Brewery Profile
Independent Fermentations Brewing & Kombucha
For visitors looking beyond Plymouth’s best-known historic stops, Independent Fermentations Brewing & Kombucha offers a compact view of how broad a small fermentation business can be. Walk into the taproom and the focus is not only beer: the operation also includes house-made kombucha, a small winery component, a home brew supply shop, and an on-site hop farm. The bar typically has 12 rotating beer taps alongside several kombuchas, so the first decision is whether to start with a traditional beer style or something nonalcoholic and fermented. The setting gives IndieFerm a practical, working-production feel rather than a single-purpose bar, and the range of activities on site helps distinguish it within Plymouth’s local beer options.
Travelers in this part of Massachusetts often look for brewery stops that connect to local ingredients, outdoor-season outings, and styles that are not identical from one taproom to the next. IndieFerm’s brewing approach is described as “radically traditional,” with an emphasis on balance and locally grown ingredients. That tends to place the beer list closer to Belgian and German traditions than to adjunct-heavy modern interpretations. For a visitor, that means the appeal is less about chasing novelty ingredients and more about tasting a rotating lineup rooted in older brewing frameworks. The kombucha program also makes the stop useful for mixed groups, especially when some people want a fermented beverage without ordering beer.
The taproom operates Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday, so visitors should check the current schedule before building it into a Plymouth itinerary. Since the taps rotate, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, including which beers and kombuchas are available. During warmer months, Saturdays often bring pop-up food vendors and live music, adding a more social, longer-stay option, though those details can vary by date. The home brew supply side may be of particular interest to travelers who make beer or kombucha themselves, while the hop farm adds context for anyone curious about local sourcing. For most visitors, the best plan is simple: stop in with time to sample across the board, ask what is currently pouring, and treat the visit as a look at beer, kombucha, and small-scale fermentation under one roof.
The taproom at Independent Fermentations Brewing in Plymouth, Massachusetts, features 12 rotating taps of beer and several house-made kombuchas, operating Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday. IndieFerm functions as a multi-faceted operation, incorporating a small craft brewery, winery, kombucha production facility, home brew supply shop, and an on-site hop farm. The brewing philosophy emphasizes "radically traditional" methods, focusing on balance and locally grown ingredients, resulting primarily in Belgian and German styles rather than adjunct-heavy modern interpretations. During warmer months, the facility often hosts pop-up food vendors and live music events on Saturdays.
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127 Camelot Dr, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 02360
Website: https://independentfermentations.com/
Hours: Tuesday 4 :00p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday & Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday from 12 – 8:00 p.m., and Sunday from 12 – 5:30 p.m.
Popular Beers
A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Independent Fermentations Brewing & Kombucha.
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Dark Winter Ale
Dark Ale
Beer Styles at Independent Fermentations Brewing & Kombucha
Independent Fermentations Brewing & Kombucha brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Dark Ale. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.
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Weekly Taproom Offerings
Oct 8, 2026
Independent Fermentations Brewing & Kombucha's taproom is open and offers eight beers and three non-alcoholic kombuchas on tap from Thursday through Sunday.
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Live Music with The Shady Roosters
Oct 10, 2026
The Shady Roosters bring Americana roots and rockabilly to IndieFerm.
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Ukulele Group Meet-up
Oct 10, 2026
New participants always welcome. No experience necessary to join this friendly ukulele meetup.
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Taproom Open
Oct 13, 2026
Independent Fermentations Brewing & Kombucha's taproom and beer garden are open on Tuesdays.
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Green Reads Sustainable Plymouth
Oct 15, 2026
Green Reads is a community book club hosted by Sustainable Plymouth to discuss climate challenges and environmental themes through a variety of genres. This month’s book is Cloud…
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Live Music with Dan Kennedy
Oct 17, 2026
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CiderFest
Oct 18, 2026
Come check out the cider press built and operated by the McClellan family. Enjoy a glass of fresh apple cider and take some home with you to ferment into hard cider. More details…
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Haunted Hike to the Horses
Oct 24, 2026
Park and gather at IndieFerm brewery. Hike about 1/2 mile through the haunted forest to Black Feather Horse Rescue and meet Darlene and her rescues, where you'll be rewarded with…
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Herbs of the Dream Herbal Workshop with The Plymouth Witch
Oct 29, 2026
Learn about the Herbs of the Dream in this workshop with The Plymouth Witch. Registration form: https://forms.gle/KxcNk1DJuxzxUYcC8. More info can be found on The Plymouth Witch F…
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MISCHIEF NIGHT: Live Music with the Cordobas and Thee Associates
Oct 30, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Independent Fermentations Brewing & Kombucha located?
- Independent Fermentations Brewing & Kombucha is located at 127 Camelot Dr, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 02360. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
- What are Independent Fermentations Brewing & Kombucha's hours?
- Current hours are: Tuesday 4 :00p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday & Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday from 12 – 8:00 p.m., and Sunday from 12 – 5:30 p.m.. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
- How can I learn more about Independent Fermentations Brewing & Kombucha?
- Visit https://independentfermentations.com/ for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.