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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4.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 3 | Flavor - 3 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 3.5

Sunset orange with white head. The Brett is very funky and i actually get a lot of ketchup on the nose. I normally like beers with Brett but this just seems disjointed and I keep coming back to a spicy ketchup on both the nose and the palate. I hoped to like this more.

Tried on 11 May 2010 at 23:09


7.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Hazy copper red with off-white full head. Massive hop of citrus and catty (Simcoe). Also piney. Chewy full bodied with lots of yeast on the mouthfeel. Big meadowy hops on the flavor.

Tried on 11 May 2010 at 23:03


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

Beautiful, clear orange with white head. Nice, crisp hop on nose. Full hoppy flavor of spice and floral with yeast present on long finish.

Tried on 11 May 2010 at 23:00


6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Light golden with white full head. Fresh meadow aroma is understated. Medium body with a little bit of earthy hops. Malt backbone is nice.

Tried on 11 May 2010 at 22:58


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Opaque with amber hints. Tan head collar, big roasted malt. Dry finish and lots of coffee on the palate.

Tried on 11 May 2010 at 22:57


6.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Crisp, soft without a lot of spicy hops. Clear whit head. A kolsch that could certainly be a nice session beer.

Tried on 11 May 2010 at 22:55


6.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

A dark reddish brown, mahogany ale with a thin lacing moka head. In aroma, licorice with light vinous notes, dark fruits, nice little hops. In mouth, a harsher drink than expected, with sweet butterscotch, grating hops, chocolate, interesting, but in the end, cloying. On tap at brewpub, April 4, 2010.

Tried from Draft on 14 Apr 2010 at 19:45


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

A dark reddish brown ale with a thin moka head. An intense butterscotch, prunes and dark fruits, warming alcohol. In mouth, a classy sweet molassey malt, with bitter chocolate, light herbal hops, rich and smooth. On tap at brewpub, April 4, 2010.

Tried from Draft on 14 Apr 2010 at 19:38


6.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 6

A cognac amber ale with a thin white head. A nice honey pollen aroma, grassy, mandarine notes, viscous and alcohol warmth. In mouth, a very sweet mead like beverage, a bit thin, sweet oranges and honey. On tap at brewpub, April 4, 2010.

Tried from Draft on 14 Apr 2010 at 19:33


6.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

A deep dark stout with a thin brown head. A deep dark espresso coffee aroma with notes of milk, chocolate, metallic notes, In mouth, a powdery chocolate with burned bitterness, coffee acidity, metallic notes, medium bodied. On tap at brewpub, April 4, 2010.

Tried from Draft on 14 Apr 2010 at 19:20