Two Montgomery County breweries were among three Maryland breweries recognized at the 2026 Great American Beer Festival competition, one of the nation’s largest and most competitive beer competitions.
The Brewers Association announced the winners last month, with Silver Branch Brewing Co. in Rockville/Silver Spring and BabyCat Brewery in Bethesda/Kensington each earning medals. Eden Town Brewing Co. in Denton, located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, also received recognition.
Silver Branch Brewing Co. earned a silver medal for its Mundo Especial in the Rice Lager category, which featured 110 entries. The category was among several new additions to this year’s competition. BabyCat Brewery received a bronze medal for its Spruce Goose in the Herb and Spice Beer category, which included 67 entries. Eden Town Brewing Co. earned Maryland’s third medal, taking silver for its Tiki Pontoon in the Gose category, which featured 36 entries…