Project Hopfish: how to find it in Westford, MA

If you are hunting for Project Hopfish, the quickest route is to search the shop's site for it and call CBC Liquors at the Littleton Rd store to check before you drive. Rare and limited beer comes and goes quickly, so a short call saves a trip.

Where do you start when you want Project Hopfish?

Start with the search on our website. Type in the name as you know it, and try a second spelling too, since small-batch beer names are often spelled differently on cans, labels and listings.

If nothing comes up, that does not close the door. Limited beer arrives in small amounts and our shelves change. The next steps below cover how to ask us directly.

We are at 142 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA 01886, and the store is open every day, so you can reach us whenever you are planning your week.

How do you check whether we have it before you drive?

Call the shop. Tell us the exact name, the size you want, and whether you need it for a specific date. We can look at what is on the shelf and tell you what we see.

Our hours are Sunday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Thursday 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Calling earlier in the day gives you the most room to plan your trip.

It also helps to have a second choice in mind, in case the first is not here.

Is there a brewery page worth checking?

Yes. If you are following a specific brewer, our Toppling Goliath brand page shows the beers from that maker that we carry. It is a good place to see what is currently listed, and a useful starting point for anyone chasing hard-to-find hazy and hop-forward beer.

We will not tell you which brewer is behind a particular beer unless we have checked it ourselves, so when you call, ask us to confirm the name on the can or label with you.

What are allocated items, and why do they matter?

Some bottles and cans are released in limited quantities, and a shop receives only a small share. That is what allocation means in general. It is why rare beer and spirits are not always on the shelf when you walk in.

Our Allocated Items page is where to look for the hard-to-get products we handle this way. Check it, then call us to ask about anything that catches your eye.

If you want to be sure we know what you are after, tell the person who answers the phone the full name and we can note your interest.

What else can you look at while you wait?

If Project Hopfish is not available when you look, other hop-forward beer can fill the gap. Our IPA section covers the style, and the New England IPA page is where to look for the hazy, juicy kind.

Other brewers on our brand pages include Other Half, Night Shift, Finback and Mast Landing. Browse them to see what we have.

We also have MAINE BEER CO Lunch in stock now, a well-known hoppy beer if you like the style.

How should you store and serve hoppy craft beer?

As a general rule, hop-forward beer is best fresh and cold. Keep cans in the fridge, away from light and warmth, and drink them sooner rather than later.

Serve it cold but not frozen, in a clean glass if you have one, so the aroma can come through. Pouring also helps release the hop character that many people look for in this style.

If you are bringing it to a friend's house, carry it cold and keep it upright.

Can you get beer from us without coming in?

We offer pickup, delivery and shipping. Pickup hours match our store hours. Delivery runs Sunday 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Monday to Thursday 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM.

We serve Chelmsford, Acton, Littleton, Lowell and other nearby towns. See our delivery areas to check yours.

For limited beer, call first so we can confirm it is available for the method you want.

Is there a way to ask us for something special?

For special requests, our Kegs page is the place for keg and special order requests. It is worth a look if you want something we do not have on the shelf.

Our Google rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 339 reviews, and with 1,883 brands in stock across 4,585 products, there is a good chance we have something close to what you want. Ask us and we will point you to it.