Every Friday, between 4 and 5 pm—and, if I’m being honest, sometimes as early as half past 3—the clock strikes Beer:30 at the On The Water office. Our work-fridge options typically include a range of IPAs, lagers, pilsners, and pale ales. Nary a light beer will be found in our fridge because we lean toward flavorful, stronger-than-average brews with enough ABV (alcohol by volume) to help the last hour or so of the work week breeze by.

Whenever possible, we opt for fishing-themed beers (there are more than you might think) produced somewhere along the striper coast. These are a few of our recent favorites.

Note: Some beers may be only seasonally available. Please inquire at each brewery.

By Forty Second Brew Co. & Siren Lures

Location: Kingston, MA

Flavor: Crisp notes of citrus with a bitter, yet smooth finish

ABV: 6.8%

Best Enjoyed: While heading home from the canyons.

By Stellwagen Beer Co.

Location: Marshfield, MA

Flavor: Hoppy taste with notes of mango and melon accented by a bright, citrusy finish

ABV: 7.2%

Best Enjoyed: With the catch of the day.

By Montauk Brewing Co.

Location: Montauk, NY

Flavor: Light and sweet with a slightly malty aroma and a mildly hoppy finish

ABV: 4.5%

Best Enjoyed: While chunking on the beach during a hot, summer day.

By Rejects Beer Co.

Location: Middletown, RI

Flavor: Smooth and hoppy, with a fruity aroma to complement flavors of lime, passionfruit, melon and peach

ABV: 7.1%

Best Enjoyed: While plotting a launch spot for the boat the next morning.

By Oxbow Brewing Co.

Location: Newcastle, ME

Flavor: Light, wheaty, and slightly salty with a hint of sour lime 

ABV: 4.5%

Best Enjoyed: After a night of rock-hopping in the surf.

By Untold Brewing

Location: Scituate, MA

Flavor: Fruity, floral aroma with notes of berry and pine. Made with “Anchovy” hops from Segal Ranch Hop Farm in Washington 

ABV: 6.6%

Best Enjoyed: During “fish story” time around the fire pit.

Fish Beer Friday Reviews