craft beer

BOSTON BETTER BEER BUREAU: CONNECTICUT IMPORTS VIA THIMBLE ISLAND, CITYSTEAM BREWERY, AND HANGING HILLS BREWING COMPANY

January 23, 2020 By CITIZEN STRAIN

I have said for years that Connecticut beers can hang with those from Mass or the Empire State or anywhere; in some cases, they may even surpass.

BOSTON BETTER BEER BUREAU: WINTER HILL BREWING

November 11, 2019 By CITIZEN STRAIN

Winter Hill’s home base doubles as a neighborhood bar, one where somebody might actually know your name. With the frigid months approaching, this is a place you’ll want to have on your cozy and comfortable list.

BOSTON BETTER BEER BUREAU: LORD HOBO DOOM SAUCE + HARPOON AMERICAN IPA

October 30, 2019 By CITIZEN STRAIN

The idea is a saucy boom built on a full foundation, the spoils of which amount to a brilliant optical illusion.

BOSTON BETTER BEER BUREAU: DORCHESTER BREWING CO.

October 9, 2019 By CITIZEN STRAIN

It’s not just Dorchester’s own branded magic that the brewery and tap room are increasingly known for, but rather for those selections as well as a stellar roster of brews they pour from (and in some cases brew for) other companies on Mass Ave.

BOSTON BETTER BEER BUREAU: BLACK HOG IPA

August 25, 2019 By CITIZEN STRAIN

A 6.2% ABV number packing top notch Citra and Mosaic hops, this relatively new selection from the Connecticut-based Black Hog Brewing Co. is a certifiable standout and delicious social lubricant.

TWO NEW FAVORITE MASS BEERS

May 15, 2019 By CITIZEN STRAIN

Don’t Worry by Wormtown and CBC Hopheads Guide to the Galaxy

ALMOST A YEAR INTO OPERATION, ENJOYING MORE THAN SIMPLY SUDS AT DTX’S UNIQUE BEER HALL

April 16, 2019 By MARC HURWITZ

You can get entrees as well, including fish and chips, a fisherman’s stew, and shepherd’s pie with lamb. The items tried over the course of a couple of visits were very impressive for a brewery, with the beef barley soup having loads of barley and almost being a meal on its own.