The Prodigal Brewing Company (Craft Beer & Brewery in Auburn NH)

The Prodigal Brewing Company sits in Auburn, New Hampshire, and rolls out beer the way a master craftsman rolls out a perfectly tuned piano—slowly, deliberately, and with a smug grin at anyone who thinks shortcuts are clever. Their devotion to historic recipes means you’ll find mulled ales that make you feel like you’ve been invited to a 19th‑century fireside gathering, while the Märzen arrives with the gravitas of an Oktoberfest veteran who refuses to be outshone.

The flagship Sixpence Rye Farmhouse Ale boasts a spicy yeast character that whispers of rolling pastures and centuries‑old farmhouses (the owner once tried brewing a stew in a kettle, just to prove the point). Around the premises, goats and chickens wander as if they own the place, providing a backdrop that feels more pastoral than pretentious.

What keeps regulars coming back is the sheer variety: a pumpkin beer that evolves with each batch, darker brews that could moonlight as midnight serenades, and an owner whose ambition is matched only by his encyclopaedic knowledge of malt. The brewmaster, a stickler for perfection, serves smaller pours that hit the palate with surgical precision. In short, The Prodigal delivers a nostalgic punch of flavour, wrapped in genuine craftsmanship and a cheeky sense of humour.

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The Prodigal Brewing Company offers unique and fantastic beers that have received widespread acclaim. Reviewers praise the brewery's small-town charm, pet-friendly goats, knowledgeable staff, and exceptional craft beers, particularly Max's darker offerings like porter.

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