Hopothecary Ales
Brewpub
in
North Reading,
Massachusetts,
United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Hopothecary Ales
Established in 2017
Contact
303 Main Street, North Reading, MA, 01864, United States
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Can at home after long day on the beach with family. Lovely pour or milky yellow orange and a good sized foamy lid. Nose is citrus and pine and touch of florals. Tatses of orange peel, pineapple, grass, floral, peach, pine. Very smooth. Fruity finish. Nice
Tried
on 26 Jul 2026
at 02:51
7.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 8
Can, from Broadway Dive Bar, Manhattan NYC (Apr 2026). Pours extremely hazy dark yellow like orange juice, small foamy light beige head, citrus peel aroma, adequate carbonation, mildly bitter mango-citrus peel taste, bit of peach, smooth body, long finish. Juicy NEIPA.
Tried
from Can
at
Broadway Dive (Formerly: Dive Bar - 101st)
on 07 Jul 2026
at 21:52
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Cannes 473ml. -from the brewery. Murky yellow/orange coloured, medium sized off-white head, citrusy nose. Citrusy, light ripe pineapple, grass and bit herbal with sweetish finish.
Tried
from Can
at
Hopothecary Ales
on 16 Jun 2026
at 01:52
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
On tap at the brewery. Hazy orange coloured, medium sized white to off-white head, tangerine and mild fruity nose. Tangerine, grapefruit, light coconut and bitterish sweetish finish. Light juicy.
Tried
from Draft
at
Hopothecary Ales
on 13 Jun 2026
at 18:42
6.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
On tap at the brewery taproom. Unclear pale golden coloured, small white head, mild oranges in the nose. Citrusy, mild wheaty, light oranges and discreet spicy with bitterish finish.
Tried
from Draft
at
Hopothecary Ales
on 13 Jun 2026
at 18:05
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Can at home from Crafted. Yellow orange pour and white foamy head. Nose is juicy citrus and some grass. Tatsss of tangerine, orange, gooseberry, white grapes, grass, seaweed salad. Chewy palate. Fruity finish.
Tried
on 01 May 2026
at 02:22
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
16 ounce can from Libby’s Liquors. Number one with a bullet. Hazy orange gold pour. Pillowy white head is two-fingers high. Aromas of mild citrus and cut grass. Flavor is sweet citrus and passion fruit. Some herbal, piney hops. Pithy, dry finish .
Tried
from Can
from
Libby's Liquors
on 20 Mar 2026
at 03:33
7.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
16 ounce can from Libby’s Liquors. Completely hazed yellow gold pour. Large, pillowy white head leaves wonderous lacing. Aromas of citrus and chalky malt. Flavor is zesty citrus, stone fruit and bready malt. Supple mouthfeel. Easy drinking. Decent.
Tried
from Can
from
Libby's Liquors
on 03 Mar 2026
at 05:05
8.5/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 8
Flavor 9.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
Looks and smells that a cream ale, but the flavor is very egg nog and cream heavy, but in a good way. Not a beer that I want to drink all day, but excellent seasonal offering. The beer is very balanced with a nice dry finish.
Tried
from Draft
at
Hopothecary Ales
on 20 Dec 2025
at 18:35
9/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 9.5
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9
A golden brew with a thick white head. Smells and tastes like a pineapple bomb. Super smooth. A tad light on the mouthfeel, but this is a another amazing offering from this brewery!
Tried
from Can
at
Hopothecary Ales
on 20 Dec 2025
at 00:00