Meet the Brewers: Freshman Class of 2023

The Mass Brewers Guild Highlights New Breweries
with a Roundtable Tasting Event
Saturday, March 4 from Noon to 3 p.m.

NATICK, Mass.| Kick-off Mass Beer Week and sample some of the newest suds being made in the Bay State at “Meet the Brewers: Freshman Class of 2023,” set for Saturday, March 4 from noon to 3 p.m. at Lookout Farm in Natick. The event brings together seven of the state’s newly launched breweries for an intimate, roundtable style tasting event with unique access to brewers.

The lineup includes: Break Rock Brewing Co., Dirigible Brewing Co., Hopothecary Ales & Kitchen, Hot Plate Brewing Co. Strong Side Brewing Co., The Girls Brewery and Twisted Fate Brewing Co.

Tickets are $50 and all proceeds will benefit the Mass Brewers Guild, the state’s trade association that exists to protect and promote the interests of craft brewers across the Commonwealth. The fundraiser aims to foster learning and education of the brewing process and inspire deeper connections between brewers and craft beer lovers.

“This is a full circle moment for some of the breweries that are being featured this year – many who attended this event as a craft beer fan, picking the brains of the brewer across the table to learn what it takes to open their own operation. Now, they’ll be the ones dispensing advice, sharing their start-up story and brewing history, ” says Katie Stinchon, executive director of the Mass Brewers Guild. “This is the first-time that we’ve had this event live and in-person since 2020. It’s one of our most anticipated beer tasting events and we are so glad to bring it back.”

How does the event work? Upon arrival, guests  be are broken up into groups of eight. Each group will then have twelve minutes with each brewer to enjoy up to three samples, ask questions, and hear the story behind the beer before rotating to the next brewer. Attendees will also receive a souvenir MBG tasting glass, a gourmet soft pretzel from Eastern Standard Provisions and additional refreshments throughout the afternoon.

Meet the Brewers: Freshman Class of 2023 will take place in the Lookout Farm Brewing Co. taproom located at 89 Pleasant Street South, Natick, Mass. Tickets are limited. For more information about the Mass Brewers Guild, or the state’s breweries, visit massbrewersguild.org. To purchase tickets to Meet the Brewers: Freshman Class of 2023, click below

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The Lookout, A Reimagined Farm Dining Experience in South Natick Growing since 1651, Lookout Farm adds outdoor dining.

On Friday June 12th, Lookout Farm will welcome back guests to enjoy a reimagined upscale picnic dining experience.

To compliment Lookout Farm crafted beers and hard ciders, the expanded outdoor dining will be lead by Executive Chef Jason Gorman, a passionate clean food advocate and James Beard semi-finalist for Best Chef Midwest region. Chef Gorman plans to showcase Lookout Farm grown and other locally sourced produce. “It’s wonderful to be outdoors, cooking with beautiful ingredients grown right in front of me,” shared Chef Gorman.

Fortunately, Lookout Farm sits on 180 acres of farmland surrounded by views of fruit orchards and rolling hills. The re-envisioned outdoor space allows for physical distancing to be comfortably maintained.

“As an agri-tourism business, our farm heavily relies upon guests visiting us each year” said Jay Mofenson, Farm Operations Manager. “Fresh air dining enables us to safely invite customers back to enjoy an immersive farm experience.”

Seated at sanitized picnic tables, guests can enjoy Lookout Farm beers, hard ciders and New England cuisine while taking in the surrounding farm views and fresh air. The sprawling fruit orchard will also feature a scenic walking trail for farm visitors to stretch their legs.

The Lookout will operate using an online reservation system and food and beverage ordering will be through the Lookout Farm website once seated.

About Lookout Farm and Lookout Farm Brewing & Cider Co.

Farming strong since 1651, Lookout Farm is one of the oldest continuously operating farms in the United States, harvesting more than 1.6 million pounds of fruit per year. Lookout Farm manages a fruit U-pick operation, where visitors can pick their own fruit, as well as a vast fruit wholesale operation. In 2015, the farm launched Lookout Farm Hard Cider, crafting hard ciders for farm visitors to enjoy. In 2017, the farm expanded again, introducing Lookout Farm Brewing Co., crafting farm-inspired beers, available exclusively at Lookout Farm. In March 2020, Lookout Farm introduced an online market featuring curbside pick up of farm fresh beer, hard cider, fresh apple cider donuts and fruit preserves. Retail fruit will be offered when available. For more information,

visit www.lookoutfarm.com.

Meet the Brewers: Freshman Class of 2020

The Mass Brewers Guild Highlights New Breweries with Roundtable Tasting Event 
Saturday, March 7 from Noon to 3 p.m. 

NATICK, Mass.| Sample some of the newest suds being made in the Bay State at “Meet the Brewers: Freshman Class of 2020,” set for Saturday, March 7 from noon to 3 p.m. at Lookout Farm in Natick. The event brings together nine of the state’s newly launched breweries for an intimate, roundtable style tasting event with unique access to brewers. 

The lineup includes: Backbeat Brewing Co., Brockton Beer Co., Channel Marker Brewing, Granite Coast Brewing Co., Kismet Brewing Co., Loophole Brewing Co., Lost Shoe Brewing & Roasting Co, Oakholm Brewing Co. and Wandering Soul Beer Co. 

Hear their startup story, learn more about their craft and passion to create the perfect pint. This fundraiser aims to foster learning and education of the brewing process and inspire deeper connections between brewers and craft beer lovers.

Tickets are $48 and all proceeds will benefit the Mass Brewers Guild, the state’s trade association that works to protect and promote the interests of craft brewers across the Commonwealth. Attendees receive gourmet pretzels from Eastern Standard Provisions and a souvenir tasting glass. The event hopes to raise $3,500 for the trade association. 

Meet the Brewers: Freshman Class of 2020 will take place at Lookout Farm Brewing Co., 89 Pleasant Street South, Natick, Mass. in the “You Pick” Barn. Tickets are limited. For more information about the Mass Brewers Guild, or the state’s breweries, visit massbrewersguild.org. To purchase tickets to Meet the Brewers: Freshman Class of 2020, visit https://mtbfc2020.eventbrite.com. This event is produced by Craft’d Co.

METROWEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PRESENT LOOKOUT FARM HARVEST FEST SEPTEMBER 9TH IN NATICK, MA

Natick, MA - August 21, 2018 -Autumn in New England just got better! The MetroWest Chamber of Commerce announced that they will present the first ever Lookout Farm Harvest Fest September 9th from 12 NOON to 6:00PM in Natick, MA, to support programs and scholarships offered by the Chamber and its MetroWest Chamber Educational Foundation. The afternoon will be filled with live music, food, local vendors and exhibitors, craft brewers who incorporate locally sourced ingredients, and a variety of family-friendly events. Tickets are available now at www.lookoutfarm.com and www.metrowest.org.

Established in 1651, Lookout Farm is one of the oldest continuously working farms in the United States. on 180 exquisite acres with over 60,000 fruit trees. The farm is owned by local residents Joan and Steve Belkin who embrace a philosophy of healthy nutrition and respect for the environment.

The MetroWest Chamber welcomed the opportunity to partner with Lookout Farm to promote and celebrate how innovative businesses can continuously reinvent themselves and grow, while at the same time contribute to the quality of life enjoyed by so many MetroWest community members.

“What the Belkins have accomplished here is an extraordinary example of how farming in 21st Century suburban Boston can not only ‘survive,’ but significantly contribute to the local community and economy,” said Paul Joseph, President and CEO of the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce and its Educational Foundation. “Diversifying beyond its traditional farming and ‘U-Pick’ operations, Lookout Farm now brews craft beer and hard ciders and hosts a variety of community and commercial events, often in partnership with local businesses and non-profit organizations like ours.

“We also wanted to celebrate innovative business models that have a positive impact on our quality of life in MetroWest. Modern agribusiness is a great example that touches everyone - on the dinner table, in our healthcare, via clean energy initiatives, or at a local pub. Local businesses not only contribute by creating jobs and tax revenue to our communities, but also by partnering to preserve open space and support cultural, educational, environmental, and social programs.”

Families can enjoy Lookout Farm’s signature activities that include such fun as train rides, oversized lawn games, a chill zone, farm-themed play area, children’s caterpillar ride, farm maze, hay pyramid, imagination playground blocks, moon bounces and children’s face painting. Local vendors and exhibitors will also be on site for a day of fall activities.

In addition to the food offerings from Lookout Farm,Firefly’s BBQ will serve their award winning bbq dishes. Music lovers can enjoy a full afternoon of live bands including two sets of country rock with Dalton and the Sheriffs, and performances featuring the tribal folk thump of Planet Nowhere and Portland, ME-based acoustic duo, Eastern Screech.

For craft beer enthusiasts there will be no shortage of selections at the Harvest Fest Craft Beer Pavilion. This ‘festival within the festival’ will present offerings from Bad Martha Brewing Company, Cambridge Brewing Company, Cape Ann Brewing Company, Castle Island Brewing Company, Exhibit A Brewing Company, Flying Ales Brewing, Ipswich Ale Brewery, Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers, John Harvard’s Brewery & Ale House, River Styx Brewing, Turtle Swamp Brewing, Wormtown Brewery as well as Lookout Farm Hard Cider and Lookout Farm Brewing Company,

“Harvest Fest is a great opportunity for us to showcase Lookout Farm, local agriculture and the businesses that support farming and the environment,” said Jay Mofenson of Lookout Farm. “Participating brewers are encouraged to source and incorporate local ingredients into their products and Harvest Fest gives us the opportunity to continue the conversation about the importance of local businesses, farming and sustainability.”

For tickets and additional information, including sponsorship and exhibitor/vendor booth opportunities, visit www.lookoutfarm.com and www.metrowest.org.

Meet the Brewers: Freshman Class of 2018

The Mass Brewers Guild Highlights New Breweries with Roundtable Tasting Event - Saturday, March 3 from Noon to 3 p.m.

NATICK, Mass.| Haven’t had the chance to check out some of the state’s newest breweries? The Mass Brewers Guild has you covered. “Meet the Brewers: Freshman Class of 2018,” will bring together nine of the state’s newly launched breweries for an intimate, roundtable style tasting event with unique access to brewers.

The lineup includes: 7th Wave Brewing, Lookout Farm Brewing Co., Moby Dick Brewing Co., River Styx Brewing Co., Shakesbeer, Shovel Town Brewery, Turtle Swamp Brewing, Untold Brewing and Widowmaker Brewing.  

Tickets are $40 and all proceeds will benefit the Mass Brewers Guild, the state’s trade association that works to protect and promote the interests of craft brewers across the Commonwealth. The fundraiser aims to foster learning and education of the brewing process and inspire deeper connections between brewers and craft beer lovers.

“We had a record-breaking number of breweries launch in the state last year - 39 to be exact - and we are expecting 25 additional breweries to come on board in 2018,” says Katie Stinchon, executive director of the Mass Brewers Guild. “This event makes it easier for our craft beer fans to keep track of our freshman breweries, and gives them the opportunity to wrap their lips around some of the Bay state’s new beer. This is the second year that we are hosting this event. It’s a different approach to a beer festival that both our attendees and brewers really enjoy.”

How does the event work? Upon arrival, guests will be broken up into groups of eight. Each group will then have twelve minutes with each brewer to enjoy up to three samples, ask questions, and hear the story behind the beer and the brewery before rotating to the next brewer. Attendees will receive a souvenir MBG tasting glass and gourmet, Bavarian pretzels from Wicked Twisted Pretzels.

Meet the Brewers: Freshman Class of 2018 will take place at Lookout Farm Brewing Co., 89 Pleasant Street South, Natick, Mass, on Saturday, March 3 from noon to 3 p.m. Tickets are limited. For more information about the Mass Brewers Guild, or the state’s breweries, visit massbrewersguild.org. To purchase tickets to Meet the Brewers: Freshman Class of 2018, visit mtbfc2018.eventbrite.com.

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