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OUR MENU

SOUPS

Garlic Bisque, 7 ~vn, gf

A small bowl of our super yummy soup will boost your immune system with an antioxidant powerhouse of pureed roasted garlic, veggie stock and fresh herbs

Fish Chowder, 8

From the 1976 Gloucester cookbook,

‘A Fisherman's Wife Cooks’, this chowder is thick with potatoes, smoked bacon, onion and haddock and is a creamy glimpse of life during that time

Carrot Ginger Soup, 6 ~vn, gf

Roasted, pureed carrots, ginger and coconut milk finished with diced scallions

Salads

Italian Sub Chop Salad, 12 ~gf

Chopped crisp romaine tossed in an oil and vinegar dressing with diced salami, ham, capicola and provolone finished with diced pickles, tomato, red onion and hots

Charred Caesar*, 11 ~gf

Grilled romaine head, house made traditional dressing, shredded parmesan, white anchovies, microutons

Arugula Parm Salad, 8 ~vn, gf

Whole leaf arugula and shredded parmesan with lemon-thyme vinaigrette

Grilled Add-ons for Salads, 6 ~gf

chicken / marinated shrimp / salmon*

For the safety and comfort of all our guests, face masks are required at all times when not at your table and please supervise children to keep them seated to reduce unintended interactions with other guests

Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy

* These menu items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients

* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

APPETIZERS

Baked Brie, 12 v, gf

Soft ripened baked brie topped with lingonberry preserves and served with baguette crostini

Meatballs Pomodoro, 10

A couple of big, hand-rolled meatballs, homemade marinara and herbed ricotta served with grilled baguette

Grilled Kielbasa, 11

Smoked kielbasa on the grill served with whole grain panini bread, sauerkraut, pickles and mustards

Soft Pretzel, 6 ~vn

We’re serving this soft, salted treat right out of the oven with brown mustard

-add beer cheese dipping sauce + $1~v

Thanksgiving Egg Rolls, 12

Carved turkey breast, mom’s stuffing, sweet potato, cranberry duck sauce

Pot Roast Poutine, 15

Crispy fries, shredded pot roast, Pineland Farms cheddar curds, house made gravy

Single Layer Chicken Nachos, 16 ~gf

House cooked white corn tortillas smothered with grilled chicken, jack cheese, fresh made pico de gallo, mild Anaheim peppers, black bean-corn salsa, scallions and lime crema

Hold the chicken = Veggie nachos, 12 ~v, gf

Truffle-Parm Tots, 11 ~v, gf

Crispy tots, shredded parmesan, white truffle oil

Loaded Baked Potato Tots, 12 ~gf

Melted cheddar, crumbled bacon, sour cream and scallions

~ v, can be vegetarian ~ vn, can be vegan

~ gf, can be gluten free …

Please confirm your needs with your server on these designations

We have gluten free pizza crust, bread and buns

Bread & Buns

Fried Chicken Sandwich, 16

We fil-a-chicken that will give you pop-eyes with a southern style, fried, buttermilk chicken breast with cheese, pickles and mayo on a butter griddled bun

Brewer’s Burger*, 15 ~gf

Char-grilled 8oz Angus, with shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion and cheese on a toasted bun

Patty Melt*, 15 ~gf

8oz Angus on the flat-top with cheese, tomatoes, pickles, yellow mustard, ketchup, griddled sourdough bread

Veggie Burger, 14 ~vn, gf

Southwestern black bean and sweet potato burger topped with avocado, arugula, tomato, red onion, chipotle remoulade, toasted bun

Fried Fish Sandwich, 13 Crispy, fried, fresh haddock on a toasted bun with shredded lettuce, tomato, cheese, tartar sauce

Corned Beef Reuben, 14 ~gf

Thin sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, 1,000 islands, griddled marble rye

All sandwiches served with choice of fries, tots or simple greens with balsamic vinaigrette

Flatbreads

Brewer’s, 14 ~gf

Crumbled sweet Italian sausage, ricotta, caramelized onion, banana peppers, tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella

Margherita, 12 ~v, gf

Fresh diced tomato, fresh sliced mozzarella, fresh basil, fresh garlic, balsamic drizzle

Cheese, 10 ~v, gf Tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella

-add pepperoni, 2 –add sausage, 2

ENTREES

Korean BBQ Beef Rice Bowl, 21 ~gf

Spicy marinated grilled tenderloin served on short grain brown rice with kimchi coleslaw, sliced avocado, shredded pickled carrot and finished with lime crema

Stout Beef Stew, 16

A big bowl of traditional hearty beef stew with potatoes and carrots made with our Oatmeal Stout and served with grilled bread

Spicy Crunchy Salmon*, 24 ~gf

Inspired from the sushi roll, the salmon filet is brushed with teriyaki sauce, topped with panko, roasted and served with short grain brown rice and steamed broccolini

Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese, 17

You know the drill… cheesy, smoky, spicy, and filling - now chase it with a pint!

Fish and Chips, 21

Crispy, fried, fresh haddock, french fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon

Mango BBQ Meatloaf, 19

Beef and turkey meatloaf with a mango BBQ sauce, dirty mashed Yukon gold potatoes, gravy, balsamic Brussel sprouts

Hops Hot and Blue Steak*, 25

Grilled, spicy-sweet, marinated sirloin, delta hops-blue cheese butter, dirty mashed Yukon gold potatoes and steamed broccolini

Lemon-Caper Chicken, 23 ~gf

Seared chicken breast in a white wine, lemon-caper-garlic sauce, dirty mashed Yukon gold potatoes and steamed broccolini

Grilled Steak Salad*, 22

Our spicy-sweet, marinated sirloin grilled and sliced and served on top of fresh arugula and shredded parmesan tossed with lemon-thyme vinaigrette

SIDES

cole slaw, 5 fries, 5 simple greens, 5

tots, 6 mashed potato, 6

short-grain brown rice, 5 broccolini, 7

lentil-brussel sprout hash, 7 - vn, gf

balsamic brussel sprouts, 7 - v, gf

BEER MENU

Ipswich Original Ale

A New England classic, this is a medium-bodied, unfiltered English style pale ale with subtle earthy hoppiness and smooth malty flavor 5.4% ABV 16oz $7

Ipswich Route 101 IPA

This hop forward, west coast style IPA packs a citrus-like punch with an understated malt backbone. 6.0% ABV 16oz -$7

Ipswich Route 1A Double IPA

The use of bready, biscuity malts serve as the on-ramp to flavor, while the citrusy aromas from hops lend to its heady bouquet 8.2% ABV 13oz -$8

Ipswich Oatmeal Stout

Deep, rich, and malty with hints of chocolate and coffee. It's what espresso would be if it had the gumption to be beer - 7.0% ABV 16oz -$7

Ipswich Pesky Pilsner

Crisp and refreshing! We take proper German malt, traditional Czech Saaz hops and add a touch of Lemondrop hops for a clean, pale lager with a bright and light finish - 4.6% ABV 16oz - $7

Ipswich Blueberry Shandy

Lemon and blueberry flavors shine through this zesty, citrusy, sweet offering - 5.4% ABV 16oz -$7

Ipswich Cranberry Beret

A delightfully tart kettle soured ale fermented atop pureed cranberries - 5.0% ABV 13oz - $7

Ipswich IPA

Our original IPA is an unfiltered cross between an English and American IPA, with a strong, dry bitterness balanced with a slight malty sweetness. 6.3% ABV 16oz -$6

NBPT Melt Away SIPA

Citra and Amarillo hops make this aromatic, full-flavored session India Pale Ale a refreshing way to kick back and melt away.

4.6% ABV 16oz -$7

Ipswich 1620 New England IPA

Hazy with a rainbow of hop aromas and flavors, this New England style IPA features Mosaic, Citra, Amarillo, and Idaho 7 hops, with a full body that is sure to please - 6.3% ABV 16oz - $7

Ipswich Silver Lining IPA

The bright and clear sibling to our 1620, Silver Lining IPA cuts through all of the New England hazy fog with a ballast of hops balanced with just the right amount of malts to keep this IPA even keeled. 6.3% ABV 16oz - $7

Ipswich G-Free

Our gluten free beer with spicy flavors of sorghum is complimented by the blend of our Belgian yeast strain as well as the additions of Curacao orange peels and Celeia hops 6.5% ABV $5, 12 oz Cans Only

Ipswich Winter Nacht

There’s nothing more satisfying on a cold winters night than a dark beer with smooth character. Winter Nacht Schwarzbier is a black lager with light chocolate roast malt notes balanced by German noble hops to keep the sweetness in check. Winter Nacht is big on flavor, but goes down nice and easy. Prost! 5.0% ABV 16oz - $7

Ipswich Bohemian Raspberry

This tank conditioned sour ale will have you doing the fandango with loads of raspberry puree for all. It drinks slightly dry and clean with a sour punch that will make you sing a soaring, falsetto, Galileo! 5.0% ABV 13oz - $7

Ipswich Nitro Stout

All the intense, dark, roasty flavors you’ve come to expect from the award winning Ipswich Stouts but on a nitrogen pump for an ultra-smooth sipping experience 7.0% ABV 16oz -$7

Ipswich Hellbound Barleywine

Our take on an American Barleywine goes down smooth, but packs a devilishly bold punch. It’s slightly sweet with lingering hints of raisins and caramel.

11.8% ABV 13oz -$8

Flights

Classic Flight, $10

Pilsner

Original Ale

Route 101 West Coast IPA

Oatmeal Stout

IPA Flight, $10

Ipswich IPA

Route 101 West Coast IPA

Silver Lining IPA

1620 New England IPA

No Bite Flight $10

Pilsner

Blueberry Shandy

Bohemian Raspberry

Cranberry Beret

Special Brew Flight $12

Route 1A Double IPA

Winter Nacht

Nitro Stout

Hellbound Barleywine

Take Some Cold Beer Home!

32oz Crowlers, $12 …and besides

Who Doesn’t Love a Big Can?!?

DRINK MENU

Raspberry Rosé Sangria

Fresh raspberries steeped in our dry rose with fresh cut oranges, lemons and limes and a splash of Bohemian Raspberry served over ice. 16oz glass -$10

Ipswich White Wine

An American Pinot Grigio that has all the best properties of the varietal with a crisp, fruit-forward start and a citrusy, smooth finish.

Glass -$9, Bottle - $36

Ipswich Dry Rosé

This light-bodied rose has aromas of white cherry and strawberry which lend themselves to a beautiful, firm acidity that finishes with a delicate dryness. Glass -$8, Bottle - $32

Ipswich Red Wine

It is a traditional French Bordeaux style wine with syrah, merlot and cabernet blended to a deep color with pleasant aromas of blackberries, cherries, and ripe plums that linger slightly on the palate with vanilla from the oak finish.