Just this week we launched our second beer, the Tempest, an imperial IPA that packs a bit more of a punch than Act One. We used six different hops in the Tempest, and carefully balanced them to make sure they all play well together. The end result is a fruity, hoppy IPA that is balanced with just the right amount of bitterness.

The arrival of the Tempest coincides with our expansion to a total of 50 stores and restaurants in the greater Boston area, stretching as far north as Belmont, as far south as Plymouth, and as far west as Framingham. We've slowed our sales effort a bit so as be sure we can focus on our core accounts for now, but hope to continue expansion of our footprint in the New Year, potentially with the help of a distributor.

We hope you enjoy Shakesbeer over the holidays and share it with your friends and family, and we look forward to launching some more new brews in 2018!