Germantown Cider Barrel
- Address: N Frederick Rd (Rt 355)
- Vicinity: Oxbridge Dr, S of Rt 118
No Bose, Drink Cider
The Cider Barrel is a roadside stand in Germantown, Maryland, built for Andrew Baker in the shape of a giant wooden barrel. Constructed during Prohibition, the long-closed stand once served as the public outlet for Baker's cider operation, where a horse-powered press behind his home produced more than 2,000 gallons a week. Apples came from his nearby orchard, and visitors traveled from Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, and Virginia to taste the celebrated cider. For decades the barrel sold cider and other farm goods, and tourist cottages—now gone—were added for overnight guests. - AsNotedIn