03 Mar

Boston Breweries

The top two breweries to visit in Boston are Harpoon and Samuel Adams.

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1) Harpoon Brewery is located in the Seaport District of Boston (about 10 minute cab from Back Bay).  They do offer tours but  they also have a large brew hall.  I recommend skipping the tour and going to the brew hall and getting a flight of beer and a few orders of their doughy pretzels.  The pretzels come in three flavors: salted, cinnamon sugar, and garlic.  They are amazing!
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Tour Schedule: Cost is $5, includes beer tasting

Mon – Thu from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM (starting on the hour, last tour at 5p)
Fri from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM (starting on the hour, last tour at 6p)
Saturday from 11:20 AM to 6:00 PM (starting every 20 min, last tour at 6p)
Sunday from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM (starting every 30 min, last tour at 530p)

For more information or directions to the brewery visit:
http://www.harpoonbrewery.com/breweries/boston/faq

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2) Samuel Adams Brewery is located just outside of the city in an area called Jamaica Plain (about a 10 minute cab ride from Back Bay) If you are looking to go on a tour I recommend the Sam Adams Brewery over Harpoon.  Tours leave every 45 minutes and last about 1 hour.   Tours are first come first serve and do not take reservations.  The tour is free but they do ask for donations (usually people give 2-5 dollars).  After the tour you sit down at the bar and they let you try multiple beers for free!   Since you will be in the Jamaica Plain area I recommend stopping at a restaurant called The Haven.  It is one of my favorite restaurants in Boston and it is different from anything else you will find.   I recommend trying the Scottish Egg, the burger (best in Boston), and the fried mars bar for dessert.  It is definitely not healthy but so good!  To make a reservations visit http://thehavenjp.com/

Tour Schedule:
Monday – Thursday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Last tour starts at 3:00pm (gift shop closes at 6:00pm)
Fridays: 10:00am – 5:30pm
Last tour starts at 5:30pm (gift shop closes at 6:00pm)
Saturdays: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Last tour starts at 3:00pm (gift shop closes at 4:00)
Sundays: Closed

For more information or dirrections to the brewery visit: http://www.samueladams.com/boston-brewery/brewery-faqs

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