4.7 (220 on Google)
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About Denizens Brewing Co.
Denizens Brewing Co. is a brewery on East-West Highway in Silver Spring. Google also lists it as a beer garden and a restaurant. Its website says the company was the first production brewery in Montgomery County, Maryland.
The name is a word for a regular. Founders Emily, Jeff and Julie started it after a holiday dinner conversation in 2012, over beer Jeff had brought east from his Colorado brewery. The website says the lineup has grown to more than 200 beers.
Beer names on its site include Southside IPA, Animal Hazy IPA, Born Bohemian Pils and Third Party Tripel. A line called Hike the Alps follows the beer traditions of Bavaria and Austria, and seasonal beers rotate through the year.
The company says it hosts festivals, trivia and live music. Its story page also mentions welcoming guests' four-legged friends. More people have reviewed Denizens on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Silver Spring on this site.
From Denizens' own website and its Google listing, read October 8, 2026.
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Questions people ask
Does Denizens host trivia?
The company's events page lists trivia on Thursdays at 7:30 PM. It does not say which location, so check before you go.
Can I book a private event with Denizens?
Yes. The events page invites guests to join public events or book a private event with the company.
What kinds of beer does Denizens make?
The website describes IPAs and hazy IPAs, a Czech-style pilsner and a Belgian-style tripel. It also lists Bavarian and Austrian inspired beers and a rotating seasonal series.
Can I find Denizens beer outside the taproom?
Yes. The website says its beer is in more than 1,500 locations across Maryland, Virginia and DC.
Which breweries are close by?
Third Hill Brewing Co is 0.2 miles away. Silver Branch Brewing Company is 0.5 miles away. Addis Beer & Wine is 0.4 miles away, and Fenwick Beer & Wine is 0.7 miles away.
Answers come from Denizens' website and its Google listing, read October 8, 2026.
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Before you visit Denizens
Check denizensbrewingco.com before you go. The site lists events, menus and hours. Some of those pages describe the company's Riverdale Park home, so confirm what applies to Silver Spring.
The website describes the Hike the Alps beers as inspired by brewing in Germany and Austria. Its beer page also lists a core lineup and a rotating series of seasonal beers.
Third Hill Brewing Co is only 0.2 miles away, and Silver Branch Brewing Company is 0.5 miles away. Together they make an easy afternoon of it. Fenwick Beer & Wine, at 0.7 miles, is a handy stop for something to take home.