Democracy Brewing

Hello all, we are Democracy Brewing, the first cooperative brewery in Boston, MA. We are focused on making great beer and supporting our community.

06/28/2024

LIVE MUSIC AT THE BREWERY TONIGHT @ 7:30 PM - 10 PM 🎤🎶✨

Maxine will also be playing at Beer Garden Saturday at 6 PM!

06/26/2024

IRISH SESSION TOMORROW NIGHT @ THE BREWERY: 5 PM - 8 PM! ☘️🍺🎻

06/12/2024

Live music at the brewery tomorrow! 🎵

We’re having our first Irish Session night tomorrow from 7 PM - 10 PM 🍀

Vibes, fresh beer, & great food 🍻

Photos from Democracy Brewing's post 06/11/2024

We are beyond thrilled to officially introduce you to our new Head Brewer, Aaron Cerretti! Here is a message from the guy who makes the beer:

“Super excited to finally announce I’ve joined the team at Democracy Brewing as their new Head Brewer! My unexpected sabbatical was much needed, and I’m extremely grateful to be able to see my daughter grow every day since last fall.

It’s been amazing to have the chance to make the beers I want and run things as I see fit. Getting to name beers after my favorite songs/bands/movies is also a nice perk. I’m grateful for the team at Democracy to give me the opportunity and freedom. Pretty cool to be participating at a worker-owned brewery to boot.

I’ve been plugging away the last few months locking in the brewhouse/cellar, and I’m really happy with the results so far. Please come by and try some of my beers with our brand new menu! I’ll happily share a beer with ya!” - Aaron 🍺

06/03/2024

Sensational lineup this week on tap, brought to you by !

If you want to learn more about our wonderful new brewer, check back this week for a post on Aaron and his background 🍺

Come order a flight and try his refreshing brews!

05/30/2024

We’re bringing live music back to the brewery! We’ll be featuring Maxine Edmonds tomorrow at 7:30 PM ✨

She’ll be giving a killer performance, so grab a table, grab a drink, & enjoy the music 🎤🎶

05/30/2024

We’re kicking off the live music season with Maxine Edmonds! 🎤🎶

She will be giving a killer performance at beer garden tomorrow night at 7:30 PM ✨

Enjoy the music, weather & a beverage of course 😎🍺🍷

05/22/2024

The star of the show is back on stage, reprising its role as our staple beer 🍺

Please welcome back the Workers Pint (Aaron’s version)👏

WORKERS PINT |HELLES LAGER
5.5% ABV | 16oz | $9 | Crowler To Go $13
Our house lager. Brewed with American malt, German hops, and our house lager yeast. Light, refreshing, slightly sweet, and low bitterness. Cheers!

05/14/2024

What’s on tap 🍺!

What’s your pick?

05/04/2024

🫑CINCO DE MAYO SPECIAL🫑 Available Saturday and Sunday!

🌮 Limited amounts so get them while you can 🌮

03/08/2024

Happy International Women’s Day from your favorite girls at Democracy Brewery! 🍻🎀✨

Buy the women in your life a beer today (and every day 😉)!

Photos from Democracy Brewing's post 01/04/2024

Cheers to part 2 of our Employee Ownership collaboration with 🍻🤝

Come try Democracy’s spin on For the People!

FOR THE PEOPLE 2 | HAZY PALE ALE
5.9% ABV • 16oz • $9 • Crowler To Go $12
This juicy New England-style pale ale showcases Azacca, Mandarina Bavaria, and Citra hops.

STORY BEHIND THE NAME:
Brewed in collaboration with our friends (and fellow employee-owners) at Harpoon Brewing.

Send us a DM if you’re interested in learning more about the differences between our brewing processes for this beer!

12/16/2023

In Boston we put lobster in everything… including tacos! 🌮 ✨

✨Come enjoy the taco weekend special - 2 lobster tacos for $15✨

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Photos from Democracy Brewing's post 11/10/2023

Reminder📢 we are a scratch kitchen! Book an event with us & we are more than happy to create a customized menu🍴

& stay tuned for the launching of our new catering events menu! 👀🎂✨

To book an event, go to our website➡️click events➡️click contact & fill out your inquiry 😊

11/09/2023

Book your holiday party at our cozy brewery! Click here to send an inquiry: https://www.democracybrewing.com/bookevent

11/03/2023

It’s time for the taco weekend special!

This weeks taco is… 🥁🥁🥁

🍤SHRIMP TACO🍤

Two Corn Tortillas
Red Cabbage Salad
Fried Shrimp
Chipotle Aioli
Sliced Avocado

✨Enjoy today + tomorrow for $12✨

Photos from Democracy Brewing's post 10/31/2023

Hoppy Halloween! 🎃 Featuring our spirited servers Trina & Kevin. Have some hoppy treats (🍺) with us tonight!

10/13/2023

🌮TACO WEEKEND SPECIAL🌮

2 tacos for $10!

2 HOUSE MADE CORN TORTILLA
COCHINITA PIBIL
CREMA BLANCA
FRIED RED PICKLE ONIONS
QUESO FRESCO
& A SIDE OF SPICY SALSA VERDE

Come enjoy Fri-Sat!

10/09/2023

Please join us in supporting The Ellie Fund () who provide essential support services for breast cancer patients to ease the stresses of everyday life, allowing the focus to be on family, recovery, and healing 🩷

Photos from Democracy Brewing's post 09/06/2023

This shirt pairs well with a Consummate Rioter! 🍺

Strut out of the brewery in our first ever T-shirt featuring a beer from our menu!

Add the dad hat for the cherry on top 🧢🍒

Consummate Rioter T-shirt: $20
Dad Hat: $30

Beer info -

Consummate Rioter | IPA
7.2% ABV • 16oz • $9 • Crowler $12

Our flagship American IPA balances a firm malt backbone with Citra, Cascade, and Simcoe hops.

STORY BEHIND THE NAME: 
Ebenezer Mackintosh, nicknamed "Consummate Rioter" by Sam Adams, was a veteran, firefighter and head of the Sons of Liberty. 💪

Photos from Democracy Brewing's post 09/02/2023

It’s stein season!🍺🥨✨

Gear up for Oktoberfest and take one of these stunning steins home with you for $20! 🍻

We’ll be having our Oktoberfest celebration on September 23rd! Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more info. 🗓️

🍻 Prost! 🍻

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08/29/2023

🍺 + ☀️= 😁!

We are looking forward to beautiful fall days at the beer garden. Swing by for a smile and a brew!

We will be starting live music on Fridays at the beer garden very soon so stay tuned for the performers coming up! 🎸✨

08/16/2023

Soak in the summer at beer garden on August 27th for the Invincible Summer Music Fest! 🎸🍺🤘

Featuring local artists:

Photos from Democracy Brewing's post 07/21/2023

Come for a beer, stay for the good vibes & stellar staff ✨

07/13/2023

Welcoming our new crowler label to the fam! Stop in and take home a brag worthy Workers Pint! 🍻💥

+ check out our Beer Garden at City Hall Plaza for that stunning Faneuil Hall view ☀️

07/02/2023

Even redcoats love Democracy! 🍻

06/21/2023

Thanks to for serenading everyone at the Distraction Democracy Beer Garden! 🎺🎷🍻

Photos from Democracy Brewing's post 06/09/2023

ZAPATA 🇲🇽
Amber Lager | 5.25% ABV

This light but flavorful Mexican-style Amber Lager is brewed with a touch of maize and a hint of caramel malt.

STORY BEHIND THE NAME:
Emiliano Zapata was a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution. He remains a national hero and a champion of the rights of rural and indigenous peoples. (And he had a fabulous mustache!)

Photos from Democracy Brewing's post 05/26/2023

The Downtown Boston Block Party is coming to Temple Place on June 3 and 4! Hosted by the party will close the street to traffic entirely, allowing the public to enjoy live music, games, and the open air! Come visit Saturday from 12-8 pm and Sunday 12-6 pm. 🎉
Learn more: DowntownBostonBlockParty2023.eventbrite.com

05/19/2023

🎶 LIVE MUSIC @ DEMOCRACY 🎶

June 19th, 7-9pm, come grab a beer and get jazzy with The Late Risers!

perform traditional 1920-1940s era Jazz and swing music. Known as the "Pocket Jazz Band," they have become a beloved institution over the years, performing concerts, swing dances, parties and celebrations all over New England.

Sam Dechenne leads the band on trumpet and vocals and is joined by Nat Seelen on clarinet, Jack Soref on banjo and Josiah Reibstein on tuba.

See you there! 🎺

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Our Story

Democracy Brewing is a brewery and restaurant located at Downtown Crossing in Boston, MA. committed to demonstrating that a successful business can be democratically governed and worker-operated. Located at 35 Temple Place, serving fresh craft beer and a full menu daily from our 100% scratch kitchen. The brewery is a perfect gathering place in the tradition of the meeting places and town halls that shaped the fight for democracy. For more information on Democracy Brewing, visit www.democracybrewing.com and follow us on all of our social media accounts.

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35 Temple Place
Boston, MA
02111

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8pm
Tuesday 12pm - 9pm
Wednesday 12pm - 9pm
Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 8pm

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