Sapwood Cellars Brewery in Columbia, Maryland, is an independent craft brewery and taproom founded in 2018 by Michael Tonsmeire and Scott Janish, both well-known in the craft beer community for their research and educational work. The brewery’s name reflects its two main production directions - “Sap” refers to fresh, aromatic hoppy ales, while “Wood” represents barrel-aged beers, primarily complex sour styles.