Cape Cod Beer
Cape Cod Beer
4.5
Thursday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Cape Cod Beer is Cape Cod's original craft beer located at 1336 Phinney's Lane in Hyannis with beer on tap in over 400 locations and in 125 package stores from Plymouth to Provincetown. Founded in 2004, Cape Cod Beer produces four year round offerings: Our Flagship Cape Cod Red, our light and refreshing Beach Blonde Ale, our dark and malty Porter and our bold & hoppy Cape Cod IPA, plus seasonal favorites such as Cape Cod Summer, Harvest Ale, Big Sea Saison, float Your Boatmeal Stout, Old Man Winter and Stargazer Stout, to name a few. We have a retail center that is open year round, where you can taste our beers and shop for a variety of logo goods and a wide selection of products Made on Cape Cod. We hope you come visit soon!
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kcrules
Schenectady, NY214 contributions
Aug 2020
First time at the brewery visiting, the beer was average. The biggest thing was the beer tender was waiting on people, checking people into the beer garden, pouring beer, playing with a dog and never once washed her hands, I did not see any sanitizer. You should not play with a dog then pour beers, hands need to be washed to keep the customers safe. Just wearing a mask will not cut. It.
Written August 31, 2020
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dear kcrules,
we do wish that you had said something on site to a manager or one of the owners when you had that experience, pointing out the specific employee. this behavior (petting dogs and pouring beers etc ) is certainly the exception and not the rule. sadly we now have no idea which employee this was, so to speak to them regarding this issue. it’s certainly easiest to correct problems when they happen and specifically.
we hope that you (and other reviewers who choose to take to the internet to try to shame or punish hard working businesses instead of making impactful change by speaking up on site when the problem occurs) will consider this going forward.
of course our staff has access to hand washing and hand sanitizer, and know the protocols required to keep everyone safe. maybe you missed her ducking inside to hand wash or using hand sanitizer behind the counter or at the hostess stand, or at the bar inside? or maybe she just didn’t that time. we have no idea, and won’t ever know will we?
i can guarantee that Cape Cod Beer is running the safest operation possible, following all state and local mandates, and has the safety of our customers and staff at heart... every single day.
are we perfect? nope. we have the same issues that everyone else does. these are crazy times and everyone needs to change and pivot and rethink everything. this is stressful and exhausting on everyone.. including our staff.
i can also guarantee that our entire retail staff (not just the offending person) will be made aware of your concerns, and the issues it creates.
in terms of our beers being “just average” ... we typically have had 15 beers on tap throughout the summer. sorry you didn’t find something to pique your interest amongst them. maybe your safety concerns tainted your experience? if so we hope you might return again and try some different beers.
cheers,
beth marcus
co-owner
cape cod beer
Written September 1, 2020
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Monophoto-1
Saratoga Springs, NY384 contributions
May 2021
Been to lots of wine tastings, but this was my first beer tasting. Great fun.
This brewery is small and functional - I’ve visited several much larger operations as part of my job, and the differences are striking. Large breweries produce beer in great quantities, but usually only two or three variants. Here they produce very small quantities- and strive to create distinctive differences between products. And as a craft brewery, they are really concerned about the unique features and qualities of each product.
A tasting offers 3oz pours of up to five different beers along with a souvenir glass. I say ‘up to’ because you start out with a sample glass and four tokens that can be exchanged for refills of whatever beers are available. Most are one token refills, but they have a few seasonal specialty beers that are two tokens for a refill.
There is a formal tour on Saturday, but on other days there is a free beer talk that covers the history of this brewery and the production of beer.
Great activity for a rainy day
UPDATE: we tried their weekend beer/food affair, and were quite disappointed. The beer part was fine, but the food was pretty bad. This was during the pandemic lockdown, and it wasn't possible to actually talk to anyone about the food options, and the menu was not very clear. Wife had french toast and found it to be tasteless and tough (and hard to eat because they didn't provide a knife to cut it). I had crab cakes which tasted fine, but it really wasn't a complete meal, something that wasn't obvious from the menu. Not clear whether our experience was typical of the event, or a function of the circumstances surrounding the pandemic, but we were very disappointed. We will not try that again.
And it was a very hot day, and sitting under an umbrella on the blacktop pavement was really uncomfortable.
This brewery is small and functional - I’ve visited several much larger operations as part of my job, and the differences are striking. Large breweries produce beer in great quantities, but usually only two or three variants. Here they produce very small quantities- and strive to create distinctive differences between products. And as a craft brewery, they are really concerned about the unique features and qualities of each product.
A tasting offers 3oz pours of up to five different beers along with a souvenir glass. I say ‘up to’ because you start out with a sample glass and four tokens that can be exchanged for refills of whatever beers are available. Most are one token refills, but they have a few seasonal specialty beers that are two tokens for a refill.
There is a formal tour on Saturday, but on other days there is a free beer talk that covers the history of this brewery and the production of beer.
Great activity for a rainy day
UPDATE: we tried their weekend beer/food affair, and were quite disappointed. The beer part was fine, but the food was pretty bad. This was during the pandemic lockdown, and it wasn't possible to actually talk to anyone about the food options, and the menu was not very clear. Wife had french toast and found it to be tasteless and tough (and hard to eat because they didn't provide a knife to cut it). I had crab cakes which tasted fine, but it really wasn't a complete meal, something that wasn't obvious from the menu. Not clear whether our experience was typical of the event, or a function of the circumstances surrounding the pandemic, but we were very disappointed. We will not try that again.
And it was a very hot day, and sitting under an umbrella on the blacktop pavement was really uncomfortable.
Written May 28, 2021
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RE Your Update: While we are sorry you were disappointed with the food served by the Food Truck at Cape Cod Beer, we're perplexed as to why you wrote Cape Cod Beer a less than glowing review because we don't make or sell the food!
During the pandemic in the commonwealth of Massachusetts there was a mandate that forced breweries, wineries and distilleries to serve food with every initial order, or to close. We feel overwhelming gratitude towards JP's Twisted BBQ because without them our retail business would have been CLOSED, and our retail staff would have been unemployed. Given the devastation of our wholesale business and the restaurant industry in general we, Cape Cod Beer might have actually gone out of business if we had! But because JP"s Twisted BBQ agreed to "stick with us" we remained open through last summer and into summer 2021.
In the end Cape Cod Beer has very little control over the food that is served. Of course with that being said 99% of what is served is very much enjoyed by our patrons, and we often get raving emails and social media posts about the food too! but like any business, sometimes things "miss the mark".
In the end it is a Food Truck in a parking lot serving food to a parking lot beer garden/tasting room.
There was plenty of staff - both ours and theirs - to ask questions to, and/or complain to, and/or request a knife from. We know wholeheartedly if you have voiced any of these complaints to Jay and Nancy the owners/operators of JP's Twisted BBQ they would TOTALLY have fixed them, given you something else or refunded your money.
As for being under an umbrella on a hot day in a parking lot: our tap room is air conditioned, and it's always shady under our tent. We're not sure why if it was that hot you wouldn't have just moved inside where it was air conditioned. We have little control over the weather, and while we wish our brewery was on a farm or a beach... sadly it isn't. Our parking lot beer garden is loved by many, but it is just that.. a parking lot.
In the future can I please recommend that if you don't enjoy something, make it known at the time of service so that people can make your experience better - instead of not saying anything and telling the world online. And if it's a Food Truck you are unhappy with, please don't write a bad review for the business where the food truck resides. Thanks!
Written August 25, 2021
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Matt
Millville, MA223 contributions
Jul 2021
Planned a bachelor party Cape weekend around doing their weekly Saturday 11am tour and hanging out at the beer garden. I had been wanting to go for a very long time and was so excited to finally get the chance. The tour was awesome and informative to how their process is different from other places and it was cool to learn about they're self distributing despite probably being the most recognizable cape beer. The tour included the tasting, which was 5 3oz samples or a free pint AND you got to keep the glass. The Harvest was definitely my favorite! Everyone in the group enjoyed the beer and also the BBQ food truck that was there. Would definitely recommend and can't wait to go back!
Written April 1, 2022
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Wow! Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you enjoyed your visit! Come back soon! Cheers!
Written April 19, 2023
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bigchuck68
Boston, MA229 contributions
Mar 2021 • Friends
We went to the St Patricks. Day event. They had a great band outside, tables socially distanced Great people. Irish food. And lots of awesome beer. These folks make a lot of styles of beer so you should be able to find a few you like. We took home a bunch. They donate a lot to charity on the Cape which helps when I buy their beer I say I am helping a business help others! Lol. We had a happy time!
Written March 17, 2021
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RhodyPhotographer
Warwick, RI631 contributions
Nov 2019
Went here on a trip to Hyannis. Great place to get some beer or enjoy there. There is a gift store and then the tasting room. Quite large with everything on tap. Beer is good and staff is friendly. I will return.
Written March 13, 2020
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Thanks RhodyPhotographer!
We appreciate your kind words!
Cheers and hope to see you again soon!
Cape Cod Beer
Written March 14, 2020
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Jim S
Boston, MA93 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
I love coming here. We like to order the flights and like how they poor them one at a time so they are fresh. The Bavarian pretzel was amazing. Real fun vibe and plenty of games available to play.
Written January 17, 2022
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thanks for the review! hope to see you again soon! cheers!
Written April 19, 2023
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AmyF1965
Rochester, NY123 contributions
Sep 2020
Decided to stop in for a drink and food, sat outside in the beer garden. Due to this virus, it was an odd visit. Would definitely go back when the restrictions are lifted or possibly at night.. Would recommend!
Written October 2, 2020
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CarolAnn B
Hartford, CT148 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
We stopped by for lunch with another couple. The beer is terrific the food is good and the staff is friendly and attentive. There is indoor and outdoor seating and it is very Covid safe. If I would ask for anything it would be flights of beer. I wanted to taste them all.
Written April 21, 2021
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Christopher S
Bristol, PA25 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
This is nice place with a good beer and drink menu. The only drawback is their limited hours d/t Covid, but they have plenty of outdoor as well as indoor seating. A must try if ever in the area.
Written August 15, 2020
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Maggiemyst
Mystic, CT21 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Cape cod brewery was a great way to spend a chilly fall afternoon. The beer was delicious and with live music and a food truck we could not have asked for more. An easy Uber from Main Street, Would definitely recommend.
Written October 16, 2021
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thanks for the great review! we are so glad you enjoyed your visit! cheers!
Written April 19, 2023
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Stuart D
Kew Gardens, NY
Is Cape Cod Beer sold outside of Massachusetts?
capecodbeer
Centerville, MA3 contributions
No it is not. we self distribute our beer within about 50 miles of the brewery.. so basically Plymouth to Provincetown! cheers!
larryhuttinga
Jenison, MI
What are your hours in October?
capecodbeer
Centerville, MA3 contributions
We have the same hours year round.
Weekdays 10-6
Saturdays 11-4.
Closed Sunday.
We call last call for tastings 30 minutes before close and last call for pints 15 minutes before close. We are closed on Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and for a week from Christmas to New Years. The rest of the Monday holidays, you know like Presidents' Day and Columbus Day etc we are open.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cape Cod Beer
- Cape Cod Beer is open:
- Sun - Sun 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Thu - Sat 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Hotels near Cape Cod Beer:
- (0.28 mi) Cape Codder Resort & Spa
- (0.30 mi) Best Western Cape Cod Hotel
- (0.38 mi) Holiday Inn Cape Cod - Hyannis, an IHG Hotel
- (0.85 mi) Fairfield Inn & Suites Cape Cod Hyannis
- (1.76 mi) Lamb and Lion Inn
- Restaurants near Cape Cod Beer:
- (0.16 mi) Stop & Shop
- (0.19 mi) Dunkin'
- (0.20 mi) Dunkin'
- (0.25 mi) Hearth 'n Kettle Hyannis
- (0.22 mi) Mike's Pizza
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