USA, MA: Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Co. relocating to Williamsburg

A brewery and taproom serving up suds in Framingham for the past eight years is relocating to Williamsburg, moving into the 4 Main St. space most recently occupied by Burgy Brews, which closed in March.

Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Co. announced the move from its 81 Morton St. location in a Facebook post earlier in July, describing the excitement surrounding the change.

“The Williamsburg facility boasts incredible New England charm, the details of the craftsmanship in the building setting it apart from any other in the area,” the post reads. “Not only does it have indoor and outdoor spaces for both public and private events, it also has a beautifully landscaped patio for a beer garden. It is both quaint and breathtaking at the same time. We look forward to opening our new Williamsburg location soon.”

At the site in the center of Williamsburg, work is underway to get both the pub/restaurant space ready for a reopening, and the adjacent two-story brewing building to begin producing beer.

Burgy Brews opened in the fall of 2021 at the former Brewmaster’s Tavern. The building originally began as a hotel built by Gross Williams in 1812 and has been the site of a tavern ever since. It was rebuilt in 1873 following a fire that year, withstanding the flood of 1874.

Exhibit ‘A’ co-founder Matthew Steinberg, who also has been the head brewer, is among those overseeing the transformation, though he declined to comment beyond what has been posted on social media.

The company describes itself as brewing “10s of thousands of barrels of beer” and pouring “endless pints,” as well as “sharing laughs and creating memories with our guests and staff along the way.” But in Framingham there were challenges caused by the pandemic in reopening a beer garden, and a planned patio never happened.

In its decision to move, the company notes that the Williamsburg site has the brewing equipment in place, so its portfolio of beers can continue to be brewed, experimenting can be done with new recipes, and new beverages can be introduced.

All beers will also continue to be in the marketplace.

“This relocation will also bring us closer to some of our key partners from whom we source raw materials,” the company’s statement said. “We will continue to deliver on our promise to support our local supply chain and economy. This allows us the ability to work with local ingredients from our community and continue to produce delicious high-quality beers.”

There is also hope for using the location as a gathering space for the community and beyond, with the possibility of staging comedy shows, beer dinners, live music and artisan markets. It’s big enough to offer private event space for get-togethers, family parties, weddings, fundraisers and celebrations.

09 August, 2024