Aside
from the happy and hoppy cheer that March embodies thanks to St. Patty’s, let’s be honest, there’s not much going on this month. But as of the 20th,
Spring has sprung and in a similar fashion, so are two of the best local
breweries in Massachusetts…for a second time! Following the nationwide
increase in craft breweries – there are now over 4,000 and counting – Tree House Brewing Co. of
Monson, MA and Trillium Brewery of Boston, MA have both
decided to open up a second location here in our great state. The addition of
these new locations makes for an exciting time for New England natives and
craft beer lovers alike.
Tree House Brewing Co.'s second
location is set to open in Charlton, MA in 2017. Still a relatively new
brewery, Tree House began in 2012 as a one-man operation based out of a garage.
Their expansion, set to be underway in 2016 and finalized in 2017, is sure to
only increase their popularity, as beer fans continuously line up for weekend
beer tastings and growler fills of some of Tree House’s most unique and flavorful brews. Tree House
co-founder, Nate Lanier, is more than looking forward to the opening of the
second location, calling it their “dream
brewery.” Lanier states that the new location in Charlton, MA is
a great mesh with the aesthetic of the Tree House brand; rural, serene, and
woodsy. The 45,000 square foot location will include yet another new addition
of a retail shop alongside the brewery itself.
Trillium Brewery of Boston, MA is another one of
Massachusetts’
finest craft breweries to open up a new
location. Their second location in Canton, MA opened last year, which expanded
their family owned and operated brewery and increased their production.
Trillium’s original brewery resides in Fort Point, one of
Boston’s unique historic waterfront neighborhoods, that
intertwines incredibly well with the rooted and cultural facets of the Trillium
brand. Trillium co-founder, JC Tetreault, notes that the Fort Point location is
to operate as a pilot brewery, with the new Canton location being their
primary facility. Similarly to Tree House Brewing Co., Trillium’s move to the rural and historic Canton area is seen
to be a great fit for the brewery’s
future plans.
Craft beer enthusiasts
everywhere, brace yourselves. Local
breweries are springing up everywhere, every day. For those not native to the
area, the increase in craft breweries makes an obvious need for a trip to the
Bay State. For Massachusetts residents, it’s time to sit back, relax, and enjoy some of the
greatest craft beers right in your own backyard or neighborhood brewery.
