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Residents of Boston’s North Shore were first introduced to Ipswich Ale during the spring of 1991. With over 30 years of history behind it, Ipswich Ale has been in existence longer than nearly every other craft brewer in New England. Since that time, the Ipswich Ale portfolio of brands have developed into a tradition shared by not only the residents of eastern Massachusetts, but across New England.

Took over production for Newburyport Brewing in 2019, before both breweries were acquired by Huntwicke Capital Group later that year.

Began a partnership with RiverWalk Brewing in late 2023, moving the bulk of production to RiverWalk's facilities, while leaving a small pilot system in Ipswich for small batch and experimental brews.
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Mansquito (19868) reviewed
Z Street Rollstone Red from Ipswich Ale Brewery
17 years ago
6.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Big off-white head and has a reddish brown color. Very earthy malty aroma. There is a good amount of hops in this for an amber ale. Palate is pretty light and maybe has a little too much carbonation. Parts of the beer are kind of soapy. Plus I got this beer for 5 bucks a sixer. Maybe the bottle was quite old.
Tried from Bottle on 01 Feb 2009 at 15:24
Beerfest5 (1980) reviewed
Endurance Pale Ale (Tom Crean's Ale) from Ipswich Ale Brewery
17 years ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Had it on tap which is definetly the way to have this beer. Found it in bottles and WAY too carbonated, took forever for the head to settle. nice pale ale with a little bite, pretty clear for a pale ale, not hazy at all. pretty refreshing
Tried from Draft on 26 Jan 2009 at 17:30
CosmicCharlie (9860) reviewed
Winter Ale from Ipswich Ale Brewery
17 years ago
7.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Pours mahogany into a snifter. Off-white head quickly recedes to hug rim leaving slight lacing. Chocolate aromas. Crisp yet creamy. Christmas spices, pit fruit and chocolate. Toasty hop finish. Nice winter warmer, but I’m only good for one...
Tried on 03 Jan 2009 at 02:54
CosmicCharlie (9860) reviewed
Stone Cat Scotch Ale from Ipswich Ale Brewery
17 years ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Pours deep amber into a thistle. Off-white head slowly recedes leaving no lacing. Caramel aromas. Dry and crisp with caramel from front to back. Slightly sweet, but nice.
Tried on 19 Dec 2008 at 22:00
Lubiere (25160) reviewed
Winter Ale from Ipswich Ale Brewery
17 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
A red copper ale with a thin creamy white head. A nice caramel malt with pungeant light hops, some wild berries. In mouth, a nice nutty malt with restrained floral hops. Medium bodied. On tap at Hop Devil Grill, Nov. 2006. 3$ pint.
Tried from Draft on 26 Oct 2008 at 16:40
omhper (46303) reviewed
Stone Cat Blueberry Ale from Ipswich Ale Brewery
17 years ago
5.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 4.5
Bottled. Hazy golden, rich head. Blueberry pie aroma. Sweet and mkedium bodied with clean rounded mouthfeel. Like blueberry pie with vanilla custard. Low bitterness. I believe the brewmaster has succeeded in his ambitions, but I’m not sure I like where (s)he’s going.
Tried from Bottle on 17 Oct 2008 at 04:34
Ibrew2or3 (10892) reviewed
Oatmeal Stout from Ipswich Ale Brewery
18 years ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Pours deep dark with brown edges and thin tan head. The aroma is light with smooth dark roastiness and some burnt malts too. The taste starts with a pleasing smoothness bringing in burnt malts and mild roastiness. It ends with a very tasty roasted malt to burnt malt sensation and then rounded out with some dry malt astringency. Nice stuff.
Tried on 27 Sep 2008 at 21:45
jcwattsrugger (14885) reviewed
Summer Ale from Ipswich Ale Brewery
18 years ago
6.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
12 oz bottle-pours a dissipating white head and cloudy orange/gold color. Aroma is fruit/citrus, wheat/light malt. Taste is tart citrus-lemon rind/spicy-bitter hops (Amarillo, hallertau), wheat/light malt. A bit weird but nice. Semi dry finish. Some caramel as it warms.
Tried from Bottle on 23 Sep 2008 at 16:39
Sebletitje (16212) reviewed
Oatmeal Stout from Ipswich Ale Brewery
18 years ago
7.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Pours black with brownish head. Aroma of chocolate and coffee beans. Taste is roasted malts, strong presence of coffee. The overall coffee taste is very dry that is similar to dry cofee/espresso beans. Light bitter finish. Very drinkable, rich in taste.
Tried on 08 Sep 2008 at 21:11
CosmicCharlie (9860) reviewed
Nut Brown Ale from Ipswich Ale Brewery
18 years ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Pours deep brown into a shaker. Tan micro head with excellent retention leaves spider lacing as is recedes to skim surface. Spicy caramel aromas. Smooth dark caramel and pecans. Slight hop in the finish.
Tried from Can on 11 Aug 2008 at 19:19