Brewery Profile

Newburyport Brewing Company

A visit here puts travelers inside one of Newburyport’s established craft beer stops, with a story tied closely to the city’s coastal identity. Co-founded in 2012 by two local entrepreneurs who were also musicians and home brewers, the brewery became known as Massachusetts’ first “can and keg” craft brewery. Its model has always centered on production as well as hospitality: ales made for regional distribution in cans and kegs, with a taproom that lets visitors try the beer at the source. Walking in, guests should expect a working brewery setting rather than a small tasting counter. The space is large enough to support gatherings, events, and live music, and the taproom’s rotating draft list gives the visit a different shape depending on the day.

Travelers coming through this part of coastal Massachusetts often look for stops that connect a city visit with a casual local beer experience. Newburyport’s seaside setting, walkable character, and community calendar make a brewery stop a natural addition to an afternoon or evening in town. This brewery fits that pattern by focusing on handcrafted ales with a regional identity, while also leaving room on the tap list for variety. The twelve rotating taps are the main point of exploration, and they often include a hard seltzer option alongside beer. For visitors who follow Massachusetts craft beer, the brewery also has historical interest because of its early commitment to cans and kegs as a defining part of its operation.

The taproom is open year-round, so it can work as a stop in any season, but the experience depends on what is pouring and what is scheduled. The brewery maintains a full calendar of community programming and music events, and its substantial indoor space is used for larger activities as well as regular taproom visits. Since the draft lineup rotates, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, including which ales are available and whether a hard seltzer is on tap. Visitors looking for packaged beer may also recognize the brewery’s cans through regional distribution, but the on-site visit adds the chance to see the production-focused setting behind them. For practical planning, check current hours and the event schedule before going, especially if the goal is a quieter tasting or, conversely, a music-driven visit.

Co-founded in 2012 by two local entrepreneurs, Newburyport Brewing Company established itself as Massachusetts' first "can and keg" craft brewery. The founders, who were also musicians and home brewers, aimed to create handcrafted ales reflecting the seaside character of Newburyport. Operating as a regional brewery, the facility produces a core line of ales and distributes them in both cans and kegs. The on-site taproom is open year-round, offering twelve rotating taps, often including a hard seltzer option. This location hosts a full calendar of community programming and music events, utilizing its substantial space for large gatherings and activities. The brewery focuses on high-quality production, having received recognition for its regional craft beers.

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4 New Pasture Rd, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA, Newburyport, Massachusetts, 01950

Phone: 9784638700

Website: http://www.nbptbrewing.com/

Hours: Mon: Closed Tue: 2 – 10pm Wed: 2 – 10pm Thu: 2 – 10pm Fri: 2 – 10pm Sat: 12 – 10pm Sun: 12 – 8pm