Massachusetts Craft Beer Blog
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...
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...
Our Favorite Beers This Week
With all the choices craft beer consumers have these days, it’s easy to forget that there’s a ridiculous amount of amazing beer right here in Massachusetts. So every Monday we choose a few of our favorite local brews and highlight their deliciousness. If you’re...
Our Favorite Beers This Week
With all the choices craft beer consumers have these days, it’s easy to forget that there’s a ridiculous amount of amazing beer right here in Massachusetts. So every Monday we choose a few of our favorite local brews and highlight their deliciousness. If you’re...
Chelmsford Seeks Brewery as Centerpiece For New Project
Zoning Change Brings Untapped Potential to Newly Approved Project If you're a craft beer drinker (and who isn't these days) that lives, works, or travels northwest of Boston along Route 3, you probably know that Lowell is your only option for enjoying a freshly brewed...
Our Favorite Beers This Week
With all the choices craft beer consumers have these days, it’s easy to forget that there’s a ridiculous amount of amazing beer right here in Massachusetts. So every Monday we choose a few of our favorite local brews and highlight their deliciousness. If you're...
