Samuel Adams started a new beer festival in 2015, For the Love of Beer Festival, which takes place in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood. To celebrate the end of American Craft Beer Week, Samuel Adams hosts the American Craft Beer Week Pig Roast at their Boston brewery. Samuel Adams, another Boston-based brewery, also produces several Boston craft beer festivals throughout the year. Harpoon Brewery also co-hosts the annual American Craft Beer Fest, the east coast’s largest craft beer festival, along with BeerAdvocate.Ĭheck out the Harpoon Brewery website to learn more about other Harpoon-sponsored events or festivals at their Vermont brewery. Last but not least, Octoberfest takes place in late September/early October, with another run at their Vermont brewery on a separate weekend. Harpoonfest takes place in May to kick off the summer season. Patrick’s Day (as if that’s really needed!). Patrick’s Day Festival in early March, to help Boston get pumped for St. Harpoon Brewery hosts several Boston craft beer festivals throughout the year.Įach festival typically takes place over a Friday and Saturday night at their Boston or Vermont breweries. The Hyper-Local Brewfest takes place over 2 nights, with tickets available for several 3-hour tastings.Īside from the local brews, there are also samples of food from local vendors, live music, and home brewing demos. The event features breweries from all over New England whose brews are made with local ingredients, such as cranberries and blueberries. The Local Craft Spirits Festival is an annual fundraiser for the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts (SBN). If you ask any Bostonian what the major food groups are, craft beer will probably be at the top of the list.īut really, Bostonians love craft beer so much, there’s practically a craft beer festival happening every month.Ĭheck out these 15+ Boston craft beer festivals and get ready to book a trip to try some tasty brews in my home city.

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