The original location opened in 1994, and now they’ve expanded to five locations in the area. We visited the Fitchburg and Hilldale locations. Both were excellent.
BEER:
Landmark Lite - Light body, refreshing, not like most “lite” beers. Lawnmower beer
Wild Pitch Wit - Fruity, light body, no bitterness, great example of the style - 4.00
Old Glory American Pale Ale - Great balance of malts and bitterness, complex mix of malts
Crop Circle Wheat - Traditional hefeweizen, clove flavor prominent, as if it were brewed in Germany - 4.50
Marzen - Nice, roasty flavor, more like a “lite” Marzen - 3.75
Maibock - Big body, malt flavor, sweetness from malt very evident - 4.25
Black Earth Porter (cask) - Bold, roasted malt flavor, heavy coffee flavor, great example of the style - 4.75
John Stoner’s Oatmeal Stout (nitro) - Rich, roasted flavor, full coffee overtones - 4.50
Peck’s Pilsner - Full-bodied and robust; big mouthfeel and nicely balanced with Saaz hops - 4.25
Verruckte Stadt German Pils - Crisp, straw-colored pilsner; lightly hopped; wonderful malty character - 4.25
FOOD:
Try the Webster Street Chicken Salad, filled with mixed greens, roasted chicken, apples, dried cranberries, walnuts and gorgonzola cheese; and the Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap, filled with fresh chopped romaine, warm grilled chicken, tossed in Caesar dressing wrapped in a garden vegetable tortilla. Both great choices.
