New Park Brewing

485 New Park Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 232-2033

Signature Beer:  Anything from their Blender series

Five second Description: Very good beer in a real California like setting.  Good scene with a semi-permanent food truck.

Why you should go: Great NE Style IPAs and Ales and a happening place.

My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: B+

Firat reviewed May 2017

Website: New Park Brewing


Paddle Creek Beer Company

277 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 289-2337

Signature Beer: Too early to tell

Five-second Description: Small place on Main Street with a wide variety of beer types for all levels of taste.

Why you should go: Better than the bars on Main Street and a pretty cool space with a nice outdoor area.

My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B-

Website: Paddle Creek Beer Company

Last Visited: June 22, 2022

Grey Sail Brewing

63 Canal St, Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 212-7592

Signature Beer: Captain’s Daughter

Five second Description: Good quality beer and a tasting room in a renovated early 1900’s house.

Why you should go: The tasting house alone is worth the trip.  A fully renovated house next to the brewery.

My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: A

First reviewed May 2017

Website: Grey Sail Brewing

 

 

Shunock River Brewery and Village Cafe

2 Wyassup Rd, North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 415-9941

Signature Beer: West Coast IPA (which is unfiltered)

Five-second Description: Cool little scenic place on a river that makes some pretty rich and tasty beer.

Special Acknowledgement: This was under construction when I visited, but by now they should be just about done.

Why you should go: Cool small deck overlooking a river.  Feels like you are in old mill.  Their pizza looks good too!Stoning

My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B-

Website: Shunock River Brewery and Village Cafe


Veracious Brewing

246 Main St, Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 880-5670

Signature Beer: Too many to pick from

Five-second Description: A very popular place that is like a big beer hall. Seating ran out and the owner set up tables around the tanks to accommodate.  Ownership cares about their customers.

Special Acknowledgement: This is the place I experienced my 2000th beer checking on Untappd, it was “Shortcut to Nappi’s”

Why you should go: Great beer and a great fun setting, they allow you to sit in the brewing room too!.

My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B+

Website: Veracious Brewing


Progression Brewing Company

Northampton9 Pearl St, Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 341-3517

Signature Beer: IT’S AN ENIGMA (NEIPA)

Five second Description: Very cool indoor space with comfortable seating.  Right in the mix near a lot of other businesses in the trendy part of North Hampton.  the outdoor area is a bit confined.

Why you should go: The beer is very good+ and they have cans to go for most of their brews.

My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: B+

Website: Progression Brewing Company

 

Berkshire Brewing Company

Deerfield12 Railroad St, South Deerfield, MA 01373
(413) 665-6600

Signature Beer: Steel Rail

Five second Description: A bit old school and the brew kettles look like they are home made.  But the place is pretty cool and the service was great.

Why you should go: They heve indoor, outdoor and hal/half.  Pretty cool nostalgia all over the place.

My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B-

Website: Berkshire Brewing Company


Hopmeadow Brewing Company

205 Old Farms Rd, Avon, CT 06001
(860) 470-5787

Signature Beer: Too early to tell

Five second Description: Great place in the hills of Avon that includes a scenic drive.  A bit hard to find due to lack of signs , but worth the hunt.  Good fresh popcorn that they charge for, but it is fresh made.

Why you should go: The bear is great for a new brewery and they have a good setup including an outdoor space.

My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B

Website: Hopmeadow Brewing Company

 


Back East Brewing

1296A Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield CT 06002
(860) 242-1793

Signature Beer: Ice Cream Man IPA

Five second Description: Fantastic IPAs and now they have a new bar that is absolutely awesome with indoor and outdoor seating.  Pictures show new and old tasting rooms.

Why you should go: Very popular scene with great beer.

My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: A-

First reviewed January 2017

Website: Back East Brewing

 

Bear Hands Brewery

75 Main Street Suite 1, Putnam, CT 06260
(203) 693-3900

Signature Beer: Too early to tell

Five second Description: Super chill place in downtown Putnam.  Good. A wide range appears that will have have something for everyone.  T

Why you should go: It is a great location next to two restaurants and a dessert place.  Small compact great atmosphere.

My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B

Website: Bear Hands Brewing