From parking lot parties to pop-up bars, there are plenty of ways to sip in the sunshine this summer thanks to beer and cider gardens sprinkled throughout the city. Not thirsty? No problem: All of these spots are into entertainment like music and lawn games—meaning it doesn’t even matter if you’re under 21.
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Castle Island marketing manager Janine Pohorely fell in love with Boston when she enrolled at Emerson College 12 years ago, but she says summer activities for out-of-town visitors can be somewhat lacking compared to other cities. Read more >>
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Who would’ve thought that a trailer would provide just what City Hall Plaza needed for a makeover? Wachusett Brewing Company’s Airstream at The Patios is outfitted with eight taps, providing pints for up to 333 visitors on the pavilion. The nine custom spaces were constructed using reclaimed wood and boast greenery, wooden benches and covered tables, bringing a breath of fresh air to an underutilized public space. Read more >>
South Station commuters might be happy if their train is running late this summer thanks to Downeast’s Back Porch, a 5,000-square-foot space in Dewey Square run by the East Boston cider company. Read more >>
You never know what treasures you may find at the Central Flea—and, according to Lamplighter Brewing co-founder Cayla Marvil, the same goes for the beers. “We’re always pulling our favorites, trying to bring a huge range of styles. If someone comes and wants something sour, fermented or light, we’ve got it,” she says. “We try not to have a ‘flagship,’ but keep it different and interesting. You’re always going to have something new to try.” Read more >>
Live music has always been welcome at Aeronaut’s Somerville digs, which also hosts trivia and board game nights in addition to LGBT gatherings. And for Aeronaut’s arts and culture liaison Jason McCool, the brewery’s summer spot in Allston continues that commitment. Read more >>
BEER GARDEN VARIETY: CASTLE ISLAND | WACHUSETT BREWING COMPANY | DOWNEAST | LAMPLIGHTER BREWING CO. | AERONAUT
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From parking lot parties to pop-up bars, there are plenty of ways to sip in the sunshine this summer thanks to beer and cider gardens sprinkled throughout the city. Not thirsty? No problem: All of these spots are into entertainment like music and lawn games—meaning it doesn’t even matter if you’re under 21.
Castle Island
Castle Island marketing manager Janine Pohorely fell in love with Boston when she enrolled at Emerson College 12 years ago, but she says summer activities for out-of-town visitors can be somewhat lacking compared to other cities. Read more >>
Wachusett Brewing Company
Who would’ve thought that a trailer would provide just what City Hall Plaza needed for a makeover? Wachusett Brewing Company’s Airstream at The Patios is outfitted with eight taps, providing pints for up to 333 visitors on the pavilion. The nine custom spaces were constructed using reclaimed wood and boast greenery, wooden benches and covered tables, bringing a breath of fresh air to an underutilized public space. Read more >>
Downeast
South Station commuters might be happy if their train is running late this summer thanks to Downeast’s Back Porch, a 5,000-square-foot space in Dewey Square run by the East Boston cider company. Read more >>
Lamplighter Brewing Co.
You never know what treasures you may find at the Central Flea—and, according to Lamplighter Brewing co-founder Cayla Marvil, the same goes for the beers. “We’re always pulling our favorites, trying to bring a huge range of styles. If someone comes and wants something sour, fermented or light, we’ve got it,” she says. “We try not to have a ‘flagship,’ but keep it different and interesting. You’re always going to have something new to try.” Read more >>
Aeronaut
Live music has always been welcome at Aeronaut’s Somerville digs, which also hosts trivia and board game nights in addition to LGBT gatherings. And for Aeronaut’s arts and culture liaison Jason McCool, the brewery’s summer spot in Allston continues that commitment. Read more >>
BEER GARDEN VARIETY: CASTLE ISLAND | WACHUSETT BREWING COMPANY | DOWNEAST | LAMPLIGHTER BREWING CO. | AERONAUT
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