Our Story
Welcome To
Sapwood Cellars
We are dually focused on barrel-aged mixed-fermented beers and fresh hoppy ales. Founded on our shared passions for brewing science, delicious flavors, and the craft of beer production, we brew beers that are balanced, drinkable, and highly aromatic without tongue-scraping bitterness or piercing sourness. Beer should be a pleasure to savor, not a challenge to conquer!
Events and Food Trucks
Brewing in Columbia, Maryland!
Sapwood Cellars
8980 Rt. 108
Columbia, MD
Cans, DIPA and Coffee!
The last few weeks the tasting room has been pretty slammed. We did our best to keep up with demand by filling our 20 bbl fermentor with a double batch of Pillowfort (which allowed a mega-sized variant Vanillafort). Both barely survived the weekend. Which is fine,...
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Days of Hops and Barrels!
January was a fun month! We released our first barrel-aged beer, Rum Apple Apple (apple tripel aged in a Jamaican rum barrel). Survived our first double-batch brew day for Pillowfort batch #2. Finally got an upgrade to our gas line/meter (now we can brew beer and have...
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The Exciting Year
2018 was a pretty crazy year: we quit our desk jobs, got licensed, installed a brewery, and brewed and sold our first beers! It was at times the most exciting, scary, confusing, tiring, and fun experiences of our lives. It only worked thanks to our...
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ARLNow
Together they have immersed themselves into a philosophy of making world-class beers through the understanding of processes, techniques and ingredients.
It’s a Brew Life
Just an hour and a half drive for us in Pennsylvania is where the highly anticipated, Sapwood Cellars, has opened its brewery and taproom.
DCBeer
Last Friday, I went to the soft opening of Sapwood Cellars in Columbia, MD. For fans of the hazy IPA and complex sours, it’ll be well worth the trip up 95.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take reservations for large groups?
We’re happy to reserve tables for larger parties. For groups larger than 20, we’d appreciate a week’s notice (email info@sapwoodcellars.com) if possible to add another bartender to the staff.
Can I rent the tasting room for a private event?
The tasting room is available for private events. For nights we aren’t usually open (Monday-Wednesday) we have a minimum hourly tab. For nights we are usually open (Thursday-Sunday) the reservation rate goes up significantly to account for lost revenue. Please contact info@sapwoodcellars.com or call us for more details.
Are pets allowed?
Our lease currently doesn’t allow pets in space (Which is why you won’t see Scott’s dog Millie around.) We’re hoping that we’ll eventually be able to have a monthly Bring Your Own Dog Saturday.
Do you have food?
We’re working on getting a low priority food license that will allow us to serve non-alcoholic drinks and pre-packaged snacks. We almost always have a food truck in front. You can check the homepage under “Events and Food Trucks” for this week’s schedule. On the rare chance that we have a late cancellation, delivery menus are available for local restaurants. You are also welcome to bring your own food to eat in the tasting room.
Can I get a tour?
No guarantees, but one of us is happy to show you around if we have time. Ask one of the bartenders and they’ll check.
Do you sell beer to go?
We sell 32 oz ($3) and 64 oz ($5) growlers that can be filled to order. Most beers are $11 for 32 oz and $21 for 64 oz (with an upcharge for beers that cost more by the glass). You are welcome to bring your own growler, as long as it conforms to legal requirements (has the government warning). Currently, we don’t do crowlers, but we have plans for canned hoppy beers and bottled sours in 2019!
Hours of Operation
THUR – FRI
2 - 10 PM
SAT
Noon - 10 PM
SUN
Noon - 8 PM
Drop Us a Line
Don't be shy. Let us know if you have any questions!
(443) 542-9304