Beer
We use our creativity, resourcefulness and innovation to make New England inspired seasonals and time-honored classics for our community, families, friends, neighbors, fellow beer lovers and craft beer newbies!
Our Current Portfolio
*** Available in Cans
CRISP & REFRESHING
*** Vorfreude - Kölsch Ale
Crisp, delicate and oh-so-drinkable, the German-style Kolsch is a beer hybrid, meaning that it has qualities of both lager beers and ale beers. Vorfreude is light and refreshing, perfect for warm summer days or just looking for a sessionable ale. 16 oz $7.50, ABV 4.8%
*** Summer on the Shawsheen - Wheat Ale
Light, crisp, flavorful and sessionable with hints of citrus and a bit hazy… Perfect on a summer day! 16oz $7.50, ABV 5.4%
*** L’inspecteur
This Belgian-style blonde ale is easy-drinking, with a low but pleasing hop bitterness. L’inspecteur is a light bodied ale, with a low malt aroma with a hint of spice and fruity-ester character. 16oz $7.75 ABV 6.4%
Take Your Pils - Czech Pilsner
A full bodied, refreshing and thirsting pale lager with its roots going back hundreds of years to what’s now the Czech Republic. A perfect summer refresher 16 oz $7.50, ABV 4.9%
Crimson Crush - Raspberry Berliner Weisse (sour)
100% all natural raspberry puree, Philly Sour wild yeast, it's crimson, it's crushable, it's summer in a glass!
16 oz @ $8.00, ABV 3.4%
MALTY SWEETNESS
*** Smith & Dove - Scotch Ale
A Scotch ale is overwhelmingly malty, with a rich and dominant sweet malt flavor and aroma. A caramel character is part of the profile. ABV 7.8%, 12 oz $8.25
**** Red Spring - Red Ale
Red Spring Ale is a medium-bodied, moderately bitter beer with a reddish color and a rich, robust flavor.. This brew has a touch of sweetness and is easy drinking. ABV 6.0%, 16 oz $7.75
*** Andover Easy Ale - Golden Ale
Andover Easy Ale is a clean, full-bodied and well balanced beer with American hops. This delicious easy drinking ale will soon become your "go-to" beer. Some beers are seasonal, this is not - it is made for every day.. 16 oz $7.25. ABV 5.1%,
HOPPY
*** New England Project - New England Style IPA
New England Project emphasizes hop aroma and flavor without embracing bitterness. The “triple crown” of hops (Citra, Amarillo and Mosaic) provides N.E.P.’s classic drinkability. Smooth, hazy and a touch of sweetness. 16 oz $8.95 ABV 6.3%
*** Rivah Bendah - IPA
Our classic “Go To” IPA. Plenty of hop flavor with a unique blend of four different hops that delivers both peppy citrus notes and warming herbal bitterness. 16 oz $8.50 ABV 6.5%
Greenway - Pale Ale
An American Iconic Classic! Restrained bitterness with notes of citrus, pine and tropical fruits. With a lower ABV this brew is all about drinkability. 16 oz $8.00 ABV 5.4
St. Arnold’s - Imperial IPA
Our biggest IPA. Tons of malt, hops and flavor. Made with all the blue chip hops. It’s a great sipping IPA. At 9.0% ABV drink responsibly! 12 oz. $8.95, ABV 9.0%
DARK & ROASTY
Yin & Yang - Vanilla Stout on Nitro
Smooth as silk, rich and delicious. Real vanilla bean in an Oatmeal Stout poured from out nitro taps… seriously, what could be more delicious!! 12 oz $8.95 ABV 7.8%
Sweet Cerise - Black Cherry Stout
A spectacularly delicious combination of the chocolate qualities of our Oatmeal Stout with the sweet and tart flavors of dark cherry. Poured from our nitro taps. This is a “sipper” to enjoy after a long day. $8.95 ABV 7.8%
FLIGHTS
Flights consist of four, 4 oz pours of your choice. A fun way to sample the portfolio $13.75
From the Kitchen
Small foods from the kitchen that go great with our beer.
One-of-a-kind soft pretzels have a traditional Bavarian-style pretzels crust outside, but deliver the light, airy qualities of a brioche on the inside. Each order of pretzels are warmed, buttered, salted and served with a delicious dipping sauce. Cinnamon sugar and Nutella also available
Each order serves 2 people $8.95
SPINACH & ARTICHOKE OR MEXICAN STREET CORN DIP
All the dips are packed with the perfect balance of their creamy dip and individualized flavor ingredients. They are all served warm. All dips are served with crispy tortilla chips
Each order serves 2 people $8.95
FLATBREADS
Delicious Flatbreads now available at Oak & Iron! Today's varieties include: Pepperoni $16.00, Sausage $16.00, Pesto $16.00 and Cheese $13.00. All the flatbreads are made with the highest quality ingredients and are made fresh in our kitchen to order.
NACHOS
Today’s special is Mexican Street Corn with pulled chicken.. You receive plenty of corn tortilla chips topped with an ample amount of Mexican street corn, Cotija cheese, pulled pork, garnished with jalapeños and salsa.
Each order serve two people $14.00
Reservations
We do our best to accommodate requests for seating. Our reservation policy includes the following:
Thursday and Friday.: Reservations are only taken for 4:00 PM. We take reservations for groups from five (5) to ten (10) guests provided we have appropriate space for your group. Groups under 5 are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Saturday and Sunday: Reservations are only taken for 1:00 PM. We take reservations for groups from five (5) to ten (10) guests provided we have appropriate space for your group. Groups under 5 are on a first-come, first-served basis.
For reservation requests, email Justin at justin@oakandironbrewing.com no less than 24 hrs in advance.
aBOUT US
Oak & Iron Brewing® Co. is Andover's hometown brewery. The vision for Oak & Iron Brewing® was created by Jim Cass and John Helferich, two former business colleagues and longtime friends who conspired to transform their passion for great beer into a small yet mighty American craft brewery.
Their past business experiences in sales, marketing, R&D, engineering and general management aligned perfectly for this initiative. “We helped build some of the greatest global brands for others, now we wanted to do it for ourselves.”
Jim and John envisioned a brewery that captured the New England spirit: independent, innovative, hearty, and rugged with a great heritage. "We dreamed of creating flavorful, handcrafted beers and a great social experience for the people in our community," says Cass, who along with Helferich, have deep roots in Massachusetts.
Based in Andover MA, Oak & Iron brews: New England-inspired seasonals and time-honored classics in small, artisanal batches.
Locals can enjoy the casual, convivial brewery taproom, as well as pick up a a 4pk.can to take home. The business also plans to distribute kegs to local restaurants and bars in the future.
Oak & Iron Brewery® opened its doors in April 2017. Please contact Jim at INFO@OAKANDIRONBREWING.COM with questions or comments.
Oak & Iron Brewing Co. is a place where strangers become friends and friends become family. We welcome you, your friends, and your family to join us.
Come visit our taproom at 18 Red Spring Road in Andover, MA, accessible via Exit 42 off of Rt. 93 or via commuter rail at the Andover stop of the Haverhill branch. Overflow parking is located at Dundee Park. See below for further details.
Taprooms: We have an indoor taproom with communal seating and standing room for about 100 people total. Music and good times are always on tap!
Outdoor Patio: When the weather permits, customers may sit outside in our beer-garden next to the beautiful Shawsheen River. On sunny summer days, there’s no better way to enjoy an ice cold pint! During the winter (starting Nov. 24, 2021) we will have a heated tent outdoors so you can still enjoy your beer with your entire family, including your dog.
Pours: We serve 4, 12, and 16 oz pours of your favorite Oak & Iron brews. Flights of four 4oz pours are also available.
Cans: We sell 16 oz four-packs. Pick up a four-pack for take home of any of the beers available in our can menu.
Merchandise: Glassware and apparel are available for purchase.
Gift Cards: Purchase an E-Gift card online or stop by and pick up a gift card for someone special today!
Food: A limited range of delicious, substantial snacks are available.
Pets: Pets are allowed in the outdoor patio area only. We love to see our customers enjoy their beers with their WHOLE family - we are a dog-friendly brewery!
Restrooms: Our bathrooms are fully wheelchair accessible.
Food Trucks & Events: Check our Facebook page for updates about what food trucks we may have on site or public events we may have going on.
Phone
Location
18 Red Spring Rd
Andover, MA 01810
Hours
THU 4pm–8:30pm
FRI 4pm–8:30pm
Sat 1pm–8:30pm
Sun 1pm-6pm
E-Gift cards
Would you like to instantly gift someone special an Oak & Iron e-Gift Card but can't get to the brewery?
If so, just click on the this link and a gift certificate in any amount can be instantly sent digitally to you or your recipient. Please provide your emailed 16 digit code at purchase.
Taproom Rental
Corporate and Social Events
The brewery taproom is available to rent as follows:
Monday - Wednesday during normal business hours and evenings,
Sunday mornings 10:30AM to 1:00 PM
Sunday evenings from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
Indoor events can be as small as 35 people and as large as 75 people. The brewery offers the taproom, projector and screen, bathrooms, tables and chairs and parking for 40 cars.
In the nice weather the outdoor beer garden is open with seating for about 75 people.
If your event borders standard opening hours (such as ending at 1:00 PM on a Sunday) we ask that your group be packed up and exiting by 1:00 PM
Costs:
Room and trash fee: $250
Server fee: $200 (2 servers) will manage your event at $100 each.
Beer Minimum:: $400 minimum billed at standard price. A group of ~ 35 people or more would generally meet the beer minimum,.35 people @ 1.5 pours = $400)
Gratuity for the servers at your discretion.
Foodservice:
Food may be brought into your events. Please follow the Andover Board of Health Food Rules:
Food made in a non-foodservice establishment (e.g. a private home kitchen) may not be served at events at Oak & Iron Brewing Co.
Food may be brought in from:
Permitted Andover caterers. Email Jim@oakandironbrewing.com for current list
Licensed caterers outside of Andover provided they submit Andover’s “Temporary Food Permit application” which can be obtained at the office of Andover Board of Health.
Food establishments with prepackaged foods e.g. pizza from a pizza shop” or prepackaged foods from a grocery store
Any further questions, please contact the Andover Board of Health at 978-623-8640
Fundraising Events
Each fundraising event is different and we'll do our best to structure an event that meets your needs. Contact Jim at jim@oakandironbrewing.com
For more information regarding availability and booking an event contact INFO@OAKANDIRONBREWING.COM
Contact us
We’d love to hear from you! Check us out on social media or message us directly using the form below.
Our Brewery
18 Red Spring Road
Andover, MA, 01810
United States
978-475-4077
Frequently asked questions
What type of beers do you sell? We focus on New England inspired seasonals and time-honored classics. Our core five beers include: Andover Easy Ale (Golden Ale), Zugspitze (Cream Ale), Red Spring Ale (Red Ale), Rivah Bendah (IPA) and Inky Depths (Classic Porter). We round out the portfolio with a range of seasonal beers and special limited releases (such as our barrel-aged series).
When are you open? Currently our hours are: Thursday 4:00 - 9:00, Friday 4:00 - 9:00, Saturday 1:00 - 9:00 and Sunday 1:00 - 6:00.
Do you sell wine and liquors? No. We have a Farmer Brewery license, which allows for the sale of beer brewed onsite. We offer many different styles of beer and have converted many people over to the craft side! If someone in your party isn't a beer fan, we encourage them to give us a try. Ask your server for a recommendation!
Can we bring wine to the brewery? No. Alcohol (of any type) may not be brought into the brewery.
Can I bring my kids? Yes. All family members are welcome at the brewery. We serve soft drinks and snacks for the kids. Please note and this is very important, kids must be seated with their parents. It is the responsibility of the parents to ensure their kids behave and respect the space of others. Oak & Iron Brewery is not a playground. This means, no running around, no yelling and screaming etc. People come to the brewery to interact and engage with others, drink beers and overall have a good time. Please be mindful of your kids behavior to ensure everyone enjoys themselves. IF, the kids get “out of hand” and the parents are not minding their children, the Oak & Iron staff will be forced to stop serving the parents.
Do you allow dogs? Yes, we are dog friendly in the outdoor seating area at the brewery provided you have a friendly dog! As owner, you are responsible for your dog's behavior. If your dog gets anxious around other dogs it’s advisable not to bring your dog. If your dog misbehaves, as owner, please remove your dog so as to not disrupt others in the area. Thank you.
Do you sell food? Yes. We sell a limited range of snacks and apps such as warm Bavarian pretzels with dipping sauces, nuts and charcuterie. We rotate snacks every now and then; our latest offerings will be on the left chalkboard.
Can I bring food to the brewery? Only if you bring some for the owners (okay, jokes aside). Yes, you may bring food to the brewery; please bring your own cutlery and plates. We ask that you please manage your food within your area, do not spread your food boxes across multiple tables, and clean up and remove your trash when you leave. Thank you! If you are in a group of 10 or more, there is a $25 trash fee (unless you take your trash home with you aka the “leave it as you found it” saying).
Can I have a corporate event or milestone party at the brewery? Yes. The brewery taproom is available Monday - Wednesday during normal business hours and potentially evenings. Events can be as small as 20 people and up to 100 people. We provide a customer service reps to help manage your event. The brewery offers the taproom, projector and screen, bathrooms, tables and chairs, parking for 40 cars and of course fresh brewed Oak & Iron beers. Contact Jim at jim@oakandironbrewing.com for costs, details and availability.
Can I reserve a table(s) during normal operating hours? We do our best to accommodate small events and groups. Tables can be reserved as follows assuming availability:
· Two-table maximum
· 16 person maximum (8 people per table)
· Reservations start at the beginning of the shift (THU 4:00, FRI 4:00, SAT 1:00, SUN 1:00)
· Two-hour maximum
· There is a beer minimum
· If food is brought in, please remove waste at the conclusion of the event
· Please ask event guests to carpool
Lastly, please respect the "one person, one space" guideline. This simply means if you bring in pizza boxes, gifts, cakes etc. and spread them across the tables then stand in the general public area, you’re essentially taking two spaces. We can help with a staging table if needed.
Do you sell gift cards? Yes! We have gift cards for sale in our taproom. Stop in and ask! We'd be happy to set you up with one.
Do you offer tours? Yes. We are a small brewery so the "tour" is limited. However a small or large brewery all brew the same way and we're happy to share our knowledge with you.
Do you package or keg your beer? We offer a variety of cans in house only. Check our beer menu above to see which have three asteriks alongside the brew name - that means we have it in cans! There is a chance for differences on the site versus true inventory due to sales occuring during business hours.
Code of Conduct Oak & Iron Brewing Co is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of our guests All communication should be appropriate including people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate at the brewery.
Be kind to others. Do not insult or defame guests. Harassment in any form, sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not condoned.
Guests violating these rules may be asked to leave the brewery at the sole discretion of Oak & Iron Brewing Co. Thanks for helping to make this a welcoming environment for all.
Age Verification Guests must be 21 years or older to drink beer and must present valid government-issued ID. This process is state law and is managed by our trained staff.