Malt and hop lovers who have enjoyed the evolution of Mercury Brewing in Ipswich will be delighted with a brand-new 36,000–square-foot facility in downtown Ipswich that will finally house a pub. In the meantime, pick up some of the best craft-brewed ales in New England from Mercury. We suggest starting off with the popular Ipswich Original Ale and then savoring the rich, silkiness of the Ipswich Oatmeal Stout.
» 23 Hayward St., Ipswich, 978-356-3359, mercurybrewing.com.
Reader’s Choice: Haverhill Brewery,
100 Washington St., Haverhill, 978-374-1117, tapbrewpub.com
May 11, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Cape Ann Brewing Co. in Gloucester by a landslide.
Fishermans Brew
Fishermans Kolsch Ale
Fishermans IPA
Fishermans Greenhorn Double IPA (!!!!)
Fishermans Eclipse Schwartzbier
All of which are outstanding. Look out for this up and coming brewery!
May 11, 2009 at 3:08 pm
cape ann brewing company
May 11, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Cape Ann Brewery has excellent beers, fantastic staff and a great vibe in the pub. Once you’ve sampled the brews, it’s a ten second walk to the beach or downtown Gloucester.
May 11, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Cape Ann Brewery in Gloucester is a great new brew pub!
A fishermen’s Brew in a town of fishermen! Brilliant!!!
The Navigator and Greenhorn are 2 favorites. Also they donate to the Northeast Seafood Coalition when you purchase their beer!
May 26, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Haverhill Brewery /The Tap always the freshest brew
May 27, 2009 at 8:23 am
I heart the Cape Ann Brewing Company. There is a beer for everyone… even if you don’t like beer. The Navagator and the Bavarian Wheat are my favs!
May 29, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Salem Beer Works.