The city of Boston, Massachusetts, put itself on the map early during the craft-beer revolution with the emergence of breweries such as Samuel Adams and Harpoon. The city is now rightfully one of the best beer destinations on the Atlantic seaboard. It now boasts the largest American-owned brewery, Samuel Adams Brewery. For those looking to learn more about the fine art of brewing, the Boston area hosts numerous brewery tours.
Samuel Adams Brewery Company, also known as the Boston Beer Company, has quickly established itself as a leader in the American brewing industry. The brewery in Boston offers tours that focus on the history of beer in Boston. An overview of the brewing process is presented. The tour concludes at the brewery's tasting room, where a selection of beers offered by Samuel Adams can be sampled.
Samuel Adams Brewery Company
30 Germania Street
Boston, MA 02130-2315
617-368-5080
samueladams.com
The Harpoon Brewery was established in 1986. Harpoon is the largest craft brewery in the New England region and is known for its IPA and UFO Hefeweizen beers. At the Boston brewery, Harpoon offers weekday tastings and weekend tours. These guided tours feature a tasting of Harpoon beers and include a souvenir glass.
Harpoon Brewery
306 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
888-HARPOON
harpoonbrewery.com
The Portsmouth Brewery, located just north of Boston in the seaport of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, has been brewing handcrafted beers since 1991. Afternoon tours of the brewery are offered on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The brewery also operates a brew pub, and features beer styles such as Belgian double, imperial porter and oatmeal stout.
The Portsmouth Brewery
56 Market Street
Portsmouth NH 03801
603-431-1115
