- 12 Railroad St
- South Deerfield, MA 01373
Before the craft beer boom, Steel Rail was the de facto local draft. Now that craft is huge, brews like InHopNito show BBC is still very much in the game.
- Northampton, MA
Brewmaster Jack does a lot of interesting “house beers” for local restaurants, and their staple Ambrewsia IPA is a delicious, hazy, quintessential IPA.
- 78 11th St.
- Turners Falls, MA 01376
Both the beers and the tasting room are rustically charming and white-linen luxurious at the same time. Drink bravely.
- 320 Riverside Dr.
- Florence, MA 01062
A relatively new player. For a while their only offering was this delicious IPA. They do a fab Session and DIPA now too.
- 30 Fort Hill Rd.
- Easthampton, MA 01027
Always trying new things with their IPAs. Literally. Seems there’s a new one each month and they’re all seriously crushable.
- 131 West Main St., Unit 104
- Orange, MA 01364
Another place that makes us think “boutique.” Interesting experiments and a solid core line-up.
- 24 Federal St.
- Greenfield, MA 01301
Hope Street Amber is exceptional for being one of the few traditional ESBs you can find brewed in these parts. It tastes exceptional too.
- Spencer, MA
Their flagship ale is remarkable, and this Trappist IPA is equally brilliant.