OUR STORY

Established in 1998, RavenBeer is a Baltimore-based craft beer, inspired by the Baltimore poet, Edgar Allan Poe. RavenBeer currently brews 6 different craft beer brands in multiple styles. Current distribution is in Maryland, District of Columbia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Chicagoland, South Carolina and Virginia.

RavenBeer is brewed in honor of the great American writer, Edgar Allan Poe, who, through his pen, eloquently expressed himself like no other. Through his exquisite poems, short stories and criticisms, Poe captured the imagination of the world. The Raven is brewed in Baltimore, the home of Poe, in honor of this classic poem. A master of the macabre, Poe is captured in the RavenBeer portfolio.

From 1843-1848, he wrote 'The Tell-Tale Heart', 'The Black Cat', 'The Pit and the Pendulum' and the prize winning 'The Gold Bug'. In 1845, Poe published 'Tales' and 'The Raven' and 'Annabel Lee', published 2 days after his death on Oct. 9, 1849. The strain of business failures and the tragic death of his wife from consumption led to a nervous breakdown and to his early death in Baltimore on October 7, 1849.

RavenBeer’s Cask was voted 3rd best beer crafted by Maryland breweries by Maryland Brewers Association of MD. They have garnered Gold medals in Case Box Design and Tap Handle Creativity by Tastings.com, and were named one of USA’s Top 23 Craft Beer Tap Handles in America by Thrillist.com.