New England Beer run

You could take a detour in CT and hit New England Brewing.

 

OEC Brewing (http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/34667/) in Oxford, CT is a must, if you're into sours.

 

I would think Trillium is a must stop, especially with the new brewery in Canton right off of 95.

Depending on how much time you have and how much of a detour you don't mind taking, Kane & Carton in NJ would be good stops along the way also as you'll find some great IPA's and Stouts there.

 

Check their website. They usually have a good amount of beer on tap for growler fills and bottles to-go.

 

In MA - Tree House, Trillium, Jack's Abby, Night Shift, Wormtown, Castle Island (new brewery making some good stuff)
In RI - Proclamation
In CT - Beer'd, OEC, Kent Falls, NEBCo, Steady Habit

 

Not sure how far out of the way it might be, but you could stop by Tired Hands in Philly going up 95.

 

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I was also told that Black Hog Brewing (http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/34658/) in Oxford, CT is solid too, if you're into APA/IPA/DIPAs.

 

Black Hog is solid and very underrated. However, a bit of a detour off 95.
The O.E.C. taproom is only open on Saturdays.

 

That's true, but you can buy bottles to-go any day of the week. As long as somebody's there. Just call ahead! Or message them on FB, they're very responsive.

 

Brocklebank in VT is new. Has a tasty IPA named Timbler Rattler.
http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/38743/

River Roost is brand new in WRJ, VT
http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/44112/

Don't miss Austin St. in same place as Bissell.

Hermit Thrush brews in Brattleboro. (Sours, they do have a Sour IPA named Green St. that is great)

Schilling in Littleton, NH. (European styles, lagers, sours. They do have a Belgian style IPA)

If heading from Portland to VT you will be real close to Stoneface.

If you hit Trillium or the Boston area, the Mystic taproom is excellent. They had a great DIPA on last week called Bonus Life. (its also just a few miles from Night Shift).

Foley Bros. makes excellent IPA/DIPA, great tap room. Bottles available at many VT stores.

If your bringing some of your local goodies, hit me up for an IP exchange.

 

That's correct. They are very friendly in that regard.

 

Barreled Souls in Saco, ME

 

Oxbox has a taproom in in Portland, ME that's worth a visit: http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/39514/