On Friday, September 6, 2024, the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Garrett County Department of Business Development to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Brewery and the Beast in Accident, Maryland.
Local dignitaries in attendance included County Commissioners Paul Edwards and Larry Tichnell; Accident Mayor Richard Carlson; Andrew Sargent, the Maryland Department of Commerce’s Senior Business Development Representative for the Western Maryland region; Christy Butler, Regional Public Engagement Officer, Western Maryland for the Comptroller of Maryland; Christine Funk, Business Development Loan Officer with Tri-County Council for Western MD, Inc.; Debbie Owston, administrator of the Garrett County Board of License Commissioners; Garrett County Chamber of Commerce Board members Patty Manown Mash and Emily Tusing; and Chamber President Andrew Fike.
Attendees congratulated co-owners Craig Frazee and Brandy Wilt. Commissioner Edwards mentioned the restaurant filling a specific void and thanked Craig and Brandy for their investment in the county and more particularly in Accident. Chamber President Andrew Fike spoke to how the town’s businesses would benefit from the presence of Brewery and the Beast and vice versa. Garrett County Diplomats Ron Bittinger, Crystal Dayton, Patty Manown Mash, Julie Mead, Connor Norman, Josh Slone, and Emily Tusing presented the owners with their First Dollar of Profit and assisted in the official ribbon cutting.
Craig talked about starting off as a food truck ten years ago, setting up at different breweries and festivals. Three to four years ago they decided they wanted to have a sit-down restaurant and Brandy suggested a brewery so they went to school to learn how to brew beer. Craig mentioned the help they have received from across the county. Brandy spoke about how they saw Accident as a good home for their vision, citing the cidery and the cheese factory and all the crafting going on locally. She said that Xtreme Power Sports has welcomed them into the space and they enjoy being here. Brandy also expressed gratitude for all the people who have helped Brewery and the Beast along the way.
Located at 418 South Main Street in Accident, Maryland, Brewery and the Beast offers an inviting atmosphere where guests can savor the robust flavors of locally brewed beer alongside gourmet BBQ-inspired dishes with a focus on quality, fresh from scratch items featuring smoked meats.
Follow Brewery and the Beast on Facebook for updates to the daily menu, visit their website breweryandthebeastmd.com, or call (301) 691-2739 for questions.
