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Union Craft Brewing

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IndependentNamed roasting partner: Vent Coffee RoastersSourcing: Limited public info
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Union Craft Brewing is a Baltimore-based brewery that focuses on producing craft beer while serving as a community hub. By operating the Union Collective, they provide a shared space for various local makers and businesses to produce and sell their goods. The company is deeply rooted in the local Baltimore scene and emphasizes community connection through its taproom and events.

Ownership
Union Craft Brewing is an independent, employee-owned company. In 2021, the brewery launched the Beer Unites Employee Ownership Program to grant ownership stakes to its staff.
Founded
2011
Roasting
Named roasting partner: Vent Coffee Roasters. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.
What it's known for
Union Craft Brewing is a prominent Baltimore-based craft brewery known for its flagship Duckpin Pale Ale and for spearheading the Union Collective, a manufacturing and retail hub that fosters local collaboration.
Farm-level sourcing
Union Craft Brewing does not roast its own coffee and therefore does not maintain its own coffee sourcing program. Coffee services at their facility are provided by an independent tenant, Vent Coffee Roasters, which operates separately from the brewery.
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Union Craft Brewing, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2025-05-14 · CNS Maryland
Some Maryland brewers concerned tariffs will make tough times tougher

Union Craft Brewing co-founder Adam Benesch expressed concerns regarding the impact of proposed tariffs on the brewing industry. He noted that businesses are ill-equipped to absorb the projected 25% increase in costs, which could lead to higher prices for consumers.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-27. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. I could not verify specific coffee sourcing details for Vent Coffee Roasters, as they operate as an independent business within the Union Collective complex rather than as a subsidiary of the brewery.

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