Starting a craft brewery – especially in the hop-heavy confines of Massachusetts – is anything but a sure bet. But you know what they say: with great risk comes great reward. And beer.
Because we're always on the lookout for the next great thing, we took a look at some of the best new breweries in Massachusetts – and a few that are a bit more established and seem poised for a growth spurt. This is by no means an exhaustive catalog, just those we've been hearing about most lately. If you've got additions, tweet them at me: @alexeweaver...