Katie E.
Yelp
5 star atmosphere, 4 star beer and food.
Stopped by on a Friday night and had no trouble getting a table for two. It definitely filled up throughout our meal, but it's not nearly as packed as most other Boston breweries.
First of all, I can't say enough good things about the space itself. It's a huge open room with a big bar in the middle, and the decor is so cute. Think typical funky brewery vibes meets trendy touches like huge chandeliers, plant walls, pink flamingo wall paper in the bathroom, etc.
Now for the important stuff: the beer. Our absolute favorite was the Progression. It's not super hazy, but has everything else you love and expect from a NE IPA.
We moved on to some 5 oz pours next and tried quite a few things. I thought the Ultrawave and Jacuzzi Lovechild were good as well, though my fiancé was not a fan of the Ultrawave, he said it tasted like it had rum mixed in. The Lychee Strawmonster sour however, was absolutely undrinkable. It's soooo sweet that all you get is a syrupy sugar taste. I'm not one to leave craft beer behind, but we had to hand it back to the server after sampling it. Overall the beer menu seems a bit hit or miss compared to other local spots, but it all depends on your preference.
Food-wise, we tried the fried pickles, mesquite dry rub bbq wings, and Chorizo + Pineapple pizza (loved the creative pizza options!) I was impressed with the quality for brewery food, and the dry rub wings were definitely the winner.
Great spot to hang out if you find yourself in Malden!