Massachusetts Craft Beer Blog
Patriotic Pints
Although the local forecast for this 4th of July weekend doesn't look promising, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy some patriotic pints to mark the 245th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We've put together a list of brews from...
Boston Start Up “Against The Grain” Launches Innovative Spent Grains Solution for Breweries and Farmers
Circular Business Model Good For Environment, Saves Brewers and Farmers Time and Money PR / Boston, MA (May 24, 2021) — Boston-based startup company Against The Grain will officially launch its circular economy-inspired business model for upcycling spent grains (the...
Just One Tenth of Plastic Can Carriers Get Re-Used Or Recycled in Massachusetts: A Team of Eco-Minded Breweries and Environmental Groups Plan to Change That
Plastic can carriers are NOT recyclable in your curbside bin. But they CAN be re-used or recycled at SOME breweries PR / Massachusetts (April, 2021) — It’s estimated* that at least 10 million new plastic can carriers are used annually by breweries in Massachusetts,...
Clean Ups, Conservation Efforts, Recycling and Special Beer Releases: How Some Massachusetts Breweries Are Raising Awareness for Earth Day
PRESS RELEASE / Massachusetts (April, 2021) — As the 51st celebration of Earth Day approaches (Thursday, April 22), and interest in planet-friendly business practices increases among consumers, a group of environmentally conscious Massachusetts breweries is teaming up...
Drink Me, I’m Irish
Back when we were in our roaring 20s, we spent many a night in local Irish pubs and watering holes. We would frequent Boston staples The Black Rose and The Purple Shamrock as well as smaller spots such as The Corrib in West Roxbury, The Olde Irish Alehouse (now...
Mass Beer Week Beer Releases
While COVID-19 may still be with us a year later and put a damper on in-person events during Mass Beer Week, there are still plenty of beers to be had. And isn't that what the week is mostly about? A number of breweries have brewed special releases for Mass Beer Week...
Beer My Valentine
If you LOVE beer like we do, then why not share it with loved ones? Valentine's Day is coming up on February 14th (in case you forgot the date). Even if you don't have that significant other to share a beer with, apparently there is a thing called Galentine's Day...
Massachusetts Breweries By The Numbers: Updated Infographic
With a new (and hopefully better) year upon us, we figured it was time to do our quarterly update of the Massachusetts Breweries By The Numbers infographic. Despite the pandemic, the commonwealth added 27 new breweries in 2020, four of which were existing brands that...
At Least 12 More Massachusetts Breweries Closed in 2020, Another All-Time High: Here’s Who, and Why
Don't let the headline fool you, 2020 could have been a lot worse. Our takeaway: maybe we can finally put the bubble talk to bed. Despite several years of "saturation" and "peak beer" speculation, not to mention an unprecedented pandemic that wreaked havoc on small...
The 27 New Breweries That Opened in Massachusetts in 2020
There's no doubt that 2020 will go down in infamy for just about all of us, the craft beer community being no exception. Surprisingly, however, the news wasn't all bad - at least not for everyone. Despite the pandemic and its roller coaster of restrictions, there were...
