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I like that this place was dedicated to veterans, but both the beer and the setting were not enough to keep people coming back.
11 Freedom Way, Niantic, CT 06357
Signature Beer: Fatty Boom Boom Baltic Porter
Five-second Description: A bit of a small boring place dedicated to our armed forces
Why you should go: The beer is good for those not seeking good IPAs.
My Rating
Beer: C+
Setting: C
Last reviewed Jun 23, 2019
Website: Noble Jay Brewing Company
110 Bosworth St, West Springfield, MA 01089
Signature Beer: Resignation IPA
Five-second Description: Very cool scene with a nice outdoor space. They have the standard brewery accouterments like giant Jenga and the rest.
Why you should go: The beer is top notch and the space has a wide variety of nice touches, concrete industrial with a hip look.
My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: B+
Last reviewed Jun 23, 2019
Website: Two Weeks Notice Brewing Company
487 E Main St. Westfield, MA, 01085
(413) 642-6418
Signature Beer: Cloud Connected or Peanut Butter Porter
Five-second Description: Kind of a standard scene with a small outdoor space for a food truck. Located at the far edge of a strip mall, although it is detached. Not a lot to do but drink beer, which is OK with me.
Why you should go: The beer is fantastic, and the legend “Spikey Mike” hangs there!
My Rating
Beer: A
Setting: B-
Last reviewed Jun 23, 2019
Website: Tin Bridge Brewing Co.
92/198R Salmon Brook St., Granby, CT 06035
(860) 655-2036
Signature Beer: Still have not decided
Five second Description: This is real working farm with a brewery on it. The beer leaves a bit to be desired, but the setting is great. for all.
Why you should go: You can buy sausage there and grill it on their fire pit while you drink beer!
My Rating
Beer: C+
Setting: B
Reviewed 6/23/19
Website: The Brewery at Maple View Farm
1 Railroad Plaza, Canaan, CT 06018
(860) 921-7843
Signature Beer: Lazy Hazy Housy
Five second Description: This is an old train station meticulously converted to a brewery. There is a comfortable outdoor deck and a full dart area inside. The service could be a little better and the beer is very diverse
Why you should go: The history of the train station very well restored
My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: B+
Reviewed 5/26/19
Website: Great Falls Brewing Company
204 Stillman Hill Rd., Colebrook, CT 06021
860.909.1016
Signature Beer: Going with the Cog Ale for now
Five second Description: This is real cool scene with something for everyone. The beer is OK, but the scene is great. Four distinct indoor areas and an outdoor patio. They even have a full disc golf course on the property and the future home of their own hops.
Why you should go: Very chill place with an environment for all tastes.
My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: A-
Reviewed 5/26/19
Website: Norbrook Farm Brewery
144 Cato Corner Road, Colchester, CT, 06415
(860) 305-9556
Signature Beer: Silver Sands IPA
Five second Description: This is a barn turned into a very cool brewery. The were getting ready to grow hops and add on a back deck to the barn when I visited. Great beers across the board and fantastic movie references for all their beers which makes for a great trivia contest.
Why you should go: Authentic place that is real cozy and cool with great beers.
My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: A-
Website: Hop Culture Farms & Brew Co
(516) 330-4773
Signature Beer: What is Up is Down
Five second Description: Lively strip mall brewery that has a few of the ingredients, but is missing the boat. The flights are cool since they are made from barrels, but the beer could be improved.. No food options that I could tell.
Why you should go: OK hangout for the area and the staff is very friendly. too!
My Rating
Beer: C
Setting: B-
Website: Stranger Tides Brewing Facebook
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24 Wallace Ave, Wallingford, CT, 06492
Signature Beer: 1-Way IPA
Five second Description: This is a great spot right off Main St. in Wallinford. Nice tasting room and the cleanest kettles I have ever seen. Great service, nice branding and good beer.
Why you should go: The scene is great and you can order pizza for delivery.
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: A-
Website: https://www.centerstreetbrewing.com
This was a restaurant that made its own beer, but it was more about the wine and the food. My guess is that the restaurant was too high-end for the spot and for a brewery theme.
687 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 891-7704
Signature Beer: Any of the Erector beers
Five second Description: More of a high end restaurant that features Erector beers made on premises. Very chic, but it is all about the expensive and great food.
Why you should go: Very high end food and exotic Italian cocktails. The beer is great too!
My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: A-
Website: Nolo
