Boston Beer Hunter

Name: Newburyport Brewing Company (NBPT) 

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Location: Newburyport, MA 

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History: NBPT has been around since 2012 to showcase three things: great beer, music (there is a stage in the taproom and they encourage local artists to come play), and the great town of Newburyport.  The taproom is the kind of place where a day-tripper (or a regular) can happily idle away his hours chatting with locals and enjoying the influx of dogs.  They also have foosball, and I'm a straight-up sucker for that.  

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Recommended Brews: I sat there on a gray Saturday afternoon and cranked out a few samples and pours and imagined how busy this place must get when the weather is warm - and not minding the temporary peace and quiet!  I enjoyed the Das Kolsch, a nice daytime sipper, the Joppa Grande (1635 Series) Stout, and the Cask-Conditioned Habanero version of their flagship Greenhead IPA.  I'm not typically a cask guy, but I thought it worked really well with the Amarillo and El Dorado hops, and the Habanero provided just a mild addition of heat. 

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While you're in the area: Newburyport is a little awesome. It's a seaside town with great shopping, restaurants, and happenings. Local food favorites include the Grog, Black Cow, and the Poynt.  Check out Lexie's for a relaxed vibe and a great burger.  There's a massive warehouse near the waterfront called Oldie's Marketplace, where you can spend some time dabbling in nautical-themed antique pieces, flags from all over the world, and an assortment of rocking chairs.  

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Drive over the bridge in one direction to Plum Island (stop at Bob Lobster on the way; yes, I love food).  Check out some beaches and trees.  Or keep heading north to Salisbury Beach and pop a squat on a nice stretch of sand, then head over to neighboring Seabrook and grab some of the best fried seafood on the MA/NH border at Brown's. Yes, more food.

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Learn more here: http://nbptbrewing.com/