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16B Center St., Wallingford, CT 06492
Signature Beer: Probably the Synaptic Misfire
Five second Description: Very comfortable nano brewery with good German beer and a rich New England IPA
Why you should go: If you are in the old downtown of Wallingford, this is worth a stop.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B
Website: Cliffside Brewing
226 N Plains Industrial Rd UNIT 4, Wallingford, CT 06492
Signature Beer: Not sure yet
Five second Description: All beers lean towards sours including the IPA and the stout. This place needs some finishing touches as you can see from the pictures.
Why you should go: Not sure I would recommend this place until they spruce it up a bit.
My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: C-
Website: Front Porch Brewing
Last Update:5/28/19
This closure was a shame, it was due to the lease that they were not able to extend, poor planning.
422A N Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 643-2739
Signature Beer: Too early to tell, but their IPA seems to have some traction rock
Five-second Description: Standard office park setting with a well done interior. Still needs an identity or differentiator to make it memorable.
Why you should go: Good beer and a great bunch of owners. This is the best place east of the river in CT.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B
Website: Parable Brewing Company (Facebook)
765 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 644-2707
Signature Beer: Too early to tell, but their IPAs rock
Five second Description: Great setting with rental space and many great beers to choose from. They took a different path by canning beer prior to opening a brewery. Which may explain why they don’t do growlers or flights.
Why you should go: Great beer selection, extended hours and always busy. They also have food trucks regularly.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: A-
Website: Connecticut Valley Brewing Company (facebook)
1027 Coogan Boulevard in the Olde Mistick Village, Mystic, CT 06355
860-536-MONK
Signature Beer: None
Five-second Description: Not a place to go to for their beer, but they have about 28 other beers on tap and they serve food. A bit touristy, but a good place for a beer and a bite. Almost falling off my brewery designation, since they only had one beer brewed by them.
Why you should go: The setting is in Mystic Village and they have a really cool porch, plus the inside is like an old German beer hall.
My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: A-
Website: Jealous Monk
Last Visited: July 2, 2022
7 Fox Hollow Road, Unit B, Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 295-2831
Signature Beer: Always Changing
Five second Description: They brew all sours and although I really don’t care for them, these were special and were great. Beautiful tasting room, the only thing missing is an outdoor space.
Why you should go: Where else can you sample Mead?
My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: A-
Website: OEC Brewing
724 Honeyspot Road, Stratford, CT
203-296-2530
Signature Beer: Severe Tire Damage IPA
Five-second Description: This is a bit like being in a friends basement. Good beer, but the atmosphere seems a bit like cheers.
Why you should go: Go for the beer.
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: C
Website: Fairfield Craft Ales
Signature Beer: Lupefied
Five second Description: Fantastic room with very good beer.
Why you should go: Two food trucks, this place has it all
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: A
Website: Bad Sons Brewing
409 Canal St, Plantsville, CT 06479
(860) 578-4778
Signature Beer: 21.3, but try the Caribbean Queen
Five-second Description: Fantastic atmosphere in a reclaimed bolt factory with direct access from a rail trail. They now serve food made on premise!
Why you should go: Great place to relax and has whatever you are looking for in a brewery.
My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: A
Last Reviewed June 30, 2019
Website: Kinseman Brewing Company
62 Music Vale Rd, Salem, CT 06420
Signature Beer: Alta India Pale Ale
Five-second Description: This is a barn transformed into a modern brewery. Plenty of room inside and out to relax. Might be the best beer in Connecticut. They added a drive through pickup that you can utilize from your phone and when we were there it was pretty busy.
Why you should go: Bring a blanket or chair and grab a great beer to relax with. It is a very popular place. They do need to work on getting a food truck there, meanwhile, you can bring your own.
My Rating
Beer: A
Setting: A-
Website: Fox Farm Brewery
Last Visited: June 12, 2022
