The next stop on our agenda was the Sam Adams Brewhouse. Located upstairs
in an old building off a secluded side street, the cozy, informal
atmosphere here was a stark contrast to Dock Street's modern, elegant air.
Old breweriana decorate the walls here, and the brewing equipment sits in
plain view, encased in glass rather than behind it. This is an extract
brewhouse, but this doesn't affect the quality of the beers. The beers,
while not the best brewpub fare I have yet imbibed, were certainly not the
worst. Ben Franklin's Gold was a crisp, refreshing brew leaning to the
malt side. It is described as an English Best Bitter, and while perhaps
not assertive enough for that appellation, it was a tasty beer nonetheless.
Among the pleasant surprises here were the
bargain prices, a sampler of six beers, a 22oz IPA, and a soda for my wife
came to a grand total of $6.25, even more of a bargain when one considers
the good-sized sample of 95 Tripel Bock the bartender placed in front of me
when I inquired about the cask of it on the bar.
And remember, try a new beer today, and drink outside the box.
*Pricing data accurate at time of review or latest update. For
reference only, based on actual price paid by reviewer.
(B)=Bottled
(D)=Draft