Category: Massachusetts

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Bay State Brewery & Tap Room

112 Harding St, Worcester, MA 01604
(774) 420-2233

Signature Beer: Kelley2 (Kelley squared)Double NEIPA

Five second Description: This is on one side of a the Fidelity Bank Worcester Ice Arena, so you can drop the kids off to skate and have a german style beer.  There is even an upstairs that has a glass wall looking over the rink.

Why you should go: The beer is pretty good and the setting is very unique.  It is the only hocky rink with a brewery on site that I know of.

My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B+

Website: Bay State Brewery & Tap Room

 

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MA – Bay State Brewery
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Progression Brewing Company

Northampton9 Pearl St, Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 341-3517

Signature Beer: IT’S AN ENIGMA (NEIPA)

Five second Description: Very cool indoor space with comfortable seating.  Right in the mix near a lot of other businesses in the trendy part of North Hampton.  the outdoor area is a bit confined.

Why you should go: The beer is very good+ and they have cans to go for most of their brews.

My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: B+

Website: Progression Brewing Company

 

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MA – Progression
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Berkshire Brewing Company

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

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MA – Berkshire Brewing
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Two Weeks Notice 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

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MA – Two Weeks Notice
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Tin Bridge 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.

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MA – Tin Bridge
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Aeronaut Brewing Company

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

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MA – Aeronaut
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Drunken Rabbit Brewing

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

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MA – Drunken Rabbit
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Building 8 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

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MA – Building 8
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Gardner Ale House & Moon Hill 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

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MA – Moon Hill
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Wachusett Brewing Company

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

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MA – Wachusett Brewery
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