Fairfield Craft Ales

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

Bad Sons Brewing

251 Roosevelt Dr, Derby, CT 06418
(203) 308-2654

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

Kinsmen Brewing Company

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


Fox Farm Brewery

 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

Fat Orange Cat Brew Co.

This funky backyard brewery always had great beer and they sold the recipe and brand to 12 Percent which still brews great new versions.

47 Tartia Rd, East Hampton, CT 06424
(860) 881-8045

Signature Beer: Severe Tire Damage IPA

Five-second Description: This is a home brewer that decided to build a bar in his back yard.  The place is awesome with plenty of comfortable outdoor seating and a mini farm for the kids.

Why you should go: They have great beer and one of the most relaxing settings of any brewery I have been to.  You feel like you are visiting old friends.

My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: A

Website: Fat Orange Cat Brew Co.

         

 

 

 

 

Brewery Legitimus

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


Black Hog Brewing Company

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


Witchdoctor Brewing Company

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


Brass Works 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


Cambridge House Brew Pub

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!