Live Music Sundays

Every Sunday we have live music in the Taproom! Whether its our resident artist, Rob Thackery, or a new find, you can enjoy originals and covers by local Boston musicians.

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Wing Wednesdays

Join us every Wednesday for crispy, saucy, flavor-packed wings at just $1 a piece—paired perfectly with cold craft brews and good company. Whether you're wingin' it solo or bringing the whole flock, it's the midweek pick-me-up your taste buds deserve. 🍗 Deals start at 5pm 🍻 No reservations. No frills. Just wings, beer, and Wednesday bliss. Wing orders come in increments of 6. See you there!

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Sam Adams Open Mic Night

Join us for Open Mic Night at Sam Adams Boston Brewery! Whether you're an aspiring musician, a seasoned performer, or just love discovering new talent, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy great drinks and incredible live performances. Grab a pint, relax with friends, and let the creative energy flow as local artists take the stage. Sign-up is open for anyone who wants to perform, and we welcome all genres of music. See you there!

Sam Summer Saturdays

Sam Summer Saturdays are here!&nbsp;We're playlisting your entire summer with live music from some awesome local bands and artists. Every Saturday from 1-4PM, catch some rays with us as we enjoy performances, play lawn games, and drink Sam Summer Ale with some of our favorite artists! We'll also be grilling out in the Beer Garden every Saturday this summer. Enjoy Sam Burgers, Almost 12" Hot Dogs, and more to fuel the relaxed days of summer. There is NO cover--just come by and enjoy! Here's the Summer Lineup: May: May 30: Bog Berries June: June 6th: Autumn Pheonix June 13th: Tenille Ja'Nae June 20th: Tenille Ja'Nae June 27th: Autumn Pheonix July: July 4th: Ciaran Murphy &amp; Woundikin July 11th: Catrina Boncaldo July 18th: Alec Sullivan July 25th: Woundikin August: August 1st: Zion Rodman August 8th: Alec Sullivan August 15th: Catrina Boncaldo Augyst 22nd: JP Porchfest (Music all day long) August 29th: TBA September: Sept 5th: Zion Rodman Sept 12th: TBA Sept 19th: TBA

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Dungeons & Dragons Social Hour

Come for the drinks. Stay for the friends.&nbsp; Pull up a chair at Samuel Adams and meet your people. Dragons, Dungeons &amp; Drinks social hours are casual, no-pressure evenings for D&amp;D players, curious newcomers, and anyone who's ever wanted to roll dice with strangers and somehow leave with friends. No big agenda. Just good drinks and better company.

JP Porchfest Kickoff Party

Kickoff the 11th anniversary of JP Porchfest with us in the Beer Garden! We're stoked to once again partner with Dunamis to bring together JP Porchfest! Hit the Beer Garden the evening before the festivities to get fully prepped. We'll have live music to kick things off. Be sure grab a map and plot out your festival route or purchase merch from Dunamis to rep during the day. Plus we'll be pouring Porch(fest) Rocker, a raspberry lemon gose and the official beer of JP Pochfest!

JP Porchfest at Sam Adams

The Samuel Adams Boston Brewery happy to once again partner with <a href="https://www.dunamisboston.org/">Dunamis</a> for <a href="https://www.jpporchfest.org/">Jamaica Plain’s 10th Annual Porchfest</a>. The festival continues to strengthen and unify our community through the appreciation of music and the arts. There will be live music all day long in the Beer Garden by local artists across the Jamaica Plain community. Porchfest features a variety of different genres creating an inclusive environment through music, dance, theater, and more. We'll be bringing the porch vibes by breaking out the grill for a full-on cookout in the Beer Garden. We're also bringing back Porch(fest) Rocker to celebrate our favorite music festival. Aged on raspberries and lemon, this gose is light and fruity with a tart, clean finish. A sessionable summer style, this beer celebrates the local Jamaica Plain community that opens its porches up to musicians and artists for a truly one-of-a-kind festival experience. 5.2% ABV, available on draft and in cans. Stay tuned for our music lineup!

Red, White and Blueberry Weekend

Celebrate Independence Day Weekend with Sam! Enjoy featured beers, food specials and pop-ups, and live music throughout the weekend. Check out the full line up: THE BEER<ul><li>Blueberry Lager draft and slushies</li><li>Berry on Boylston Release: an Italian-style Pilsner with raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries</li><li>Red, White &amp; Blueberry Flights featuring Bines and Vines, Sam 76, Blueberry Lager, and Berry on Boylston</li></ul>FOOD SPECIALS<ul><li>Popsicle pop-up from Sorbae Frozen Treats with Blueberry Cheesecake pops</li><li>Blueberry Ginger Ice Cream Sandwiches with Top Shelf Cookies</li><li>Chicken and Waffle pizza special with blueberry topping</li></ul>LIVE MUSIC<ul><li>Friday: Alec Sullivan 4-7PM</li><li>Saturday: Ciaran Murphy 12-3PM &amp; Woundikin 3:30-6:30PM</li><li>Sunday: Rob Thackery 2-5PM</li></ul>Celebrate American 250 with a Red, White, and Blueberry Weekend! <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/red-white-and-blueberry-weekend--2-boston-1040406">Check out Sam Adams Downtown Boston Taproom's Red, White and Blueberry Weekend. </a>

Sam Adams Pride Market

We've teamed up with the <a href="https://malgbtcc.org/#1">Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce</a> to put together a weekly Pride Market, featuring small business vendors with a range of goodies and treats. Check out the list below (vendors vary by week): <ul><li>Pearl Moon Beauty</li><li>Truffles by Tarah</li><li>All She Wrote Books</li><li>Azy the Artist</li><li>art skips a beat</li><li>Autumn Phoenix photography</li></ul>Vibe out with live entertainment each week 1-4PM and enjoy food specials from the grill for the ultimate summer hang while supporting LGBT+ owned businesses.

Beer Garden Pride Party

The return of Love Conquers Ale means it's time for our annual Beer Garden Pride Party! After our <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sam-adams-pride-market-tickets-1985450308319">Pride Market</a> with the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce during the day, we'll switch into party mode. Kicking the festivities off will be a dance performance by Queens with a Mission. Then DJ Diggity Dom will keep the good vibes going with a dance party in the Beer Garden. We'll celebrate it all with Love Conquers Ale, our pride beer born out of the Boston Brewery originally in 2017. In its newest iteration, Love Conquers Ale is brewed with peach and cherry puree. We've created this stone fruit wheat ale for a refreshingly bright brew that captures the joy and expression of pride.

Sam Sessions Music Fest

Sam Sessions Mini Music Fest&nbsp;is back and not so mini this year! We're setting up two stages in the Beer Garden and enjoying a&nbsp;full weekend of live music by local acts. Enjoy our&nbsp;newest beer release, Sam Sessions, a pale ale brewed specifically for enjoying with live music. This session ale has tropical fruit notes from the hops and just the right amount of bitterness for craft beer lovers. Check out the lineup:<ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/foamflower.band/">foamflower</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/janeybombay/">Janey Bombay</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fmcollectivemusic/">FM Collective</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dan.songs/">Dan DeCristofaro</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/djkylieterra/">Kylie Terra</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ladiasporacombo/">La Diaspora Combo</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/alecsull/">Alec Sullivan</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/robertthackery/">Rob Thackery</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mitchtasty/">Mitch Tastrom</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/toddconsentinomusic/">Todd Consentino</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/autumnphoenixmusic/">Autumn Phoenix</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/zion_rodman/">Zion Rodman</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/woundikin_music/">Woundikin</a></li><li>And <a href="https://www.instagram.com/daniel64music/">daniel64</a></li></ul>We'll also be&nbsp;raffling off tickets to the Mumford and Sons concert at Fenway Park&nbsp;over the course of the three days so make sure you're here for Sam Sessions!

Marathon Weekend at Sam Adams

The 130th <a href="https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon">Boston Marathon</a> is upon us and with it comes our 14th annual release of the 26.2 Brew, the official beer of the Boston Marathon. Raise a pint of 26.2 Brew to all the runners that logged 26.2 miles! Celebrate in the Beer Garden with live music, food specials from the grill, and the official beer of the Boston Marathon. Through the <a href="https://www.baa.org/">Boston Athletic Association</a>, runners can sign up for tours of our Boston Brewery at a discounted rate for an immersive experience, raising a pint of 26.2 Brew and taking home a commemorative glass. We'll also be throwing an <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marathon-after-party-at-sam-adams-tickets-1985917937009?aff=oddtdtcreator">Afterparty</a> on the Monday to cheers the amazing accomplishment of all the runners! We'll be celebrating Marathon Weekend with live music in the Beer Garden Friday the 17th through Monday the 20th. Check out the lineup: Friday the 17th: 4-7PM: Alec Sullivan Saturday the 18th: 12-3PM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/catrinaboncaldo/">Catrina Boncaldo</a> 3:30-6:30PM: DJ Tres Leches Sunday the 19th: 2-5PM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/robertthackery/">Rob Thackary</a> Monday the 20th: 4-7PM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilydesmondmusic/">Emily Desmond</a>

Marathon Monday Afterparty at Sam Adams

Raise a pint of 26.2 Brew to all the runners that logged 26.2 miles! Celebrate in the Beer Garden with live music and the official beer of the Boston Marathon. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilydesmondmusic/">Emily Desmond</a> will be performing live music to keep the party going, whether you're winding down or gearing up. Catch her from 4-7PM. Join us in capping off Marathon Monday at the Boston Brewery!

Slam Adams: Boston Poetry Slam at the Sam Adams Boston Brewery

Join us on the first Monday of each month for a Poetry Slam in collaboration with Boston Poetry Slam! Poets perform their original pieces and compete in front of a live audience and panel of judges. Slams are lively, exciting, and everything you don’t want to miss! Grab a pint and your closest pal to enjoy an evening with Boston Poetry Slam in our private tasting room. $4 suggested donation to Boston Poetry Slam at the door.

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St Patrick's Weekend Celebrations

It's one of Boston's most cherished weekends so you better believe we're throwing a party! We'll have two special beers:<ul><li>Irish Nitro Stout&nbsp;- a brewery exclusive release, this traditional dry Irish stout is rich in flavor yet light in body with a silky smooth mouthfeel</li><li>Black &amp; Sam Drafts&nbsp;- a Sam Adams twist on Black &amp; Tans, featuring our Irish Nitro Stout infused with select drafts like Boston Lager (Black &amp; Sam) and Blackberry Raspberry Gose (Black &amp; Berry)</li></ul>Come by to try out our food special of the weekend which will be a&nbsp;Corned Beef and Cabbage Flatbread. Plus, join us in a&nbsp;"split the shield" challenge&nbsp;on Saturday as you sip your beers for the chance to win special prizes! We'll have&nbsp;live music&nbsp;to fuel us all weekend long--check out the sets: Friday, Mar 13th:<ul><li>Thom Dunn 5-8PM</li></ul>Saturday, Mar 14th<ul><li>Catrina Boncaldo 12-3PM</li><li>The Lighthouse Route 3:30-6:30PM</li></ul>Sunday, Mar 15th:<ul><li>Todd Consentino 2-5PM</li></ul>And finally, kickoff your Saturday the right way with our<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kegs-eggs-brunch-tickets-1980262607767?aff=oddtdtcreator">&nbsp;Kegs and Eggs Beer Brunch</a>! We'll be serving 4-courses, each paired with a beer, in our Bier Keller to get the day going. Tickets are limited. 📍30 Germania Street, Boston, MA 02130, NO COVER

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