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Somerville's Union Square Welcomes Wicked Weed Brewing

Union Square bar to host launch party welcoming North Carolina brewery to the state.

WHAT: On April 19, The Independent in Somerville’s Union Square will warmly welcome Wicked Weed Brewing to the state of Massachusetts by hosting one of two official launch parties. This Ashville, NC, based brewery will celebrate their arrival in the Commonwealth by taking over the taps at The Indo with seven of their signature brews. Owner and head brewer Walt Dickinson and national sales manager Evan Crutchfield will be on-hand to talk shop with beer enthusiasts while giving attendees a glimpse into expansion and what’s ahead in the coming months.

The featured kegs will be tapped as follows:

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Marina

BA sour ale aged on peaches and apricots

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Amorous

BA dry hopped brett farmhouse ale

Dark Age

Bourbon BA imperial stout

Freak of Nature

Double IPA

Lunatic

Belgian Blonde

Tropic Most Gose

Passionfruit Gose

Infidel

Porter

WHERE: The Independent

75 Union Square

Somerville, MA 02143

WHEN: Tuesday, April 19, 6:00pm-9:00pm

COST: Featured beers are available from $8-10.

MORE INFO: Complimentary admission. Ages 21+ with proper ID.

CONNECT: @TheIndo; @WickedWeedBeer

ABOUT THE INDEPENDENT:

The Independent, known to regulars as “The Indo,” is a comfortable neighborhood restaurant and pub located in the heart of Union Square, Somerville. Restaurateur Ken Kelly opened The Indo in 2001 and it has become a beloved neighborhood mainstay. Diners come for gastropub-style food that is prepared daily from scratch, using fresh ingredients and the highest level of care. The bars are filled nightly with an eclectic mix of longtime Somerville residents and neighborhood newcomers. Guests enjoy a rotating selection of first-rate craft beer and a seasonally-influenced cocktail menu that features both standards and new trends. The Independent is located at 75 Union Square in Somerville. For more information, please call (617) 440-6022 or visit www.theindo.com. Follow The Independent on Facebook and Twitter at @TheIndo.

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