Idiom Brewing Co. - Frederick

Friendly service, great beers, plenty of seating inside and out, food truck out back.

Wanted to like this place but put off by two things: For one, I don't understand how somebody serving you beer could be so unfriendly. My wife and I walked up to the counter and the guy behind the counter just stared at us. I wasn't sure if he wasn't ready for us or what his deal was, so I just waited for him to say something, and he just continued to stare at us. I finally just spoke up and told him what we wanted, and he served us silently, as it if was some sort of hassle. Don't understand that, as I'm sure the dude is being paid and not being forced into it. I've frankly never experienced anything like it. I don't want to suspect racism, but perhaps? We were the only brown people in there, and nobody else seemed to get that kind of treatment. Secondly, this place needs to clean out their beer lines. Both beers we got smelled and tasted completely off the stout tasted metallic, and the sour tasted like fish. Wanted to love it, but left after a few minutes and went next door. I'm fully expecting the manager to offer to speak more about it, a pint on them, etc., but no thanks and I very rarely give poor reviews, just FYI. Customer service goes a long way. I may never have even noticed the poor tasting beer if it was served with a smile (or acknowledgement at least).

Walking down the creek and enjoying the view. Decided to pop into this place. Good beer choices. Had to get some beer to go!

Our Friday go to place! Cool patrons and dogs. Friendly quick staff. Neet brews. Great location.

Disappointed that they were out of the West Coast IPA keg was kicked but that's a testament to how good it is. There are plenty of other great beers here. Bartender was super cool and chatty, nice cuz I ventured in solo as I was in the neighborhood. Lots of dogs inside, which is wonderful especially because many places are outside only.