The Tap Brewing Company has been brewing a variety of year-round and seasonal ales and lagers in Haverhill, MA since 2003. All of their selections are available on draft (or cask) at the brewpub, but they also bottle some of their beers for distribution in MA. One of The Tap’s most sought-after beers is Intergalactic […]
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Newburyport Greenhead IPA
Newburyport, MA is a quintessential picturesque coastal New England town that is a sought after destination for Summer travellers. It is no surprise that local residents Bill Fisher and Chris Webb wanted to build a brewery there, crafting ales that are perfect for a day at the beach. So, along with experienced head brewer Mike Robinson, they founded Newburyport […]
Shipyard American Pale Ale
While I’ve been a proud resident of the Boston area for over a decade now (outside of a brief stint in CT), I was born and raised in Maine. I received my undergraduate degree from Bowdoin College. During my time in Brunswick I developed my passion for chemistry (my “real career”), rugby and started my […]
Smuttynose Bouncy House IPA
Session IPAs are officially the trend in craft beer this Spring/Summer. Just a year ago you would struggle to find a single beer labeled as a session IPA, but now many of the heavy hitters in craft brewing have released low alcohol hop-forward beers in this category. It makes sense! IPAs are the most popular […]
Narragansett Del’s Shandy
Not long ago the Narragansett beer brand, originally brewed in 1890, was nearly dead. Once the most popular beer in New England and a major sponsor of the Red Sox, the brand had suffered a staggering decline in popularity since the 1970s. The physical brewery shut down in 1981 and production moved to Indiana. In 2005 a […]
Harpoon 100 Barrel Series: Citra Victorious
I am a strong believer that the best way to learn about beer is to brew it yourself. Many breweries make an active effort to involve all of their employees in the brewing process, assuring that they all know where the product they are selling comes from. Every year all of the employees at Harpoon […]
Otter Creek Fresh Slice White IPA
Many macro-lager drinkers are brand loyal – a Bud Light drinker only drinks Bud Light while craft beer drinkers tend to try anything and everything. This presents an issue for established craft breweries as they are constantly competing with new and exciting releases by up and coming breweries. Established breweries have to balance making innovative new beers with […]
Backlash Convergence Super Saison
This is the final beer review for my Spring of Saisons, which is fitting since the first day of summer is right around the corner. I have a special idea for a recap piece that I will publish tomorrow. It has been a lot of fun to focus on a single beer style for a few months. This is especially […]
Cape Ann Fisherman’s Sunrise Saison
The picturesque coastal village of Gloucester, MA is one of the most well know fishing towns on the New England coast. Gloucester is also home to Cape Ann Brewing Company, with a brewery and pub. All of Cape Ann’s beers are named Fisherman’s ales as a tribute to the men and women who commandeer the fishing vessels that travel in […]
The Bruery Saison de Lente
The Bruery in Placentia, CA is quickly becoming one of the most popular craft breweries in the United States. The name “Bruery” is a fusion between the word brewery and founder Patrick Rue’s surname. Their specialty is experimental and barrel aged beers, styles that are sought after by many craft beer connoisseurs. They recently won […]
Hoppy Boston 