The Best New England Craft Breweries
The Best New England Craft Breweries
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New England is known for its thriving craft beer scene, with numerous breweries producing exceptional brews. Did you know Vermont is the state with the most breweries per capita? The state may be small, but there are breweries everywhere. As a New Englander living in Vermont, it's challenging to definitively rank the "best" as preferences can vary widely, but here are some of the most outstanding breweries in New England, listed in no particular order.
Please note that the craft beer landscape is continually evolving, and new breweries frequently emerge with exciting offerings. I recommend exploring local beer scenes and tasting rooms in New England to discover hidden gems and favorites that align with your specific beer preferences.
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The Alchemist Brewery
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- Unique Factor: Known for their cult-favorite hazy IPAs and a commitment to sustainability.
- Styles: Hazy IPAs, Double IPAs, and specialty releases.
- Signature Beer: "Heady Topper," a legendary and highly sought-after double IPA.
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Tree House Brewing Company
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- Unique Factor: Renowned for their juicy and aromatic New England IPAs (NEIPAs).
- Styles: New England IPAs, double IPAs, and stouts.
- Signature Beer: "Julius," a hazy IPA bursting with tropical fruit flavors.
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Trillium - Canton
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- Unique Factor: A focus on hop-forward beers, sours, and innovative brewing techniques.
- Styles: Hazy IPAs, sours, barrel-aged beers, and various seasonal releases.
- Signature Beer: "Fort Point Pale Ale," a well-balanced and approachable pale ale.
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Maine Beer Company
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- Unique Factor: Emphasis on sustainability and philanthropy, with a dedication to brewing exceptional beer.
- Styles: American ales, IPAs, and a commitment to environmental stewardship.
- Signature Beer: "Lunch," a popular and highly rated IPA.
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Hill Farmstead Brewery
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- Unique Factor: Consistently ranked among the world's best breweries for their farmhouse ales and barrel-aged offerings.
- Styles: Farmhouse ales, barrel-aged beers, and a variety of traditional and experimental styles.
- Signature Beer: "Anna," a rustic farmhouse ale with a delicate balance of flavors.
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Bissell Brothers
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- Unique Factor: Bissell Brothers are celebrated for their hazy and aromatic New England IPAs.
- Styles Brewed: They specialize in New England IPAs and double IPAs.
- Signature Beer: "Swish" is a highly sought-after double IPA known for its complexity and tropical fruit notes.
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Allagash Brewing Company
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- Unique Factor: Pioneers of American wild ales and a dedication to Belgian-style brewing.
- Styles: Belgian-style ales, sours, and barrel-aged beers.
- Signature Beer: "Allagash White," a classic Belgian-style witbier.
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Lawson’s Finest Liquids
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- Unique Factor: Craftsmanship and an attention to detail in brewing balanced and flavorful beers.
- Styles: IPAs, double IPAs, and specialty barrel-aged offerings.
- Signature Beer: "Sip of Sunshine," a bright and tropical double IPA.
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Smuttynose Brewing Co. - Tasting Bar & Retail
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- Unique Factor: Smuttynose is one of New Hampshire's craft beer pioneers, known for its commitment to quality and a wide range of beer styles.
- Styles Brewed: They brew IPAs, pale ales, stouts, porters, and various seasonal releases.
- Signature Beer: "Finestkind IPA" is a well-balanced and hoppy India Pale Ale.
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Foam Brewers - Burlington
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- Unique Factor: A focus on hoppy and creative beers, with a stunning waterfront location.
- Styles: New England IPAs, sours, and various experimental brews.
- Signature Beer: "Built to Spill," a hazy IPA with tropical fruit notes.
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Burlington Beer Company
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- Unique Factor: Focuses on creativity and experimentation, producing a wide range of innovative brews.
- Styles: IPAs, sours, stouts, and unique seasonal releases.
- Signature Beer: "It's Complicated Being a Wizard," a popular double IPA.
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Night Shift Brewing - Everett
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- Unique Factor: Innovative beers, including sours, barrel-aged offerings, and a diverse lineup of IPAs.
- Styles: IPAs, sours, stouts, and a wide range of rotating and seasonal releases.
- Signature Beer: "Santilli," a hazy New England IPA.
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Tilted Barn Brewery
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- Unique Factor: Tilted Barn embraces a farm-to-glass philosophy, using locally sourced ingredients and offering a picturesque rural setting.
- Styles Brewed: They produce a range of IPAs, pale ales, and experimental brews.
- Signature Beer: "The Chosen One" is a popular and highly regarded New England IPA.
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Jack's Abby Craft Lagers
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- Unique Factor: Jack's Abby specializes in lagers, a style not as commonly emphasized in the craft beer world.
- Styles Brewed: Their focus is on various lager styles, including pilsners, doppelbocks, and IPLs (India Pale Lagers).
- Signature Beer: "House Lager" is a crisp and clean traditional lager that showcases their commitment to the style.
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Lord Hobo Brewing Company
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- Unique Factor: Lord Hobo is known for its bold and creative beers, as well as a dedication to pushing the envelope in the craft beer world.
- Styles Brewed: They brew IPAs, double IPAs, stouts, and experimental and barrel-aged beers.
- Signature Beer: "Boomsauce" is a flagship New England IPA, celebrated for its juicy and hoppy character.
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Foundation Brewing Company
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- Unique Factor: Foundation focuses on crafting a diverse range of flavorful and experimental beers, often pushing the boundaries of traditional styles.
- Styles Brewed: They produce a variety of IPAs, stouts, saisons, and sour ales.
- Signature Beer: "Epiphany" is a popular and well-regarded IPA, showcasing a blend of American and New Zealand hops.
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Zero Gravity Brewery
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- Unique Factor: Offers a mix of traditional and innovative brews, with a focus on quality.
- Styles: New England IPAs, lagers, and specialty releases.
- Signature Beer: "Conehead," a hazy Vermont IPA.
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Fiddlehead Brewing Company
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- Unique Factor: Fiddlehead is known for its commitment to sustainability, innovative brewing techniques, and locally sourced ingredients.
- Styles Brewed: They brew a variety of styles, including IPAs, pale ales, lagers, and seasonal releases.
- Signature Beer: "Fiddlehead IPA" is their flagship beer, renowned for its balanced hop character and tropical fruit notes.
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