Douglas Amport and John La Polla founded Bitter & Esters, the city’s first
do-it-yourself brewery, motivated by their knowledge and passion for brewing as equal parts art and science. Fueled by the desire to inspire, educate, and nurture the growing homebrew community in a friendly space, they conceived Bitter & Esters as a brew on premises location, complete with classes, and access to resources, as well as a supply store and creative hub for sharing brew tips and techniques.

Bitter & Esters fosters a deep commitment to the craft of brewing, as well as the creative spirit that comes with it. Anyone can learn how, so stop by! See what you can brew.




We carry fermenters, hydrometers, and carboys; around 60 different malts (beechwood smoked, rye from MA, etc.) and extract syrups; and flavor enhancers from star anise, to bitter orange peel, to Dark Candi Sugar.