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Deerfield12 Railroad St, South Deerfield, MA 01373
(413) 665-6600
Signature Beer: Steel Rail
Five second Description: A bit old school and the brew kettles look like they are home made. But the place is pretty cool and the service was great.
Why you should go: They heve indoor, outdoor and hal/half. Pretty cool nostalgia all over the place.
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B-
Website: Berkshire Brewing Company
110 Bosworth St, West Springfield, MA 01089
Signature Beer: Resignation IPA
Five-second Description: Very cool scene with a nice outdoor space. They have the standard brewery accouterments like giant Jenga and the rest.
Why you should go: The beer is top notch and the space has a wide variety of nice touches, concrete industrial with a hip look.
My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: B+
Last reviewed Jun 23, 2019
Website: Two Weeks Notice Brewing Company
487 E Main St. Westfield, MA, 01085
(413) 642-6418
Signature Beer: Cloud Connected or Peanut Butter Porter
Five-second Description: Kind of a standard scene with a small outdoor space for a food truck. Located at the far edge of a strip mall, although it is detached. Not a lot to do but drink beer, which is OK with me.
Why you should go: The beer is fantastic, and the legend “Spikey Mike” hangs there!
My Rating
Beer: A
Setting: B-
Last reviewed Jun 23, 2019
Website: Tin Bridge Brewing Co.
14 Tyler St, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 987-4236
Signature Beer: MA Year with Dr Nandu
Five-second Description: This place is a great neighborhood hangout. Great decorations, free flavored water and a view into the research lab. Plenty of room and great beer with plenty of entertainment. And the beer is phenomenal. My only complaint is that they have set flights and you can’t make your own.
Why you should go: I cant think of a reason you shouldn’t go!
My Rating
Beer: A
Setting: A-
Website: Aeronaut Brewing Company
749A New Ludlow Rd, South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 728-2739
Signature Beer: Maybe Chaisng Chickenz?
Five-second Description: This is a real fun place that has all the ingredients for a great time and high quality beer.
Why you should go: A fun place that will make you laugh.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: A-
Website: Drunken Rabbit Brewing
320 Riverside Dr, Northampton, MA 01062
Signature Beer: The IPA
Five-second Description: In the back of a recaptured factory space. Tastings are free and served in a plastic cup. The space is clean and neat, but there really are no tables or areas for entertainment.
Why you should go: The free samples and the friendly staff.
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: C+
Website: Building 8 Brewing
44 Parker St, Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 669-0122
Signature Beer: Knights Who Say NEIPA
Five-second Description: This is the Moon Hill brewery operating within the Garner restaurant. The beer is good and the food is also great for pub food.
Why you should go: A great place to stop for dinner and to get a oodreal good and fresh draft.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B+
Website: Gardner Ale House
175 State Rd E, Westminster, MA 01473
Signature Beer: Blueberry Ale
Five-second Description: Not crazy good craft beer, but the setting is second to none with a bar in a gutted Airstream, beer garden, and elaborate fire pit. A bit commercial, but what a great place.
Why you should go: A good time will be had by all there, you will have fun with any size group.
My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: A
Website: Wachusett Brewing Company
166 Boulder Drive, Suite 112, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Signature Beer: Too many to choose from
Five-second Description: Real cool space with a lot of art and things to do. Oh yeah, the beer is pretty good too!
Why you should go: The theme is cool and they are serious about their beer from IPAs to a coconut sour.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: A-
Website: River Styx Brewing
122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA 01851
Signature Beer: NEAP
Five-second Description: The tasting room is an after thought, but still a cool environment in a recovered building.
Why you should go: Dogs are allowed and they have a great outdoor space.
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B-
Website: Navigation Brewing
