Fridge MVPs

Mike Doyle

@doyle_seaport

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When the market closes and first pitch is an hour out, this is the roster I’m drafting from the packie. Heavy on local hazy all-stars, a couple crisp lagers to keep you honest, and one or two big swings when you’re already up six runs. If you’re posted up anywhere from Seaport to Fenway and want a wicked good beer to match the vibes, this is my go-to depth chart.

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Fridge MVPs — 10 items
Name	Flavor vibe	My take	Best game-time move	Style	Brewery	ABV
1Harpoon IPA	Balanced citrus and pine, solid malt backbone, classic bitterness.	The OG Boston IPA. Not the flashiest on the field anymore, but it’s a total innings-eater—never lets you down.	Perfect for a Sox day game at Fenway or grilling with the pregame show on mute.	American IPA	Harpoon Brewery, Boston MA	6.0%
2You Can’t Beat Boston IPA	Soft and hazy with juicy citrus and tropical notes, low bitterness.	This one drinks like a hype video for the city—smooth, loud, and wicked proud of where it’s from.	Crack it for playoff nights when the whole bar’s riding every pitch.	Hazy New England IPA	Harpoon Brewery, Boston MA	6.0%
3Night Shift Whirlpool	Hazy blonde, big peach and citrus, super light bitterness.	Sessionable as hell—this is your leadoff hitter that still gets on base all night.	Lock it in for doubleheaders or long Sunday slates when you gotta pace yourself.	New England pale ale	Night Shift Brewing, MA	4.5%
4Trillium Fort Point Pale Ale	Citrus, tropical fruit, and a little pine with a smooth, dry finish.	This is the Seaport skyline in a glass—clean, polished, and just bougie enough to feel like a treat.	Grab a four-pack before a rooftop watch party when you wanna impress without going full beer nerd.	American pale ale	Trillium Brewing Company, Boston MA	6.6%
5Trillium Congress Street IPA	Galaxy hop bomb—ripe tropical fruit, soft body, gentle bitterness.	This is your cleanup hitter—big swing, big flavor, clears the bases if you’re not careful.	Break it out mid-game when the Sox bats wake up and you’re feelin’ that rally energy.	New England IPA	Trillium Brewing Company, MA	7.2%
7Dorchester Galaxy Lights	Tropical and juicy from Galaxy and Ekuanot hops, dry and crisp finish.	If Whirlpool is your table-setter, Galaxy Lights is the speedy utility guy—low ABV but still wicked tasty.	Crush a few during a tense Bruins OT without accidentally pulling a full-send on a Tuesday.	Session New England IPA	Dorchester Brewing Company, Boston MA	4.5%
8A Year with Dr. Nandu	Punchy citrus and pine, drier and more bitter than the hazy crew.	When all the hazies start tasting the same, Nandu is that nasty slider on the outside corner—total change of pace.	Reach for this during late innings when you’re locked in and want something sharper than the usual juice bombs.	West Coast-style IPA	Aeronaut Brewing Co., Somerville MA	6.3–6.5% range
10Jack’s Abby House Lager	Clean, golden, lightly malty with a crisp, easy finish.	Your everyday starter—smooth, no drama, keeps you in the game all nine innings.	Grab a 12-pack for backyard Wiffle ball and a full slate of afternoon baseball.	Helles lager	Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers, Framingham MA	5.2%
11Samuel Adams Boston Lager	Toasty malt, light caramel, balanced noble hop bite.	This is Boston’s blue-chip value stock—maybe not trendy, but it built the portfolio and still pays dividends.	Order it at any random bar near the Garden and you’ll be just fine—no overthinking, just solid sips.	Vienna-style lager	Boston Beer Company, Boston MA	4.8–5.0%
12Tree House Julius	Huge mango, peach, and orange juice character, soft and pillowy body.	This is the superstar you trade half your farm system for—overhyped maybe, but when it’s fresh, man, it delivers.	Save it for big moments—Opening Day, clinch nights, or when your buddy finally visits from out of town and you wanna show off.	New England IPA	Tree House Brewing Company, MA	6.8%