Our Story
The Farm
Agriculture has been an important part of our family for nearly a century. Highland Heights Farm was founded in 1924 by our great grandfather Calvin, who excelled in the swine industry and his son, our grandfather William, later followed in his footsteps. In the 1980’s, brothers Allen and Stewart led the farm’s next generation switching the primary focus to dairy cattle. The dairy farm steadily grew throughout the subsequent decades with the herd peaking at over 300 cows. In 2004, Allen and his wife Kim worked together to start Hawks Hill Creamery in an effort to provide quality local agricultural products and avoid dependence upon fluctuating milk prices.
The Brewery
A new “farm brewery” license classification, a passion for good beer and local products, along with a desire to continue the family’s agricultural tradition sparked the family to create Falling Branch Brewery, Harford County’s first farm brewery led by the farm’s fourth generation. Following years of planning and hard work, small-batch beer production began at the farm in fall of 2015. In Summer of 2021 with the installment of our new 15BBL brewhouse, larger production onsite was able to come to fruition taking us onto our next journey.
Taproom
The Taproom is a cozy refurbished 1800’s barn that is open year-round. Food trucks are set up onsite most days that we're open. The barn is heated throughout the winter months and three televisions are set up to play your favorite sports events.
Beer Garden
The Beer Garden is a relaxing outdoor space behind the taproom with an additional bar, great views of the farm, picnic tables, outdoor couches, fire pits and propane heaters, live music (weather permitting), and a huge open lawn to sprawl out on. While we almost always have plenty of seating, on the weekends from Spring through Fall we recommend bringing your own lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the farm.
FAQs
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We are open 4-8pm on Thursdays, 4-9pm on Fridays, 12-9pm on Saturdays, and 12:00pm to 7pm on Sundays.
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Yes, the taproom is heated and open on weekends in the winter!
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Food trucks are onsite selling food on days that we are open, check the calendar to see what truck will be onsite on certain days! We also have various snacks available for purchase in the Taproom.
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Yes! Just no outside alcohol please.
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No, our license does not allow any outside alcohol to be brought on the premises.
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Yes, both the beer garden and taproom are handicap accessible!
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Yes! Dogs must remain on a leash at all times, and are not allowed to be seated inside the Taproom. We have plenty of outdoor seating for you and your pup!
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Yes! We regularly host private birthday parties, corporate/business parties/meetings/teambuilding, client appreciation, reunions and more! We have several available spaces at the farm that are perfect for your almost any occasion. More information can be found on our Rentals Page. If you have any questions or would like to plan an event, you may contact our events team at: rentals@fallingbranchbeer.com
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Yes! Our beer is brewed with grains, but we do keep at least one gluten free drink on tap such as hard cider or seltzer!
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Yes, gift cards can be purchased in person at our taproom or you can call in and have a gift card sent to your phone!
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We are self-distributing within the state of Maryland. Please contact wholesale@fallingbranchbeer.com for more information.