Favorite Breweries + Taprooms in the North Shore
A new generation of breweries has emerged, and craft beer enthusiasts everywhere have taken note. Many of the fans are young - in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, although the artistic palette of flavors and styles appeal to all ages. Craft beer drinkers are adventurous, and the beer they drink says a lot about who they are. Popular breweries capture this inquisitive audience by promoting their backgrounds and offering an experience that piques their fans’ attention – savory ingredients, wide varieties, food pairings, mobility and exclusivity.
Local breweries offer a rewardingly delicious experience. They are constantly innovative and offer interesting and creative beverages. Here are a few of our favorites:
Beverly
Channel Marker Brewing
95 Rantoul St, Beverly, in the Porter Mill building
A finalist in USA Today's Best New Breweries List, Channel Marker features hazy, juicy New England IPAs.
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Gentile Brewing Company
59 Park St, #1, Beverly
Founded by 2 Beverly residents, Gentile focuses on low ABV beers, brewed in the traditional English-style.
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Old Planters Brewing Co
232 Rantoul St, Beverly
Like its name reflects, Old Planters is rooted in Beverly. Its beautiful tap room offers a great, family-friendly space to enjoy their rotation of beers.
Salem
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Notch Brewing
283R Derby St, Salem
Favoring European-style, low ABV, session beers, Notch offers a fantastic taproom to spend the day enjoying all they offer. A bonus: it's family (during the day) and dog-friendly.
East Regiment Beer Co.
30 Church St, #B1, Salem
This microbrewery offers a great selection of small batch modern and craft style beers.
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Far From the Tree
108 Jackson St, Salem
Looking for something other than beer? Far From the Tree offers premiere craft cider, made in a style reflective of wine-making, resulting in a fresh, more dry (& delicious)-style of cider.
Ipswich + Essex
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Ipswich Ale Brewery
2 Soffron Ln, Ipswich
If you're looking for both a delicious meal and amazing locally brewed beers, then Ipswich Ale Brewery is the place to go.
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True North Ale Company
116 County Rd, Ipswich
True North offers a great assortment of American IPAs, Belgian ales, German lagers, sours, and many more traditional and experimental styles.
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Great Marsh Brewery
99 Main St, Essex
Perhaps one of the best views of all the breweries, Great Marsh offers a wide variety of beers as well as hard seltzer on tap. They also offer a seasonal full-service restaurant.
Peabody
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Granite Coast Brewing
77 Main St, Unit B, Peabody
Granite Coast offers a nice variety of award winning beers, specializing in traditional styles using local ingredients. Family-friendly and leashed dogs welcomed.
Newburyport
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Newburyport Brewing Company
4 New Pasture Rd, Newburyport
This well established brewery offers a no-frills taproom, often with great live music, where you can enjoy all your favorite Newburyport Brewing beers. Family-friendly and leashed dogs welcome.
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RiverWalk Brewing Co
40 Parker St, Newburyport
Brewing up a unique style of complex yet balanced beers, RiverWalk is steeped in its process of high quality beers. The taproom is expansive and offers a tasty menu of food to choose from as well.
Amesbury
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Brewery Silvaticus
9 Water St, Amesbury
Silvaticus is an artisnal creator of lagers and ales made from home-grown hops. The beautiful taproom is located in downtown Amesbury and its patio overlooks the river. A must try.
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BareWolf Brewing
12 Oakland St, Amesbury
Never making the same beer twice, BareWolf is the perfect place to go to try something new in their laidback taproom.