A craft beer destination, this establishment features 20 taps of rare and hard to find brews and bottles.

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There is also a significant selection of bottles and cans available. The full name aims to convey the seriousness of their endeavor, “The Whale :: A Craft Beer Collective”. Nicely decorated, this bar also offers a lot of outdoor seating and shares a roof with a restaurant.

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Based on the last 301 check-ins over 104 days (18 Jul 2026 – 30 Oct 2026)

3.86average rating
107distinct beers
What people are drinking
IPA - New England / Hazy19%
Sour - Fruited12%
IPA - American9%
Pilsner - Other6%
What's pouring
  1. Haüs Pilz (opens on Untappd in a new tab)Pilsner - Other · 3.52 avg13×
  2. Rin'd Brine (opens on Untappd in a new tab)Farmhouse Ale - Other · 3.77 avg10×
  3. Hop Wired (opens on Untappd in a new tab)IPA - New England / Hazy · 3.56 avg9×
  4. 101 Blackberries (opens on Untappd in a new tab)Sour - Fruited · 3.75 avg8×
  5. Chicagohenge (opens on Untappd in a new tab)IPA - Imperial / Double · 4.22 avg8×
  6. Fou' Foune (opens on Untappd in a new tab)Lambic - Fruit · 4.58 avg8×
  1. Fou' Foune (opens on Untappd in a new tab)Lambic - Fruit · 6 ratings4.58
  2. PB&J Mixtape: Blueberry (opens on Untappd in a new tab)Sour - Fruited · 4 ratings4.44
  3. Piña Pony Club (opens on Untappd in a new tab)Sour - Smoothie / Pastry · 2 ratings4.38
  4. Bière de Coupage Quintessence Blend (2025) (opens on Untappd in a new tab)Farmhouse Ale - Bière de Coupage · 2 ratings4.38
  5. Flock Together (opens on Untappd in a new tab)IPA - New England / Hazy · 2 ratings4.38
  6. Fresh Hop Centennial Herbivore (2026) (opens on Untappd in a new tab)IPA - American · 3 ratings4.37
#77Top 100Most active for check-ins25 check-ins in 6.1 daysrank, last 12 days
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