Sterling Street Brewery is a craft brewery that opened in Clinton, Massachusetts in October 2020…read more It was founded by longtime friends Brian Mason and Jesse Tarbell. Friends since high school, Mason and Tarbell have shared a passion for quality craft beer for quite some time. After years of visiting various breweries with their families and friends, the partners began serious talks about opening their own brewery. Not only did they aspire to open a brewery that featured a variety of beer styles, but also a family friendly taproom. Mason has an extensive background in homebrewing, and both partners have a background in business. Clinton was ultimately chosen as the location for their brewery because it lacked a family friendly brewery. A second location opened at Pathway Devens (a biomanufacturing campus operated by King Street Properties) in May 2024. I recently visited Sterling Street Brewery's original Clinton location for the first time. It was also the first time that I was meeting up a with a large group of New England-based craft beer bloggers/enthusiasts who frequently have meet-ups at breweries. The taproom was decent-sized with maybe 10 large tables available for seating. There were an additional 20 or so tables outside, but it was still a little too cold outside to utilize those. I would imagine that the patio area is popular during the warmer months. After grabbing some food from a food truck, I headed to the bar. I ordered a taster flight that featured "Newfound Pale" (Citra Pale Ale), "Otherwise" (New England IPA), "Michael Diamond" (New England IPA), and "Midnight Marauder" (Stout). I enjoyed them all, but I was most impressed by the Pale Ale. I later enjoyed full pours of "Gingerbread Snuggles" (Winter Ale) and "Double Sabotage" (Double New England IPA). The beer was solid, the space was nice, and I had a blast meeting and socializing with so many other local craft beer enthusiasts. I give Sterling Street my seal of approval and I hope to check out their Devens location in the future!

This is a nice brewery if you want to hang outdoors with your friends and/or dog. I only drank…read moreIPAs over here but all three of them were pretty good with the standout being the "Otherwise IPA." While the tables can be somewhat communal, I chose to be a bit more antisocial and just share a table with my dog. It should be noted that winds in the area can knock down their umbrellas or take your food off the table so be careful. There was a food truck outside serving Mexican food that was pretty good but aggressively priced. It did go well with the IPAs. Overall, this is a fairly nice place to enjoy a lazy afternoon. I'd come back if I was in the area.

What a great place--we continue to come at least once per month. The last time we were there early,…read morebetween 5-7, and there were a couple of families present. One little boy, probably around 3.5-4 yrs old, was absolutely fascinated by the band. Danced the whole time standing right in front like a good groupie. Future lead guitarist right there I'd say!

So sad to have traveled here on a Friday evening to see a dead cover band and have some beer and…read morepizza but was met with an extraordinary amount of children. Literally everyone coming in had one or two kids with them. I never thought on a Friday evening there would be so many kids at a brewery! The beer was right up my alley. They had a tiramisu beer called coffeemisu and it was actually fantastic. Sadly I do not care to drink beer in a daycare setting. I raised my children already and never brought them to a bar or brewery until they were 21. It is bizarre to me that parents think this is normal and businesses who do not sell food allow it. There was a pizza truck outside, it was mid at best(not part of the brewery). $18 for a pie and nothing to write home about. The dead band was alright, we only stayed for 3 songs because of the atmosphere. Nobody asked me but I'm giving some "bar rescue" advice: You are not making money when children are taking up seats in your bar. Adults who want to drink were struggling to find seats and leaving while children were sitting at tables and running all around. This may be how you want to run your business but it makes no fiscal sense at all. Although I enjoy the beer I will not be back and I'm sure they won't care!

Thirsty robots needs robots!…read more It's Saturday and we head in about 30 minutes after they open. We are going to be at least 12 people. My daughters volleyball team is meeting up for lunch with their families before we head to a local tournament. Now- We go to breweries ALL the time. We haven't really faced this issue before but: they only had 2 people working and had 2 really small ovens. They cannot handle the demand of people or food orders. It took about an hour for us to receive a mac and cheese, a pizza, an order of pierogi's and a quesadilla. My husbands food never hit the table (a chicken, bacon, ranch wrap.) Other families who ordered right after us- it took an hour and 20 minutes to get the food. Pizza- My family said it was ok Pierogi's- (potato & cheese) was there any cheese in it? A lot of potato (pro tip: ask for some liquid cheese served with the pretzels for dipping!) Mac & Cheese- they put nutmeg in it. my opinion: nutmeg doesn't belong in mac & cheese. quesadilla- (cheese) HUGE portion! extra crispy cheese on the edges. I like this style! Then... the line! This is the food ordering, beer ordering and bill pay line. My husband was in line for over 15 minutes to pay the bill. I actually don't even know exactly how long because I had to leave him there to pay while I got the kids to the tournament! It's got a decent location, good size, cool little outdoor area, cool art on the walls and their food was decent but they just can't handle a crowd. Underprepared.

Left as the music was making any conversation impossible.Visited before and the place was very…read morepleasant; the volume today was unbeatable.

We were looking for a casual dining option and found this gem…read more The restaurant and bar are laid out well with plenty of room for large parties. We stated with the bar and all the beer is brewed on site. Great selection and very tasty brews. On to the food..... we started with the best house brined and smoked wing I've ever had. The sauce was tasty with a bit of heat. I had the Airstream Burger and my wife had the Mediterranean Flatbread. Both options were done well and served quickly. Great spot for families.

2nd time in two weeks. This time tried the pizza, siracha maple wings and a raspberry margarita…read more The pizza... shaped like bar pizza. Good sauce to cheese ratio. They use the good pepperoni's here! But... it's still a flatbread without the crispy bar pizza edge. It was good. The wings... so much better than their pepper lemon buffalo rub! The siracha maple wings were not too much maple or too much siracha. It was a nice balance for a nice flavor (oh and they are smoked wings.) The margarita... wasn't as good as the strawberry lemonade seltzer which was not in stock yesterday. True score: 3.5

Definitely a local vibe for this micro brewery. There was a 60th birthday party going on in the…read moreback, which brought a lot of families. They were ready. Games are abundant. Good variety of beer & seltzers. My group had Bada Bing an Italian Pilsner, Raspberry Beret a fruited hefeweizen, Clove Me Maybe another hefeweizen, This Smells Expensive NZ IPA and I had the Shamrock & Roll Irish Red... Loved it. $8 A pour, offers tastes Counter service. Food truck.

Clover Road BBQ is super fun! My girlfriend and I hiked out there from Saugus and it was worth the…read moretrip! The beer was great and the vibe was awesome! All the employees were really friendly and helpful! We will definitely be back! There are so many kids there, people that go there must be the most potent people in Central Massachusetts!!!

Amazing farmhouse beers, great service, and fantastic music…read more It's rare that a brand and brewery have such a strong brand aesthetic and isn't chasing trends.

Haven't been to Maynard in ages, but I do remember this brewery from way back. They had a very…read moreinteresting twist on their Man Bun Pilsner. I thought the Hot option was just heated beer, but they mixed some hot sauce with it, among other things. I enjoyed it for the most part, it had a spicy tangy kick to the beer. At the moment, there's only outdoor seating and you are allowed to bring outside food. I also appreciate the bartender watching my drink as I went out to get food.

I walked in here for the first time. The service automatically was excellent between the cashier,…read morethe cooks, & the busier. The cashier let me sample some drinks so I could see what I liked, I got this mango ale beverage DELICIOUS. The atmosphere is amazing here clean, vibrant, & chill. The food... omg SO GOOD! Definitely will be back with my friends & family. Highly recommend!!

Hands down, already got my vote for the best brewery around!!! I will now become a regular here I…read moreloved it so much. Place has ample parking, super cool on the inside and an awesome patio. The service was awesome, I was waiting for a friend and I was checked in by 3 different servers. All had friendly chat and were very attentive. I have celiac and I'm grateful for some of the gluten free drink offerings. I had two seltzers and both were delicious. I will be buying the Cran cans next time I'm there. I also love the food options and many GF. I shared the fries and they might be the best fries I've ever had. I cannot wait to come back, if they like it or not!

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.

Spacious location with easy parking, fairly close to the Pheasant Lane Mall. Temptation is a tasty…read morebrew. Others I had on my flight didn't wow me as much. Wings: Good on quantity, but kinda soggy and not much texture, as if they were quickly reheated frozen tenders that just happened to have bones. Burger: A little better. Nice double smash with just enough crust and a moist interior. Nothing special beef blend-wise. Puffy bun. Minimal melt on the cheese. Fries: An easy $1 add-on to the burger but very very processed, and the coated kind to boot.

Stumbled on this brewery after a hike at Pack Monadnock; we almost drove right past it, but I'm so…read moreglad we didn't. I love when old buildings get a second life, and Post and Beam did a really nice job renovating this former Civil War Veterans' hall. The front yard could use a little sprucing, but the side patio and inside were clean and well kept. The small outdoor patio ended up being the perfect spot to sit and sip our hazy IPAs. Cool place and definitely worth a stop.

Tried Post & Beam Brewing on a summer afternoon and was really impressed. The Our Town NEIPA came…read morehighly recommended... Crisp, fruity, and super refreshing, it's exactly what you want on a warm day. The taproom has a darker, cozier vibe. Our server was friendly, attentive, and clearly knew the lineup well. What really adds to the charm is the building's history. Originally built in 1837 as a private academy, it later served as a Civil War veterans' hall before becoming home to the brewery. You can feel the past in the details, Post & Beam has done a great job preserving that legacy. Unfortunately, no dogs allowed inside or outside on their patio