11 Best Craft Breweries near Essex

“Great atmosphere and views of the marsh! I’m not a beer drinker but hard seltzer and French Fries were awesome. Very friendly staff.“

“Stopped in this past Saturday, on a trip up from Florida. Watched the dog training class for a bit and their welcome inside, and sampled a couple of the "offerings". Great brews! As a former home brewer, brought back a couple memories (Porter and IPA). And the bartender was GREAT!! 🙂“

“Lychee blueberry sour was DELICIOUS!!!! The bar tender Adam was really nice and gave us a lot of good recommendations in the area! Also have snuggle boards and dog merch! Daily events happening at the brewery! Fun cute vibes for our honeymoon!!!“

“Great beer great people - stop by and have a pint“

“Were the worst people to take to a brewery. I’m admittedly not the biggest beer drinker and my wife doesn’t drink it at all. But despite that we’ve always had a good time At notch, and I’ve always been steered in the right direction with recommendations! A good time is always had, and good drinks are always enjoyed! The atmosphere, and staff really encompass what salem is all about!“

“We had our daughter's first birthday party here and I cannot oversell how great this place was. The owner and staff were incredibly helpful and accommodating throughout the whole process, and made set up and tear down a breeze! They have ample space to fit our large party, and we didn't feel crowded for a second.

The drinks were on another level. In an ocean of the same old IPAs from other breweries, Granite Coast offers a variety of drinks for those who want something new. Their bartender made great recommendations and was so helpful.

I cannot recommend Granite Coast enough, either for your event or for a night out. We'll definitely be back.“

“Chelsea and the Ipswich Ale team let us host friends and family the night before our wedding and they were great! We were able to drop off decorations early to help with logistics and have the entire brewery for our party after they ended their dinner service. Everyone thought the brewery was an incredible venue and raved about the food and drinks. We're always going to stop by for a bite and a drink when we're in town.“

“Had a private event here and had an amazing experience. The owner was responsive and helped us put on an amazing family event in a really nice space. Also… the beer was outstanding. The flagship IPA was really balanced. I typically pass on IPAs because they’re overly bitter but these beers were really well crafted and flavorful.“

“The Back Beat Brewery is the absolute best restaurant around in Beverly. They have a variety of delicious sandwiches, fresh brewed coffee, & hand crafted beers & awesome Pizza at good prices too. The have live entertainment some nights, a great friendly wait staff, and nice atmosphere with clean bathrooms. Its also spacious inside with decent tables & chairs too. Game boards at the bar. I enjoying going there a lot. Thanks !“

“Absolutely love em but it baffles me why there are no Cider or wine options... I'm glad they have a rotating seltzer but if it happens to not be a winner then I just literally won't bring my wife there... Far from the tree is right there“

“Best kombucha I have ever had. I will never be able to drink the stuff at the supermarkets again. The stuff at the supermarkets only tastes like vinegar. The stuff made by P.C. Ferments has real flavor to it. I think my favorite is the spruce. Like Mountain Dew with out the sweet. Have with it something spicy with it and tell me what you think. The only downside is if you try it yourself you’ll realize the difference and you might not be able to go back to that supermarket wannabe, poser kombucha ever again. Cotton and coffee got lucky.“