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Watch City Brewing – Again
This was my second visit to Watch City Brewing in Waltham, Massachusetts, just outside of Boston. (My first trip recounts a return trip was warranted.) The bar room was not too busy, but not entirely empty early on for a Monday Night Football evening. I would have liked to stay longer, but it was a long day.
I enjoyed a couple of Hops Explosion IPA’s which were excellent, though maybe not quite up to the level of some of my other favorites; but a fresh brew in a friendly relaxing atmosphere is always better than something from a bottle.
My friend had a German dark lager that he described as “smooth”. He also had a second so he must have enjoyed it.
I had the Cuban sandwich which was just great. But again, the fries steal the show.
Do you think these are wood, or lined with stainless steel? I think another return trip is needed.
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