Craft Breweries near Amherst

“This place is awesome !!! We had our Amherst high school class of 1988 reunion here last weekend. Caleb and his staff, Ava and Katie were absolutely amazing to work with. It didn't matter what the request was they made it happen. Of course the beer was outstandingly delicious and we loved our custom menus for our event. We also had the Hangar brought in and that never disapoints.(yummy)Everyone loved it and we had a great time.Thank you, ABC Tap Room!!!We appreciate you!!Love ARHS 1988“

“Always a good time! ?Kid-friendliness: We brought our 2 children ages 8 & 11 & it was great. They loved the arcade games. My son loved his burger and my vegetarian daughter loved her impossible burger. I always love the boneless wings & drinks ?.“

“Great little craft beer spot! We took a detour and stopped here on a whim on our way home after a disappointing experience at a larger brewery nearby - so glad we did. The atmosphere is small and friendly with a neighborly vibe, very family friendly and saw several dogs there as well. There were board games to play, chalk to draw with, and great live music all of which kept the kids entertained. The beertender in the tap room was so nice, she took time to make conversation and ask and get a feel for what types of beers you like and which ones you don't to make the best suggestions for someone visiting the brewery for the first time. I don't like IPAs, and in the New England beer scene that can sometimes leave me with few options, especially at smaller craft breweries here. Berkshire had a great depth of varieties on tap that I was happy to sample in a few flights and we left with several packages from the cooler to take home. We'll definitely be back if we're in the area again!“

“hi - i love the ales and the atmosphere, but one minor complaint:Bill's is not a Brown Ale! we brown lovers love the Malty, roasty and slightly sweet warmth of Ale and many of us do not like the bite of high hops. please rename Bill's so more of us Brown lovers don't accidentally buy them and have to give them away...“

“Sitting in Progression right now, listening to some tasty light jazz (no cover, btw:). As always, the taproom manager, Chris, is omnipresent, making sure everyone is happy as possible. The staff is always so friendly and it creates such a great atmosphere (shout-out to Brittney).I am a beer snob, and let me tell you, all the styles are at the high end. Mostly wonderfully hoppy IPA's, but also a lovely Kolsch, and terrific stout are available today. There are even 3 different hard seltzers for the non beer lovers out there.Food is pub style, of course. The menu is a bit limited, but top notch.Highly recommended for a fun night out that doesn't break the bank“

“Really don’t have anything bad to say about this brewery! I have been here twice now (usually visit when in town from NYC) and both times were a total blast.The place itself is very well kept and extremely spacious. We had a group of 10 and were able to get seats no problem.The beer selection is great. They have something for everyone, and I’ve yet to be disappointed. Fresh Pick is probably the most popular (and it’s good). Last time I went I got the Das Boot which was pretty sizeable, beer was good and I love that you get to keep the glass!One of my favorite parts about this spot is they are always doing live music, and it’s always decent to good. In the summer, they have an awesome location outside where the bands play.You can easily spend all day here.The bartenders could know more about the beer they are serving but it doesn’t take away from the experience!“

“A nice selection of fun drinks with a lot of options beyond just beer. I've tried their hibiscus mule and their signature new city mule and been happy each time. The outdoor seating was perfect for me since I had my dog alongside me.Inside is really upbeat. I saw people playing frisbee inside which gave a very lively atmosphere. Bartenders are right in front of you as you walk in and they got me my drinks quite quickly.“

“Great beer, great pizza. Will definitely come againI would have liked a little more detail in the menus, there were almost 10 “imperial IPA” on the menu with no distinction/description. They are described in detail on the website.The pepperoni was a little spicier than expected which I liked, but my son (2) did not.It seemed like a family friendly place, but despite all there space, there was nothing specifically built for kids. A swing set, sand box, or other structure would be awesome.The building is really cool. The water feature around the staircase has info about each scene. I’d love to hear about the building itself as it doesn’t seem purpose built for a brewery.“

“Nice bar/brewery tucked in behind Yankee Candle. Regan provided great service and insight into the beers! They have a wide variety of beers (IPAs, sours, stouts, ales, etc.) so every beer drinker should be able to find something that suites them, but they also have wine if that’s more your thing. Overall a great stop.“

“Great local brewery. They had a special beer called the Lobstahback it was awesome. However no cans or growlers were available. They always have a cooler and small selection of beers to go, but the options are always limited. If you're just visiting or live local there tap selections are awesome. They have a classic American grill selection of food. I like there Volcano burger with jalapeño blue cheese bacon and bbq sauce was delicious. Also fries come out hot and crispy! I always rate food by the fries and they nailed it. I visit Northampton for business and always stop here. HIGHLY RECOMMEND & ENJOY“