Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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for its 30 varieties of craft beer served in the 12-spigot taproom, beer garden, or on the expansive deck. The brewery, which has a solar rooftop and wind turbine to supply most of the building's electricity, and sends its spent grains to feed livestock at nearby Artichoke Dairy Farm, recently installed a performance stage and pizza oven to boost the fun factor. During the pandemic the brewery has given the weekend proceeds from one beer sold via drive throughs to a local charity. The company also is brewing a special beer to address equity issues in America. 40 Parker St., Newburyport, 978-499-2337, riverwalkbrewing.com R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E TRU E N O RTH A LE CO M PA N Y IPSWICH From the comfy wooden bar in the Taproom to the picnic tables on the three tented patios, True North Ale Company offers a laid-back environment to a community appreciative of its daring and internationally inspired selection of brews. 116 County Rd., Ipswich, 978-312-6948, truenorthales.com Cocktail E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E B R I N E NEWBURYPORT With its wood-plank f loors, warm brick walls, and long Carrara marble bar, Brine has a menu of cocktails that are as tasty and carefully crafted as the crudo, oysters, and market- driven mains you can enjoy with them. In response to COVID-19, Brine moved into Ceia Kitchen + Bar's space (25 State St., Newburyport, 978-358-8479), which now has 32 outside spots along Threadneedle Alley. Also, Brine has fed over 1,400 nurses in the Newport and Boston areas. 38 State St., Newburyport, 978-358-8112, brineoyster.com (Temporary) R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E LE D G E R SALEM Like moths drawn to a light, loyalists gravitate to Ledger, known for its sublime libations masterminded by wiz bar manager Matthew Gundaker, whose creativity is surpassed only by his humble nature. 125 Washington St.,•Salem, 978-594-1908, ledgersalem.com