Boston craft beer scene is one of America's deepest, anchored by Trillium Brewing. The 10 below show why.
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The 10 best craft beer bars in Boston
01 · Boston
Allston
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110 taps · Boston
Over a hundred taps. Boston's craft beer extreme.
Order: A flight + a burger
02 · Boston
Back Bay
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Dive · Excellent taps
Looks like a dive, drinks like a craft beer pub.
Order: Whatever's on the chalkboard new arrival
03 · Boston
Fort Point
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Brewery taproom · Iconic
Iconic Boston brewery.
Order: Their flagship Fort Point pale ale
04 · Boston
Allston
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Craft beer + cocktails
Allston neighbourhood bar with strong craft beer focus.
Order: A craft IPA + a whiskey
05 · Boston
Park Plaza
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Beer pub · 30 taps
Park Plaza craft beer pub with 30 rotating taps.
Order: A flight of three New England IPAs
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06 · Boston
Fort Point
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Oysters + craft beer
Fort Point oyster bar with serious craft beer focus.
Order: Oysters + a New England IPA
07 · Boston
Downtown Crossing
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Worker-owned brewpub
Worker-owned Downtown Crossing brewpub.
Order: Their flagship pale ale
08 · Boston
Everett
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Brewery taproom
Suburban Boston brewery.
Order: Their flagship Whirlpool pale ale
09 · Boston
Everett
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Brewery taproom
Everett brewery taproom.
Order: Their flagship Pukwudgie pale ale
10 · Boston
Inman Square
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Irish-American craft beer
Inman Square Irish-American craft beer pub.
Order: A pint of Guinness + a Boston craft IPA
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How Boston drinks craft beer
Sunset Grill and Trillium are essential. Most peak between 7 and 10 PM.
