MARLBOROUGH – When you want a beer that is truly fine-tuned and crafted with care, Flying Dreams Brewing Co. is the place to go. Owner Dave Richardson opened Flying Dreams in 2015 in Worcester and has since made Marlborough the home for his popular taproom.
“People constantly say, ‘You make great beer.’ We offer a variety of beer styles, and we put a lot of time, effort, and science into creating our beer,” said Richardson. “Everybody loves our beer.”
What sets Flying Dreams apart from other craft breweries is Richardson’s background. He holds a Masters degree in Brewing Science from University of California Davis, and his undergraduate studies were chemistry-focused.
“I am a scientist, and I have 20 years of professional experience in the field of brewing,” said Richardson. ”My background gives me the ability to make amazing recipes for our customers. As a self-proclaimed ‘science guy,’ I am able to craft unique, hybrid flavors and, most importantly, repeat the brewing process for those flavors.”
Richardson’s talents are evident in the selection of beers at Flying Dreams. The menu lists enticing selections such as a light cream ale, a summer-ready saison, a nutty Mexican lager, a chocolate-lover’s stout, several crave-worthy IPAs, and the increasingly-popular Gose.
“Over the past few years, we have seen a revival of Gose, which is a German-style wheat beer that was popular before World War II. Gose is soured with lactobacillus and brewed with coriander and salt. The lactobacillus creates tartness, and the salt and coriander balance the taste. A plain Gose has a nice lemony, citrusy flavor,” said Richardson. “We also serve a gluten-free hard seltzer to which a variety of flavor infusions can be added.”
The proof of Richardson’s instincts is evident in the number of awards his beers have received.
“In the fall of 2019, we entered 26 beers in the Great International Beer, Cider, Mead & Sake Competition and came away with 12 medals,” said Richardson. “That’s a significant percentage of awards.”
Richardson hired marketing and event manager Kasee Clayton last year to develop a cozy pub atmosphere for the taproom. As Flying Dreams settles into its post-pandemic groove, Richardson and Clayton see the taproom becoming the favorite local spot for customers to unwind.
“We want Flying Dreams to be the taproom where beer lovers come to hang out. Ours is a chill vibe – a cool, mellow atmosphere,” said Richardson. “We put a lot of passion into crafting our beers. Our quality and variety are exceptional, and we invite the community to visit us for a memorable experience.”
Flying Dreams Brewing Co. is located at 277 Main Street in Marlborough. Its beer menu is available online at flyingdreamsbrewing.com.
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