# Hopothecary Ales Brewery & Kitchen

> Hopothecary Ales Brewery & Kitchen in North Reading, Massachusetts, United States scores 4.63 out of 5 — Exceptional, #3 in Massachusetts.

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Hopothecary Ales Brewery & Kitchen is a brewery in North Reading, Massachusetts, United States. We grade it Exceptional, with a score of 4.63 out of 5 on the beer it brews — #3 in Massachusetts. Of the 107 beers we track, 58% are IPA and 14% Pale Ale.

## Rating

- Score: 4.63 out of 5
- Grade: Exceptional 😍 — A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.
- Ranked: #3 in Massachusetts · #97 in United States · #121 worldwide
- Popularity: Modestly rated
- Beers tracked: 107

## About

Born from a love of the scientific method and hop-forward beer, Hopothecary Ales Brewery & Kitchen has grown into a destination for creative, thoughtfully brewed beers across a wide range of styles.

Located on Main Street in North Reading, Massachusetts, our brewpub offers a diverse lineup of modern and traditional beer styles, handcrafted hard seltzer, a full bar, and elevated pub-style food.

Whether you are chasing bold hops, crisp lagers, classic styles, or something completely unexpected, your thirst for something different ends at Hopothecary Ales.

## What they brew

- IPA — 58% of the beers we track
- Pale Ale — 14% of the beers we track
- Stout / Porter — 9% of the beers we track
- Wheat Beer — 6% of the beers we track
- Pale Lager — 5% of the beers we track
- Amber Ale — 4% of the beers we track
- Other — 4% of the beers we track

## Find them

- Address: 303 Main Street, North Reading, Massachusetts, United States
- Coordinates: 42.5955607, -71.1193208
- Website: http://hopothecaryales/

## Breweries nearby

- [Oak & Iron Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/oak-iron-brewing-company-4638.md) — 3.77, Fine — Andover, Massachusetts — 4.4 mi away
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- [Twisted Fate Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/twisted-fate-brewing-26407.md) — 4.19, Great — Danvers, Massachusetts — 8.2 mi away
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- [Lord Hobo Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/lord-hobo-brewing-co-38.md) — 3.91, Fine — Woburn, Massachusetts — 8.3 mi away
- [Merrimack Ales](https://finding.beer/brewery/merrimack-ales-1337.md) — 3.45, Poor — Lowell, Massachusetts — 9.3 mi away
- [Hannah’s Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/hannahs-brewing-co-30704.md) — 3.79, Fine — Melrose, Massachusetts — 10 mi away
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## Rankings this brewery appears in

- [Best breweries in Massachusetts](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/massachusetts.md)
- [Best breweries in United States](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states.md)

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