This weekend, my wife and I decided to take a trip to Cape Cod, and since Hyannis is the home of the Cape's sole brewpub, we made it our destination. The atmosphere is pleasant with an expected nautical theme, and as it was a Monday evening I had no trouble finding a seat at the bar and getting a sampler. The best beer to my taste here was the Nantucket Red Ale. Rich, nutty-malty, and slightly buttery, the caramel malt comes straight through until the huge hop finish takes over. I was told that this is their best seller, and I can see why. The beer went wonderfully well with the excellent seafood stew and lobster we had for dinner.
Any of the beers here are available for take-out in growlers at $10 each, but
must be ordered a day in advance. I brought home two of the Nantucket Red
myself. Besides their own beers, the pub carries other New England drafts,
which at my visit were Otter Creek Copper Ale, Ipswich Ale, Seadog Blonde
Ale, and Shipyard's Old Thumper. All in all, if you're on the Cape, I'd
say this pub is worth a stop.
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