Est. 2015 · Rockville, Maryland
Good company
since 2015
How it started
Two friends,
one simple idea
In 2015, Jim and Keith opened 7 Locks Brewing with a straightforward vision: brew well-executed, thoughtful beers and pour them in a place the neighborhood could call its own.
On a 15-barrel brewhouse we put our spin on the classics — balanced malt, honest hops — alongside some not-so-traditional brews. Water, barley, hops, yeast and the occasional adjunct. That’s it. Beer doesn’t have to be complicated to be good.
“Leave your worries at the door and join us for a pint after work. You’ll be in good company.” — Jim & Keith, founders
Why “7 Locks”
Named for
the canal
Just down the road, the C&O Canal climbs past the Potomac through a famous flight of seven lift locks — the stretch that gave Seven Locks Road its name. Photographs of those locks hang on our taproom wall, and seven lock gates stand in our logo.
It’s a reminder of where we are: Montgomery County, with its rich agricultural heritage and its long history of moving good things along the water.
What we stand for
Brewed with
intention
Welcoming & inclusive
Everyone gets a seat at the bar — beer aficionados, casual drinkers, kids, dogs and designated drivers alike.
Thoughtful in design
& execution
Classic styles done right, plus enough range that there’s always something for every taste — including gluten-friendly and non-alcoholic options.
Rooted in
Montgomery County
Charity events for animal-welfare and environmental causes, CSA pickup for One Acre Farm, and live local music most Saturday nights.
One of Maryland’s most award-winning breweries — and, more importantly, your neighborhood’s.