Beer Tastings

Spencer Trappist & Bantam Cider Tasting
Colonial Spirits 87 Great Road, Acton, MA, United StatesOn May 16th we are having a two-for-one tasting. While both drink makers are producing high quality beverages, they are in two very different categories. First we have a Trappist Ale from Spencer. Brewed by the Monk's of Saint Joseph's Abbey in Spencer, MA, this ale is quickly becoming one of the most highly sought […]

Narragansett
Colonial Spirits 87 Great Road, Acton, MA, United StatesHowdy Neighbor? Saturday May 17th we will be bringing in the friendly rep from the Rhode Island powerhouse that is Narragansett. With the dawn of summer comes what is the best time for a Gansett. Their Summer Ale, Del's Shandy, or the Original Lager all work for the hot, hazy, longs days of summer. So […]

Peak Organic
Colonial Spirits 87 Great Road, Acton, MA, United StatesPeak Organic has a simple mission; to make the world's most delicious and creative beers, and to make them in a way that they can feel good about. This Portland, Maine brewery uses local and organic ingredients to create their beers, even growing their own hops. They brew both traditional styles and more experimental styles with […]

Mystic # 2
Colonial Spirits 87 Great Road, Acton, MA, United StatesComing back for another tasting is our Brewery of the Month for May, Mystic. Mystic and their unique ales are among the best breweries in Massachusetts. It is a real pleasure to be able to offer so many different styles from these guys. Probably the best Belgium style brewery in Massachusetts, they find themselves at […]

Alltech’s Lexington Brewing and Distillation Co.
Colonial Spirits 87 Great Road, Acton, MA, United StatesWhile the breweries name is Alltech's Lexington Brewing and Distillation Co., you might know them better by the names of the beer. Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, their flagship, is internationally recognized and has been awarded accordingly. They are at the forefront of the barrel aging movement and are a prime example of what makes barrel […]

Woodchuck
Colonial Spirits 87 Great Road, Acton, MA, United StatesWoodchuck is coming in to taste some of their summer offerings in the middle of their sale period. If you weren't aware, we are selling all Woodchuck 12 Packs (Amber bottles and cans, Cluster 'Chuck Variety) for the low price of $12.99. So we will be having the nice people at Woodchuck bring in their […]

People’s Pint
Colonial Spirits 87 Great Road, Acton, MA, United StatesVery excited to have People's Pint be our Brewery of the Month. It is not very often that we are able to bestow the honor to a brewery of this size. For being pretty small, this Greenfield brewery is doing some great things. If you don't believe me check out reviews online. The beer gets […]

Woodchuck
Colonial Spirits 87 Great Road, Acton, MA, United StatesAfter some confusion the other week, in which there was no Woodchuck tasting Saturday May 30th, we will be having an apologetic tasting to say sorry and still taste some cider. So June 12th, 4-6, we will welcome Woodchuck to pour out some of their offerings that can be found within their Cluster 'Chuck variety […]

Far From the Tree
Colonial Spirits 87 Great Road, Acton, MA, United StatesFor this one, of which I am personally excited to have come in our store, I will let them describe their cider for themselves. "We’re using local, freshly pressed apples to make small batch, traditional, craft hard cider in Salem, MA. Because cider making has a long history in Massachusetts we’re using 250 year old […]

People’s Pint
Colonial Spirits 87 Great Road, Acton, MA, United StatesFor the second of our Brewery of the Month tastings, we will host People's Pint again on Friday June 19th from 4-6. Really like what these brewers are offering and glad that we are able to carry this small brewery. Come out and help us show a local brewer the love and support they deserve […]