Love That Dirty Water, Baby
"I'm gonna tell you a story/I'm gonna tell you about my town/I'm gonna tell you a big fat story, baby/Aw, it's all about my town/Yeah, down by the river/Down by the banks of the river Charles/…Well, I love that dirty water/Oh, Boston, you're my home/
The Standells, with those iconic lines, made their way into the vibrant fabric that is Boston, not to mention into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's "500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll". On October 1, some intrepid Boston area brewers are hoping to own their own little slice of history, by claiming the title to "Brew the Charles", a featured event at the HUBweek closing party. HUBweek describes itself as a "creative festival that celebrates innovation at the intersection of art, science and technology". (https://hubweek.org/#about-hubweek) As part of this year's HUBweek, a Newton, Massachusetts-based water technology company, Desalitech challenged area breweries to make a craft beer, using water from the Charles that had been run through its treatment and purification system. Boston Beer Company, Cape Ann Brewing Company, Castle Island Brewing Co., Harpoon Brewery, Idle Hands Craft Ales and Ipswich Ale Brewery all took the challenge, and each will be presenting their craft beer to a thirsty audience at the HUBweek closing event. Twenty percent of the funds raised will go to the local charity aimed at opening a swimming area on the Charles, the Charles River Conservancy's "Swim the Charles" program. So, if you happen to be in Boston on October 1st, you can do good while feeling good, and it just doesn't get any better than that.
Brewing is a serious business, and the members of the Verrill Dana Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries Group are here to help your business navigate the rules and regulations of craft brewing. For more information, or to request assistance, contact a member of the Verrill Dana team.
