Castle Island Brewing

The Norwood-based brewery opened its shiny new taproom in Southie back in 2021, and, at this point, it’s safe to say that it’s a hit. They pour a mix of Castle Island’s suds (like Candlepin, their pale ale), as well as limited releases, one-offs, collaborations and some experimental beers that are in development. The last time we were in, they were pouring a sour that somehow tasted like a margarita, and it came with a spicy rim. They’ve partnered with Bardo’s Bar Pizza to serve classic bar pies (maybe the best in town) along with wings and other beer-friendly nosh.