Craft Beer Retailers

MetroWest Craft Beer Retailers

Bacon’s Wine & Spirits 234 Washington St Hudson, MA 01749 Phone number (978) 562-6650	Craft Beer Cellar 328 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01702 Phone number:

Crafted 400 Washington St Holliston, MA 01746 Phone number (508) 429-1931	Dions 4 S Ave Natick, MA 01760 Phone number: (508) 650-4321

Fifth Avenue Liquors 235 Old Connecticut Path Framingham, MA 01701 Phone number (508) 872-7777	Franklin Liquors 363 E Central St Franklin, MA 02038 Phone number (508) 528-7338

Gateway Liquors 3 Mechanic St Bellingham, MA 02019 Phone number (508) 657-1663	Hickey’s Wine & Spirits 396 E Main St Milford, MA 01757 Phone number (508) 634-3405

Julio’s Liquors 140 Turnpike Rd Westborough, MA 01581 Phone number (508) 366-1942	Sudbury Craft Beer 365 Boston Post Rd Sudbury, MA 01776 Phone number (978) 261-5797

Vin Bin Southborough, Marlborough and Hopkinton

Community Spotlight - Hudson

Overview

Sitting on the bank of the Assabet River, on the western edge of Middlesex County, Hudson has come to embody the quintessential “new New England town.” While maintaining its charming, traditional essence, the town’s revamped downtown area has injected an air of trendiness and excitement to go along with its serene natural beauty.

History

Previously a village of Marlborough, Hudson was incorporated as its own town in 1866. Taking full advantage of its location along the Assabet River, the town quickly became a thriving factory town and home to 17 different shoe factories, even becoming known as “Shoe Town.” The availability of work opportunities made it an ideal place for immigrants to come to work and raise a family, and the land was settled by newcomers of predominantly Irish and Portuguese descent.

Local Offerings

With an influx of younger residents, Hudson has become a trendier, contemporary town, and its culinary offerings reflect this demographic shift. For those who enjoy a local craft brew, there’s Medusa Brewing Company and Ground Effect Brewing Company, which pair perfectly with a variety of artisanal cheeses from downtown’s Mullahy’s cheese shop. For the even younger crowd, Hudson offers many ways to pass the time, including Cellucci Skate and Splash Park and Roller Kingdom. For those looking to liven up their personal style or home décor, Hudson’s downtown is home to several clothing and home goods boutiques with offerings from both local and international artisans. Although these local shops and boutiques add to the charm of Hudson, it is still home to many of the big-box stores that simply make life a little more convenient.