Aldus Brewing Expands Distribution Into Maryland

Hanover, Pennsylvania brewer Aldus Brewing Company is bringing its beers to all remaining Maryland counties and Philadelphia County.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Beer

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Aldus Brewing Company of Hanover, Pennsylvania, expanded its beer distribution into all remaining Maryland counties and Philadelphia County in November, backed by a $250,000 investment. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Aldus Brewing Company, headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania, expanded distribution into all remaining Maryland counties and Philadelphia County in November 2026. The expansion follows growth and consumer demand across Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania and Western Maryland.

Why it matters

The expansion is supported by a $250,000 investment in jobs, infrastructure, equipment, logistics and distribution capabilities. It extends the brewer's reach to Maryland residents who previously had limited access to its products.

Aldus Brewing Company is investing $250,000 in jobs, infrastructure, equipment, logistics and distribution to support the expansion. The extraction does not specify the number of new jobs or retail locations included in the investment.

The players

Aldus Brewing Company

A Hanover, Pennsylvania brewer that is expanding its distribution across Pennsylvania and Maryland and launching new seasonal products.

The details

Aldus Brewing Company previously distributed across Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania and Western Maryland. The brewer also launched its Pretzel Variety Pack, featuring Pretzel Wheat Ale, Chocolate Pretzel, Peanut Butter Pretzel and Salted Caramel Pretzel beers made with real Wege pretzels.

Timeline

  1. November 2026: Distribution expansion into Maryland and Philadelphia County takes effect.

  2. Week of November 3, 2026: Pretzel Variety Pack becomes available.

Market Landscape

Aldus Brewing Company is extending a regional footprint that began in south-central Pennsylvania and Western Maryland into a wider multi-county market. The move places the Hanover brewer among the mid-sized regional brewers competing for distribution across Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Maryland beer drinkers in all counties and Philadelphia County can now find Aldus products at retail, and the Pretzel Variety Pack is available the week of publication. Shoppers who prefer pretzel-inspired flavors can look for the four-beer pack when stocking up.

The takeaway

Maryland shoppers looking for new regional beer options can check local retailers for Aldus products beginning this month. The Pretzel Variety Pack offers a sampler of four flavors for those who want to try multiple styles at once.

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Source note: This article includes information reported by Maryland Daily Record.

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