Cambridge Brewing Company

Brewpub in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States 🇺🇸
Owned by Castle Island Brewing Company
Associated Venue: Cambridge Brewing Company - Out of business

Established in 1989

Contact
1 Kendall Square Bldg 100, Cambridge, MA, 02139, United States
Description
Est. in 1989, Cambridge Brewing Co. is the oldest brewpub in the greater Boston area serving fresh handcrafted beer and food made with local ingredients.

1 Kendall Square brewpub's last day of service was December 20, 2024, as Phil Bannatyne (owner) retired. Brand was sold to Castle Island Brewing (Norwood, MA) who will produce the brewery's more iconic beers.

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Tried from Draft on 28 Sep 2023 at 20:13



7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

On tap at brewery. Amber orange pour. Small beige head. Toasted malt nose has nutty notes. Flavor mirrors aroma. Toasted malt, spicy hops and brewed black tea. Accent is more on the malt. Balanced nicely. Decent.

Tried from Draft on 12 Aug 2023 at 02:28


8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

1st August 2023
GBBF Day 1. Cask. Almost clear gold beer, small bubbly pale cream colour head. Smooth palate, semi dry, good fine carbonation. Light malts, nicely sweet. Aggressive hops, spicy. Light pine. Rich citrus and tropical fruits. More spice on the dry back end. Full on. Good shit, especially on cask.

Tried from Cask on 01 Aug 2023 at 14:38


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Tried on 26 Jun 2023 at 07:56


7.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Tap @ Cambridge Brewing Company. Hazy deep gold appearance, white head. Solid haze, good defined stonefruit with juicy NZ notes.

Tried from Draft on 06 Jun 2023 at 14:34


7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Tap @ Cambridge Brewing Company. Relatively clear straw gold pour, white head. Bears a good malt sweetness with light perfumed notes.. light bitter prickle.. decent.

Tried from Draft on 06 Jun 2023 at 14:32


7.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Tap @ Cambridge Brewing Company. Hazed golden yellow appearance, good head of white froth. Floral yeasty aroma, forming a lovely saison sweetness.. standard straightforward profile. Decent.

Tried from Draft on 06 Jun 2023 at 14:28


8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Tap @ Cambridge Brewing Company. 13.3% according to the board. Pours a deep amber with a fine mist, pale tan head. Aroma of toffee, malt, bourbon. Continues to taste with a smooth palate and nice depth of flavour, good malt body with integrated bourbon and a gently warming alcohol linger. Excellent barley wine.

Tried from Draft on 06 Jun 2023 at 10:52


7.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Brewery draught, 5/16/23. Clear dark brown, small, beige head. Chocolate, raisin, brown bread, cacao. Some Vanilla and licorice. Clean, not boozey. Soft, malty, bready, chocolatey, with a hint of tar and ash. Sticky treacle, light roast and lingering cacao and bitter bakers chocolate. Love the little bit of sticky oomph to the body despite it's well attenuated character.

Tried on 16 May 2023 at 19:42