HowardOnTap Craft Brew Trail

The HowardOnTap Craft Brew Trail features 11 destinations, including established brewpubs, up-and-coming farm breweries and exciting start-ups getting creative with their ingredients. A trip to the trail is the perfect holiday gift for the craft beer lover in your life. Receive swag when you visit four or all stops on the trail, and make a weekend out of it by booking a nearby hotel at a special rate!

Jailbreak Brewing Company
9445 Washington Blvd N, STE F | Laurel, MD 20723

Jailbreak’s 16,000 square foot brewing facility is in full view of the tasting room. While sampling one of the brews you can watch the brew team making the next batch of fresh Jailbreak beer.

Seasonal brew: Dusk Till Dawn
A medley of chocolate, fresh pressed espresso from Ceremony Coffee Roasters and roasted malt, this imperial espresso stout offers a balance of bold, bitter and richness

Pub Dog
8865 Stanford Blvd. | Columbia, MD 21045

Pub Dog’s beers are brewed at their original location in Federal Hill in Baltimore. In 2007, they expanded to Columbia, where they’ve been serving their brews and gourmet pizza even since.

Seasonal brew: Maple Pecan Brown
A smooth brown ale brewed with roasted pecans and real Vermont maple syrup

Black Flag Brewing Company
9315 Snowden River Pkwy | Columbia,MD

The first production brewery and taproom in Columbia, Black Flag has 5 signature beers always on tap, and a rotating list of 5 more. Food trucks are also available on Fridays and Saturdays.

Seasonal brew: Cotton Headed Ninny Muggins
This new brew will debut on December 22 at Elf Movie Night & Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest.

Manor Hill Brewing
4411 Manor Lane | Ellicott City, MD 21042

Manor Hill Brewing is Howard County’s first farm brewery, located on a 54-acre working farm in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Seasonal brew: 10
This limited release brew was created in celebration of their restaurant Victoria Gastro Pub’s 10th anniversary

Dog Adoption: Animal Advocates of Howard County
PO Box 1403 | Ellicott City, MD 21041

Animal Advocates of Howard County is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing the suffering of animals, through the promotion of adoption of pets from Howard County Animal Control, securing shelter for animals in trouble, providing free spay/neuter services, education programs and more. If you’re ready to bring home a new furry family member, see all adoptable dogs here, including 1-year-old Siren.

Dog Food and Essentials: Clipper’s Canine Cafe
8307 Main Street, Unit D | Ellicott City, MD 21043

Clipper’s Canine Cafe is has everything your new pet could possible need, with a big selection of all natural pet foods including raw food diets, supplements and gourmet bakery treats, as well as toys, spa products and apparel for pets. It’s only a few minutes from Montclair!

Grooming: The Dog Wash
10132 Baltimore National Pike | Ellicott City, MD 21042

The Dog Wash offers appointments with experienced groomers, or do it yourself at the self-serve pet washing stations. The elevated tubs have a walk up ramp and a tie to keep your dog in the tub, and they provide towels, aprons, and a blow dryer, and best of all they clean up the mess.

Dog Park: Worthington Dog Park
8170 Hillsborough Road | Ellicott City, MD 21043

Your dog will love to run off-leash and get the energy out at this 2.7 acre dog park, with two separate enclosures: the regular area and the small, timid, or elderly dog area. Get an annual permit so you can stop by as often as you want; it’s less than 5 miles from our Montclair community!

Doggy Day Care: Happy Dog Care
110246 B Baltimore National Pike | Ellicott City, MD 21042

Don’t leave your new dog home alone all day with your favorite pair of shoes. Take a visit to doggy day care, where they’ll be in air-conditioned playrooms with access to fenced outdoor play areas. They also offer grooming and overnight boarding services.

Holiday Celebration: Symphony of Lights, Tail Lights
10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy | Columbia, MD 21044

It’s hard to believe the holiday season is right around the corner! Mark your calendars for Tail Lights on December 11, when you and your dog can walk on foot through the Symphony of Lights, featuring 100 larger-than-life light creations made up of approximately 300,000 bulbs. Enjoy the sights with other dog lovers and their dogs, and dress your dog in festive attire for the “Best Dressed Pet” contest!