Boston

Sarge · Post by **Sarge** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 3:19 pm

A few notes on Boston: If you're in the Government Center - Faneuil Hall area , The Kinsale has an above-average selection for the typical Boston Irish pub. We enjoyed the Stone Sublimely Righteous ale and the Clipper City Loose Cannon IPA.
Federal Wine and Spirits is a nearby liquor store for a take home beer. The Arcadia Hopmouth Double IPA from Michigan was new to us and very tasty indeed.
Another day found us at Redbones, a barbecue restaurant in Somerville (easily reached by subway). Had a Jack D'or from the Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project. A Saison (and the company's flagship beer), it went well with the pulled-pork sandwich which was remarkably low in price and high in flavour. Pretty Things call themselves a gypsy brewery with no permanent facility. More info at http://www.prettythingsbeertoday.com.

You have to like an oufit with the same name as one of the most under-rated British bands ever. Look up Joey's in a Dream on Facebook if you've never heard them.
Cheers,
Sarge

Cass · Post by **Cass** » Mon Dec 20, 2010 7:56 am

Thanks for posting. Heading down at the end of next week for a New Year's weekend away. Looks like there's some great new spots since the last time I was there.

Lackey · Post by **Lackey** » Mon Dec 20, 2010 3:36 pm

If you're across the river in Cambridge (or if you have time make the short trek) there's a great new bar called Lord Hobo. Despite the unfortunate name, the place is awesome! When I was there last month they had no less than three Cantillon taps! I don't think that's normal, but it's still awesome!

Cass · Post by **Cass** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 10:59 am

Thanks for the tip Lackey. Looks like Boston is a pretty great beer town - the Sunset even has Lost Abbey and Bruery on tap which is pretty rare in the Northeast.

cannondale · Post by **cannondale** » Sun May 22, 2011 11:08 pm

Lackey wrote:If you're across the river in Cambridge (or if you have time make the short trek) there's a great new bar called Lord Hobo. Despite the unfortunate name, the place is awesome! When I was there last month they had no less than three Cantillon taps! I don't think that's normal, but it's still awesome!

I'll be there for a couple days in early August, staying in Cambridge at the Marriott. Lord Hobo is definitely on my list, and looks to be walking distance from the hotel, as is Cambridge Brewing Company.

sprague11 · Post by **sprague11** » Sun Oct 09, 2011 12:41 am

Spent a couple days in NYC and a couple in Boston and have not been wanting for good beer on this trip. Only missed out on the Ginger Man because Rattle n Hum was conveniently close to the hotel. Only hit the one bottle shop in Belmont and scored a Couple bottles of Sculpin IPA, Speedway Stout, Maine Zoe, Both BORIS the Crushers and a couple goodies from Lost Abbey. Pricey, but the selection was among the best I've seen. Real treat was an old University buddy coming down from Burlington with a growler of Hill Farmstead Ephraim to celebrate with before the drive back.

KW1 · Post by **KW1** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 8:41 pm

When I was in Boston last year, the hotel concierge recommended Stoddard's (classic old school style pub recently refinished) as well as Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge for beer. They are downtown and walkable. Both have websites and you can google for more information. For example. "The immense bar at Stoddard’s is 30-feet-long and is a replica of the most elaborate bar produced by the Brunswick pool table manufacturer.

Also, both pubs can be quite busy. Reservations are not a bad thing.

Enjoy and report back if you try them.