For a wicked good brew fit for Gloucester’s finest sailors and fishermen, nothing beats a “Beer on the Pier” by the docks of America’s oldest seaport at the Cape Ann Brewing Company. The Fisherman’s IPA is a favorite, handcrafted from two-row barley imported from Europe. See how it’s done on Mondays for homebrew night.

Readers’ Choice:
Cape Anne Brewing Co.,
27 Commercial St., Gloucester
866-233-7636, capeannbrewing.com