
We planned our 100th visit for the Cambridge Brewing Company. The brew pub has been operating since 1989, and is in an old mill building, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Their beers are both traditional and experimental. They were the first commercial American brewery to produce a Belgian beer. Their food menu is just as diverse, offering food that shows what New England is about.

Mark and Megan
We went on March 7th, the 2 year anniversary of our first post on this blog. We let our friends and family know we were going, and almost all whom had been on a visit with us before was able to go! 17 people came to celebrate with us (19 in all), so we have a lot of pictures.

Sam enjoying her beer

Andrea enjoying her ….. water.

Heather …. just being weird.

Dustin chugging his beer.

Mark and Marilynn

We ordered nachos for an appetizer. When the rest of the table saw them they put in another order or 2. Since there were so many of us they had pitchers of water on the table for us.


Very cheesey nachos, with Sam making an angry face. But look in the background, as well as pitchers they sell a beer tube? tower? We didn’t get one, but we did see them.

Pete noticed the camera.
Beers:
Regatta Golden
Al ordered this beer, the first beer on the list under year round beers. It’s the lightest beer they make, similar to what Al drinks regularly. He liked it, as well as Sam and Andrea, simple and light. Not enough flavor for Megan and Mark.

Al sharing the Regatta Golden.
Tall Tale Pale Ale
Marilynn ordered, she did not like it, not what she was expecting. Dustin liked it, Mark thought it was a fairly hoppy, somewhat typical Pale Ale.
Morning Dew Saison
It has a bit of a funky smell to it, thankfully doesn’t taste like that. Marilynn and Heather liked it, refreshing. Andrea thought it was ok. Megan and Mark liked it, light body, fruity-ish flavor, probably the elderflowers.

The parents: Al, Sheila, Jim, and Marilynn
Machinery of Night
Whiskey scent and flavor, followed by a sour aftertaste. There was a sweetness to it, probably from the barrel aging, and a tart finish. Light in body, especially for a barrel aged beer. Everyone liked this beer, wouldn’t drink a lot of it, but it is good for a pint.

Big Man IPA
Hoppy IPA, a mild wintery spice taste, aggressively dry hopped, adds that extra flavor. Mark and Jason thought it was pretty good, hoppy IPA with a little extra flavor.
Charles River Porter
Robust, roasty, coffee flavor, good overall balance and taste. Most people liked this beer as well.
Sgt. Peppers
Amber color, spicy, peppery taste. Good, interesting flavor, after a whole pint it did get quite spicy. Mark liked it and bought a bottle.


Look at that pour!
Kafka’s Hat Simcoe
Strong smell, piney, earthy style IPA. Chris, Jason and Mark all thought it was decent. Not Mark’s favorite style IPA, but it was pretty good.

Smile from Chris.

Moving down the table, Andrea, Bre, Deryl, Michelle, and Kevin. Big, cool mural in the background.

Other side of the table, Sheila, Jim, Jason, Melitta, and Katrina.

Mark chatting with Jim.
Food:

Burger and fries
Mark got the burger and fries, good burger really good fries. A lot of people got the burger and liked it. Dustin got bacon on his and thought there could have been a little more.

Steak, twice baked potato, and onion rings
Megan and Andrea both got the steak and liked it.

Burger with salad
Heather got the BBQ burger with a salad. Burger and roll were good, could have used a little more BBQ sauce. Salad dressing was light and refreshing.

Braised Chicken pizza
Katrina and Kevin got the Braised chicken pizza that had feta, potatoes, spinach and sundried tomatoes. An odd mix, but it was good.

Panini and fries
Melitta got the Beet Salad and enjoyed it. Chris had the Duck, it was tasty.

Dessert

The whole table, all 19 of us, plus a random waiter.

Want to Visit?
Monday |
11:30am- 11:00pm |
Tuesday – Thursday |
11:30am – 12:00am |
Friday |
11:30am- 1:00am |
Saturday |
11:00am-1:00am |
Sunday |
11:00am- 11:00pm |