{
 "name": "New England Brewery Guide",
 "generated": "2026-10-17",
 "last_reviewed": "2026-10-17",
 "note": "Every field was read from the brewery's own pages. 'unknown' amenity values mean: Unverified - check brewery site.",
 "count": 27,
 "breweries": [
  {
   "slug": "aeronaut-brewing-somerville",
   "name": "Aeronaut Brewing Co.",
   "town": "Somerville",
   "state": "MA",
   "address": "14 Tyler Street, Somerville, MA 02143",
   "website": "https://www.aeronautbrewing.com/",
   "hours": "Mon 17:00-23:00; Tue-Wed 17:00-23:30; Thu 17:00-24:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-00:30; Sun 12:00-22:00",
   "hours_note": "Taproom hours from the Somerville visit page.",
   "hours_src": "https://www.aeronautbrewing.com/visit/somerville/",
   "tasting_room": "Brewery and taproom with weekly events. Reservations are not required (per FAQ).",
   "food": {
    "value": "kitchen",
    "note": "Resident food vendors in 'The Foods Hub' (Carolicious, Somerville Chocolate, Mimi's Chuka Diner per the visit page).",
    "source": "https://www.aeronautbrewing.com/visit/somerville/"
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "yes",
    "note": "FAQ: you may bring in your own food or arrange delivery to the taproom.",
    "source": "https://www.aeronautbrewing.com/about/faqs/"
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "no",
    "note": "FAQ: animals are not allowed at the Somerville location due to local health authorities; task-trained service animals are the only exception.",
    "source": "https://www.aeronautbrewing.com/about/faqs/"
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "partial",
    "note": "Venue is 21+ with ID. Minors admitted only with their own 21+ parent or guardian and must be supervised (per FAQ).",
    "source": "https://www.aeronautbrewing.com/about/faqs/"
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "partial",
    "note": "Limited lot at 15 Tyler St, for Aeronaut guests only after 5 PM Mon-Fri and all day Sat-Sun. Some street parking. Public transit encouraged (per FAQ).",
    "source": "https://www.aeronautbrewing.com/about/faqs/"
   },
   "other": "Accessibility: FAQ says locations are handicapped-accessible.",
   "releases": [],
   "sources": [
    "https://www.aeronautbrewing.com/visit/somerville/",
    "https://www.aeronautbrewing.com/about/faqs/"
   ],
   "state_name": "Massachusetts",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Mon",
    "Tue",
    "Wed",
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": true,
   "dogs_any": false,
   "kids_any": true,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "idle-hands-craft-ales",
   "name": "Idle Hands Craft Ales",
   "town": "Malden",
   "state": "MA",
   "address": "89 Commercial St, Malden, MA 02148",
   "website": "https://www.idlehandscraftales.com/",
   "hours": "Tue-Thu 15:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-19:00; Mon closed",
   "hours_note": "From the Malden visit page.",
   "hours_src": "https://www.idlehandscraftales.com/visit-malden",
   "tasting_room": "Taproom with patio; draft list updated 10/16 on the visit page.",
   "food": {
    "value": "kitchen",
    "note": "On-site menu of pretzels and grilled cheese, plus food trucks most Friday and Saturday nights (per visit page).",
    "source": "https://www.idlehandscraftales.com/visit-malden"
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "yes",
    "note": "Visit page: you are welcome to bring in outside food.",
    "source": "https://www.idlehandscraftales.com/visit-malden"
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "partial",
    "note": "Well-behaved leashed dogs on the patio only; service animals only inside the taproom.",
    "source": "https://www.idlehandscraftales.com/visit-malden"
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "partial",
    "note": "Overflow parking is available one block away at Callahan Park (per visit page).",
    "source": "https://www.idlehandscraftales.com/visit-malden"
   },
   "other": "",
   "releases": [],
   "sources": [
    "https://www.idlehandscraftales.com/visit-malden"
   ],
   "state_name": "Massachusetts",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Tue",
    "Wed",
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": true,
   "dogs_any": true,
   "kids_any": false,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "lamplighter-brewing-co",
   "name": "Lamplighter Brewing Co. (Broadway Taproom)",
   "town": "Cambridge",
   "state": "MA",
   "address": "284 Broadway, Cambridge, MA",
   "website": "https://www.lamplighterbrewing.com/",
   "hours": "Tue-Sat 11:00-24:00; Sun-Mon 11:00-22:00",
   "hours_note": "Broadway Taproom hours from the homepage. A second CX Taproom (110 N First St) has different hours listed on the homepage.",
   "hours_src": "https://www.lamplighterbrewing.com/",
   "tasting_room": "Two Cambridge taprooms (Broadway and CX) and an in-house cafe, Pepita Coffee Co.",
   "food": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "other": "Pepita Coffee Co. cafe on site (Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-3 PM; Sat-Sun 8 AM-3 PM per homepage).",
   "releases": [
    {
     "beer": "David S. Pumpkins (Pumpkin Spiced Ale)",
     "kind": "Seasonal (now available)",
     "date": null,
     "date_note": "Listed under 'Now Available' on the homepage as of the verification date; release date not shown.",
     "detail": "6.2% ABV as listed.",
     "source": "https://www.lamplighterbrewing.com/"
    },
    {
     "beer": "Oktoberfest (Marzen)",
     "kind": "Seasonal (now available)",
     "date": null,
     "date_note": "Listed under 'Now Available' on the homepage as of the verification date; release date not shown.",
     "detail": "6% ABV as listed.",
     "source": "https://www.lamplighterbrewing.com/"
    },
    {
     "beer": "Rabbit Rabbit (Hazy Double IPA)",
     "kind": "Now available",
     "date": null,
     "date_note": "Listed under 'Now Available' on the homepage as of the verification date; release date not shown.",
     "detail": "8.5% ABV as listed.",
     "source": "https://www.lamplighterbrewing.com/"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    "https://www.lamplighterbrewing.com/"
   ],
   "state_name": "Massachusetts",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Mon",
    "Tue",
    "Wed",
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": false,
   "dogs_any": false,
   "kids_any": false,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "medusa-brewing-company",
   "name": "Medusa Brewing Company",
   "town": "Hudson",
   "state": "MA",
   "address": "111 Main St, Hudson, MA 01749",
   "website": "https://www.medusabrewing.com/",
   "hours": "Tue-Thu 15:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-22:00; Sun 12:00-20:00; Mon closed",
   "hours_note": "Taproom hours from the Visit page.",
   "hours_src": "https://www.medusabrewing.com/visit",
   "tasting_room": "Taproom & Kitchen and a Beer Garden are listed under Visit; Wild Hare is also listed.",
   "food": {
    "value": "kitchen",
    "note": "The Visit menu lists a 'Taproom & Kitchen' and a Menus page.",
    "source": "https://www.medusabrewing.com/visit"
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "other": "",
   "releases": [],
   "sources": [
    "https://www.medusabrewing.com/visit"
   ],
   "state_name": "Massachusetts",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Tue",
    "Wed",
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": true,
   "dogs_any": false,
   "kids_any": false,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "notch-brewing-salem",
   "name": "Notch Brewing (Salem)",
   "town": "Salem",
   "state": "MA",
   "address": "283R Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970",
   "website": "https://www.notchbrewing.com/",
   "hours": "Mon-Tue 12:00-21:00; Wed-Thu 12:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00; Sun 11:00-20:00",
   "hours_note": "Salem tap room hours. Notch also has a Brighton taproom with its own page.",
   "hours_src": "https://www.notchbrewing.com/locations",
   "tasting_room": "Tap room, biergarten and brewery. 21+ after 8 PM.",
   "food": {
    "value": "kitchen",
    "note": "Salem serves full pours with Bavarian street food on site; FAQ also mentions food trucks and a full German and Czech menu.",
    "source": "https://www.notchbrewing.com/faqs"
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "yes",
    "note": "Outside food allowed (page: 'Outside food allowed' / FAQ: allowed at all times).",
    "source": "https://www.notchbrewing.com/faqs"
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "partial",
    "note": "Dogs welcome in the biergarten only; leashed and attended. Service animals with identification allowed inside.",
    "source": "https://www.notchbrewing.com/faqs"
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "partial",
    "note": "Children allowed before 8 PM with a parent or guardian at the table (per FAQ). 21+ after 8 PM.",
    "source": "https://www.notchbrewing.com/faqs"
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "yes",
    "note": "Salem has its own parking lot in front of the Tap Room (per FAQ).",
    "source": "https://www.notchbrewing.com/faqs"
   },
   "other": "",
   "releases": [],
   "sources": [
    "https://www.notchbrewing.com/locations",
    "https://www.notchbrewing.com/faqs"
   ],
   "state_name": "Massachusetts",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Mon",
    "Tue",
    "Wed",
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": true,
   "dogs_any": true,
   "kids_any": true,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "tree-house-brewing-company-charlton",
   "name": "Tree House Brewing Company (Charlton)",
   "town": "Charlton",
   "state": "MA",
   "address": "129 Sturbridge Rd, Charlton, MA 01507",
   "website": "https://treehousebrew.com/",
   "hours": "Mon-Thu 11:00-20:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-21:00; Sun 12:00-20:00",
   "hours_note": "These are the 'Beer To Go' hours on the Charlton visiting page. The brewery homepage separately lists Charlton as Mon-Sat 11 AM-9 PM and Sun 12-9 PM, so draft and to-go hours may differ. Holiday and special-release hours change; the brewery says to check its social media. Tree House has several other locations with their own pages.",
   "hours_src": "https://treehousebrew.com/visiting-charlton-1",
   "tasting_room": "Two bars (stouts/IPAs on one side, lagers/pilsners/ales on the other) plus a can pickup area. Photo ID required (passports only for international guests). Can be busy on release days, weekends and holidays.",
   "food": {
    "value": "kitchen",
    "note": "Pizza by the slice on weekdays (Slice Shop), and food trucks listed on the homepage. Last call for drafts and pizza is 30 minutes before closing.",
    "source": "https://treehousebrew.com/"
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "yes",
    "note": "Homepage Charlton section: 'Outside food is welcome; please clean up after yourself.'",
    "source": "https://treehousebrew.com/"
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Policy varies by location; the FAQ has separate entries (some locations welcome leashed dogs, others do not allow them indoors). Unverified for Charlton - check brewery site.",
    "source": "https://treehousebrew.com/faqs"
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "yes",
    "note": "FAQ: all ages are welcome at all Tree House locations; children stay with their party.",
    "source": "https://treehousebrew.com/faqs"
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "A parking attendant is mentioned for pickup orders; details Unverified - check brewery site.",
    "source": "https://treehousebrew.com/faqs"
   },
   "other": "Public Wi-Fi and live music (Fridays/Saturdays) listed.",
   "releases": [],
   "release_note": "Tree House posts release days on its social media; no dated release list was readable on its website at verification.",
   "sources": [
    "https://treehousebrew.com/visiting-charlton-1",
    "https://treehousebrew.com/",
    "https://treehousebrew.com/faqs"
   ],
   "state_name": "Massachusetts",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Mon",
    "Tue",
    "Wed",
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": true,
   "dogs_any": false,
   "kids_any": true,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "burlington-beer-company",
   "name": "Burlington Beer Company",
   "town": "Burlington",
   "state": "VT",
   "address": "180 Flynn Ave, Burlington, VT 05401",
   "website": "https://www.burlingtonbeercompany.com/",
   "hours": "Sun 12:00-20:00; Mon-Sat 12:00-21:00",
   "hours_note": "Site says open 7 days a week; reservations through Resy.",
   "hours_src": "https://www.burlingtonbeercompany.com/visit-us",
   "tasting_room": "Taproom in the brewery's historic home on Flynn Avenue; reservations via Resy.",
   "food": {
    "value": "kitchen",
    "note": "A Food Menu page is listed on the brewery site.",
    "source": "https://www.burlingtonbeercompany.com/food-menu"
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "other": "",
   "releases": [],
   "sources": [
    "https://www.burlingtonbeercompany.com/visit-us",
    "https://www.burlingtonbeercompany.com/food-menu"
   ],
   "state_name": "Vermont",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Mon",
    "Tue",
    "Wed",
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": true,
   "dogs_any": false,
   "kids_any": false,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "fiddlehead-brewing-company",
   "name": "Fiddlehead Brewing Company",
   "town": "Shelburne",
   "state": "VT",
   "address": "Shelburne, VT (street address varies across the brewery's pages; see site)",
   "website": "https://fiddleheadbrewing.com/",
   "hours": "Mon-Sun 12:00-21:00",
   "hours_note": "Page wording: 'Starting June 1st - OPEN 12-9PM 7 Days A Week.' Seasonal wording; confirm before visiting.",
   "hours_src": "https://fiddleheadbrewing.com/tasting-room/",
   "tasting_room": "Tasting room with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. No outside beverages allowed in.",
   "food": {
    "value": "none",
    "note": "No kitchen. The brewery says guests may bring their own food or order from neighbor Folino's Pizza.",
    "source": "https://fiddleheadbrewing.com/tasting-room/"
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "yes",
    "note": "Bring your own food or order from the neighboring pizzeria (per Tasting Room page).",
    "source": "https://fiddleheadbrewing.com/tasting-room/"
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "no",
    "note": "The brewery asks guests to leave dogs at home (per Tasting Room page).",
    "source": "https://fiddleheadbrewing.com/tasting-room/"
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "other": "",
   "releases": [],
   "sources": [
    "https://fiddleheadbrewing.com/tasting-room/"
   ],
   "state_name": "Vermont",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Mon",
    "Tue",
    "Wed",
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": false,
   "dogs_any": false,
   "kids_any": false,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "foam-brewers",
   "name": "Foam Brewers",
   "town": "Burlington",
   "state": "VT",
   "address": "112 Lake St, Burlington, VT 05401",
   "website": "https://foambrewers.com/",
   "hours": "Mon-Thu 12:00-22:00; Fri 12:00-24:00; Sat 10:00-24:00; Sun 10:00-21:00",
   "hours_note": "The brewery page prints these hours with typos (for example '12 A1M', '10 aM'); read here as 12 AM and 10 AM. Confirm before a long trip.",
   "hours_src": "https://foambrewers.com/menu",
   "tasting_room": "Lake Street brewery and taproom in Burlington; a second brewery (The Annex) is listed in Hinesburg.",
   "food": {
    "value": "kitchen",
    "note": "Limited menu presented by Deep City Restaurant + Bar for brewery guests (per the menu page).",
    "source": "https://foambrewers.com/menu"
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "other": "Beer release calendar and takeaway can list are published on the brewery site.",
   "releases": [
    {
     "beer": "Weekly release calendar: Fridays at Burlington - Waterfront (Oct 16 through Dec 11, 2026)",
     "kind": "Release schedule",
     "date": "2026-10-16",
     "date_note": "Dates listed on the brewery release page: Oct 16, 23, 30; Nov 6, 13, 20, 27; Dec 4, 11 (2026). The brewery notes the list is not always 100% accurate.",
     "detail": "",
     "source": "https://foambrewers.com/releases"
    },
    {
     "beer": "Otis Mountain Rice Lager",
     "kind": "Takeaway cans (listed)",
     "date": null,
     "date_note": "Listed on the takeaway cans page (marked PREORDER) as of the verification date; per-beer release date not shown.",
     "detail": "Rice lager.",
     "source": "https://foambrewers.com/releases"
    },
    {
     "beer": "Canvas (Pale Ale)",
     "kind": "Takeaway cans (listed)",
     "date": null,
     "date_note": "Listed on the takeaway cans page as of the verification date; per-beer release date not shown.",
     "detail": "",
     "source": "https://foambrewers.com/releases"
    },
    {
     "beer": "Built to Spill (Double IPA)",
     "kind": "Takeaway cans (listed)",
     "date": null,
     "date_note": "Listed on the takeaway cans page as of the verification date; per-beer release date not shown.",
     "detail": "",
     "source": "https://foambrewers.com/releases"
    },
    {
     "beer": "#1 Hit Jam (Imperial Fruited Sour)",
     "kind": "Takeaway cans (listed)",
     "date": null,
     "date_note": "Listed on the takeaway cans page as of the verification date; per-beer release date not shown.",
     "detail": "",
     "source": "https://foambrewers.com/releases"
    },
    {
     "beer": "Dead Wax and Dead Flowers (India Pale Ales)",
     "kind": "Takeaway cans (listed)",
     "date": null,
     "date_note": "Both listed on the takeaway cans page as of the verification date; per-beer release dates not shown.",
     "detail": "",
     "source": "https://foambrewers.com/releases"
    },
    {
     "beer": "The Minus Times (Dortmunder Export Style Lager)",
     "kind": "Takeaway cans (listed)",
     "date": null,
     "date_note": "Added in the 2026-10-17 morning release refresh: listed on the takeaway cans page (marked PREORDER) when checked 2026-10-17; per-beer release date not shown.",
     "detail": "German-style lager.",
     "source": "https://foambrewers.com/releases"
    },
    {
     "beer": "Tranquil Pils (German Pilsner)",
     "kind": "Takeaway cans (listed)",
     "date": null,
     "date_note": "Added in the 2026-10-17 morning release refresh: listed on the takeaway cans page (marked PREORDER) when checked 2026-10-17; per-beer release date not shown.",
     "detail": "",
     "source": "https://foambrewers.com/releases"
    },
    {
     "beer": "Long Distance Driver (India Pale Ale)",
     "kind": "Takeaway cans (listed)",
     "date": null,
     "date_note": "Added in the 2026-10-17 morning release refresh: listed on the takeaway cans page (marked PREORDER) when checked 2026-10-17; per-beer release date not shown.",
     "detail": "",
     "source": "https://foambrewers.com/releases"
    },
    {
     "beer": "Pét Nat (2022 Pétillant Naturel)",
     "kind": "Takeaway bottles/cans (listed)",
     "date": null,
     "date_note": "Added in the 2026-10-17 morning release refresh: listed on the takeaway cans + bottles page (marked PREORDER) when checked 2026-10-17; per-item release date not shown.",
     "detail": "Listed by the brewery as a 2022 Pétillant Naturel.",
     "source": "https://foambrewers.com/releases"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    "https://foambrewers.com/menu",
    "https://foambrewers.com/releases"
   ],
   "state_name": "Vermont",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Mon",
    "Tue",
    "Wed",
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": true,
   "dogs_any": false,
   "kids_any": false,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "hill-farmstead-brewery",
   "name": "Hill Farmstead Brewery",
   "town": "Greensboro Bend",
   "state": "VT",
   "address": "403 Hill Road, Greensboro Bend, VT 05842",
   "website": "https://hillfarmstead.com/",
   "hours": "Wed-Sat 11:30-17:00; Sun 11:30-15:00; Mon-Tue closed",
   "hours_note": "Taproom and retail shop share these hours. Hours as listed on the brewery's Visit page.",
   "hours_src": "https://hillfarmstead.com/visit-us/",
   "tasting_room": "Taproom & grounds (farm setting). Cell service is limited; the brewery asks visitors to download directions ahead of time.",
   "food": {
    "value": "trucks",
    "note": "Food trucks. The week-of-14-October release post names guest food vendor Bobber's Seafood (Fri-Sun).",
    "source": "https://hillfarmstead.com/release/the-week-of-14-october/"
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "partial",
    "note": "Leashed, well-supervised dogs are welcome on the lawn outside the Taproom and in the bottle shop (per FAQ).",
    "source": "https://hillfarmstead.com/faqs"
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "yes",
    "note": "FAQ: children are welcome at onsite experiences. Special events are 21+ (children under 12 may join an attending parent).",
    "source": "https://hillfarmstead.com/faqs"
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "yes",
    "note": "Parking lot in front of the Retail Shop, including an accessible space (per FAQ).",
    "source": "https://hillfarmstead.com/faqs"
   },
   "other": "Public Wi-Fi listed on the brewery site.",
   "releases": [
    {
     "beer": "Susan (IPA)",
     "kind": "Cans",
     "date": "2026-10-14",
     "date_note": "Release week of 14 October 2026 (post dated Oct 11, 2026)",
     "detail": "Returns in cans.",
     "source": "https://hillfarmstead.com/release/the-week-of-14-october/"
    },
    {
     "beer": "Society & Solitude #5 (Vermont Double IPA)",
     "kind": "Cans",
     "date": "2026-10-14",
     "date_note": "Release week of 14 October 2026",
     "detail": "Additional cans for the week.",
     "source": "https://hillfarmstead.com/release/the-week-of-14-october/"
    },
    {
     "beer": "Poetica #1 (Old World Pilsner, French oak conditioned)",
     "kind": "Draft only",
     "date": "2026-10-14",
     "date_note": "Release week of 14 October 2026",
     "detail": "Draft only that week.",
     "source": "https://hillfarmstead.com/release/the-week-of-14-october/"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    "https://hillfarmstead.com/visit-us/",
    "https://hillfarmstead.com/faqs",
    "https://hillfarmstead.com/release/the-week-of-14-october/"
   ],
   "state_name": "Vermont",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Wed",
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": true,
   "dogs_any": true,
   "kids_any": true,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "lawsons-finest-liquids",
   "name": "Lawson's Finest Liquids",
   "town": "Waitsfield",
   "state": "VT",
   "address": "155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT 05673",
   "website": "https://www.lawsonsfinest.com/",
   "hours": "Mon-Fri 12:00-20:00; Sat-Sun 11:00-20:00",
   "hours_note": "Open year-round per the FAQ, with extended outdoor service in warmer months.",
   "hours_src": "https://www.lawsonsfinest.com/about-us/faqs/",
   "tasting_room": "Taproom, beer garden, retail store and brewery at one site. Tables are first-come, first-served.",
   "food": {
    "value": "kitchen",
    "note": "Taproom serves a local, seasonal food menu (per Taproom page).",
    "source": "https://www.lawsonsfinest.com/taproom/"
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "partial",
    "note": "Dogs welcome on the fenced Bark Park Patio only; not permitted in the main patio or indoor spaces. Service animals welcome (per FAQ).",
    "source": "https://www.lawsonsfinest.com/about-us/faqs/"
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "yes",
    "note": "Family-friendly; children stay with their group with an adult. Seasonal kids' menu (per FAQ/Taproom page).",
    "source": "https://www.lawsonsfinest.com/about-us/faqs/"
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "yes",
    "note": "Plenty of on-site parking including EV charging, plus a solar-covered lot across the street (per FAQ).",
    "source": "https://www.lawsonsfinest.com/about-us/faqs/"
   },
   "other": "Lodging page exists on the brewery site (Stay With Us).",
   "releases": [],
   "sources": [
    "https://www.lawsonsfinest.com/taproom/",
    "https://www.lawsonsfinest.com/about-us/faqs/"
   ],
   "state_name": "Vermont",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Mon",
    "Tue",
    "Wed",
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": true,
   "dogs_any": true,
   "kids_any": true,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "the-alchemist",
   "name": "The Alchemist",
   "town": "Stowe",
   "state": "VT",
   "address": "100 Cottage Club Road, Stowe, VT 05672",
   "website": "https://alchemistbeer.com/",
   "hours": "Fri-Wed 11:00-19:00; Thu 11:00-20:00",
   "hours_note": "Hours for the Beer Cafe & Retail as listed on the homepage.",
   "hours_src": "https://alchemistbeer.com/",
   "tasting_room": "Beer Cafe & Retail (Stowe). The brewery states it does not ship beer.",
   "food": {
    "value": "trucks",
    "note": "Warren's Kitchen food truck listed Thu-Sun 11:00-19:00 (closed Mon-Wed).",
    "source": "https://alchemistbeer.com/"
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "other": "",
   "releases": [
    {
     "beer": "Harvest Lager x Harvest Fest",
     "kind": "Double release day (cans)",
     "date": null,
     "date_note": "Homepage social snippet says 'double release day' with fresh cans; no date stated in the page text. Unverified - check brewery site for the date.",
     "detail": "",
     "source": "https://alchemistbeer.com/"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    "https://alchemistbeer.com/"
   ],
   "state_name": "Vermont",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Mon",
    "Tue",
    "Wed",
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": true,
   "dogs_any": false,
   "kids_any": false,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "great-north-aleworks",
   "name": "Great North Aleworks",
   "town": "Manchester",
   "state": "NH",
   "address": "1050 Holt Ave, Unit 14, Manchester, NH 03109",
   "website": "https://www.greatnorthaleworks.com/",
   "hours": "Thu-Fri 16:00-20:00; Sat 13:00-19:00; Sun 12:30-17:00; Mon-Wed closed",
   "hours_note": "Tasting room hours from the homepage.",
   "hours_src": "https://www.greatnorthaleworks.com/",
   "tasting_room": "Tasting room with rotating events (live music, trivia, game nights, crokinole, open mic).",
   "food": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "other": "",
   "releases": [
    {
     "beer": "Electric Haze (New England IPA with Citra and Mosaic)",
     "kind": "Featured beer",
     "date": null,
     "date_note": "Featured on the homepage as of the verification date; release date not shown.",
     "detail": "",
     "source": "https://www.greatnorthaleworks.com/"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    "https://www.greatnorthaleworks.com/"
   ],
   "state_name": "New Hampshire",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": false,
   "dogs_any": false,
   "kids_any": false,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "henniker-brewing-company",
   "name": "Henniker Brewing Company",
   "town": "Henniker",
   "state": "NH",
   "address": "Henniker, NH",
   "website": "https://hennikerbrewing.com/",
   "hours": "Mon 15:00-19:00; Wed-Thu 15:00-20:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-20:00; Sun 12:00-18:00; Tue closed",
   "hours_note": "From the Taproom page.",
   "hours_src": "https://hennikerbrewing.com/taproom",
   "tasting_room": "Taproom. The site has a Limited Releases page (undated list of seasonal beers).",
   "food": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "yes",
    "note": "Taproom page: well-behaved dogs welcome any time of year; keep dogs leashed.",
    "source": "https://hennikerbrewing.com/taproom"
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "yes",
    "note": "Taproom page: well-behaved children welcome any time of year; please supervise.",
    "source": "https://hennikerbrewing.com/taproom"
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "other": "",
   "releases": [
    {
     "beer": "Limited releases page (48 Flags American Mild, Amber Apparition, Dinger American Lager and others)",
     "kind": "Limited releases (undated)",
     "date": null,
     "date_note": "The brewery's Limited Releases page lists beers without dates. Unverified - check brewery site for current availability.",
     "detail": "",
     "source": "https://hennikerbrewing.com/limited-releases"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    "https://hennikerbrewing.com/taproom",
    "https://hennikerbrewing.com/limited-releases"
   ],
   "state_name": "New Hampshire",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Mon",
    "Wed",
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": false,
   "dogs_any": true,
   "kids_any": true,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "schilling-beer-company",
   "name": "Schilling Beer Co.",
   "town": "Littleton",
   "state": "NH",
   "address": "Littleton, NH (campus on the Ammonoosuc River)",
   "website": "https://www.schillingbeer.com/",
   "hours": "Mon-Fri 12:00-21:00; Sat-Sun 11:00-21:00",
   "hours_note": "These are the Store & Tasting Room hours. Pub & Kitchen: Sun-Thu 12-8 PM, Fri-Sat 12-9 PM. Mill Street Kitchen: Mon-Fri 12-9 PM, Sat-Sun 11 AM-9 PM. The brewery says all three are open 7 days a week, year round.",
   "hours_src": "https://www.schillingbeer.com/pages/visit-littleton",
   "tasting_room": "Store & Tasting Room with new releases and collaborations on draft, plus take-home cans and bottles; a heated riverside outdoor deck and four-season beer garden.",
   "food": {
    "value": "kitchen",
    "note": "Pub & Kitchen (wood-fired pizza, salads, small plates) and Mill Street Kitchen (casual European-inspired hand-helds).",
    "source": "https://www.schillingbeer.com/pages/visit-littleton"
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "partial",
    "note": "Several parallel parking spaces out front of the Store (per visit page); other lots Unverified - check brewery site.",
    "source": "https://www.schillingbeer.com/pages/visit-littleton"
   },
   "other": "Heated outdoor decks and fire pits in winter (per visit page).",
   "releases": [],
   "sources": [
    "https://www.schillingbeer.com/pages/visit-littleton"
   ],
   "state_name": "New Hampshire",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Mon",
    "Tue",
    "Wed",
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": true,
   "dogs_any": false,
   "kids_any": false,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "throwback-brewery",
   "name": "Throwback Brewery",
   "town": "North Hampton",
   "state": "NH",
   "address": "7 Hobbs Rd, North Hampton, NH 03862",
   "website": "https://www.throwbackbrewery.com/",
   "hours": null,
   "hours_note": "Hours are on the brewery's own 'hours & directions' page, which could not be read at verification. Unverified - check brewery site.",
   "hours_src": "https://www.throwbackbrewery.com/",
   "tasting_room": "Brewery with a beer garden (photo on its contact page) and a sauna experience that returned Oct 2, 2026.",
   "food": {
    "value": "kitchen",
    "note": "The brewery describes crafting farm-fresh beers and food from local ingredients. Menu details Unverified - check brewery site.",
    "source": "https://www.throwbackbrewery.com/"
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "other": "Contact page: no reservations (first come, first served) except Easter, Mother's Day and Father's Day.",
   "releases": [
    {
     "beer": "Sauna Beer (new)",
     "kind": "New release",
     "date": "2026-10-02",
     "date_note": "Homepage: new beer debuting the day the saunas return, October 2, 2026.",
     "detail": "",
     "source": "https://www.throwbackbrewery.com/"
    },
    {
     "beer": "Chai Porter (return)",
     "kind": "Seasonal return",
     "date": "2026-10-09",
     "date_note": "Homepage: returns Friday, October 9th.",
     "detail": "Smooth, light-bodied porter.",
     "source": "https://www.throwbackbrewery.com/"
    },
    {
     "beer": "Jolene's Crush (shandy)",
     "kind": "Featured beer (homepage)",
     "date": null,
     "date_note": "Added in the 2026-10-17 morning release refresh: featured on the brewery homepage when checked 2026-10-17; no release date stated on the page.",
     "detail": "Shandy made with local Concord grapes (per the homepage).",
     "source": "https://www.throwbackbrewery.com/"
    }
   ],
   "sources": [
    "https://www.throwbackbrewery.com/",
    "https://www.throwbackbrewery.com/contact/"
   ],
   "state_name": "New Hampshire",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [],
   "food_on_site": true,
   "dogs_any": false,
   "kids_any": false,
   "hours_verified": false
  },
  {
   "slug": "bissell-brothers-brewing",
   "name": "Bissell Brothers Brewing",
   "town": "Portland",
   "state": "ME",
   "address": "38 Resurgam Place, Portland, ME 04102",
   "website": "https://bissellbrothers.com/",
   "hours": "Mon-Tue 11:00-17:00; Wed-Thu 11:00-19:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-21:00; Sun 11:00-17:00",
   "hours_note": "Taproom hours from the homepage and Taproom page.",
   "hours_src": "https://bissellbrothers.com/location/taproom/",
   "tasting_room": "Taproom, The Garden, and Bissell Brothers Kitchen at the Portland brewery. Order-to-go pickup at the taproom host stand.",
   "food": {
    "value": "kitchen",
    "note": "Bissell Brothers Kitchen is on site (the brewery says seven days a week).",
    "source": "https://bissellbrothers.com/location/taproom/"
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "other": "",
   "releases": [],
   "release_note": "The homepage 'Upcoming Releases' block showed dates (10/7, 10/8) that do not match 2026 weekdays, so it appears out of date; no release was listed from it.",
   "sources": [
    "https://bissellbrothers.com/",
    "https://bissellbrothers.com/location/taproom/"
   ],
   "state_name": "Maine",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Mon",
    "Tue",
    "Wed",
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": true,
   "dogs_any": false,
   "kids_any": false,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "maine-beer-company",
   "name": "Maine Beer Company",
   "town": "Freeport",
   "state": "ME",
   "address": "Freeport, ME",
   "website": "https://mainebeercompany.com/",
   "hours": "Sun-Thu 11:00-20:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-21:00",
   "hours_note": "Tasting room open daily. The bottle shop opens at 10:00 daily. Reservations are recommended (per Visit page).",
   "hours_src": "https://mainebeercompany.com/visit-us",
   "tasting_room": "Tasting room, bottle shop; order beer, food and merch for day-of pickup; reservations recommended.",
   "food": {
    "value": "kitchen",
    "note": "Visit page offers a food menu and day-of pickup orders for beer, food and merch.",
    "source": "https://mainebeercompany.com/visit-us"
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "other": "Calendar of upcoming releases and events is linked from the Visit page (loads separately).",
   "releases": [],
   "release_note": "Release calendar is linked from the brewery's Visit page but did not load as readable text at verification.",
   "sources": [
    "https://mainebeercompany.com/visit-us"
   ],
   "state_name": "Maine",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Mon",
    "Tue",
    "Wed",
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": true,
   "dogs_any": false,
   "kids_any": false,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "mast-landing-brewing-westbrook",
   "name": "Mast Landing Brewing Co. (Westbrook)",
   "town": "Westbrook",
   "state": "ME",
   "address": "Westbrook, ME",
   "website": "https://www.mastlandingbrewing.com/",
   "hours": "Mon-Tue 14:00-20:00; Wed-Sat 12:00-21:00; Sun 12:00-18:00",
   "hours_note": "Westbrook tasting room hours. A Freeport taproom is also listed.",
   "hours_src": "https://www.mastlandingbrewing.com/visit",
   "tasting_room": "Westbrook tasting room; Wednesday trivia at 6 PM (per page).",
   "food": {
    "value": "snacks",
    "note": "Small menu of bar snacks.",
    "source": "https://www.mastlandingbrewing.com/visit"
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "partial",
    "note": "Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome on the front patio.",
    "source": "https://www.mastlandingbrewing.com/visit"
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "yes",
    "note": "Children must be accompanied by an adult and remain at the guardian's table.",
    "source": "https://www.mastlandingbrewing.com/visit"
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "other": "",
   "releases": [],
   "sources": [
    "https://www.mastlandingbrewing.com/visit"
   ],
   "state_name": "Maine",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Mon",
    "Tue",
    "Wed",
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": true,
   "dogs_any": true,
   "kids_any": true,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "oxbow-brewing-portland",
   "name": "Oxbow Brewing Company (Portland)",
   "town": "Portland",
   "state": "ME",
   "address": "49 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101",
   "website": "https://oxbowbeer.com/",
   "hours": "Mon-Wed 12:00-21:00; Thu 12:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-20:00",
   "hours_note": "Portland Blending & Bottling location. Oxbow also lists Newcastle and Oxford locations; their hours did not load as readable text.",
   "hours_src": "https://oxbowbeer.com/location/portland/",
   "tasting_room": "Portland blending and bottling taproom; draft and bottle lists are on the location page.",
   "food": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "other": "",
   "releases": [],
   "sources": [
    "https://oxbowbeer.com/location/portland/"
   ],
   "state_name": "Maine",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Mon",
    "Tue",
    "Wed",
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": false,
   "dogs_any": false,
   "kids_any": false,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "rising-tide-brewing",
   "name": "Rising Tide Brewing Company",
   "town": "Portland",
   "state": "ME",
   "address": "103 Fox St, Portland, ME 04101",
   "website": "https://risingtidebrewing.com/",
   "hours": "Mon-Thu 12:00-20:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-21:00; Sun 12:00-18:00",
   "hours_note": "Tasting room hours from the location page.",
   "hours_src": "https://risingtidebrewing.com/location/tasting-room/",
   "tasting_room": "Tasting room with community events (for example Thursday Knit Night on Oct 22 and 29, 2026, per the location page).",
   "food": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "partial",
    "note": "Dogs welcome for outdoor service only; leashed and at your table (per location page).",
    "source": "https://risingtidebrewing.com/location/tasting-room/"
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "other": "A Menu page is linked from the site.",
   "releases": [],
   "sources": [
    "https://risingtidebrewing.com/location/tasting-room/"
   ],
   "state_name": "Maine",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Mon",
    "Tue",
    "Wed",
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": false,
   "dogs_any": true,
   "kids_any": false,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "black-hog-brewing",
   "name": "Black Hog Brewing Co.",
   "town": "Oxford",
   "state": "CT",
   "address": "115 Hurley Rd 9A, Oxford, CT 06478",
   "website": "https://blackhogbrewing.com/",
   "hours": "Thu-Fri 15:00-21:00; Sat 13:00-21:00; Sun 13:00-19:00; Mon-Wed closed",
   "hours_note": "From the Tasting Room page.",
   "hours_src": "https://blackhogbrewing.com/tasting-room/",
   "tasting_room": "Tasting room with flights, pints, 12 taps, and cornhole outside on nice days.",
   "food": {
    "value": "trucks",
    "note": "Bar snacks and a rotating selection of food trucks (per FAQ).",
    "source": "https://blackhogbrewing.com/tasting-room/"
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "yes",
    "note": "FAQ: you are welcome to bring your own snacks.",
    "source": "https://blackhogbrewing.com/tasting-room/"
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "partial",
    "note": "Dogs allowed on the patio; please do not bring animals into the brewery (per FAQ).",
    "source": "https://blackhogbrewing.com/tasting-room/"
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "partial",
    "note": "Minors are allowed when properly behaved and accompanied by a parent or guardian (per FAQ).",
    "source": "https://blackhogbrewing.com/tasting-room/"
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "other": "",
   "releases": [],
   "sources": [
    "https://blackhogbrewing.com/tasting-room/"
   ],
   "state_name": "Connecticut",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": true,
   "dogs_any": true,
   "kids_any": true,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "counter-weight-brewing",
   "name": "Counter Weight Brewing Co.",
   "town": "Cheshire",
   "state": "CT",
   "address": "7 Diana Court, Cheshire, CT 06410",
   "website": "https://www.counterweightbrewing.com/",
   "hours": "Wed-Thu 16:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-22:00; Sun 12:00-20:00; Mon-Tue closed",
   "hours_note": "Taproom hours from the Taproom page.",
   "hours_src": "https://www.counterweightbrewing.com/visit/taproom/",
   "tasting_room": "Beer hall and taproom with bocce courts and an outdoor area.",
   "food": {
    "value": "trucks",
    "note": "FAQ (updated May 7, 2026): rotating food trucks on site each day the taproom is open; the site also links Ritual Pizza.",
    "source": "https://www.counterweightbrewing.com/visit/faqs/"
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "partial",
    "note": "FAQ addresses bringing your own food; supporting the food trucks is encouraged. See the FAQ for the exact rule.",
    "source": "https://www.counterweightbrewing.com/visit/faqs/"
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "no",
    "note": "FAQ (updated Feb 2, 2026): due to the local health code, only service animals are allowed.",
    "source": "https://www.counterweightbrewing.com/visit/faqs/"
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "yes",
    "note": "FAQ: the beer hall is family-friendly; minors under 21 allowed with supervision, within arm's reach of a parent.",
    "source": "https://www.counterweightbrewing.com/visit/faqs/"
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "yes",
    "note": "Sizeable designated lot that can fill up; overflow on the brewery's side of the street (per FAQ).",
    "source": "https://www.counterweightbrewing.com/visit/faqs/"
   },
   "other": "",
   "releases": [],
   "sources": [
    "https://www.counterweightbrewing.com/visit/taproom/",
    "https://www.counterweightbrewing.com/visit/faqs/"
   ],
   "state_name": "Connecticut",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Wed",
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": true,
   "dogs_any": false,
   "kids_any": true,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "foolproof-brewing-bridgeport",
   "name": "Foolproof Brewing Company (Bridgeport)",
   "town": "Bridgeport",
   "state": "CT",
   "address": "800 Union Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06607",
   "website": "https://www.foolproofbrewing.com/",
   "hours": "Thu 16:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-22:00; Sun 12:00-18:00; Mon-Wed closed",
   "hours_note": "From the Foolproof homepage (new Bridgeport location).",
   "hours_src": "https://www.foolproofbrewing.com/",
   "tasting_room": "Brewery, taproom and kitchen (per homepage).",
   "food": {
    "value": "kitchen",
    "note": "The homepage describes the Bridgeport location as a brewery, taproom and kitchen.",
    "source": "https://www.foolproofbrewing.com/"
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "other": "Phone (203) 522-1800 listed on the homepage.",
   "releases": [],
   "sources": [
    "https://www.foolproofbrewing.com/"
   ],
   "state_name": "Connecticut",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": true,
   "dogs_any": false,
   "kids_any": false,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "foolproof-brewing-pawtucket",
   "name": "Foolproof Brewing Company (Pawtucket)",
   "town": "Pawtucket",
   "state": "RI",
   "address": "241 Grotto Ave #1, Pawtucket, RI 02860",
   "website": "https://www.foolproofbrewing.com/",
   "hours": "Tue-Sat 12:00-21:00; Sun 14:00-20:00; Mon closed",
   "hours_note": "From the Foolproof homepage.",
   "hours_src": "https://www.foolproofbrewing.com/",
   "tasting_room": "Taproom in Pawtucket (the brewery's original location, 10+ years per its homepage).",
   "food": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "other": "Phone (401) 721-5970 listed on the homepage.",
   "releases": [],
   "sources": [
    "https://www.foolproofbrewing.com/"
   ],
   "state_name": "Rhode Island",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Tue",
    "Wed",
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": false,
   "dogs_any": false,
   "kids_any": false,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "grey-sail-brewing",
   "name": "Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island",
   "town": "Westerly",
   "state": "RI",
   "address": "63 Canal Street (brewery) / 65 Canal Street (taproom), Westerly, RI",
   "website": "https://greysailbrewing.com/",
   "hours": "Wed-Fri 15:00-20:00; Sat 12:00-20:00; Sun 12:00-18:00; Mon-Tue closed",
   "hours_note": "Fall and winter hours 'as of Sep 3, 2026' per the FAQ; the same hours apply to the Brewery Storefront and the Taproom.",
   "hours_src": "https://greysailbrewing.com/faq/",
   "tasting_room": "Brewery storefront (beer and merch to go) and a separate Taproom with yard and board games.",
   "food": {
    "value": "trucks",
    "note": "As of Sep 3, 2026: a wood-fired pizza shed was open until October 11; guests are encouraged to bring their own food in fall, winter and spring.",
    "source": "https://greysailbrewing.com/faq/"
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "yes",
    "note": "FAQ: guests are encouraged to bring their own food to the taproom in fall, winter and spring.",
    "source": "https://greysailbrewing.com/faq/"
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "partial",
    "note": "Dogs are welcome indoors at the Brewery (beer and merch to go) and outdoors only in the Taproom courtyard. Service animals welcome indoors.",
    "source": "https://greysailbrewing.com/faq/"
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "yes",
    "note": "FAQ: family-friendly environment with board games and yard games; soft drinks available for those under age.",
    "source": "https://greysailbrewing.com/faq/"
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "yes",
    "note": "Brewery lot, taproom lot, two satellite lots and a free municipal lot a short walk away (per FAQ).",
    "source": "https://greysailbrewing.com/faq/"
   },
   "other": "Rhode Island law limits to-go purchases to 768 oz of beer per person per day (per FAQ).",
   "releases": [],
   "sources": [
    "https://greysailbrewing.com/faq/"
   ],
   "state_name": "Rhode Island",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Wed",
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": true,
   "dogs_any": true,
   "kids_any": true,
   "hours_verified": true
  },
  {
   "slug": "long-live-beerworks-providence",
   "name": "Long Live Beerworks (Providence)",
   "town": "Providence",
   "state": "RI",
   "address": "40R Sprague St, Providence, RI",
   "website": "https://www.longlivebeerworks.com/",
   "hours": "Mon 15:00-22:00; Wed-Thu 15:00-22:00; Fri 13:00-22:00; Sat 12:00-22:00; Sun 12:00-18:00; Tue closed",
   "hours_note": "Providence taproom hours. Other taproom locations (Roxbury, Boston) are listed on the site.",
   "hours_src": "https://www.longlivebeerworks.com/providence-taproom",
   "tasting_room": "West End taproom with a 'fresh releases' section and 'what's on tap now' list.",
   "food": {
    "value": "trucks",
    "note": "Regular food pop-ups with local vendors (per the taproom page).",
    "source": "https://www.longlivebeerworks.com/providence-taproom"
   },
   "byo": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "dogs": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "kids": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "parking": {
    "value": "unknown",
    "note": "Unverified - check brewery site",
    "source": null
   },
   "other": "",
   "releases": [],
   "release_note": "The taproom page has a 'Fresh releases' section that loads dynamically; no dated entries were readable at verification.",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.longlivebeerworks.com/providence-taproom"
   ],
   "state_name": "Rhode Island",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
   "open_days": [
    "Mon",
    "Wed",
    "Thu",
    "Fri",
    "Sat",
    "Sun"
   ],
   "food_on_site": true,
   "dogs_any": false,
   "kids_any": false,
   "hours_verified": true
  }
 ]
}