Both nationally known brewers and small, local brewpubs were among the finalists for this New England Travel Readers' Choice Award.
The winner and runners-up for Best New England B&B or Inn are...
1. ***Winner*** Samuel Adams
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Samuel Adams is a true American success story. Founded in 1985 by Jim Koch with pre-Prohibition recipes from his brewer ancestors, Samuel Adams was a ground-breaking undertaking that helped elevate Americans' beer tastes. The Boston-headquartered company now crafts 30 different styles of beer sold in all 50 states.
2. Salem Beer Works
A central fixture in Salem, Massachusetts, since 1996, Salem Beer Works crafts intriguing seasonal brews, from Milk Chocolate Stout to Watermelon Ale. The restaurant features a dozen or more hand-crafted beers on tap at any time, including local favorites like Witch City Red and Seven Gables Golden.3. Narragansett Brewing Co.
Providence, Rhode Island-based Narragansett Brewing Co. has a great "back from the dead" story. Founded in 1888 by "The Original Six" investors, Narragansett Brewing Company was the largest lager brewer in New England in the early 1900s, and it remained New England's leading brewery through the 1950s and '60s. In the early '80s, after a variety of difficulties, Narragansett ceased production, but in 2005, Rhode Islander Mark Hellendrung and a group of investors purchased the rights to Narragansett Beer and resurrected the brand, which is once again gaining a loyal New England following.4. Harpoon Brewery
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With brewing facilities in both Boston, Massachusetts, and Windsor, Vermont, Harpoon is New England's largest specialty brewer. In addition to its flagship beers, Harpoon is constantly crafting new brews, and the company also hosts fun seasonal festivals and events and participates in community projects throughout the region.
