A Boston brewpub and brew-your-own-beer company wants to open 15 locations within seven years, and Philadelphia is its next stop. Hopsters Brewing Co. in 2017 opened its flagship location in the Seaport neighborhood of Boston after it raised over $2 million in 2016 from 500 investors through the crowdfunding platform WeFunder.

When City Winery opens in the new Fashion District Philadelphia (formerly the Gallery) at 9th and Market next year, Philadelphians will be able to make their own wine right in the city. And if all goes according to plan 15 blocks up Market, they'll be able to brew their own beer as well.

BOSTON, MASS.-You can spend a whole weekend here within sight of the water, but getting to really know the city will involve travelling outside the old downtown, and sometimes up the Charles River, where its history is hidden.

The explosion in the number of craft breweries has created seemingly endless choices for beer enthusiasts, making it extremely difficult to decide which ones to visit and which craft beers to buy. New beer-production statistics of the 50 fastest-growing small and independent craft breweries in the USA may be helpful in your decisions.

If you want grub, suds and the chance to make your very own custom beer, you can visit this eatery and DIY brewery in Newton. The spot boasts 10 kettles, each of which can be reserved by guests in three-hour slots to learn about, design and brew three cases of custom craft beer; you'll select, measure out and mix the malt and hops, let the beer ferment here for two to three weeks before pickup, and even design custom labels so your new brew looks professional. While you wait between steps, guzzle Hopsters' own line of beers brewed on-site, take part in whiskey flights or nibble on cheese and charcuterie boards or artisan pizzas.

If you've got American fare on the brain, you're in luck: we've found six new Boston eateries that will quell your craving. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for American eats. 600 Harrison Ave.

BOSTON (Hoodline) - As fans of cronuts and cake pops can attest, food trends come and go. So how can you tell which tastes are trending today? We took a data-driven look at the question, using Yelp to uncover which local businesses have been in the limelight this month.

From seafood stands to fine dining, the burgeoning Seaport/Fort Point area has it all. Parties, pizza, craft cocktails, fine dining - Boston's ever-growing Fort Point/Seaport District offers an abundance of food experiences in one concentrated area. The restaurant-heavy heavy-hitter has become the go-to destination for innovative fare.

Hopsters hopes to give local craft brew fans a more hands-on beer experience. The Newton-based brewery, bar and restaurant recently opened its second location earlier this winter, bringing its make-your-own-beer concept - the first of its kind in New England - to Boston's Seaport.

In 2013, Hopsters, a brew-your-own beer joint and bar, opened on a busy corner just off the Pike in Newton. Since then founder Lee Cooper has taken feedback from corporate clients - who use the space for company outings - suggesting a more centrally located Hopsters in the city.

Seaport, meet your new neighborhood cool kid, Hopsters. The highly-anticipated craft beer joint has officially opened its doors at 51 Sleeper St.

For those who wish to trek through today's weather conditions, Newton-based Hopsters is laughing at the snow and celebrating the official opening of its new Seaport District facility (51 Sleeper St., Boston) - a bar, restaurant, and brew-your-own-beer spot - today, January 4.

Until last year, crowdfunding in the beer industry meant that an upstart craft brewery could offer perks like pint glasses and T-shirts to consumers in exchange for thousands of dollars in donations. In 2013, those types of campaigns earned San Diego's Modern Times Beer and Miami's J.

Massachusetts craft brewery Hopsters has successfully secured $1 million during its equity crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder. The company, which was founded by Lee and Karen Cooper, launched the initiative at the end of November and quickly captured its minimum $300,000 target goal in 48 hours.

Between 2011 and 2015, the market share for craft beer doubled. This can be attributed to a variety of factors - from people having more disposable income to the growing popularity of the IPA (India Pale Ale). As craft beer continues to grow, people have the opportunity every day to not only enjoy its sweet taste but to profit from it as well.

If you dig the DIY beer-making movement but aren't willing to turn your living room into a microbrewery, Hopsters offers a fairly brilliant solution...

At this brick-walled, industrial hops heaven in Newton, you can brew your own handcrafted beer - or enjoy elevated suds, like pale Czech lagers and Belgian-style witbiers, all made with organic ing...

By Cristin Nelson / Photos by Kristin Tieg It's a Sunday afternoon in November, and it's Sara Marx's birthday. She and her fiancé Rinaldo Dorman are manning one of the 10 copper-plated kettles at Hopster's Brew and Boards in Newton, a community brewery that opened its doors in September of 2013.

With the weather getting warmer, the last thing you want is a fridge full of heavy winter beer. Whether you're looking to breathe some...

A Newton-based brewpub where guests can test their chemistry chops and brew their own beer plans to open another location in one of the up-and-coming development centers of Boston, according to Boston Magazine .

UPDATE, June 29: Hopsters is taking over the former Sleeper Street Café space at 51 Sleeper St., Boston Restaurant Talk reports. Fort Point is truly becoming the beer hub of Boston. The standout Trillium Brewing Company is based there, next door to Row 34 and Megan Parker-Gray's excellent draft list, and a new Craft Beer Cellar is slated to open this summer.

It looks like Trillium is getting a new neighbor. The Newton-based brewpub Hopsters announced Monday that it's expanding and has identified a new 6,000 square-feet location in the Seaport and Fort Point Channel area. The new space has an expected opening date of 2017, according to Boston magazine.

292 Centre St., Newton, Massachusetts What it is: A make-your-own-beer brewery and restaurant. Why it's cool: This "community brewery" allows you to brew up to 10 kettles of beer in one sitting while sampling tasty cured meats and other food. Pick your barley, hops, and malt, and create a custom beer from scratch.

Set your DVRs for Wicked Bites - Saturday at 9:30am on NESN! Leigh is having all kinds of fun while learning to brew her own beer at Hopsters in Newton! Twitter - https://twitter.com/WickedBitesTV Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wickedbitestv

Hopsters, a brew-your-own beer establishment and bar in Newton, has begun distributing its own branded brews. Hopsters has signed on with the Craft Brewers Guild to distribute three flagship beers. A week ago, the brewery sent out its first commercial release, with 75 cases going out to bottle shops around the area.

Lager, Stout, Pilsners and Pale Ales, everyone has a favorite type of beer. These are Phantom's 8 Greatest spots for some serious suds. Hopsters Newton Kicking off the Great 8 is Hopsters in Newton. This is a beer lover's paradise because at Hopsters, you can brew beer, sip beer and learn a little bit about it too.

Here's how you can be part of the action! If you have yet to visit either Boston's Bully Boy Distillers or Newton's Hopsters Brew and Boards, then next month is your chance to do so. On September 11, Hopsters' brewers will team up with Bully Boy's co-founder, Will Willis, to brew a limited-edition small-batch specialty beer, according to a release.

Hopster's is a one of a kind combination of a neighborhood restaurant, gastropub, and do-it-yourself brewhouse. Phantom Gourmet's Dan Andelman takes a tour and brews his own beer.

The company has been up and running for two weeks, and already they've brewed 140 batches of beer. Lee Cooper is happy. Like, really happy. "I'm living the dream," said the beer-brewing company owner. "I'm making beer. I really can't complain."