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    Navigation Brewing Co

    4.3 (55 reviews)
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    Open 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Lauren O.

    Super cool spot. We are actually here right now!! Seating inside and outside, cool vibes, cool decor. Lots of beer options. Dog friendly. Food trucks! Friendly staff, like super friendly which we so appreciate!!I. They sell hot sauces and some crafts too which is neat. It's in a super cool industrial location. It's nice in cool inside too, and I overheat easily!! Only thing I'd like to see is for them to cook up a sour or fruit beer for us who like the girly beer. We just came from tree house brewing and I like it here better!! Worth the visit for sure!

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    Marc V.

    Been here twice and had a great experience each time. The first time was for a private function and the tap host was very attentive and helpful in choosing a brew. The second time was during a Saturday afternoon and the place was hopping. It was also very apparent that it's a dog friendly venue. There were at least 5 puppers sitting around with their humans. How great it's that. Drinking beer with man's best friend. The selection of beer was great both times. Something for craft beer lovers and something that a a a Bud/Coors only drinker word be able to enjoy. This is a tap room so no wine nor spirits and no food. For the group event we could bring in our own food and during normal hours there's usually some food truck outside that you can purchase food and bring in. Nice fun place to hang out and taste good brews.

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    Adam C.

    This place has the best beer but is also very dog friendly. My dog loves being the unofficial greeter. They don't serve food but usually have a food truck onsite. I highly recommend it just look how happy my dog is here

    Jeremy K.

    Nested right near some train tracks, sharing a tiny spot in a warehouse-like nook is Navigation Brewing, one of only a couple of Lowell's breweries. Founded by two very friendly guys, Bob and PJ, the operation is still in some pretty early stages of growth but already celebrated their first anniversary over this weekend. Having heard quite a bit about their operation I decided to drive up route 3 and go check it out for myself. After arriving and parking across the street in an overflow lot, I found myself entering a medium-sized room where a tap line ran and where tables were setup for retail bottle sales. A few folks were there including both founders who were very happy to not only introduce themselves but also talk about the beers. Amongst the selection of beers available were a few different stouts including a coffee one and a milk one as well as a pale ale. The latter was pretty good but the stouts were excellent. Thick, creamy and packed with flavor, I was very impressed. I loved the fact that their named their dark beer series "Art of Darkness" too, which is a nice homage to Joseph Conrad's book. While the place was a bit cramped they did mention that they will soon be looking for a bigger space and that they will also be improving their somewhat limited hours. Neither Bob nor PJ do this full-time for the time being but I can honestly say that I will be making the trip back hopefully sooner rather than later. The beer was great, the folks were great and I really do believe that they're onto something here and wish them the best of luck as they try to expand.

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    Thanks for the kind words Jenn C. Cheers!

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    Thanks for the great review! Cheers!

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    Thank you for the kind words. Cheers!

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    Thanks for the 5 stars! See ya soon!

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    Thanks for the great review. Glad you enjoyed your time. Cheers!

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    One of my new favorites! Great beers, location (art studios!) and excellent service. The food truck was a nice touch. Will be back!

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    Marci, Thanks for visiting and thanks for the 5 Star review! Cheers!

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    Tree House Brewing Company - Tewksbury - Lobster Roll

    Tree House Brewing Company - Tewksbury

    4.0(118 reviews)
    7.5 mi

    Visited Tree House Brewing Company while in Tewksbury. The atmosphere was energetic and…read morewell-organized, and the operation runs like a well-oiled machine. I first visited these guys when they were operating out of a small barn, and seeing the evolution to this 53,000 sq ft, $18.5M facility is seriously impressive. They follow a "direct-to-consumer" model -- selling everything right out the front door -- and they've mastered it. I've been here many times over the years and go whenever I have the opportunity, which says everything. Tried some of their standout beers -- King Julius is the gold standard, consistently ranked among the best beers in the world. Their flagship Julius is just as impressive, with massive notes of mango and peach -- incredibly well balanced and executed. There are usually food trucks on site, which adds to the experience -- you can enjoy a fresh pour while picking up your take-home haul. Fun fact: On BeerAdvocate's all-time Top 250 list, Tree House often has 30+ beers featured, something almost no other brewery can match. Overall, some of the best beers anywhere -- truly unparalleled and absolutely worth the visit. Saluti.

    Food: Pizza was really good! I love the thin crust style and could've easily eaten more lol. The…read moredrinks were also good - I got the maple daiquiri and it was refreshing! Service: Since it was so busy, the pizzas were a bit of a wait. But it was worth it. Ambiance: A lot of kids, families, very busy. But bathrooms were clean and it was a fun place to have my friend's birthday at.

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    Dirigible Brewing Company - $18 pizza

    Dirigible Brewing Company

    4.6(30 reviews)
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    What a great place--we continue to come at least once per month. The last time we were there early,…read morebetween 5-7, and there were a couple of families present. One little boy, probably around 3.5-4 yrs old, was absolutely fascinated by the band. Danced the whole time standing right in front like a good groupie. Future lead guitarist right there I'd say!

    So sad to have traveled here on a Friday evening to see a dead cover band and have some beer and…read morepizza but was met with an extraordinary amount of children. Literally everyone coming in had one or two kids with them. I never thought on a Friday evening there would be so many kids at a brewery! The beer was right up my alley. They had a tiramisu beer called coffeemisu and it was actually fantastic. Sadly I do not care to drink beer in a daycare setting. I raised my children already and never brought them to a bar or brewery until they were 21. It is bizarre to me that parents think this is normal and businesses who do not sell food allow it. There was a pizza truck outside, it was mid at best(not part of the brewery). $18 for a pie and nothing to write home about. The dead band was alright, we only stayed for 3 songs because of the atmosphere. Nobody asked me but I'm giving some "bar rescue" advice: You are not making money when children are taking up seats in your bar. Adults who want to drink were struggling to find seats and leaving while children were sitting at tables and running all around. This may be how you want to run your business but it makes no fiscal sense at all. Although I enjoy the beer I will not be back and I'm sure they won't care!

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    Epigram Brew - Inside from the corner seats at the bar

    Epigram Brew

    3.8(76 reviews)
    7.9 mi
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    Spacious location with easy parking, fairly close to the Pheasant Lane Mall. Temptation is a tasty…read morebrew. Others I had on my flight didn't wow me as much. Wings: Good on quantity, but kinda soggy and not much texture, as if they were quickly reheated frozen tenders that just happened to have bones. Burger: A little better. Nice double smash with just enough crust and a moist interior. Nothing special beef blend-wise. Puffy bun. Minimal melt on the cheese. Fries: An easy $1 add-on to the burger but very very processed, and the coated kind to boot.

    Average at best. Beer is very good with some exceptional highlights such as Temptation, Opportunity…read moreand more. Service at the bar is good, sometime amazing and sometimes stretched. Service at tables is sub par, slow and not managed well. Not one visit. Multiple visits. We've been there more than a dozen times. It's such a unique place that I want to succeed desperately. Sometimes it is full and super busy but overtime. Some of these issues will catch up with them. It's a management issue. Food is consistent, tasty pub food at a relatively good price point. The challenge is food getting to the table in reasonable timeframes, hot and on time (apps not arriving at the same time as main course). There is an issue with the clarity of the service model. This past Sunday evening is a great example. Not busy. Server more focused on closing at 5:45pm than our table. Didn't see for long periods. We were at a table next to the bar and I saw our beers and wine.l sit there. I ended up getting them myself. One of our three appetizers came out ahead of time the other two arrived with dinner and they were warm at best. When dinner did arrive, the onion rings were cold. There seemed to be a manager, more concerned about busing our table and less about our status. In a past visit, a manager acknowledged the challenges we had and offered a gift certificate. I said it wasn't necessary. I just want to provide the feedback because I love the venue, the beer and the pub food. What is necessary is how fundamentally look at how they serve their customers consistently.

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