited Sour made of peach, apricot, and black currant. It was tart and fruity!

So glad that we made the trek to Black Flag. The staff is welcoming and knowledgeable about the crafts they are pouring - thank you for that given that so many breweries hire people that cannot speak about the art they are pouring in the glass. They had a number of IPA's (our favorite) and every single one received a strong thumbs up from me and my spouse. We both really liked the Keep the Simcoe, Ya Filthy Animal which is a hazy... delicious! The atmosphere is a version of a small warehouse which it can get nippy inside so dress appropriately. They have TV's, small snack bags for purchase, and board games. There was a food truck in the parking lot and they also allow outside food to be brought in or you can order from a local eatery and have it delivered. The prices are in line with other breweries and what you'd expect for quality craft beers. My least favorite part is that is the location. Not a fan of the traffic and all the enforcement cameras. That said I will still return and enjoy a beer or two and take the rest to go.

I was the first patron to walk into Black Flag Brewing and from the start I knew I found the right place! The service from the beer tender Amanda was top notch! She knew what to suggest and kept everyone's drinks filled, especially for how busy the Sunday afternoon was. Def will be going back not just for the good craft beer, but def for the customer service and atmosphere!!

Excellent brewery with lots of different selections to choose. Love the look of the place. Thanks for a great day!!

Went here with a friend on Friday night after climbing at Earth Treks and it was a pretty standard brewery. Good beer, big open space, and there was a brewery dog (the best part!!) I don't love that they close at 9pm, which seems really early, and the food truck stops serving food even earlier... I'm not sure if this is a COVID thing or their usual hours, but it is what it is!

Black Flag is the best brewery in the area. They have an excellent array of outstanding beers in all styles. The Coffee Glen Cocoa is a marvel. The staff is made up of friendly and just flat out nice folks. The taproom is clean, comfy, and welcomes dogs. They also partner with food trucks or HomeSlyce for food options. Two thumbs and four paws up for this great local business.

Great beer selection & a good food truck outside. The IPAs were especially great from single to triples!

Black Flag Brewing is a local gem! My fiancé and I recently discovered this place on a whim and they are now a regular part of our weekend routine (whenever we can squeeze it in). Not only is the beer delicious, but they always have something new to try. (We always get a flight to see what is new, and it never disappoints.) The staff is also extremely friendly and always goes above and beyond to make sure your experience is a great one. We couldn't recommend this place enough.

I think Black Flag is one of the strongest breweries in Maryland. Their hazy IPAs get the most attention, but I love them for their malty beers. They make make great barleywines and imperial stouts and have an excellent barrel aging program. The tap room is spacious and nice to spend time in, and their staff is always super nice and helpful (thanks Ian!). I think Black Flag is a must visit for craft beer lovers.

One of the few breweries that offer dark beers year round, and they were all very good! I got a flight of 4 and had a hard time deciding which I liked best. Friendly atmosphere and quick service. Bring your own food because they do not offer that.

Great beer and welcoming atmosphere! I love that this place is dog friendly and pretty much okay with you playing board games, studying, or doing whatever you want to do.

Some of the most delicious beer in the greater Baltimore area. Especially great hazy IPAs and sours. Very clean space and pleasant bartenders. Absolutely love how dog friendly they are!

We went on Saturday around 5:00pm and it was BUSY! This was our second time coming here and I was presently surprised, yet again, at the variety of their beers and the fun names that go along with them. We only stayed for one drink, but we tried the Flagship as well as the Sun Run IPA. Both were pretty hoppy but had nice flavors to them. We definitely would come back and I think I'll try a flight next time as I've been impressed with the beers I've had so far.

What an awesome find in the Columbia area. We were looking to a local spot, and were feeling really lucky to find this. We came in on a Saturday and knew that there was going to be a wait, but for good reason. This place has taken a lot of precautions to ensure the safety of their patrons which included ensuring their occupancy is kept low, staff and patrons wearing masks, QR menus, and no seating can happen unless someone is escorted to a seat. As for the location, my wife and I loved the look. There's an assortment of comic book themed artwork along geek-tastic wall art with a strong devotion to Star Wars. If you're a dog parent, know that your well trained leashed pup is allowed in. I'd recommend bringing a blanket so they don't have to lay on the concrete floors. Lots of seating and space at the bar. Overall it's got that industrial brewery look you'd expect. Beers were amazing. They get really creative with their rotating taps and features, but not too creative. Some spots will go way too far to the point where you don't know if you're still having beer. This place not only had fantastic themes (vanilla pumpkin, Oktoberfest, blueberry peach cobbler) but they were actually fantastic brews. We got a flight to start and we were beyond impressed. They also have an assortment of food trucks that will roll through, so check out their social media and website to know what's up. We will be back!

I came here yesterday to grab some beers and I was very impressed. The Triple IPA is delicious and boozy at 10.9%. The bartender and tasting room manager were also great. I also had one of their regular IPA's which was tasty. The inside is spacious and nice as well. Definitely a great place to grab a beer.

The beers are good but the guy that was working the bar seemed a little annoyed by questions the first time I was in. The second time in, there was a very nice blonde girl with her dog in tow working the bar and she was great. The place is nice and spacious though. Beers are pretty good but not the best from a small brewery. Focused on a few normal beers like a Yuengling and then they try to make them a little out there, a little too out there for me. Three stars for the service, ok beers (might just not be my cup of tea, not a big IPA or Sour fan) and no food (other than beef jerky and chips)

Who would have thought you could find such a cool brewery in the suburbs of Maryland? A work colleague planned a get together here - it's nice and airy when you come in. We were at the tall tables in the middle of the room, but there is also bar seating and tables along the perimeter. I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of beer they have here! I am a fan of sours and they have a few on tap to choose. They have a cool beer flight option too so that's what I opted for to give five different beers a try. The citrus creamsicle was my favorite so ordered a pint of it after I finished my flight! They have snacks there - chips, jerky, combos. You can order outside food to bring in too!

I have family in Columbia, and whenever I end up in the area I end up going to Black Flag. The atmosphere inside is warm, they have board games and it's a rather large space with plenty of room for everyone. This is a place that families take their kids when they want to grab a drink and let the little ones play connect four or corn hole. While I'm not overly impressed with their flagship IPA, I've loved almost everything else I've tried from them. They usually have a wide selection of beer types, including 3+ dark beers, which feels increasingly rare these days. While they have limited food themselves, there is usually a food truck parked outside or you can bring in your own food from one of the nearby delicious restaurants.

This is my husband and I's favorite brewery! The staff is so warm and welcoming and the beers are always fantastic! While they do not serve food there are many options nearby that you can carry in and often food trucks! They also allow puppies and have bored games galore! Check them out!

First time here and I think I will be back again Located in a strip mall, lots of parking. Inside has a lot of seating and a large bar. Corn hole also inside for those who play. Flights come in five which is more than most places for $11.50, I thought that was a fair price. Some beer names are "Saved by the Bell" theme so who doesn't love that! My two favorite were the "Brunch" and "bourbon stout." The stout was really rich, I don't know that I could drink a whole glass but was very tasty. The brunch was good and got better with each sip.

My husband and I came here yesterday afternoon and just loved it! We were looking for a winery to get some cheese and a nice glass of wine, but couldn't find a good one nearby, so we decided to check this place out. When we walked in, we noticed it was a nice casual place with a small bar area and some open tables. We decided to sit at the bar and get two flights, so we could try every beer they had on tap. Our bartender was excellent. We told her it was our first time there and she kindly reviewed the beers they had on tap and recommended the flights to us since it was our first time there. They also allow small dogs and puppies inside as well. I love that! There is a small section at the bar that has games at it as well and they are open to everybody. My husband and I actually played one while we enjoyed our flights and ended up having a great time. If you are looking for a nice casual place to just sit and relax and enjoy some beer, I highly recommend this place. We will back again soon!

First there's the fact I haven't had a bad beer here yet, no matter how many visits. They have so much variety; each decision leads to an amazing drink. Smooth, with unique tastes, you'll crave their regulars and buy a growler. Second, there's the ambiance. Sometimes it does get crowded, but I'm just happy it's going so well for the owners.ive always snagged a seat or stood around playing bar games. Then other times it calms down enough for to chit chat with spectacular bartenders. Either way I usually spend my time I enjoy myself. Third, their rotating food trucks add to the experience. And their new ideas and events make it the ideal go to spot. They're simply good at what they do.

Super fan of this place! The beer is outstanding, atmosphere cool and experience wonderful. My friend and I got two flights of beer one from each side of the board (special beers and beers they have all time). I liked that it's dog friendly and that you can order food to the place. I saw people order Jimmy John's and Homeslyce. This craft beer isn't gimmicky just plain delish!

Well, this is a great place for a beer or two, or you can try 5 short pours at a time. I have aged out of the sweet stout phase, but my companion loves the increasing variety of porters and stouts, and will try anything. Today, it was the Glen Cocoa. She prefers the Batter Boyz. It has more depth though both are sweet and chocolately. My preferences are for the Kapowski amber ale and the flagship IPA. These are clean, flavorful and refreshing beers. I will say, with the exception of sours, the range is good for having only 10 beers on draft at a time. Do keep in mind that the food is available from nearby deliveries and local food trucks. It is always a good experience. You can even bring your dogs and kids. Drink well, tip well.

Black Flag, you had me from the start with all of your witty beer names. Mother of Dragons? YASSSS. Basic Bee pumpkin pie ale? You were right with the description. So fetch. Z Morris blonde and Brunch breakfast stout with Ghirardelli chocolate and Zeke's Coffee? Excuse me while I get white girl wasted...

Just opened and this is a neat spot. I enjoyed one of their IPAs and for an IPA it was tasty. Very heavy hops and a good flavor. Exactly what it's supposed to be. They do need to add some decoration or carpet or something to baffle the echo as it gets very loud in here with the mostly bare walls. They do not have food, but do have at least a stack of Slyce menus for delivery. Or you can bring your own food. I imagine that they'll have food trucks soon enough.

Finally checked out Hoco's newest craft brewery this past weekend and I was not disappointed at all! Yes, they still may be working out some kinks in terms of service - but they're brand new - give them a break! It's great to see such passionate brewers sharing their love of ale with the DMV. I'm not a huge beer connoisseur but I did find an ale that I especially liked - Rainbow Road (I don't mind hoppy ales at all). I was so glad to grab the last glass before their keg tapped out (was a small batch item)! Because we did a sample flight of all of their offerings, I also really enjoyed their "Belgie" - light, basic and right up my alley. :D They truly have a beer for everyone - whether you're into IPAs, blonde or dark ales, porters, etc. I can't wait to visit again in the future - it's currently BYOF so it'll be interesting to see if they do end up partnering up with another local food truck other than Home Slyce! (Which, by the way was MONEY...Port-the-Bella was divine).

Loveeeeee. Great beer, especially IPAs. Dank hops! Cool, relaxed vibe. Great service. Fun events. It will get busy w/ a fun crowd at peak times. As w/ most breweries no kitchen. Snacks available. No need to say anything else..... just go! Drink local!

Good looking taproom! Clean, spacious, well lit, and located in a parking accessible area. The brewery doesn't serve food, but has a food truck schedule, or B.Y.O.F. Shared a flight of beers that included Brunch (breakfast stout), Rainbow Road (NE pale ale), The Mage (imperial stout), K Kapowski (amber ale), Z Morris (blonde ale) and the Orange Pail (pale ale). My favorite and the reason for coming here was the Rainbow Road. Another I really enjoyed was the Brunch, which was perfectly balanced, not too sweet, or heavy. The least favorite of the group was the Double Barrel Black Mage, which tasted like vanilla extract and cough syrup. I like there were board games to keep us entertained. A fun time for sure!

Grand opening was today! Superrrr packed place! But bartenders busted their butts to get everyone their beer. Great job! They also had free pizza from home slyce truck, good pizza and apparently the actual restaurant is around the corner! Def get 2 flights to try all 10!! My fav was the Z Morris blonde! Because I'm iffy with hops and IPAs. Great decor (umm more Star Wars mural please!?), spacious, tons of standing room (which was perfect for the first day crowd!) I'd add a couple more tv's just so you can play diff channels!

This place is fun. The mural of the Mos Eisley Cantina (portraying Black Flag beers, of course) surrounded by hop vines adorns the side wall. Groovy tunes set a chill vibe - Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beatles... I can dig it. The beers are alright. When I went they had run out of a bunch. I really enjoyed the Belgie and the Belgian Waffle. Their IPA and DIPA are pretty solid - hoppy without feeling like I'm chewing on a bag of hops cones. Their description of their hoppy beers as "dank" is accurate; it works somehow. They have five beers per flight, so that's a good way to get your sample on. Tap room, so no food prepared in house, but they sometimes have food trucks out in the lot and you're always welcome to bring your own. Speaking of which... These people encourage customers to bring their games for chillin' while sipping on beers. Don't have your own? They have a variety of games behind the bar including Yahtzee, Monopoly, Connect 4, Monopoly Deal, and Scattegories. Some other customers were playing Magic, two women at the bar played connect 4, and my wife and I played some Yahtzee. I can't wait to bring in some poker chips... As of this writing, they've been open to the public for only 10 days and there's definite potential. I'll definitely be back to try more.

Average cookie cutter brewery with average cookie cutter beer. Nothing wrong with it but certainly no reason to return. Don't bother ordering from their "expedited delivery" partnership with Home Slyce. Food never showed, and when we called them they tried to tell us our food had already been given to us when we had not received anything. Not Black Flag's fault but absolutely not worth the hassle. Fine place for a one and done visit. French Toasted beer was quite good.

I tried Black Flag after realizing how close it was to my apartment in Silver Spring, which is only about a 20 minute drive. I was pretty impressed with the brewery and particularly enjoyed trying their brand new sour. I also really enjoyed their flights, although I thought they were a bit pricey at $12 for 5 tastes. The atmosphere of the brewery is nice, but make Sure to get there relatively early if you're going on a weekend because it fills up fast and there aren't a lot of tables. Parking is plentiful. They also have a lot of board games to choose from inside! It's a family friendly environment. They usually have a food truck outside. I tried their grilled cheese truck "Say Cheese" and was very unimpressed with the service on the night that I went. It took 45 minutes for 2 grilled cheeses.

Beer beer beer, beer I do adore. This place is fantastic. Columbia actually has a nice little beer scene going unlike my crappy town (Crofton). I have never had a bad beer here. Nice clean vibe here, good service, good beer, what's not to love. They have some games, tables, etc. They do tours on the weekend. But your here for the beer... that's what I say. That's why I go. Check it out.

As someone who has been going to Black Flag ever since they opened, I can deeply speak to the progress they have made as a brewery. Honestly, it's been such a joy to watch them grow in their execution and their risk taking when it comes to beer. They have been putting out some absolutely incredible beer lately - their IPAs seem to keep getting better, and their stouts do not disappoint. My favorite beer they have EVER released is Materia Thief - a green tea/mint sour - which reminds me of an iced green tea from Starbucks in the best way. I could not be happier to revise my initially mediocre review. Black Flag keeps getting better - and I can't wait to stick around and watch this trend continue!

My husband & I were in the area for about a month (July/Aug) fixing up my late father's house to sell. During this extremely stressful time, we found a refuge in Black Flag Brewing! We enjoyed their large selection of NEIPAs and the abundant selection of 4pks. to go. The bartenders were always friendly and attentive. I'm super excited to be taking some of their cool merchandise (t-shirts & hats) back home to NC with me! If I'm ever back up in MD, I'd make a point of stopping in again!

Looked this one up on Yelp as I was visiting Maryland and landed at BWI. Lots of IPA and Stouts on the menu. It was a Saturday night and the place was pretty crowded and loud, but I found a seat at the bar. There were three bartenders working and it was a really long bar, so I was able to get an order in pretty quickly. I stopped by the food truck in the parking lot before going inside and they give you a number on a stick and deliver the food inside when it's ready. That gave me time to cruise the beer menu and talk to a few people to find out what's good. I started with a flight of 5 for $11.95 so i wouldn't hassle the bartender with a bunch of "tasters". Ended up ordering a pint of one of the Stouts after it was all said and done. Went well with my meal. Liked the place: I'd recommend and would return.

Great service and a good selection of beers based upon what we saw. Unfortunately we only were able to try one beer each. I had done my research online and found out that Wednesday's is bring your own mug day but that also there would be a food truck out there. We got to the place at 630 and went to order from the food truck shortly after only to find out there were SOLD OUT !!! there was nothing left. So we each grabbed a beer chatted and then moved on to our next stop. My husband would've turned hulk really quickly he didn't eat that day so we need a space that provided both good food and good craft beer. The bartenders were super friendly and attentive because this place is close to my office i'll will definitely be trying to return.