A new generation of breweries has emerged, and craft beer enthusiasts everywhere have taken note. Many of the fans are young - in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, although the artistic palette of flavors and styles appeal to all ages. Craft beer drinkers are adventurous, and the beer they drink says a lot about who they are. Popular breweries capture this inquisitive audience by promoting their backgrounds and offering an experience that piques their fans’ attention – savory ingredients, wide varieties, food pairings, mobility and exclusivity.
Local breweries offer a rewardingly delicious experience. They are constantly innovative and offer interesting and creative beverages. Here are a few of our favorites:
Beverly
Channel Marker Brewing
95 Rantoul St, Beverly, in the Porter Mill building
A finalist in USA Today's Best New Breweries List, Channel Marker features hazy, juicy New England IPAs.
Gentile Brewing Company
59 Park St, #1, Beverly
Founded by 2 Beverly residents, Gentile focuses on low AV beers, brewed in the traditional English-style.
Old Planters Brewing Co
232 Rantoul St, Beverly
Like its name reflects, Old Planters is rooted in Beverly. Its beautiful tap room offers a great, family-friendly space to enjoy their rotation of beers.
Salem
Notch Brewing
283R Derby St, Salem
Favoring European-style, low ABV, session beers, Notch offers a fantastic taproom to spend the day enjoying all they offer. Family and dog-friendly during the day.
East Regiment Beer Co.
30 Church St, #B1, Salem
This microbrewery offers a great selection of small batch modern and craft style beers.
Far From the Tree
108 Jackson St, Salem
Looking for something other than beer? Far From the Tree offers premiere craft cider in a fresh, dry style.
Ipswich + Essex
Ipswich Ale Brewery
2 Soffron Ln, Ipswich
If you're looking for both a delicious meal and amazing locally brewed beers, then Ipswich Ale Brewery is the place to go.
True North Ale Company
116 County Rd, Ipswich
True North offers a great assortment of IPAs, Belgian ales, lagers, sours, and experimental styles.
Great Marsh Brewery
99 Main St, Essex
Great Marsh offers a wide variety of beers, hard seltzer, and a seasonal full-service restaurant with one of the best views.
Peabody
Granite Coast Brewing
77 Main St, Unit B, Peabody
Granite Coast offers award-winning beers specializing in traditional styles using local ingredients. Family-friendly and leashed dogs welcomed.
Newburyport
Newburyport Brewing Company
4 New Pasture Rd, Newburyport
Well-established brewery with a no-frills taproom, live music, family-friendly, and leashed dogs welcome.
RiverWalk Brewing Co
40 Parker St, Newburyport
Brewing unique, high-quality beers. Taproom offers a tasty food menu.
Amesbury
Brewery Silvaticus
9 Water St, Amesbury
Artisanal lagers and ales from home-grown hops. Taproom with patio overlooking the river.
BareWolf Brewing
12 Oakland St, Amesbury
Never making the same beer twice, BareWolf is perfect to try something new in a laidback taproom.
