New Store in Holliston, MA - Crafted

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  1. rebelins66

    rebelins66 Initiate (0) Feb 22, 2011 Massachusetts

    Looks like they just opened this week.

    http://www.crafted-ma.com/#crafted-beer-1

    Nice to see someone else getting into the market outside of Craft Beer Cellar. Anyone been yet?

    I have high hopes since this is right down the road from me. Probably a good business move to offer wine as well. I wish them luck! I'll be headed over this weekend.
     
  2. seanwhite

    seanwhite Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2008 Massachusetts

    Have not heard of it, but just moved to Hopkinton (near Holliston line) a few months ago, so will have to check it out. Thanks for the tip.
     
  3. Jbrews

    Jbrews Pooh-Bah (2,214) Aug 6, 2013 New Hampshire
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    Interesting spot right across from a long standing Liquor store. I'm sure that owner must be stoked. But nothing in that little strip ever stays long, aside from Bertuccis
     
  4. shlauncha

    shlauncha Initiate (0) Mar 23, 2009 Massachusetts

    That liquor store is moving down the street into a bigger space, next to Jing's Garden. It is funny there are at least 6 different Beer/Wine/Liquor stores in such a small town. Second only to antique stores. :stuck_out_tongue:

    Been to Crafted a few times now, has a decent selection... certainly the best selection in the area. It's a nice space and I managed to find some Wormtown Norm which I couldn't find anywhere else. I'll definitely be frequenting Crafted, although since I work in the city I'll probably be hitting up CBC for the harder to find stuff.
     
  5. seanwhite

    seanwhite Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2008 Massachusetts

    Sounds like we have some locals! Wouldn't mind getting together some weekend day after the holidays to crack some bottles, if there is interest.
     
  6. ErrandWolfe

    ErrandWolfe Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2011 Maine

    Looks like a cool spot. I live in Sherborn and will certainly check this out soon.
     
  7. HuskyHawk

    HuskyHawk Initiate (0) Jun 5, 2014 Massachusetts

    I'll definitely check this place out, maybe on return trips from MFS in Holliston. Closer the Julios or any CBC for me in Frankin.
     
  8. NAPO

    NAPO Pundit (819) Jan 7, 2014 Massachusetts

    I live in Hopkinton and I would probably check this place out. I highly doubt it has a better selection than the Vin Bin though.
     
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  9. shlauncha

    shlauncha Initiate (0) Mar 23, 2009 Massachusetts

    You would have to make your own judgement about which has the better selection, but I would say Crafted has a larger selection. Cooler is probably about the same size, but much more shelf space at Crafted. Vin Bin is more wine oriented with a good selection of beer whereas Crafted is the opposite.

    I'm right in town, I'd be down for a bottle share sometime. :sunglasses:
     
  10. cowbird

    cowbird Initiate (0) Jun 5, 2013 Massachusetts

    I live nearby, glad they finally opened. If they can maintain fresh IPAs over time, I will be a regular. I did notice they had posted a picture back in Septemeber of stacks of cases (incl IPAs) they had purchased in September for the opening. So when they finally opened a few weeks ago, any of those IPAs would already have 2 months plus however long the distributor held it. I wish them luck and glad they're here though
     
  11. shlauncha

    shlauncha Initiate (0) Mar 23, 2009 Massachusetts

    Yeah, I noticed that too. I think they had every intention of opening in September, as evidenced by his sign, but took longer than expected.
     
  12. AshlandNacho

    AshlandNacho Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2013 Massachusetts

    Stopped by the place today and talked to the owner, Ken. Nice guy, nice place. I really hope the place does well and can secure some great local (New England) beers!!
     
  13. ErrandWolfe

    ErrandWolfe Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2011 Maine

    Stopped in last week. Really cool spot. Very friendly guy running the place. Pretty solid selection, nothing I was blown away by, but certainly good variety. Hope they start pulling in more sought after offerings as they get their feet under them. I'll definitely be back.
     
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