Three Suburban Craft Breweries Accessible by the T

Heaven.... I mean the taps at Jack's Abby in Framingham

Every Boston area pub and packie offers craft beer nowadays. Weird MBTA knows true beers nerds like to go to the source. Here are three great suburban breweries worth a ride on the T. More than just tastings, these offer excellent food, great atmosphere, and brewery exclusive beers.

Jack's Abby - Framingham/Worcester Line Commuter Rail to Framingham
Jack's Abby Beer Hall & Kitchen in Framingham is a short walk from the Framingham Commuter Rail Station. Jack's offers 24 different styles of lager on tap and an awesome selection of wood-fired pizzas. With an open-style seating in the tradition of German beer halls, you can expect a lively and social atmosphere.

Notch Brewery and Tap Room

Notch Brewery and Tap Room - -Newburyport/Rockport Commuter Rail to Salem
With attractions like the Peabody Essex Museum and the House of Seven Gables, Salem offers one of the most attractive day trip options on the entire MBTA system. You can add the Notch Brewery and Tap Room to the list of reasons to go. One taste of their crushable session beer and you'll be under the spell of these Witch City brewers. Traditional beer snacks like soft pretzels and pickled eggs are available for hungry visitors. Pro Tip: brush up on your 90s indie music before you go so you can recognize the song-inspired beer names.


Hopsters - 57, 502, or 504 bus to Newton Corner

Hop on the bus to Hopsters and use these hops.

What's better than going to a craft brewery to drink beer and eat great food with friends? Leaving said craft brewery with three cases of beer you brewed yourself. At Hopsters in Newton Corner, you can drink, dine, and brew. According to founder Lee Cooper, Hopsters is "a community brewery that brings people together to experiment and create unique craft beers, and learn more about brewing beer in general." Hopsters takes the intimidation out of brewing giving customers all the support and supplies needed to brew their beer on site, including customized labeling. Time for me to go brew a batch of Weird MBTA IPA!