Massachusetts Craft Beer Blog
Infographic Update: Massachusetts Breweries by the Numbers
There's been a flourish of activity since our last Massachusetts brewery update six months ago, so here's where we stand as 2018 comes to to a close. Have a look at the updated infographic, then scroll down for some insight on the numbers. With 26 new breweries...
41 Things That Happened in Craft Beer This Year: 2018 Review
Another year of craft beer is in the books, and here in Massachusetts it was a doozy. We thought it might be fun to look back at some of the most notable highlights, including the good, the bad, and the ugly. So here goes, our take on 41 things that happened in craft...
What Breweries, And Consumers, Should Learn From the Trillium Controversy
As Craft Breweries Grow, Employee Compensation Should Too When the Farmer Series Pouring Permit was introduced in Massachusetts in July of 2013 it opened the door for the thriving taproom culture that dominates the craft beer scene here today. The change allowed all...
The 67 New England Breweries Where You Can Drink Resilience IPA to Support the Camp Fire Relief Effort
In the coming weeks hundreds of breweries around the country, including 67 right here in New England, will be pouring a special beer brewed in collaboration with craft pioneer Sierra Nevada to show support and raise money for victims of the devastating California...
Flying Dreams Brewing to Debut New Marlborough Taproom This Friday
Worcester based Flying Dreams Brewing will debut its new Marlborough pilot brewery and taproom this Friday. "We received our pouring permit last week," said Master Brewer and founder Dave Richardson, adding "we're excited to finally have a taproom and a retail...
Massachusetts Brewery & Taproom Openings Ramp Up As 2018 Nears End
After record-setting predictions for new brewery openings, followed by subsequent tempered expectations after a slow spring and summer, 2018 is finishing with a flourish. As of this past weekend the number of new craft brewers stands at 23, with 16 of those boasting...
Which Boston Brewery Makes The Best Porter or Stout? Our Latest Blind Taste Test Found Out
In case you haven't been paying attention lately, there are now 12 breweries within Boston's city limits. Fourteen if you include Clown Shoes (now owned and brewed at Harpoon) and Naked Ox (a Boston-based brand that's contract brewed at Dorchester Brewing Company)....
Hit The Sauce This Thanksgiving With Local Cranberry Beers
Feeling "bogged" down by preparations for Thanksgiving? Pending family drama got you "saucy?" Well, we recommend you "hit the sauce" and indulge in these local cranberry brews to help you through the holiday. Cranberry, the little red wonder native to these parts, has...
Positive Review for Troy City Brewing’s First Commercial Offering
NE IPA Test Batch 1 from Troy City Brewing – Reviewed by Greg Desrosiers, aka Bearded & Brewed I guess it’s true that the early bird gets the worm, err, crowler. On a cool, autumnal Sunday morning I headed over the Braga Bridge to Fall River’s waterfront. Outside...
Berkshire Brewing Company Will Soon Start Serving Full Pours In Its Taproom
Berkshire Brewing Company, one of the state's largest and oldest breweries, will re-introduce its tasting room in just over a week. Previously open only on Saturdays for brewery tours and samples, the Dick Schatz Taproom will soon maintain Thursday through Sunday...
