Ommegang Beer Dinner at Cambridge Common

What are you doing for dinner Tuesday night? Not sure? Cambridge Common has you covered once again with a Ommegang Brewery Beer Dinner.

Premeal Beer: Rare VOS

~ Starter ~
Grilled Shrimp, Gruyere Cheese, Bacon and a Hennepin Mustard
Paired with Hennepin

~ Soup ~
Cheddar, Asiago, and Country Ham
Paired with Witte

~ Entree ~ [choice of]
Roasted Pork Medallions, Zuur au Jus, Smashed, Green Beans
Paired with Zuur

OR

Waterzooi (Flemish Stew with Chicken, Leeks, Fennel, Carrot, and Potato)
Paired with Belgian Pale Ale

~ Dessert ~
Cheesecake
Paired with Three Philosopher’s

All beer dinners are $50 in 2010 (INCLUDING tax, gratuity, and Brown Paper Ticket fee).

For more information visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/128265

Lord Hobo Beats Expectations

Cambridge has the vibe that most beer bars strive for (see Church Key).  It’s hip, a bit grungy, and a tad pretentious (in an enjoyable way).

Lord Hobo fits this description too a tee.  When you walk in, you’ll first notice the large U-shaped bar that completely fills the room. You’ll then probably spot the taps – nearly 50 of them, with many local brews including a rotating Haverhill Brewery tap for $4.

Along with the huge bar and great tap selection, Lord Hobo also plays excellent music – which to me goes a really, really long way.  It’s of the alternative/punk genre, but not the stuff you’d hear on the radio.

And the food – outstanding.  The fries alone are worth making the trek out to Inman Square.  It’s a little off the beaten path, so driving is preferred, but it’s walkable from Central Square.  Actually, its a few doors down from the CBC, which is helpful.

Lord Hobo, Cambridge MA

Love Pumpkin Beer? Get to CBC

22 Pumpkin Ales!  Stouts, Porters, Barleywines, Sasions, Wheats, you name it, Pumpkins are brewed in it.  Join Cambridge Brewing Company for the Great Pumpkin Festival on October 30th from 4pm to 1am. CBC will feature 8 of it’s own pumpkin brews, while local guest brewers will provide the rest.

Find out more at http://cambridgebrewing.com/

John Harvard’s Brew House

John Harvard’s Brew House is a microbrewery/brewpub located in Harvard Square, Cambridge, with sister locations throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.  John Harvard’s boasts and extensive list of brews, ranging from the tried and true All American Light Lager to the rich, roasted Dry Irish Stout, along side dozens of seasonal brews.

At John Harvard’s, you’ll find great food made from recipes brought to America in 1637 by John Harvard, after whom Harvard University is named.  John Harvard’s Brew House is popular among Harvard students, and is a great tourist location with a semi-classy yet comfortable environment.

John Harvard’s Brew House, Cambridge MA

For more information, visit http://www.johnharvards.com

Cambridge Brewing Company (CBC)

Cambridge Brewing Company was founded in 1989, and is the oldest brewery-restaurant (brewpub) in the Boston area. The Cambridge Brewing Company in Kendall Square offers a wide array of hand crafted original beers as well as home-brewed classics and experimental brews which have earned numerous awards over the years.

The Cambridge Brewing Company prides themselves on pairing food with beer, which has also won them praise.  Entrees range from seafood to pizza to steak, and all are paired perfectly by one of their house brews.

Although the CBC is a bit of a haul down the industrial parks of Kendall Square, it is well worth the hike.  The outdoor patio is clean and refreshing, with minimal foot traffic leaving quite the pleasurable experience.

Cambridge Brewing Company, Kendall Square, Cambridge MA

For more information visit http://www.cambridgebrewingcompany.com