Notch 8 Brewery
Brewery
4.6 (246 on Google)
About Notch 8 Brewery
Notch 8 Brewery is a brewery and restaurant on Junction Dr in Annapolis Junction. It pours its own beer and runs a full kitchen. Live trivia fills the room every Tuesday.
The lineup includes Rail Hopper Ale, a pale ale hopped with Citra and Nugget. Air Monkey Ale is a malty amber, and The CoffeeHouse Stout is a roasty oatmeal stout with coffee notes. Sourpuss is a sour made with blackberries.
The kitchen serves starters like crab dip, rockfish bites and beer battered pickles. Boozy milkshakes are on the drinks menu too. Walk-ins are welcome, and there are no reservations.
Live music and comedy shows join the trivia on the calendar. The entrance and the parking lot are both wheelchair accessible. You can take beer home in a growler, and the space can be rented for private events.
From Notch 8 Brewery's own website and its Google listing, read November 1, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Map
Questions people ask
When is trivia at Notch 8?
Live trivia runs every Tuesday evening with two games. First and second place win prizes, and the games are hosted by Sporcle.
Does Notch 8 serve food?
Yes. The kitchen serves starters such as crab dip, rockfish bites and soft pretzels with beer cheese. There are also milkshakes and boozy milkshakes.
Can I take beer home?
Yes. Notch 8 fills growlers to go.
Is Notch 8 wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance and the parking lot are both wheelchair accessible.
Which breweries are close by?
Jailbreak Brewing Company in Laurel is 1.6 miles away. Black Flag Brewing Company in Columbia is 4.1 miles away, and Reckless Shepherd Brewing Co. in Columbia is 4.6 miles away.
Answers come from Notch 8 Brewery's website and its Google listing, read November 1, 2026.
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Before you visit Notch 8
Come hungry, because the kitchen is a big part of the stop. Walk-ins are welcome and there are no reservations. Order with the QR code on your table or see the Beertender.
Check notch8brewery.com before you go. The events page lists trivia, live music and any private events, and the beer list shows what is on tap.
Jailbreak Brewing Company in Laurel is 1.6 miles away. Black Flag Brewing Company in Columbia is 4.1 miles away. Both make an easy second stop.