Distraction Brewing Co.
Brewery · Roslindale ·
Craft brewery serving small-batch beers, cocktail-inspired brews, snacks
Craft brewery serving small-batch beers, cocktail-inspired brews, snacks
"A Roslindale brewery staging pop-ups around the city — taking over City Hall Plaza on weekdays in mid-to-late October and appearing at Chestnut Hill Square on weekends through the end of October — serving a rotating lineup that includes beers like Hoppily Distracted and Raspberry Wundertart plus a Maltini cocktail, with live music, games such as giant Jenga, and a dog- and takeout-friendly vibe." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"Roslindale finally gained its own brewery when Distraction Brewing Company debuted an 80-seat taproom at 2 Belgrade Ave., serving a selection of pale ales, IPAs, and porters and participating in neighborhood events like Roslindale Open Studios." - Eater Staff
"Distraction Brewing, a recent addition to Roslindale, welcomes babies and kids; they’re required to remain seated at the table. In non-COVID times, the brewery provides books and games, but at the moment, it’s recommended to bring your own entertainment for your kids. Seating is first come, first served, and dogs are not currently allowed. Distraction is currently open for indoor and outdoor seating, as well as beer takeout and delivery." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"You shouldn’t visit Distraction in Roslindale without trying both their triple-wit hybrid and vanilla porter - two excellent beers that are just what you’re looking for when you’re bored of mediocre New England IPAs. This tiny corner spot is the smallest brewery in Boston. And while it doesn’t have much of the live music or big events you’ll find at other places in this guide, it makes up for it with a genuine neighborhood pub feel - at times it seems like everyone in here knows each other from sharing several overprotective hours at the toddler playground together." - dan secatore
"Distraction Brewing is essentially the communal living room for the entire neighborhood of Roslindale (and depending on when you go, you may feel out of place if you’re not in there with a stroller). While most Boston breweries are big enough to house a fleet of seaplanes, this tiny corner spot feels more like a pub. There’s no food beyond a few snacky things, and the smaller size means it only has about six or seven beers at any one time. But it has some very good ones, including the Belgrade Tripel, a pretty unique hybrid of a wit and a wheat beer." - Dan Secatore
