Beer Bar & Beer Shop Finds (2025)

CBC’s Cambridge Amber and Heather Ale on tap today at the Brattle Theater’s concession stand. But will they hold out until the end of the New Year’s Day Marx Brothers movie marathon?

 

2017 Sierra Nevada Bigfoot at Willimantic Brewing Company. Tasty!

 

Just want to add that there's an embarrassment of riches at Olde Magoun's, Blackmoor, and Longcross right now (same owner). No matter what style you like, you'll find something you want there. Some highlights that I've seen at these bars lately (I was at Magoun's yesterday).

3 casks at Magouns, 1 at Blackmoor
Hofbrau Delicator
St. Bernardus Christmas
Hill Farmstead Abner
Maine Dinner
Sam Smith's Winter Welcome
Hill Farmstead Twlight of the Idols
Delirium Noel
De Dolle Oerbier

Note: Not all are at each location, some are though. Magouns and Blackmoor's online lists are up to date, Longcross' is not, but you can check Untappd to see what people have had lately.

 

I went to both Olde Magoun’s and Blackmoor NYE. Enjoyed casks, trillium, HF and more. Great time.

 

I just recently figured out that it is a short walk from Brewer's Fork to Blackmoor. A great little corner of Charlestown! And you can keep going to Night Shift Lovejoy if you feel so inclined.

 

Blackmoor is also about a mile to Lamplighter CX.

 

I walked to brewer’s fork after blackmoor. Night shift was closed NYE which surprised me, was planning to stop in there as well.

 

If you're in Cambridge Crossing, you can go to The Lexington...

 

You could have just kept walking to Sam Adams!

 

Fullers ESB, Trillium Super Secret Stairs and Coconut PM Dawn, and Alesmith Speedway Stout on tap Magouns.

 

Mmmmmm Fullers ESB!

 

Alesmith Speedway Stout (Vietnamese Coffee Barrel Aged) and Revolution Straight Jacket on tap at Tip Tap House.

 

The former has been on tap at Brewers Fork for a month. Straight Jacket intrigues me…might seek that out.

As an aside, picked up a six pack of 2025 Bigfoot at Wegmans. Delicious.

 

I kicked the keg at the Fork on Monday evening.

 

Whoa, also Hofbrau Keller, Celebration, and St. Bernardus Christmas. I could do some serious damage there.

 

Sounds like Tip Tap could do serious damage to you.

 

* your wallet.

 

Has anyone seen Lagunitas Willitized around yet? I usually buy a case every year but I heard this is the last time they're making it due to the Chicago brewery closing so I want to stock up as much as I can.

 

If folks see Double Sunshine around, please report back