PRESS RELEASE / February 26, 2025 (Massachusetts) – Mass Beer Week is back from March 1-8, 2025, bringing together breweries, bars, restaurants, and retailers across the state to celebrate Massachusetts-made craft beer. The weeklong event features exclusive beer releases, tastings, live entertainment, brewery tours, and special events designed for craft beer enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike.
“Mass Beer Week is a time to showcase the incredible creativity and passion of our local breweries,” said Katie Stinchon, executive director at the Mass Brewers Guild. “Whether you’re a hophead, a lager lover, or just enjoy supporting local businesses, there’s something for everyone. Get out there and show local breweries some love.”
Highlights of Mass Beer Week 2025:
Find Events Near You: The official Mass Beer Week calendar is live at MassBeerWeek.org, where beer lovers can plan their week with tastings, tap takeovers, and more.
Brewery Passport Challenges: Visit all participating breweries in Central Mass, Marlborough/Hudson, or Somerville to be entered to win a grand prize filled with brewery merch and gift cards.
Limited-Edition Glassware: This year’s 16 oz Willi Becher glass, designed by local artist Meredith Price, will be available at participating breweries for just $6 while supplies last.
Live Music, Comedy & Entertainment: Breweries will host karaoke, open mics, live bands, and comedy showsthroughout the week, including Tracy Grammar at Floodwater Brewing and Comedy Night at Pioneer Valley Brewery.
Kicking Off on the Cape: Cape Cod Beer will offer guided brewery tours, while Barnstable Brewing is celebrating with a whole-hog roast featuring a special BBQ sauce made with their beer.
Behind-the-Scenes Brewery Tours: Take exclusive tours at Long Live Roxbury and Valley Malt to learn about the craft behind your favorite brews.
Get Crafty: Sip & sculpt pottery at Sam Adams Boston Taproom, create string art at Epigram Brew Co., or make a forest wreath at East Regiment Beer Company.
Drink Beer, Give Back: Newburyport Brewing’s GIRL JAM will raise funds for Brigid’s House of Hope, supporting survivors of human trafficking.
Food & Beer Pairings + Brewing History: Enjoy a four-course beer dinner at Moon Hill Brewing, or dive into brewing history with Dr. Terry Foster and Jeff Browning Sr. at Stone Path Malt.
Cheers to Brewery Anniversaries! Raise a glass to Gentile Brewing (9 years), Medusa Brewing Co. (10 years), Vanished Valley Brewing (5 years) and Break Rock (3 years).
Join the Celebration
Breweries, bars, restaurants, and retailers are encouraged to get involved by hosting events and adding them to the Mass Beer Week calendar. Simply host an event featuring Massachusetts made beer March 1-8, create a Facebook event and add @massbeerweek as a co-host.
For the full event lineup and more information, visit MassBeerWeek.org.
