Breweries throughout Connecticut and nearby breweries in Massachusetts & Rhode Island
470 James St, New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 350-9060
Signature Beer: They are still woking on it
Five-second Description: Incredible setting and one of the nicest outdoor spaces I have ever been to that I consider a brewer. They are really Bear’s BBQ (which is awesome) and the work with Black Hog to brew beers on premises.
Why you should go: Recovered smoke stack in the center of the outdoor space is a real sight to see.
My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: A
Website: Bear’s New Haven
418 Forest Road, Northford CT, 06472
Signature Beer: Smoked Maple Maibock or Zing Bang
Five-second Description: The indoor and outdoor space is gorgeous. Often have food trucks there and live music on Sundays. Very relaxing and a view overlooking a farm field. the beer is a bit unique, unfortunately for me, their IPAs need a lot of work.
Why you should go: Very cool space.
My Rating
Beer: C+
Setting: A-
Website: Stewards of the Land Brewery
16 Business Park Dr, Branford, CT 06405
(203) 335-2010
Signature Beer: Ghost Island Double IPA
Five-second Description: This place has been around a while and has really grown up. Large crowds inside and outside with food trucks and more.
Why you should go: Quality beer with a great tasting room. They even have a large back room for events.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B+
First reviewed August 2017
Website: Thimble Island Brewery
642 Hilliard St. Suite 2003
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 783-8580
Signature Beer: Maybe North to London Ale
Five second Description: Great recovered space with a European soccer league theme.
Why you should go: To watch soccer with a wide variety of beer
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B+
Website: 2nd Bridge Brewing Company
32 Lake Street, Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 238-4446
Signature Beer: I like the Hazy Days
Five-second Description: The space is recovered from an old metal stamping business and is a bit modest with a mock red barn front inside. They have a large selection of beer and it is all very good. There is also a space in back where you can sit and see the kettles.
Why you should go: The beer and the very knowledagable and friendly staff.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B-
Website:Little Red Barn Brewers
117 Water St, Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 302-9764
Signature Beer: Maybe Boats and Oats Stout
Five-second Description: The space is a recovered firehouse with a full antuique fire truck. Almost everything inside is recovered and it is an awesome space with tons of room. The beer is much better now, but there still room for improvement.
Why you should go: Very cool space.
My Rating
Beer: C
Setting: A
Last visited 4/13/24
Website: Bad Dog Brewing Company
91 Main St, Portland, CT 06480
(860) 997-6221
Signature Beer: Riptide IPA or Illegally Blond Ale
Five-second Description: A brewery that maximizes what you can do in an office park. Indoors there is a takeout window restaurant and a pretty local vibe. There is also a good outdoor space in front of the building. Good beer and great branding.
Why you should go: Better space than the three Middletown breweries and it is just over the bridge!
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B+
Website: Concentric Brewing Company
Last visited June 26, 2022
135 South Main Street, Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 880-8240
Signature Beer: Too early to tell
Five-second Description: Nice modern facility in an old factory with a clock tower.
Why you should go: Great beer and very good pizza made on premises.
My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: B+
Website: Clocktown Brewing
333 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA
(774) 530-6958
Signature Beer: War Castle NEIPA
Five second Description: This is a real chill place with two sides, a living room side and a garage side. Both areas are cool.
Why you should go: Good beer in a unique setting. Just be careful where you park, thei businesses around them love to toew cars.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B
Website: Redemption Rock Brewing Company
112 Harding St, Worcester, MA 01604
(774) 420-2233
Signature Beer: Kelley2 (Kelley squared)Double NEIPA
Five second Description: This is on one side of a the Fidelity Bank Worcester Ice Arena, so you can drop the kids off to skate and have a german style beer. There is even an upstairs that has a glass wall looking over the rink.
Why you should go: The beer is pretty good and the setting is very unique. It is the only hocky rink with a brewery on site that I know of.
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B+
Website: Bay State Brewery & Tap Room
