BROCKTON – Do you ever have a craving for a tall glass of cold beer with a side of hand-cut fries and a fresh smash burger? Well, we have a list of some of the most popular breweries in and around Brockton.
You can crush your craving or be adventurous and try something new from deep-fried sweet donuts and rolled with sugar to birria egg rolls – there are flavors for everyone.
On this installment of Brockton Eats with Alisha, we’re finding what makes four local breweries so special.
These weekly lists of tidbits and food finds are not reviews but go beyond a bare-bones round-up. Staff writer Alisha Saint-Ciel gives tips and takes to help Brockton-area foodies find those mouth-watering hidden gems, old favorites, and exciting new offerings.
Tap into the wonder dishes at Brockton Beer Company located in the heart of downtown Brockton. The menu is simple and small but lots of tasty creations to devour.
Some of my favorite things to enjoy are the hand-cut fries with several rubs including BBQ, Cajun, candied bacon siracha, harissa, maple bourbon, kimchi, Thai lime sriracha, and truffle parmesan.
Here’s where to find it: Brockton Beer Co. starts distributing its own brew.
The restaurant has several unique chef-inspired dishes including pork belly adobo boa buns, poutine, as well as tiramisu waffle, and chicken and waffles. Dessert is a hot commodity on the menu with the Italian donut which comes in four different flavors – bacon, baklava, faded and tiramisu. What makes Brockton Beer so special is the location, atmosphere, and freshly made food. Nothing is frozen including the fries. Their signature light lager is the Frederick & Main that is crisp, refreshing and clear.
Vitamin Sea Brewing is one place you must visit! The taproom gives people the best of both worlds with indoor and outdoor seating. Once there feast your eyes on the juicy sandwiches that are available to eat. One dish that causes quite a stir is the chicken cutlet sandwich made with buttermilk brined over roasted chicken, topped with arugula, burrata, marinated tomato basil salad, and balsamic glaze on top of the toasted ciabatta bread smothered with house aioli and sundried tomatoes.
Not only do they have unique handhelds but also famous beer flavors. The favorite part of the experience is you can buy to-go bottles of your favorite canned beer home and enjoy them in the comfort of your home. Some popular beers to try include Perception Is Spoonfed, After The Burnt Out Sun, and Big In Japan.
Right in Easton is a place that sells cool beer and a diverse finger food menu ranging from BBQ brisket pizza to a grilled roast beef sandwich and more. A few items to note are the health-conscious options including the Mediterranean bowl, hummus plate, and crispy chickpea sandwich.
Shovel Town Brewery is a microbrewery and taproom, where you can enjoy samples, flights, and full glasses of beer on tap or bottled options. The food menu is what brings in a huge buzz. One could find interesting dishes from the Austin Texas smoked brisket, to the North Shore roast beef and the Green pocket served with chips. The flatbreads are a tasty option if you enjoy homemade San Marzano tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella.
A LOOK INSIDE: Take a peek inside the Shovel Town Brewery and eatery in Easton
Some of the popular flatbreads include margherita, sausage and peppers, fig, and prosciutto. Truffle tater tots and garlic buffalo wings are also an excellent combo to try along with the pretzel sticks.
In 2015 Black Hat Brew Works opened its doors to bring Bridgewater a high-quality beer with local ingredients. Two siblings started brewing beer together and their love for the craft grew.
Together they developed recipes and dreamed of opening their own spot one day. The brothers along with a friend launched the business and made a simple thought into a reality. Bridgewater Blonde is their first flagship beer brewed with Vienna malt. The beer has a hint of sweetness, according to their website. Some of the other popular beers include strawberry blonde ale, fuzzy bunny slippers neipa, and blueberry Kolsch.
