Curated Tasting Experience
Serving as the official finale of Mass Beer Week 2026, this craft-filled and flavorful gathering brings together eight of Massachusetts’ newest breweries—each three years old or younger—for an afternoon of stories, tastings, and celebration of the state’s vibrant brewing community.
Early bird tickets are priced at $65 (increasing to $70 after the New Year) and offer enthusiasts a rare opportunity to meet emerging brewers, hear how their businesses began, and discover the signature beers defining their brands.
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Unlimited breakfast buffet
Two guided tasting flights
Full-pour collab beer
Limited edition 2026 Mass Beer Week glassware
Brewer stories, education + Q&A
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11:00 a.m.
Doors Open & Welcome Reception
Kick off the afternoon with a full-pour reception beer brewed exclusively for Brunch with Brewers and be among the first to enjoy the all-you-can-eat brunch buffet. Grab a plate, find a seat, and get ready for a flavorful journey through Massachusetts craft beer.11:30 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
City Tap and the Mass Brewers Guild officially welcome guests and introduces the collaboration behind the event’s exclusive reception beer.11:40 a.m.
Guided Tasting Flight: Round One
Settle in for the first half of the guided tasting experience. Four emerging breweries will each take the spotlight for a 10-minute guided pour, sharing the story behind their beers, brewing techniques, and what makes their brewery unique.12:15 p.m.
Intermission & Final Buffet Call
Take a breather, revisit the buffet for last call, and connect with fellow beer lovers before the next round of tastings begins.12:30 p.m.
Guided Tasting Flight: Round Two
The second half of the tasting continues with four more breweries, each leading a 10-minute guided pour and discussion. Expect bold flavors, fresh perspectives, and plenty of insight from some of Massachusetts’ newest brewers.1:10 p.m.
Reception & Meet the Brewers
Enjoy open mingling with the brewers, revisit favorite pours, ask questions, and soak in the final moments of Mass Beer Week in a relaxed, social setting.
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