From flights to live music, check out these SouthCoast breweries and wineries
Looking for a fun night out? Whether it's date night, friends night, or you are just a beer and wine aficionado there are plenty of SouthCoast places to try new adult beverages.
From fresh-grown hops and grapes come delicious drinks, these local spots add a relaxing vibe mixed with food and music you just can't beat.
We have compiled a list of breweries and wineries pouring remarkable drinks to taste test. Make sure to check their calendar of events as to what is happening each night on the SouthCoast.
Buzzards Bay Brewing
Buzzards Bay Brewing approaches each beer as if it were like any other crop on their farm; looking for something unique and delicious, bursting with freshness and subtle nuance. As brewers that specialize in using locally-grown malt and hops (including their own farm’s wheat), the flavors and styles are, simply put, the flavor of their neighborhood. Located at 98 Horseneck Road, Westport, Buzzards Bay Brewing is open: 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 3 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Running Brook Vineyards & Winery
Running Brook Vineyard and Winery is located at 335 Old Fall River Road, North Dartmouth. They grow all of their own grapes on their 14 acres of vineyards and produce all wines in their winery. They also distill in-house to offer some really unique and delectable Aguardente, Grappa, and flavored liqueurs. Open: noon to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday; noon to 6 p.m. Friday to Sunday.
Troy City Brewing
Troy City Brewing brews small batches of unique-styled beer using only the freshest local ingredients. Their philosophy is simple: fresh ingredients and unique recipes are the key to great craft beer. Troy City Brewing, located at 16 Anawan St., Fall River, is open: 3:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 3:30 to 10 p.m. Friday; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
?Westport Rivers Vineyard and Winery
All of their wines are minimally processed and use ancient, traditional methods including those of Champagne and Burgundy. Where large producers over-manipulate wine to create artificiality in every way, they allow time and patience to do the work naturally for them. Westport Rivers Vineyard and Winery, located at 417 Hixbridge Road, Westport, is open: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
Canned Heat Craft Beer
Canned Heat, at 52 Ferry St., Fall River, was founded on the idea of making exceptional beer with passion and creativity that goes beyond perceived boundaries. Open: 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday; 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday; noon to midnight Friday; noon to 9 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
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Lucky Goat Brewing
Their goal is to integrate local resources to create not only classic beer styles but also interesting and cutting-edge recipes. With years of DIY homebrewing experience, beer lovers will find Lucky Goat Brewing a great and unique new destination. Lucky Goat Brewing, at 379 Main St., Wareham, is open: 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 3 to 10 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Moby Dick Brewing Co.
Moby Dick Brewing Co., 16 S. Water St., New Bedford, serves craft ales and lagers brewed on-premises, along with distinctive cuisine prepared from locally sourced seafood, meats and produce. Open: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Wednesday; 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and Sunday; and 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
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Nasketucket Bay Vineyard
Offering a relaxed farm vibe paired with delicious wines Nasketucket Bay Vineyard is new to the area. They aim to produce enjoyable and drinkable wine and specialty foods to indulge in while relaxing on their stunning property at 237 New Boston Road, Fairhaven. They are open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Sunday; and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: Local breweries and wineries to taste test on the SouthCoast