375 Union Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06607
(203) 522-1800

Signature Beer: Ocean State Lager

Five-second Description: This place is a great reuse of an old factory.  Right outside the entrance, they have an actual Bansky spraypainting that was moved for Harlem.  That alon is woth the visit.  It is also a great space with games, couches and a restored Ferrari.  Apparently the owner owns a car restoration business as well.   the beer is OK, but nothing to write home about.  The restaurant is very quick and very good.

Why you should go:  To see the Bansky wall and to check out the Ferarri.

My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: A

First visited:   Nov 10, 2024

Website:  Foolproof Brewing 

CT – Foolproof Brewing

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1429 Park Street #115, Hartford CT 06106

Signature Beer:  Little Death Czech Dark Lager

Five second Description: great spot reopened where the Hog River used to be.  They really decorated and made the space their own, and it is a great space with the old press in there. They added a few video games as well.  Really liked the quality of the Czech and German beers.

Why you should go: The location and the Czech quality beer.

My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: A-

First Visited: Nov 2, 2024

Website: Dead Language Beer Project

Dead Language Project

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88 Pratt St, Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 269-6000

Signature Beer: Giant Sequoia Dounle IPA

Five-second Description: This place is an amazing spot in downtown hartford where you can watch the game, get something to eat and enjoy the great beer that Urban Lodge produces.  It is very large with space on a second level as well.  They also have a full bar.

Why you should go:  Great location although you do have to pay to park if there is an event going on.

My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: A

First visited:  Last reviewed Aug 30, 2024

Website:  Urban Lodge Brewing Company

CT – Urban Lodge Hartford

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Signature Beer: Delivery Day IPA

Five-second Description: Brand new when we went in and it was hard to get a vibe.  Everything is very fancy and has great branding.  They also have a pretty nice kitchen.   I just think they need to have more going on there to get people in.

Why you should go:  Good food and beer.

Originally Visited: August 18, 2024

My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B+

Food: They have a full kitchen

Website: Sly Bandit Brewing

CT – Sly Bandit

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33 Camps Road, Kent, CT 06757
(860) 398-9645

Signature Beer:  Superscript IPA

Five-second Description: Real farm with great beers and a fantastic setting, although not much has changed there in 7 years.  I’d like to see some expansion or improvements to the facilities.  They also have been clamped down by the town of Kent and can no longer serve full beers, only sampler size.

Why you should go: Great for the whole family,  and only a few minutes away from Kent Falls.

My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B-
Food: Typically none, not even a food truck.

Website: Kent Falls Brewing Company

Last Visited July 27, 2024
First Visited August 2017

CT – Kent Falls

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Signature Beer: Lunar Sunrise IPA

Five-second Description: The kind of place that looks like it was designed by a bunch of guys that know beer and pizza, but not style.  In an office park and a bit hidden.  No outdoor space that I could figure out.

Why you should go:  Beer and Pizza makes this place a worthy visit.

Originally Visited: August 18, 2024

My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: C+

Food: They have a genuine pizza oven

First Visist: July 14, 2024

Website: 7th Wave Brewing

MA – 7th Wave

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54 Joy Rd, Woodstock, CT 06281

Signature Beer: Julius

Five-second Description:  A beauticful farm turned into a sattelite brewery and cidery.  Go on a nice day and relax in the Aderondak chairs or picnic tables.  You can also get a limited supply of beer brewed on the farm!  The beer is great and keep it a secret.

Why you should go: Less creaxy than going to Tree House and no lines with a chill place to drink.

Food: None, other than snacks and cheese (bring a cheese board with you).

My Rating
Beer: A
Setting: B+

Website: Tree House Farm Woodstock

First visited:  June 30, 2024

CT – Tree House

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Five-second Description: Near the water and across from a train station.   The English beers are real good and the IPAs are also good.  Although the owner was not happy I was using Untappd because he doesn’t always get the ratings he expects on beers.  They did have a cool jazz band while we were there.

Why you should go: They have a store with British items in the back.

Originally Visited: Oct 14, 2023

My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: B-

Food: They a limited menu with heated pretzels, pizza and other items.

Website: Backbeat Brewing 

MA – Backbeat

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Signature Beer: Purrlicious IPA

Five-second Description: More of a place to visit before a hockey game.   I feels like you are in a space under the seats of the arena.  There is not a lot of brewery character and the beer is only OK.

Why you should go: To stop in before a hockey game..

Originally Visited: Feb 25, 2024

My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B-

Food: They have a kitchen

Website: White Lion Brewery

MA – White Lion

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Signature Beer: Pitchfork Porter

Five-second Description: Very small place with a friendly vibe.  It is like you built a giant garage and put a brewery in it.  Normal selection of beers with something for everyone. They also have a full bar with Litchfield Distillary spirits.

Why you should go:  Get teh Porter, it is amazing.

Originally Visited: Jan 27, 2024

My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: C

Food: Just snacks and not likely any food trucks.

Website: Red Brewster Brewing

CT – Red Brewster

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