Category: Connecticut

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Evening Sky Brewing Company

280 Spielman Hwy, Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 609-2272

Signature Beer: Too early, but I will go with Horizon

Five-second Description:  Nice setup with all the brewery essentials, indoor and outdoor seating.  Large assortment of beer with all tastes in mind.  A bit difficult to find, drove right by the entrance twice, and even when we went in, there was no good signage.  Hint: it is the way back in the parking lot.

Why you should go: Active scene with plenty of space and the closest brewery around if you live near Burlington.

My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: B

Website: Evening Sky Brewing Company  (Their Facebook page  has more info)

 

CT - Evening Sky
CT – Evening Sky
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Problem Solved Brewing

2 North Rd #4, East Windsor, CT 06088

Signature Beer:  Demoninator Double IPA

Five-second Description: This brewery was conveyed to its current owners by Broadbrook.  The space is reasonable although the entrance is hard to find in the parking lot maze it is in.  Fairly nice game room off to one side as well

Why you should go: They are finally concentrating on IPAs and some of them are pretty good. Also right around the corner from the CT Trolley Museum!

My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B

Last Visisted Jun 12, 2022

Website: Problem Solved Brewing

CT - Problem Solved
CT – Problem Solved
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Armada Brewing

190 River St, New Haven, CT 06513

Signature Beer:  Savage Queen Double IPA

Five-second Description: Another recovered space that has been really modernized.  There is a small tasting/drinking room downstairs, then there is a club like vibe upstairs.   The beer is very good, especially the unique IPAs.  Plenty of parking but no outdoor space that I could find.  If your hungry they have Zuppardi’s pizza from West Haven and it is great.  The owner and staff have a great service minded approach as well.

Why you should go: They have e always made good beer, now they finally have their own place to do it.

My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: B

First visited April 24, 2022

Website: Armada Brewing

CT - Armada
CT – Armada
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No Worries Brewing Company

2520 State St, Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 691-6662

Signature Beer:  Still waiting on this, they have new beers all the time

Five second Description: Nice quick stop with food trucks, plenty of room, they have fancied up their tasting room and it is a pleasant place to stop for a beer.  Small outdoor picnic tables.

Why you should go: Friendly owner and well decorated.

My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: B-

Website: No Worries Brewing Company

First visited February 2017

CT - No Worries
CT – No Worries
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Counterweight Brewing Co

23 Raccio Park Rd, Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 821-7333

Signature Beer: Headway

Five second Description: The new facility is amazing and large. Two big floors and an area with garage style doors that open to a large patio.  This place will really be awesome in nice weather.

Why you should go: Great line of super high quality IPA and Pilsner bears, some of the best in CT.

My Rating
Beer: A
Setting: B+

First reviewed July 2017

Website:  Counterweight Brewing Co

CT Counterweight
CT Counterweight
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Lasting Brass Brewing

1864 Watertown Avenue, Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 417-2581

Signature Beer:  Clock Tower Pale Ale

Five second Description: They have a small, but nice space with a real micro-brew feel.  the beer is pretty good and the facility is in an old brick factory building.  Very limited outdoor space without a lot of room for expansion

Why you should go: Chill environment just north of Waterbury.

My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B

Website:  Lasting Brass Brewing 

First visited May 2017

Lasting Brass
Lasting Brass
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Third Place by Half Full

575 Pacific St, Stamford , CT 06902
(203) 580-2030

Signature Beer:  Bright Blonde Ale

Five-second Description: A fantastic recovered space that has been really modernized.  There are large young crowds here and it seems that it is always busy.  The beer is good, but not great in my opinion, but that is because their IPAs are not true New England style.  Plenty of parking and no outdoor space that I could find.  this is an extension of the Half Full brewery and they call it the Third Place since everyone needs a third place to socialize outside of their house and workplace.

Why you should go: To see the private booths designed as work spaces, they also have coffee.

My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: B+

First visited April 2, 2022

Website:  Third Place by Half Full

Half Full Third Place
Half Full Third Place
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Spacecat Brewing Company

57 Chestnut St, Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-1074

Signature Beer:  Felix Double IPA

Five-second Description: A great recovered space that has maintained enough of its history to capture the old look, especially the windows.  There is a small outdoor area as well.  The parking is limited, but the street is open for parking.

Why you should go: The recapture is astounding and the beer is good too.

My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: A

First visited April 2, 2022

Website: Spacecat Brewing Company

Spacecat
Spacecat
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Athletic Brewing Company

350 Long Beach Blvd, Stratford, CT 06615
(843) 507-4783

Signature Beer:  Run Wild IPA

Five-second Description: The setting is an industrial area in a metal building.  The inside is spacious and modern and there are some tables outside next to the parking lot.  They are a non-alcoholic brewery that brews beers with less than 0.5% alcohol.

Why you should go: The only craft non-alcohol brewery that I know of.  Good beer without the buzz.

My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: B

First visited April 2, 2022

Website:  Athletic Brewing Company

Athletic Brewing
Athletic Brewing
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Powder Hollow Middletown

62 Washington St, Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 996-0092

Signature Beer:  1929 Prohibition Porter

Five-second Description: The setting is an old storefront right off Main Street in Middletown.  Not the best location since parking is not free (except on Sundays).  They did everything right, but I am not sure there is a compelling reason to go.  No entertainment, no food, and a few of the beers were not drinkable.   They had a couple of New England IPAs but were out of them.  This place will not succeed at this location without better beer and some sort of food option.

Why you should go: Worth a stop if you happen to be walking in Middletown.  A lot needs to be improved to make this a destination.

My Rating
Beer: C-
Setting: B

First visited March 2022

Website: Powder Hollow Middletown

CT - Powder Hollow Middletown
CT – Powder Hollow Middletown
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