Open @ 11am for Opening Day (3/28)! Let's Go O's!

Welcome to Checkerspot Brewing!

Come see the new space at 1421 Ridgely St.

Why the Checkerspot name?

Fun Fact: The Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly is Maryland's state butterfly.

Our namesake embodies our belief that without an appreciation of nature, and local, quality ingredients... great beer cannot exist.

We’re proud to bring you an array of small-batch, thoughtfully crafted GLUTEN REDUCED beers–inspired by nature, but served right here in Baltimore-the city we love. There’s something for everyone here!

TAPROOM HOURS

Monday - Wednesday: 3 - 9 PM

Thursday: 3 - 10 PM

Friday & Saturday: 12 - 10 PM

Sunday: 12 - 8 PM

Food

Our kitchen is open:

Wednesday 3-8PM

Thursday 4-9PM

Friday/Saturday 12-8PM

Sunday 12-6PM

 

EVENTS

Opening Day

Thursday, March 28th

Open at 11am

Join us all day for Orioles vs LA Angels Opening Day. Game time: 3:05 PM. We will have the game broadcasted on all tvs. Bird Is The Word will be on draft and in cans and a limited special release Space Foods bottle.

The Local Oyster will be in attendance shuckin' oysters from noon-3 PM.

Flight Night

Wednesday, March 27th
6-7PM

Participate in our monthly Flight Night to enjoy six 8oz pours of our gluten-reduced craft beers served to you by owner and brewer, Judy Neff. Throughout this tasting you will learn about both the science and creativity behind the brewing industry. The menu is predetermined by Judy in hopes to expand your pallet and understanding for each beer style.

Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flight-night-tickets-817489592377?aff=oddtdtcreator

Skip The Small Talk

Wednesday, March 27th
6:30-8:30PM

Bring your friends (or come by yourself) and spend your Wednesday night at an event where you know everyone else is there for the same reason.

We'll be offering "big talk" conversational prompts on them to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward. Not feeling like answering a particular question? No worries, we'll have plenty to choose from, like, "When are you the happiest?" and, "If you were going to become close friends with me, what would I need to know about you?" We'll give you ground rules to make sure you feel comfortable and safe sharing as much of yourself as possible while still feeling in complete control of how much you divulge.

There will be food and drinks for sale.

Tickets Here:

https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-at-checkerspot-brewing-co-wednesday-march-27-2024

Good Daze Markets

Saturday, April 6th

12-5PM

Vintage and secondhand clothing, art, goods, tattoos and piercings. Enjoy gluten-reduced craft beer and food while you shop. Shop small and support local businesses.

Sip & Move

Sunday, April 7th

2-3PM

A body movement therapy using Afro Latin Dance Movement techniques and mediation to help increase strength, improve flexibility and decrease muscle tension.

One beer included in your ticket.

https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLFWP85Y85W79/checkout/GOOH6VRPPSAPD6IGXU5ERDRY

 

Rebuilding Community Night

Wednesday, April 10th

5-8PM

Rebuilding Together Baltimore celebrates 35 years of service to Baltimore City and Baltimore County in 2024. We want to celebrate by bringing our communities together in the target areas we work in. Our organization began in 1989 when a few dozen volunteers came together in Baltimore to help improve their neighborhood’s quality of life. 2000+ households later, our full time staff of 7 works year round to help homeowners live in safe and healthy homes and communities.

During the month of April, Rebuilding Together Baltimore will bring awareness to the importance of safe and healthy homes and communities for everyone. Join us in our mission to repair homes, revitalize communities, and rebuild lives. This year for National Rebuilding Month, we have partnered with several community organizations in the neighborhoods we work in to raise money and awareness.

From 5PM to 8PM, Checkerspot Brewing will donate $1 for every beer sold. 

Baltimore Baby Bonus Fund

Thursday, April 11th

5-8PM

The Baltimore Baby Bonus Fund is a proposed Charter Amendment from the Maryland Child Alliance that would create a program to provide direct financial support to new parents in Baltimore City. The program would offer a one-time payment of at least $1,000 to Baltimore city residents upon the birth or adoption of a child. The aim is to improve the well-being of children and families, while also having long-term benefits for the economy as a whole. To make this a reality, the campaign is seeking to collect 10,000 signatures from registered voters in Baltimore City by July 27th, 2024, and then have the Charter Amendment added to the 2024 general election ballot. 

Based on our most recent signature validity rate, we estimate that we will need to collect 13,000 total signatures to ensure 10,000 accepted signatures.

 

Tickets:

https://www.baltimorebabybonus.org/

Bread By Bridget Bread Drop

Friday, April 12th

6-8PM

Freshly baked sourdough and focacci bread. Support your local microbakery.

Order Here:

https://www.hotplate.com/breadbybridget/f5dedac9-8a6a-40fe-b09f-d510e23fd384

Beer & Ballet

Wednesday, April 17th
7-8PM

Dancing to 80’s and 90’s music, participants will dance in an hour-long beginning - intermediate ballet class. Those of legal age are invited to purchase a brew and take their place at the bar. Afterward, join us at our "After Brew Hangout" to meet new folks, chat about class, and enjoy a new brew.

Tickets Here:
https://events.humanitix.com/beer-and-ballet-checkerspot-brewing-april

Blind Industries & Services of Maryland Beer Release

Saturday, April 20th

12-4PM

Blind Industries & Services of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing career and training resources to blind residents of Maryland.

More Info Here:

https://bism.org/

 

Brübakes V Homebrew & Baking Competition

Sunday, April 21st
2-4PM

Uniting Homebrewers and Bakers in a single competition to celebrate spring, sustainable brewing practices and the DIY spirit! Proceeds to benefit the Station North Tool Library.

Tickets Here:
https://baltibrew.ticketspice.com/brubakes-v

Greg's Shitty Trivia

Greg's Shitty Trivia is in the house every Thursday, serving you some of the funniest, craziest trivia in town.

Games start at 8 PM. Tables and chairs are first-come, first-serve.

For more of Greg's events and trivia nights, visit www.GregsShittyTrivia.com.

UPCOMING BEER RELEASES

Feb 26 - Bubbles, a Champagne Session pilot batch, brewed in collaboration with Bunny's Buckets & Bubbles

Feb 26 - Hop Chocolate, a chocolate IPA pilot batch

March 1 - Dan Märzen

March 2 - Shannon Cream Stout, a recreation of the American Brewery's recipe from 1960, brewed in collaboration with beer historian, Maureen O'Prey

March 23 - Save the Bats, a pale ale brewed in collaboration with the Maryland Biodiversity Project and featuring the endangered Eastern Small-Footed Bat

March 26 - Saison de Fleur Rose

Checkerspot Events & Specials

Get notified about our beer releases, specials, and upcoming events!

HOST YOUR EVENT AT CHECKERSPOT!

 

Book event space at Checkerspot to host your next business meeting, anniversary party, birthday party, wedding, rehearsal dinner, team building event, gender reveal, holiday party, fundraiser, etc. Whatever you dream up, we can do!

Fill out the form in the Contact Us tab or email Denis for more information at denis@checkerspotbrewing.com.

OUR LOCATION

Checkerspot Brewing Company
1421 Ridgely St.
Baltimore, MD 21230

Brewery: (443) 388-9198

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