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    Altruist Brewing Company

    4.3 (48 reviews)
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    Closed • 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Matt S.

    We had our wedding up the street and everyone was in town the night before, so we were looking for a place to bring a large party to have a casual hangout. This place was the perfect spot for that. They had live music on a Saturday, allow you to bring in food from other places and have a great selection of beers that fit everyone's preferences. The staff was so nice and efficient at serving us along with everyone else that was there. We had a great night!! Definitely recommend if you're in the area.

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    Megan L.

    Cool new spot in "sleepy" Sturbridge! They have a good selection of different styles of beers (definitely try the Hazed and Confewzed if you like super citrusy IPAs!), and some funkier options like the peanut butter and jelly stout, and kombucha on tap! They also have a good selection of typical bar food (sandwiches, soft pretzels, chips and salsa, etc), and I love that you can bring in your own snacks, too. The environment is comfortable, but a bit small if you come with a larger crowd on a colder/bad weather day (but the outdoor patio would be a good option otherwise).

    Donna K.

    Great brewery, the pumpkin pie beer is delicious and the ipa are awesome as well. Can't go Wrong with this cute place.

    Well said beer, well said.
    Jen B.

    Cool atmosphere with some awesome murals. Nice staff. Had the Passion (Gose), which was really nice, wanted to get some to take home and it just sold out :(

    Sema T.

    A flight and a float! What a perfect relief for a really hot weekend. If you have a few free minutes in Sturbridge, MA, spend them at this cool brewery. They have a great variety of beer on tap ranging from a light and refreshing saison to a bourbon-barreled stout. Your bartender will make excellent suggestions based on your preferences, and tastings are by the glass not flight. The Willonia (light) and Fiske Ale (brown ale) were my favorite. They were smooth and clean. We also ordered a stout float and enjoyed it immensely!! Such a cool option. They have a few tables, allow you to bring in your own food, and have a good number of seats at the bar. There is seating for groups, but if you go at a busy time you'll probably have a few people standing if there are more than 3 of you. Check it out, enjoy, and leave with a few cans or T-shirts. Highly recommend.

    Eric P.

    Really cool bartenders who are fun to hang out with. Loved the Bixby cookie stout, excellent layout and vibe, chill outside area. Definitely worth checking out and have a pretzel while you're at it!

    Amanda S.

    Can't wait to go back here! This place was awesome. They paid attention to every detail. The atmosphere is so welcoming and spacious - they utilized all the amazing architecture already present from the building and put their own twist on everything. My husband and I both had flights of beer and were not disappointed at all! We got there right after opening so we were the only ones there for a bit which gave us time to get to know the bartender and talk shop ... she was fantastic. They serve warm pretzels but you're also welcome to bring your own food. Looks like they have a great live band line up and they have some fun games like a giant connect four! Will be back!

    Flight

    Great place! Great servers! Amazing beer! A must stop - have great mercy too! Great selection of seltzers and non beer options!

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    Good beer, favorite was the Bixby House Cookie Stout! Not sure if I would be back, due to distance

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    Tree House Brewing Company - Juice box brawler

    Tree House Brewing Company

    4.1(520 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    •$$
    Free WiFi
    Pet friendly

    They say don't meet your heroes, but sometimes that statement doesn't follow through. Also, when…read moreyou're talking about a brewery, perhaps the statement doesn't match up correctly. What I'm trying to get at here is Tree House Brewing Company, for any avid beer drinker who knows their stuff, lives up to all the hype and wonder that it is. My wife and I visited Tree House last weekend and had a fantastic time. I'm just sad it's over. Can we go back? Now? First, I gotta give the wife a shoutout because it was her idea to swing up to the OG spot of Tree House in Charlton, MA when we were going to be near-ish by. Between not being a beer drinker and also being currently pregnant, my wife normally has minimal drink options at a place that makes its name in alcohol, but Tree House is all encompassing when it comes to liquid love. Beer, spirits, seltzers, sodas, and coffee can be found here all under the moniker of Tree House. Plus this place is so massively wonderful in seating indoors and outside that it can be a place to take a few small cherubs as you partake in the wonder of it all. Something to note for the future. The true wonder for me comes in two waves. Wave 1 is just the sheer amount of beers available from Tree House right on tap. Two bars split you up between the go-to IPAs and stouts while the other bar has more traditional lager and beer options. There aren't flights at Tree House, but no staff member (all were so friendly and welcoming) will stop you from tasting a whole bunch of brews before landing on your full pour. Wave 2 is the can ordering and pick-up. If you're like me, when you catch Tree House cans around the area at a beer distributor, it can be like seeing a unicorn. You grab them and you'll pay any price to obtain a few because you know how coveted they are and how tasty they're going to be. If you're not aware of this, it might amaze you to watch people take handcarts full of beer off to their car. For the selection and price, this is a must...well, I got 20 cans (and some coffee cans too) so maybe not a full handcart for me, but it's so tempting to not want to. Beyond those waves of wonder you'll just find everything you want at a brewery and more. Tree House swag runs rampant and you could easily walk out with Tree House garb from head to toe via shirts, stickers, keychains and stemware. As mentioned, the setup is so stellar with Adirondack chairs spread around overlooking the whole Tree House campus. Nothin' is better than that, except maybe their pizza. Come during the week and you can experience some really stellar slices at their slice shop. This is apparently closed on the weekends, but food trucks take their place so you'll definitely still find some grub to offset the hops. You'll win at Tree House no matter what. Overall, Tree House Brewing Company is everything you hope to get from a brewery with aspects you might not even expect. I mean, I probably should mention I came on a Friday right at opening and experienced all of this wonderment early on so perhaps, as some report, later on a Friday evening or a weekend day might result in a more crowded feel, but I'll vouch for a during the week trip if you can make it happen. Because once you stroll up and get a whiff of what is being brewed inside of Tree House, you'll know it truly is your beer hero...even if it's not a person.

    5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here. Skip to the end to see my…read morerating scale. This is a simple one for me to rate. My big three for breweries are dog friendly outdoor seating, availability of good food, and high quality beers. Tree House is easily three for three. Let me put it to you this way - if you're a dog lover and beer enthusiast, this place is like Disney World. They even have maps of the hiking trails available on the property. Have a beer, take a hike, have a beer, get dinner from one of the several food trucks, have a beer, be happy. I'd literally try to convince my wife to plan a vacation around Tree House in Charlton even though it's an 8 hour drive from my home. My rating scale: 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here

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    Timberyard Brewing Co - Cornhole boards

    Timberyard Brewing Co

    4.3(60 reviews)
    9.1 mi
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    Food was ready quickly. Smoked BBQ was great! Wings were amazing! Sour was spot on! Great music and…read morea beautiful night after a quick storm. Would highly recommend!

    Full honesty: *noticed people were leaving 1/2 or more of…read morefood on their plates. Thought it was just big portions. No. It's just meh tasting. I had three teenagers with me. We got flatbreads, nachos, Mac and cheese, wings and an order of hush puppies. They left more than half of everything and said it was just ok. I spent $120 between food and drinks.. but the real kicker is *it's not a real restaurant* you go up and order like a Burger King and then you go up and pick up like Burger King but they still want a 20% tip. so I don't know what they want their 20% tip for when no one comes to you, no one checks on you. No one to ask you how it is. they don't care. also, they only sell single serve bottles of soda so there's no refills. We ended up spending like $22 on soda alone. * I noticed on their Facebook that they were complaining that people who were doing cornhole tournaments were bringing outside food and instead of reassessing their situation and what they're serving, they threatened to cancel the cornhole. If you served better food, people would buy it. It's not rocket science. Yours is 5/10 and there's other options out there that are cheaper and better than what you're currently offering. You don't take away the cornhole from people who are giving you any bit of business, you make it better for them.. so they want to buy it and they want to spend money and they want to eat your food. *since my teens aren't old enough to drink, there really isn't much to offer there in the way of food so we won't be coming back because there's no reason to.

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    Lost Towns Brewing - Our new taproom location!

    Lost Towns Brewing

    4.8(13 reviews)
    11.8 mi

    Several months ago, I was following my GPS to visit someone when this place caught my eye…read more It was so tiny. So hidden away. I mean, who the hell has even heard of Gilbertville? I made a mental note to come back another day, when I had time to explore the area. Spoiler alert: There's not much there to explore in Gilbertville. Although, if you're like me and willing to drive 10 miles out of your way to save ten cents a gallon on gas, they do have the cheapest gas around. But I digress... Yesterday I pulled into their almost non-existent parking lot and wondered where people park when they are full. I was there at 3pm, so it was empty aside from myself, two other people, and a dog. The space was quirky and eclectic, with random art on the walls, old pieces from antique shops, and a bar lined with metal seats. They also had a few tables. It was all dark old wood, and I imagine it would be an awesome spot to hit on a cold winter's day. I settled myself into a seat at the bar. Just a warning: those seats must have the AC blowing directly onto the metal, because my poor vagina felt like it went through a cold plunge. I was wearing shorts, but the freezing cold metal felt like it penetrated straight into my cervix. If you opt for bar seating while wearing shorts, pack a sweater for your genitals. Icy nether regions aside, this place was a perfect little hideaway to hang for a bit and enjoy some well-crafted beers. They don't serve meals, but they do have snacks you can purchase if you need some sustenance. Their white stout was PHENOMENAL, one of the best beers I've had in a while. It was creamy, sweet, and SO easy to drink. It gave me a cream soda vibe, but with a 7% bite. Solo factor: 7/10. The place was pretty empty when I went, so it felt very comfortable to be there by myself. But it's tiny, so I don't know if it would have that same vibe once it's packed. The bartender was awesome, and very attentive. The seating isn't necessarily ideal for someone who wants to spend hours hanging out there, but it was fine for the time I was there...and there were also other options for places to sit. Also, I saw that they have an outdoor area where you can sit, which I missed on the way in. And I would be remiss to not mention that their bathroom was freakishly clean for a brewery bathroom. I've been to two places over the past few weeks where I walked into the bathroom, saw what was waiting for me, and thought "Fuck it, I'd rather get a kidney stone." Yuck.

    Love this place. Staff is great, music is sweet, and the beer is awesome. A few beers they always…read morehave and something different from time to time.

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