![]() ![]() While the tour is exciting, my favorite part of the Harpoon Brewery is their newly renovated beer hall. Their tasting is halfway through the tour and allows you to taste several different beers (basically anything that is currently in production as well as a couple special pours you can only get at the brewery) in rapid fire fashion with smaller tasting pours. During the tour you get to experience the classic catwalk experience of a full-scale facility. Operating as one of their two full production facilities (the other is in Windsor, VT), the Boston brewery is still in its original warehouse location, they have just expanded quite a bit over the years. Located deep in the up-and-coming Seaport District, Harpoon Brewery was officially the first licensed brewery in Massachusetts under the new laws and holds brewing permit #001. Location: 306 Northern Avenue Boston, MA 02210 If you are at the end of the table and have extra beer in your pitcher, you don’t have to pass it back forward. ![]() They fill pitchers with beer and pass them down the tables. Pro Tip: In the tasting rooms, sit as far from the taps as you can. You get to taste 3 beers (full sample pours, typically Boston Lager, the current seasonal, and a choice of some beers they are currently developing) and are walked through the official beer appraisal process. There are two tasting rooms (one with long narrow tables, the other with multiple round tables). They end with everyone’s favorite part: The Tasting. Tours run every 40 minutes and last around an hour. It also allows you the opportunity to try new beers they are working on that have yet to hit the shelves! This allows for a more down to earth charm to the experience. ![]() Rather, the original brewery location has evolved into their test facility, whereas the mass production is done at their two facilities in Cincinnati, OH and Lehigh Valley, PA. Unlike many of the breweries you may encounter around the country,Sam Adams’ Boston brewery is no longer a full-scale production facility. Located a short way outside the city center along the subway orange line, you get a taste of the humble beginnings of The Boston Beer Company. Tours: Yes, suggested donation of $2-$5 per person (proceeds go towards local charities) Location: 30 Germania St, Boston, MA 02130 But what better way to get to know our beer culture than to visit the breweries where it’s made? We’re going to delve into the brewery scene over the next few months, so keep your eyes peeled for future posts on the topic!įor this entry, I wanted to focus on two of my favorite breweries (and two of the most famous) Sam Adams and Harpoon! Sam Adams : Quick Facts But what brings us together (other than our championship rich professional teams) is our love for beer! From the pubs and dives, to the light beer sports bars, to the craft beer bars and beyond, there’s nothing like getting a beer with a Bostonian. The room is separated from our Main Beer Hall by a retractable wall.Boston is a diverse city full of people in many walks of life. The space includes a private bar, restrooms, A/V capabilities: projector, screen, audio connection, and microphone. Max Capacity: 150 - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing Semi-Private Beer Room: Includes a private bar and restrooms, as well as the opportunity to be creative with space set up and seating. The space also includes two private restrooms, two large stationary communal tables, with room for creativity for remaining seating, including high top tables. Enjoy the exclusivity of our private bar located in the space for guests convenience. Max Capacity: 300 - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing Half Beer Hall: Located in the back half of our beer hall. Though this room will be private, the sale of our adjacent event space is possible and does not guarantee complete privacy. Max Capacity: 400 - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing Main Beer Hall: You and your guests will have private access to the main bar with two tap tours, stationary communal seating, and bar area with or without additional seating. Seating is available at our stationary communal tables as well as potential for more creativity with table and chair layouts in the surrounding areas. The space has two bars, one with a large layout and 360' access to two tap tours, the other is located at the end of the space for guests convenience. Celebration Locations Full Beer Hall Buyout: Includes private usage of our entire beer hall. ![]()
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