Our Story
The Farm
Agriculture has been an important part of our family for nearly a century. Falling Branch Farm (aka 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
With the creation of Maryland’s new “farm brewery” license, a passion for good beer and local ingredients, and a desire to carry on the family’s agricultural tradition, the fourth generation — led by Alex with help from siblings Rob and Elizabeth — founded Falling Branch Brewery, Harford County’s first farm brewery. After years of planning and hard work, small-batch beer production began on the farm in the fall of 2015. In the summer of 2021, the installation of our new 15-barrel brewhouse made larger-scale production onsite a reality and marked the beginning of our next chapter.
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 5-9pm on Thursdays, 1-9pm on Fridays, 12-9pm on Saturdays, and 12-7pm on Sundays. We are closed Monday-Wednesday.
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Yes, the taproom is heated and open Thursday-Sunday in the winter!
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Yes, our food truck, Hawks Hill Grill, is open every day that the taproom is open. It closes one hour before the brewery closes, except on Sundays when it closes at 5:30pm.
We also have a rotation of guest food trucks onsite during events and weekends during summer/fall. Our food truck schedule is listed on our website calendar.
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Yes! We have a large concrete parking lot available for your use. Follow the signs and it is just past the taproom. During the warm weather months and fall, the concrete lot does sometimes fill up and we ask that you use the front grass lot.
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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! Well behaved pups are welcome inside and outside. We ask that they remain on a leash at all times.
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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!
Also, some of our beers are gluten reduced, but still contain trace amounts of gluten.
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Yes, gift cards can be purchased in person at our taproom or online.
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We are self-distributing within the state of Maryland. Please contact wholesale@fallingbranchbeer.com for more information.