Max's Taphouse to host 22nd Annual Belgian Beer Festival

The family-owned Baltimore institution celebrates 40 years with a four-day Belgian beer celebration.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 3:07pm

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Max's Taphouse in Baltimore's Fells Point neighborhood is hosting its 22nd Annual Belgian Beer Festival from February 13-16, featuring over 100 Belgian beers on draft, Belgian-inspired food, and a special Thirst Trapp Thursday event showcasing Belgian-style beers from Maryland breweries. The festival is free to attend, with early admission tickets available for Friday and Saturday.

Why it matters

As a long-standing family-owned business in Baltimore, Max's Taphouse's Belgian Beer Festival celebrates the city's rich brewing heritage and the international influences that have shaped the local beer scene. The festival also highlights the growing popularity of Belgian-style beers brewed by Maryland craft producers.

The details

The 22nd Annual Belgian Beer Festival at Max's Taphouse will run from February 13-16, with the festival kicking off each day at 11am. In addition to over 100 Belgian beers on draft, the event will feature a selection of specialty Belgian bottles and a Belgian-inspired food menu, including Belgian Frites. Max's is also releasing a new collaborative Belgian-style blonde ale called Belgian Belle for the festival.

  • The Belgian Beer Festival runs from Friday, February 13 through Monday, February 16.
  • Max's Taphouse is hosting a special Thirst Trapp Thursday event on Thursday, February 12 at 5pm, featuring 15 Belgian-inspired beers from Maryland breweries.
  • Early admission tickets for Friday and Saturday of the festival, providing guaranteed seating and early access to limited beer offerings, are available but limited.

The players

Max's Taphouse

A family-owned Baltimore institution in the Fells Point neighborhood, celebrating 40 years in business and hosting its 22nd Annual Belgian Beer Festival.

Embassy of Belgium

A representative from the Embassy of Belgium will be on hand to lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the Belgian Beer Festival on Friday morning.

Brewers Association of Maryland

Max's Taphouse is partnering with the Brewers Association of Maryland for the Thirst Trapp Thursday event, featuring Belgian-style beers from Maryland craft breweries.

Brewer's Haven (Monument City Brewing x Key Brewing)

Max's Taphouse collaborated with Brewer's Haven to create a new Belgian-style blonde ale called Belgian Belle for the festival.

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What’s next

Early admission tickets for Friday and Saturday of the festival are limited, so beer enthusiasts are encouraged to purchase them soon.

The takeaway

Max's Taphouse's Belgian Beer Festival celebrates Baltimore's rich brewing heritage and the growing popularity of Belgian-style beers in the local craft scene, showcasing the city's vibrant food and drink culture.