Mid-Week Trip to Boston

If you're going to Trillium (which is an excellent idea), skip Federal Wine (unless you're going there for scotch) and BWX. Instead, go to Fort Point Market, which is literally next door to Trillium. If you like european stuff and sours, stop at Bee's Knees on the walk back from Trillium.

 

In my opinion, Fort Point Market is as good, if not better, than BWX. Federal Wine has some interesting stuff in its cellar (like DFH World Wide Stout from ~2006), but has by far the smallest selection from your list. Take a look at their twitter feed to get a sense of what sorts of things Fort Point Market stocks. They will have Jack's Abby, Backlash, Night Shift, and they do get Wormtown stuff in, but it's been a while since the brewery sent cans to Boston.

https://twitter.com/FortPointMarket

 

You can also always jump on the T get out to Night Shift it will be the best decision you make

 

Ha! At least we are all keeping our sense of humor about it...

To add to my earlier comments, I don't mean to suggest that BWX and Federal aren't good spots; they are. But if you are around South Station they are not worth backtracking after going to Trillium; I'd spend the ~20+ minutes you'll save enjoying an awesome beer at Row 34 (also next to Trillium). If, however, your office is very close to BWX in the financial district (my office is less than a 5 minute walk away), I'd pop in there as well to check it out.

 

Acela tickets should be easy to change, make up some excuse to your travel people about why you need to stay to see your Aunt or something. then go to Trillium and eat at Row 34.

 

If your office is on the corner of Summer & Devonshire, you are very close to BWX, probably a ~3 minute walk at the most. Definitely worth checking out. For what it's worth, here is what I would do (assuming this is all one trip):

Skip Federal and start at BWX. If you see any stuff from Night Shift, Wormtown or Backlash that catches your eye, but it there. There will be plenty Jack's Abby at Fort Point Market (you can always call ahead to confirm), so don't weigh yourself down with that before the walk. Go to Trillium next and buy as many bottles as you are comfortable carrying/purchasing. You will not be let down. Finally pop in Fort Point Market to see if there is anything there that BWX didn't have. For local stuff, you can skip Bee's Knees. I only mentioned it as their Belgium selection (particularly sours) is quite good.

 

They have 3F Oude Gueze, Intense Red, and the like. But probably not worth the trip if you have access to good stuff already.

 

You literally will walk 25 yards from Bees Knees. My advice - swing into Flour (next door) and pick up some chocolate chip cookies to fuel your walk.

 

Bring me some Bell's Two Hearted and Carton, hehehe. I work like five minutes away

 

Wow, that's awesome. PM'ing you! I'd be down for trading, just so we're within BA rules.

 

Chocolate chip cookies? Go big. Sticky Bun.

 

Will see you on the sister website - Sticky Bun Advocate

 

Should not have looked at this before dinnertime.

 

Trillium, Row 34, and Fort Point Market. All on same street no wasted time.