Im from Jersey and am heading up to the ACBF in Boston. I'm looking to haul some really nice hoppy IPA's and pales. I am going to hit Trillium and hopefully find some Night Shift, but what other beers can I find in Boston that are worth bringing back home? I know Tree House is there, but I doubt I'll make it to the brewery.
Check out Jack's Abby if you can - it's also on the way in, and available in most shops around. Mystic doesn't do IPAs, but they do some pretty interesting stuff. don't know if you get Maine down in NJ, but look for them - you won't find Lunch or Dinner, but all of their offering are really good. Wormtown's IPAs are definitely worth the investment, Blatant is good, especially considering the price. If you're at Trilliun, check out the Fort Point market next door; you should be able to find a good selection of local beers there.
I second Jacks Abby and definitely Wormtown, which is an absolute must. Mystic, Idle Hands, and Enlightenment also all good. Pretty Things also exists. As far as out of state stuff that you can't get in Jersey, a quick compare of seekabrew makes me think our states are pretty similar. Rising Tide from ME makes some good underrated stuff, AleSmith is readily available in most good bottle shops, and we get Miklkeller and Evil Twin. But really, just bring back a haul of Trillium, Wormtown and JA, and maybe night shift if you can find the hoppy stuff, and you'll be all set. On your way out of town Sunday take a ride out Route 9, hit Julios liquor store, Wormtown, and have lunch at Armsby Abbey, who have Hill Farmstead on tap.
