Trench of Death
Spent the morning entrenched in WW1. Martha found graves from her grandfather’s King’s Royal Rifle Corps, 7th Battalion Rifle Brigade. Then we wandered the “Trench of Death” in Diksmuide.Enough. On… read more.
Welcome to Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project. Pretty Things is an idea, not a brewery. We’d like a brewery, but they cost too much! We are a GIANT company of four people, based in Somerville MA. Twice a week (or so), we drive down to Westport MA and brew our beers at Buzzards Bay Brewery. We bring you beers that are truly of our own making: the recipes, brewing and labels are all done by us. We think that’s why Pretty Things is a little bit magical.
The other reason Pretty Things is a little bit magical, is because of Jack D’Or. Jack is the mournful grain of barley you can see to the left. He is the soul of beer, nature’s magician, creating sugar from starch and bringing together the Pretty Things to produce the substance we adore. One of the most joyful transformations in nature, better than any rabbit from a hat, beer is the result.
Take a look below for news and updates. We also brew historical beers: visit old beers.com for info on those. Cheers from the four of us!
Brouwershuis in Watou
If you didn’t notice the tank farm, window design or huge stock of St. Bernardus beers in the parlor you’d think you were just staying in a really nice B&B…. read more.
Jack D’Or at De Dolle
Jack D’Or visiting his favorite, De Dolle brewers. Some people have it right. Jack is honored to visit them. Cheers!
De Dolle Brouwerij, Esen
Back at De Dolle. We got a rare tour from Kris and it feels like we never left, yet it’s been seven years since our last visit. Arabier tasting great.
Bellegems and Omlettes in Ieper
Land Rovers driven here from Kent. Never been here before. Really cool town. Like a Flemish Ripon. Lots of tea shops and a cathedral. We were hoping to catch the… read more.
On our way to Ieper
On our way to Ieper this morning.
A La Becasse
Entering A La Becasse, Brussels. It’s slightly hard to find at the moment. Down an alleyway with construction out front, but the young lambic, charcuterie and no nonsense old world… read more.
Cantillon is buzzing!
A return for Dann but a first visit for the rest. Glad Martha could finally get here. We loaded up on bottles and glassware an so on. Amazed to see… read more.
First stop in Brussels: Cantillon
This is a first time for Martha, Anya and Wally and a great return for Dann. The aroma in here is so evocative and the fresh young lambic is worth… read more.
The Whole Company just landed in London: first pints of our trip. Cheers!
¡Magnificoooo!
Well, sure: it’s a rainy mess outside… but it’s all sunshiney smiles in here! Get on over to the Precinct, we’re gulping down Magnifico ’til 8. And will someone tell… read more.
New art from Fringe artist, Brian Hart
Great new print from Brian Hart at Fringe Union. Printed by Repeat Press. You can buy these at Fringe if you want to, they are limited though.
¡Magnifico! Launch Party
SURPRISE! MAGNIFICO! Come on out and drink Magnifico by the gulpful with us at Precinct Bar, Union Square, Somerville this Wednesday the 8th of May. We’ll be there with the first tapped… read more.
Hey look it’s Martha!
Spring Has Sprung. Fluffy White Rabbits in bars and shops near you!
Why hello. Beer Type: Why, it’s some sort of Triple Hop Variety: Strisselspalt, Saaz, Styrian Golding Malt Variety: Pils, Malted Wheat ABV: 8.5% IBUs: 50 Color: Pale Gold Our first Spring, we… read more.
Thanks for stopping in!
This past Saturday Pretty Things hosted hundreds of curious folks as part of Somerville Open Studios at our “World Headquarters” at FRINGE UNION in Somerville. It was a fun day… read more.
A Peek into Scottish Brewing History
As you may have heard, we here at PTB&AP are really fascinated by brewing history. We enjoy dreaming about breweries from back when breweries were breweries: old brick buildings that… read more.
Four New Historical Beers on Their Way
This coming week of December 9th we are releasing four new beers in our “Once Upon A Time” series of historical “re-enactments”. In addition we are hosting a launch party… read more.
4th Anniversary Party is this Saturday, 12/1
How is it possible that Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project is 4 years old? In 2008 Martha and I moved back to the U.S. with a few suitcases that… read more.
What makes a good craft beer liquor store?
Well, here I am thinking about this question. It feels like this may be a little controversial: so let’s start by saying, it isn’t meant to be. I won’t be… read more.