Night Shift Brewing<\/a> will open a craft brewery, taproom, and kitchen just steps off the Harborwalk and Freedom Trail on Boston\u2019s restored Lovejoy Wharf. Located on the ground floor of the Converse building and around the corner from Boston\u2019s TD Garden, the location will feature a 10-BBL microbrewery, 30 taps, a full kitchen, and approximately 325 seats in its expansive 12,000 s\/f space. <\/p>\n\u201cThe owl is flying to Boston,\u201d says Night Shift Co-Founder Michael Oxton, whose company currently runs a production brewery and taproom out of Everett, MA. \u201cThis second location has taken almost two years of searching, but we\u2019ve found an incredible space in Boston\u2019s West End to share with everyone.\u201d In addition to beer and food, the location will offer waterfront patio seating during warmer months, a beer-to-go retail market, and a coffee bar for daytime guests. <\/p>\n
While Oxton notes that their Everett location has continued to grow in popularity, he emphasizes that Night Shift has long-sought a second location within Boston proper. \u201cWe have such a strong following of beer lovers living and working within the city,\u201d Oxton says. \u201cNight Shift needed a Boston zip code.\u201d Their search finally ended at Lovejoy Wharf. Just minutes from North Station and with views overlooking the water, the location seemed like a truly unique opportunity. <\/p>\n
Partnering with Helios Design Group and Cafco Construction, Night Shift is aiming to create a turn-of-the-century look and feel that honors the location\u2019s history. \u201cThey used to make everything from submarine parts to Schrafft\u2019s candy here,\u201d says Oxton. \u201cWe\u2019ll keep the raw elements and add modern touches when it makes sense.\u201d Where function meets aesthetics, Oxton notes that the goal is a layered, textured space that holds a big crowd, but offers opportunities for more intimate conversations and experiences. <\/p>\n
Within the space, Night Shift will build a fully operational brewery in full view from the Taproom. Managing that brewery will be Night Shift brewer Anna Jobe, who notes that consistent recipe development will be center stage at Lovejoy, adding, \u201cThis will be an innovation playground.\u201d Production will revolve around small-batch, experimental beers with the goal of fueling Night Shift\u2019s recipe pipeline. Their 10-bbl brewing system will support sixteen 10-barrel tanks, giving the team about 2,500 barrels of annual capacity. <\/p>\n
Jobe emphasizes that the majority of beer brewed on site will stay on site. Of the 30 taps available, most will pour house-only beers, with the remaining lines dedicated to NSB\u2019s core brands, such as their award-winning Santilli IPA, Whirlpool New England Pale Ale, and Nite Light Craft Light Lager. <\/p>\n
Supplementing their beer will be a food menu developed by Night Shift themselves. While food truck partnerships offer a great solution in Everett, Oxton says that Lovejoy calls for an in-house kitchen. The team has turned to RealFood Consulting to help them build and design a food program that matches their vision. \u201cThe goal is a focused menu that offers both small plates and shareable items,\u201d says Oxton. \u201cOne page. Same menu all day long. Creative, elevated takes on familiar dishes.\u201d <\/p>\n
As for getting there, Night Shift Lovejoy aims to beckon runners, walkers, bikers, and pretty much anyone not driving their car. Says Oxton, \u201cThere\u2019s no dedicated parking. We\u2019re hoping that encourages responsible transportation.\u201d Regarding open hours, the current plan is seven days a week, early morning until 1am. \u201cWe want people to use and enjoy our space during all hours of the day for any number of occasions,\u201d says Oxton. \u201cWhether it\u2019s grabbing a 4-pack and coffee during lunch, after-work drinks and snacks, a weekend family visit, or a full corporate outing, we want Night Shift Lovejoy to be your go-to beer destination in Boston.\u201d<\/p>\n
Night Shift will provide updates as more details are finalized this summer. Follow @nightshiftbeer on social media to follow live updates on the buildout and opening events.<\/p>\n
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