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We have all been cooped up so long and the urge to let loose is so pent up, who could blame some of us for jumping the gun on certain celebrations?

And while I am not looking forward to seeing Christmas decorations the day after Halloween, I am all for starting Oktoberfest early!

Fortunately, our friends at Night Shift Brewing apparently agree.

In fact, they will be bringing their famed fest back for the first time since 2019 on September 25 at their facilities in Everett and on Boston’s Lovejoy Wharf.

In addition to live music from the Hofbrau Spieler Band and other appropriate entertainers, the September-fest will feature special themed foods that range from beer pretzels to whoopee pies, and, of course, special beers, including aMarzen style Lager, German style Pilsner, and new Hefeweizen. There will also be a Stein-holding contest and the first 50 people to check in get a free Stein to hold forever!

Lest people think that Night Shift is just about beer, I can attest that their hard ciders and seltzers and other beverages (including their craft coffees) are all aces too! However, as it is ALMOST October, we will let Night Shift’s famed beers shine as they do all year.

www.nightshiftbrewing.com