Brewery Profile

Silver Branch Brewing Company

Downtown Silver Spring’s beer scene is tied closely to transit, restaurants, offices, apartments, and entertainment venues, and this brewery’s original Lagerhaus and Biergarten fits into that urban setting. Christian Layke and Brett A. Robison established Silver Branch Brewing Company in March 2019, building it around an appreciation for European and American brewing traditions. A visitor walking in should expect a taproom centered on the brewery’s own production rather than a single narrow specialty. Its portfolio is described as drawing from four major brewing cultures, so the point of the visit is often comparison: lighter and darker, traditional and modern, familiar and less common styles may all be part of the conversation, depending on what is pouring that day.

Travelers in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia region often seek breweries that are easy to add to a day of sightseeing, dining, or neighborhood exploring. The Silver Spring location serves that role because it is adjacent to the Red Line Metro station, making it practical for visitors who are not planning to drive. The brewery also has a broader regional footprint: in addition to the original Downtown Silver Spring taproom, Silver Branch operates Warrenton Station in Old Town Warrenton, Virginia, and Rockville Beerworks off East Gude Drive in Rockville, Maryland. For someone following the area’s craft beer map, the Silver Spring stop introduces the flagship location of a company that now spans multiple communities and state lines.

For planning purposes, the most reliable details are the location and the taproom format. Amenities such as food service, event schedules, outdoor seating arrangements, reservations, and current hours should be confirmed directly before visiting, since those details can change and are not assumed here. The taproom is also the place to confirm the day’s pours, especially because a brewery with a multi-dimensional portfolio may rotate offerings over time. Visitors arriving by Metro can treat the Downtown Silver Spring Lagerhaus and Biergarten as a convenient transit-accessible stop, while those comparing locations may note that each of the three taprooms sits in a different setting: downtown Silver Spring, Old Town Warrenton, and an industrial/commercial corridor in Rockville.

Christian Layke and Brett A. Robison established Silver Branch Brewing Company in March 2019, building the operation around an appreciation for both European and American brewing traditions. The brewery focuses on producing beers inspired by these four major brewing cultures, resulting in a multi-dimensional portfolio. Silver Branch operates as a multi-state production facility with three distinct taproom locations. The original Lagerhaus and Biergarten is situated in Downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, adjacent to the Red Line Metro station. Subsequent locations include the Warrenton Station in Old Town Warrenton, Virginia, and the Rockville Beerworks facility located off East Gude Drive in Rockville, Maryland.

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Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910-3487

Phone: 2028418646

Website: http://www.silverbranchbrewing.com

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Silver Branch Brewing Company.

Beer Styles at Silver Branch Brewing Company

Silver Branch Brewing Company brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes West Coast India Pale Ale, Hazy India Pale Ale, English-Style Bitter, English-Style India Pale Ale, Franconian-Style Kellerbier, Dry-Hopped Lager, Doppelbock, Belgian Blonde, Mexican-Style Lager, Double India Pale Ale, Nut Brown Ale, and Porter. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • The Butterfly Effect

    Sep 1, 2026

    Second release in a 4-part Hazy IPA series, brewed with Citra and Mosaic hops offering bright citrus and fruity notes with a full body and soft mouthfeel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Silver Branch Brewing Company located?
Silver Branch Brewing Company is located at Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910-3487. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Silver Branch Brewing Company's hours?
Taproom hours are not posted to Beer.Social. Call 2028418646 to confirm before visiting.
How can I learn more about Silver Branch Brewing Company?
Visit http://www.silverbranchbrewing.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.