Breweries throughout Connecticut and nearby breweries in Massachusetts & Rhode Island
Signature Beer: Indian Summer
Five second Description: It is all about the beer and it is fantastic.
Why you should go: Great selection of great beer from a beer that tastes like “Thai Takeout” to several Juicy NE IPAs. The setting is in the back of a building and is barely big enough for the line to get your growler filled.
My Rating
Beer: A
Setting: C
Website: Cold Harbor Brewing
Signature Beer: Cafe Munich
Five second Description: Reasonable selection of German style beer in a bit of an odd setting.
Why you should go: Very friendly staff with a descent tasting room. The beer garden out back needs a lot more work to feel authentic, but you can sit outside
My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: C
Website: Kretschmann Brewery & Beer Garden
283 Main Street, New Hartford CT 06057
(860) 238-7870
Signature Beer: Chelson Stout
Five second Description: Nice friendly setting with good quality brew. Located in a shopping center with character inside.
Why you should go: They are the only brewery in the area, but very near several vineyards.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B
Website: Brewery Legitimus
115 Hurley Road Building 9A, Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 262-6075
Signature Beer: Granola Brown Ale
Five second Description: It is all about the beer here and they have a great following that will tailgate in the parking lot. Also great food trucks.
Why you should go: They love to experiment, you can try 12 or more beers.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B+
Website: Black Hog Brewing Company
First Visited: May 2017
168 Center St, Southington, CT 06489
(860) 426-1924
Signature Beer: VooDoo Hop Drop Double IPA
Five second Description: One of the cool indoor spaces in Connecticut. A lot of thought and creativity went into the design.
Why you should go: Great setting with a lot of space to spread out.
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: A
Last reviewed: June 30, 2019
Website: Witchdoctor Brewing Company
2066 Thomaston Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 527-6223
Signature Beer: Double Bird IPA
Five second Description: Huge selection of beers in a business park setting.
Why you should go: They have a huge selection, their sampler has 12 beers! They also have a nice layout and open to the parking lot on nice days.
My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: B
Website: Brass Works Brewing Company
357 Salmon Brook Street, Granby, CT 06035
(860) OLD-BREW (653-2739)
Signature Beer: Copper Hill Kolsch
Five second Description: German style beer with plenty of fun and entertainment! They have a cool horse statue outside as well.
Why you should go: Need a bite to eat near the airport and some good German brew?
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B-
Website: Cambridge House Brew Pub Great website!
45 Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 928-3663
Signature Beer: Not sure on this
Five-second Description: Nice place to grab some grub in Putnam, but they need to work on their beer and marketing. Pretty cool setting, it is an old railroad station and near a charming eclectic downtown.
Why you should go: Good food, neat setting and good guest beers on tap.
My Rating
Beer: C
Setting: B+
Website: The Crossing Brewpub (Yes it is Facebook)
967 Main St, Willimantic, CT 06226
860-423-6777
Signature Beer: Willibrew Certified Gold
Five second Description: This is really cool brewpub that has stood the test of time. It is set in an old post office and maintains a lot of that character.
Why you should go: This is the best Brewpub in the state with a large beer selection.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Food: B+ (Get the basket of Brewers Bread & Beer Butter)
Setting: A-
Website: Willimantic Brewing Company
1275 Cromwell Ave. Rocky Hill, CT 06067
860-436-6368
Signature Beer: Red Storm Rising
Five second Description: They make a good beer that appeals to all tastes and the tasting room is nicely appointed. Don’t forget to ask how you can get pizza delivered.
Why you should go: Good hours and good beer
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B+
Website: Still Hill Brewery
