While vacationing at the cottage this summer, we were introduced to the Hog Island Beer Company in Orleans by my cousin Mary and her husband Craig. What a gem this is! It is located at 28 West Road in Orleans behind the Jailhouse Tavern. Not just a microbrewery… we enjoyed the live music and our teenagers enjoyed the life size Connect Four, giant Jenga, shuttle board table, and ping pong. There is also a wonderful outdoor patio with tables and chairs. Enjoy a flight of beers to taste or go all in and grab a pint of one that you think you will like! For those not partial to beer there is also a full bar and non alcoholic beverages. The bar tenders were very friendly and eager to share information about the brewing process. The appetizer menu was a little limited, but you are only steps away from the Jailhouse Tavern which has a varied menu and interesting history.
Other breweries on the Cape include The Devil’s Purse in Dennis and Cape Cod Beer in Hyannis. Set aside a day to tour the breweries!