Use this map to take a tour of Boston breweries
http://storytelling.boston.com/storytelling/#45
What’s better than a brewery tour? A tour of brewery tours. And with more than 100 breweries in Massachusetts—many of them in the Boston area—brewery hopping is most definitely feasible. All of the following breweries are either accessible via public transportation or a reasonably priced ride share from the city center. Some of them even offer taproom yoga classes, game nights, and serious menus.
Aeronaut Brewing Co.
14 Tyler St., Somerville
This Somerville hot spot welcomes events like chocolate tastings, yoga classes, and film screenings to their taproom.
Bantam Cider
40 Merriam St., Somerville
Bantam calls their tour a “lazy person’s tour” because they’ve grown so much that there’s not much room for walking. The good news: You can still learn about what they do, and you can definitely still drink.
Bone Up Brewing Co.
38 Norman St., Everett
This social taproom serves bar snacks every day, pizza on Thursdays, and bierhal-style pretzels on the weekends.
Cambridge Brewing Company
1 Kendall Square, Building 100, Cambridge
Get lunch, dinner, brunch, and of course, plenty of beer at this Cambridge taproom.
Dorchester Brewing Co.
Dorchester Brewing Co.
1250 Massachusetts Ave., Dorchester
Throw it back and play some Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em robots while enjoying beer flights and appetizers. Tours are coming soon; stay tuned.
Downeast Cider
56 Marginal St., Building 32, East Boston
Not a fan of beer? Try some cider instead. Schedule a weekend tour ahead of time online.
Harpoon Brewery and Beer Hall
306 Northern Ave., Boston
The $5 tours-plus-tastings at Harpoon’s 31-year-old factory are very popular, so don’t be surprised if you have to wait in line.
Lamplighter Brewing Co.
284 Broadway, Cambridge
At this newly opened taproom inside an old car garage, enjoy pints, a great view of the beer-making process, and in the morning, Longfellows cafe—who said that beer and waffles don’t mix?
Mystic Brewery
174 Williams St., Chelsea
With events like game nights, pop-up bakeries, and food from Ciao Pizza and Pasta, this taproom offers more than just beer.
Night Shift Brewing.
Night Shift Brewing
8 Santilli Highway, Everett
Taste ales in all shapes and sizes—Night Shift serves flights, small tasters, and full glasses in their taproom. Tours are free, and food trucks are known to hang out in the area.
Samuel Adams
30 Germania St., Boston
Out of the three Sam Adams breweries in the country, this is the smallest, and the only one open for touring. See staff try out new recipes while you learn the brand’s history and taste some lagers.
Somerville Brewing Company
15 Ward St., Somerville
Head to Somerville on Saturdays to get to know this brewery, and stop off at the taproom for brews and great food.
Trillium Brewing Company
369 Congress St., Boston
Buy a growler and fill up, or purchase bottles and cans of brews made fresh in Canton.
Winter Hill Brewing
328 Broadway, Somerville
WHB is a one-stop shop for three great things in life: beer, sandwiches, and coffee.
