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    Merrimack Ales

    4.3 (11 reviews)

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    Tanks from the tasting bar
    Katie R.

    Came here on New Years Eve after a hike for a few samples and ended up bringing a growler and a six pack to our New Year's Eve party. Loved the oatmeal stout the best but they were all pretty good. The owner was there with his two dogs and was super friendly. He runs the place with an assistant brewer and one other half time employee and that day he was all on his own. The tasting room is straight up in the brewing space but there is a nice little bar and a few couches for sitting while you sample. We were the only people there but it was a holiday and an hour before closing time. The place is kind of in a terrifying warehouse. If your thought there is no way this is the right place and you think maybe this is a lure to trap me then you are in the right place. The door had a tiny bumper sticker that says Merrimack ales. Walk through that then there will be another door on your left and that will bring you into the brew space.

    This is Shiro, the Merrimack Ales house pooch
    Ben C.

    These guys have some amazing and unique local craft brews - all made just a few feet from the bar. It's a really chill setting and dog friendly, tucked into a warehouse on the end of a teeny road so you won't find it unless you're looking for it. They don't serve food (although sometimes there's a food truck) and you'd better like beers because the closest you'll get to a cocktail is their gose. But it's a great quiet spot to grab a pint and a 4-pack.

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    Had the Blonde, and it was very good. The server was super-nice. I would love to see the space cleaned up and made more inviting.

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    Tree House Brewing Company - Tewksbury

    Tree House Brewing Company - Tewksbury

    4.0
    (124 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    If you're looking at this review, you're probably familiar with Tree House's beer; for those who…read morearen't, the TLDR version is it's some of the best in New England with an emphasis on their flagship juicy / hazy NEIPA's. They're always experimenting, and I've also been thoroughly impressed with their stouts, sours, and pilsners. 5 stars on the beer alone. For those who know the brews but haven't been to the Tewksbury location: come! Enjoy! The Clubhouse taproom is spacious, lively, welcoming, and run like a well oiled machine. Show your ID, get a bracelet, and the staff will pour whatever, and it'll be sublime. Drink it to wash down one of their tasty house-made pizzas; honestly, the pizza kitchen is far better than most local "house of pizza" places, and could probably survive as a business on its own. Give your order and you'll get a text when it's ready. Then enjoy the pie, which features a crisp, well seasoned crust with a nice chew. I had pepperoni with hot honey and a side of ranch dipping sauce; never thought I'd gush about ranch sauce, but damn, it's seriously good. Wrap up your visit with a to-go order of cans from their lengthy beer menu. No, it ain't cheap. Yes, it's worth the price. All in all a great chilling with beer and pizza experience, and a welcome addition to the northern burbs.

    We've visited several TreeHouse locations over the years: Charlton, Saratoga, Deerfield, Sandwich,…read moreand now Tewksbury. We were in the area running errands and decided to make an afternoon of it. The beer, as always, speaks for itself and is the reason people make the trip. We also knew better than to take our chances with the pizza/possible wait - even on a Monday afternoon - so we picked up sandwiches from a local deli first. I'm glad TreeHouse allows outside food because that worked out perfectly. What prompted me to write this review, though, was the cleanliness of the Tewksbury location. Unfortunately, it left a lot to be desired. I'll agree with other reviewers that the place is full of unsupervised kids. The result is that there were large smears all over the windows in at least two locations - noticeable enough that I was surprised they didnt catch the attention of the staff and hadn't been cleaned as they happened. The bigger issue was the restrooms. The two bathrooms off the main beer hall have a very strong urine odor, the kind that suggests they haven't been thoroughly cleaned or sanitized in quite some time. It was so unpleasant that I opened each door, turned around, and decided to find another restroom upstairs instead. Unfortunately, that wasn't much better. The upstairs restroom door was difficult to lock and wouldn't stay latched, which made for a pretty awkward experience. TreeHouse has built an incredible reputation for its beer, and we've enjoyed every location we've visited (some are definitely better than others). A brewery that attracts this many visitors should be paying closer attention to the cleanliness and maintenance of its public spaces. And yes, the mini sign in the lobby that suggests that kids need to stay with their parents is worthless. Please parents, remember this is NOT a pizza place that serves beer. It's a beer hall with a pizza oven.

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    Epigram Brew

    Epigram Brew

    3.7
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    8.4 mi
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    Tried the Witty beer and my husband tried the Divine. Nice! They have a bit more food items on…read moretheir menu than the last time we were there. We'll be back to try their food.

    Average at best. Beer is very good with some exceptional highlights such as Temptation, Opportunity…read moreand more. Service at the bar is good, sometime amazing and sometimes stretched. Service at tables is sub par, slow and not managed well. Not one visit. Multiple visits. We've been there more than a dozen times. It's such a unique place that I want to succeed desperately. Sometimes it is full and super busy but overtime. Some of these issues will catch up with them. It's a management issue. Food is consistent, tasty pub food at a relatively good price point. The challenge is food getting to the table in reasonable timeframes, hot and on time (apps not arriving at the same time as main course). There is an issue with the clarity of the service model. This past Sunday evening is a great example. Not busy. Server more focused on closing at 5:45pm than our table. Didn't see for long periods. We were at a table next to the bar and I saw our beers and wine.l sit there. I ended up getting them myself. One of our three appetizers came out ahead of time the other two arrived with dinner and they were warm at best. When dinner did arrive, the onion rings were cold. There seemed to be a manager, more concerned about busing our table and less about our status. In a past visit, a manager acknowledged the challenges we had and offered a gift certificate. I said it wasn't necessary. I just want to provide the feedback because I love the venue, the beer and the pub food. What is necessary is how fundamentally look at how they serve their customers consistently.

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