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5 Indian Neck Avenue, Branford, CT 06405
(203) 208-4525
Signature Beer: Fuzzy Baby Ducks IPA
Five second Description: Large assortment of beers with a great space to hang out. It is on the water with a deck and a fantastic tasting room.
Why you should go: Large variety of beer with a waterfront bar atmosphere.
My Rating
Beer: A-+
Setting: A+
Website: New England Brewing, Branford
4 Grove Beach Road N., Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 664-5185
Signature Beer: Shore Shore IPA
Five-second Description: Nautical theme throughout with ropes and paddles. The booths are built to feel like you’re on a boat as well. Nice outside space with very friendly staff and owners. Great branding and merchandise too. They make some pretty good IPAs for a nano brewery.
Why you should go: This place is in a brewery desert and very easy to get to. They also create great beer mixtures that enhance the flavors of their beers i.e Maple Stout and Pumpkin Marzen.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B+
Website: Coastline Brewing Company
First visited December 2022
6 Main Street, Building 3, Centerbrook, CT 06409
(860) 578-8934
Signature Beer: We Used to be Friends Pale Ale
Five-second Description: Very different kind of brewery with a parent brewery in California. Very fancy food offering including oysters and other very expensive small dishes. Cool space in the back of the old Witch Hazel building. The beer is definately high quality.
Why you should go: The beer is very good and the food is great if you like quality on a small plate.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B+
First Visit: Jan 22, 2022
Website: Surfridge Brewing Company
139 Center St., Bristol, CT 06010
Signature Beer: Maybe Boondoggle Jetlag
Five-second Description: This is the revamped version of the old Firefly Hollow brewery. A new coat of paint and a bit of a theme change. They really need some marketting (check out their website) and a reason for people to go other than the beer. I believe it is the new home for Boondoggle as well.
Why you should go: Still a cool space and the beer is pretty good.
My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: B
Food: none that I saw
Website: The New Cambridge Project
First visited on December 8, 2024
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
Food: They are a full restaurant and the food id good!
First visited: Nov 10, 2024
Website: Foolproof Brewing
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-
Food: They typically hava a food truck or you can order from Parkville Market
First Visited: Nov 2, 2024
Website: Dead Language Beer Project
1526 Stratford Ave, Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 335-2010
Signature Beer: If you want signature brands, go next door
Five-second Description: This is just a short walk from Two Roads, but I feel many people miss it. It is a lot nice and newer than it parent Two Roads, however, you should visit both. They have some beers that you can try that you most likely will not see again. A nice outdoor patio and an amazing barrel room. They do have food across the street.
Why you should go: To try some real interesting experimental Two Roads beer. They also have some standard beers as well if you are not feeling daring.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: A-
Food: Across the street
First visited: October 9, 2024
Website: https://tworoadsbrewing.com/area-two-experimental-brewing-co/
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
Food: This is a full restaurant
First visited: Last reviewed Aug 30, 2024
Website: Urban Lodge Brewing Company
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
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
