Independent Fermentations Brewing

09/10/2026

Pssst, can you keep a secret? I hear from a reliable source that Oktubafest 2026 will be making a sneak appearance on draft in the taproom this evening. But don't tell anyone.

Cans are also available in the taproom and at Lukes in Manomet only this evening. Tomorrow, the rest of the world.

09/10/2026

We will be pickin' and grinnin' at the hop field one last time for this year this Saturday starting at 10am as we finish up the harvest with the Nugget hops. It isn't exactly a bumper crop this year but we have enough hops to be picked that a small crew will be able to get it done in a couple of hours.

I was hoping to avoid scheduling the hop picking at the same time as Wildlands Trust's "Hike for Malcolm" event on Saturday ( https://www.wildlandstrust.org/calendar/hike-for-malcolm ) , but the weather on Sunday is not looking good and the hops won't wait for us. Saturday is the only window of opportunity.

And speaking of Wildlands Trust (they own the land that the hop farm is located on), they are having their big fall event on Saturday October 3 and IndieFerm will be there serving b**r, kombucha, w**e and more. More details at https://www.wildlandstrust.org/calendar/fall-fest-2026

09/05/2026

Today's crawfish boil is sold out. So, we will not be able to serve anyone who has not reserved their space already. For those that have, we plan to serve at 3pm.

Then, at 4pm, the first of two bands, Sinister Plot, starts playing. Thee Associates start at about 5pm. It's gonna get loud!! (I hope).

You do not need crawfish reservations to enjoy the music.

Tomorrow we will be at the Kingston Farmers Market at Gray's Beach with kombucha, b**r, w**e, and mead. Also hot sauces and more.

On Monday, we rest.

09/02/2026

This Saturday is our annual crawfish boil at the brewery from 3-5 pm. There are still a few tickets left. Tickets available on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crawfish-boil-at-indieferm-brewing-tickets-1996919415728

We are also excited to have Wilde Flour local bakery coming to round out the dinner. Creative, delicious, amazing food and great people! Wish I didn't just look at their page though 'cause now I'm starving!

Music by Thee Associates starting at 5 pm. Pop punk and lots of energy!

Laissez les bons temps rouler

It's a Cajun-style crawfish boil in the b**r garden with all the fixins.

08/25/2026

Assuming I make it through the big show on Saturday (see previous post) - this Sunday, Aug 30, will be our first hop picking party of the year. We will pick all the centennial, cascade, and teamaker hops starting at 10:00 am. This year's harvest is not going to be a great one, but there are plenty of hops to be picked and we will need some volunteer help, as always.

IndieFerm will supply the beverages and snacks, you guys supply the picking fingers. Many hands make for light work and it is actually kind of fun. Larger hop farms have machinery to pick hops but we are lucky to have so many friends of the brewery that help out.

So join us at the hop field on Clifford Rd near the intersection with Doten Road in Chiltonville. Look for the poles in the field and you will be heading the right way. You can ignore the "no motorized vehicles" sign at the beginning of the road and drive right up to the hops. It is a good idea to bring a chair but we will have tents and tables etc. And, hop vines can irritate sensitive skin so it is best to where long sleeves.

If you can't make it this time, we will be picking the nugget hops in a couple of weeks.

And thanks as always to Wildlands Trust for the use of their property!!!!

08/24/2026

It's gonna be a huge rock and roll extravaganza at IndieFerm on Saturday, Aug 29.

The Dogmatics (6:30), The Shady Roosters (4:30) and Last Stand (3:30).

08/22/2026

The show will go on today. Johnny Spampinato and the Value Leaders are setting up right now.
5 to 8pm. Feel free to bring or doordash food. And we have pizzas and pretzels.

If you like real rock and roll and great guitar playing, don't miss Johnny Spampinato and the Value Leaders.

08/21/2026

This was last year when Johnny Spampinato and the Value Leaders played the b**r garden. We will be doing it again tomorrow from 5 to 8pm. Maybe indoors if the rain doesn't clear out in time.

08/21/2026

The b**r garden was rocking last year when Johnny Spampinato and the Value Leaders were here. Lets do it again tomorrow, 5 to 8pm. We might move indoors if the predictd rain lingers.

08/19/2026

We have postponed the crawfish boil until September 5 due to the predicted rain this Saturday.

We are still going ahead with live music but we might move it indoors.