Beer Pairings for Thanksgiving: From Turkey to Pie to Gravy, Bring These Brews
Thanksgiving dinner is the ultimate comfort meal, and with the right Massachusetts-made beers, everything on your plate can shine a little brighter. Drawing on decades of experience, Jeremy Cross of Hendler Family Brewing shares pairings that complement—or contrast—turkey, sides, and even pie. From crisp pilsners to rich barrel-aged stouts, these recommendations are starting points to help you explore local breweries and elevate your holiday table.
What the Guild Has Achieved in 2025 (So Far)
From farmers market sales to Mass Beer Week and beyond, 2025 has been a milestone year for the Massachusetts Brewers Guild. We’ve advocated for independent brewers, showcased Massachusetts beer across the state, and built connections that strengthen our community. And we’re not done yet.
A Culture of Care: How Sarah Lee Is Challenging the Beer Industry to Lead Better
One of the first things you learn about Sarah Lee is that she’s allergic to alcohol. While she’s never waited in line for an IPA, she has spent the past 15 years watching the craft beer world in Massachusetts grow and mature. Her challenge to the industry: it’s time to level up.
Collaborators Wanted: A Conversation with JP Gallagher, President of the Massachusetts Brewers Guild
When two breweries work together on a beer, it’s called a collaboration. (Or a collab, if you're hip.) Maybe you’ve spotted these joint efforts in the taproom and wondered how they came to be. This month, we asked Mass Brewers Guild President JP Gallagher—who might have a small obsession with collabs—to explain.