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Shades On by Night Shift: Brian's Beer Review

Today we are tasting Shades On, a sour IPA from Night Shift Brewing in Everett, MA. It is 6% ABV and pours a hazy, straw yellow. This...

Evacuation Day and St. Patrick's Day in Boston

St. Patrick's Day is often associated with Boston for good reason. About 1 in 5 of the city's residents claim to have Irish heritage, so...

Our Top 6 History Podcasts

We are addicted to podcasts and we love learning new things. These history pods are standouts. 1. Presidential Each episode tackles each...

Massachusetts History: President’s Day Edition

Four U.S. Presidents were born in Massachusetts and many more lived here during their schooling, including eight graduates of Harvard...

Boston's Most Historic Taverns and Restaurants (where you can drink today!)

It's no surprise that Boston has a rich history, including establishments where people eat and drank hundreds of years ago. If you're not...

The Beers We're Drinking this Winter

January and February in Boston can feel tough to get through. Ye Olde Tavern Tours hasn't started their public tours yet (that happens in...

Brian's Beer Review: Red Tape from Jack's Abby

Red Tape from Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers in Framingham, MA is an Amber Lager that is 5% alcohol by volume. It pours a clear amber color,...

Exploring Boston's Four Burying Grounds

Spooky season is upon us and we're highlighting Boston's four burying grounds, dating as old as 1630. They're within a mile and a half of...

Essential Autumn Beers

It's the most wonderful time of the year, for beer! We love pumpkin beers and highlight our favorite below, but there's a bountiful...

Top 5 Places to Visit on Your Day Trip to Salem

Salem gets really busy during the October “witching season,” but it is a great place to visit year-round! The quaint New England town has...

Brian's Beer Review: Dance Language from Oxbow Brewing

Beer Review of Dance Language Saison from Oxbow Brewing

Ye Olde Guide to Free Stops along the Freedom Trail

The Freedom Trail connects 16 historic sites in Boston along a red brick trail. You could spend two hours walking straight through or...