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78 Franklin St, Norwich CT 06360
860-949-8550
Signature Beer: Motueka’s Revenge
Five second Description: This is really nice brewpub that has high end and high quantity entries.
Why you should go: High quality beer and food. If you are a guy, you have to see the urinal.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Food: A-
Setting: B
First Visited March 2017
Website: These Guys Brewing Company
40 Franklin St, Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 213-5706
Signature Beer: Probably the Stay Pretty Blonde Ale
Five-second Description: Nice setting in the old Norwich Bulletin building. Lots of character in the facility, just a bit dark inside due to the small windows. Great shuffleboard table.
Why you should go: It is one of two breweries in Norwich and it is almost right next door to the other one.
My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: B
Website: Epicure Brewing (Facebook)
Last visited Feb 2022
17 Kripes Rd, East Granby, CT 06026
(860) 413-9401
Signature Beer: Too early, but I will go with the Rewind Amber Ale
Five-second Description: Based on the Almost Famous movie with rock and roll motif and a small stage lighting decoration. They also used old bowling alley wood to create the tables and some have the old pin setting marks on them. The sours and pilsners are better than the IPAs.
Why you should go: Active scene with plenty of space to have you and all your friends near the airport.
My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: B
Website: Almost Famous Brewing
1001 Hartford Pike, Dayville, CT
(860) 207-5295
Signature Beer: Machu Picchu (Jalapeno Saison)
Five-second Description: Lots of beer variety, friendly staff, and a great road stop.
Why you should go: The new building is a great improvement and there are no other breweries in the area.
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B
Website: Black Pond
First Visited Jan 2017 (before they moved)
90 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport, CT
(203) 549-8203
Signature Beer: Berlinetta ‘Extra’ American Pale Ale
Five-second Description: Very good crisp beer, but not a place for IPAs. This place has a tube-based sound system that plays old records from a retro setup. They also sell a curated collection of used records that you can listen to before buying.
Why you should go: Where else can you go to a record store that is also a brewery or vice versa.
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B+
Website: Berlinetta Brewing Company
30 Kent Road, New Milford, CT
Signature Beer: Too many to choose from
Five-second Description: Rustic place that feels like a log cabin inside with a fireplace. They also have an expansive beer garden outside.
Why you should go: Very good beer and a great place to hang out and room for hundreds.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B+
Website: Housatonic River Brewing
116 Danbury Rd. Suite #3, New Milford, CT
Signature Beer: Candlelight Extra Pale Ale
Five-second Description: Small place in a shopping center that is doing what they love.
Why you should go: Very chill with a great owner that loves to talk about brewing beer.
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: C+
Website: Candlewood Brewing Company
141 Shield Street, West Hartford, CT
(860) 578-8934
Signature Beer: Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal Milkshake IPA
Five-second Description: Intersting place that serves both beer and coffee, but not necessarily at the same time. Parking can be a challenge when they are in brewery mode.
Why you should go: Great beer and a standard brewery atmosphere.
My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: B
Website: WeHa Brewing and Roasting Company
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.
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: A-
Setting: B+
Website: WeHa Brewing and Roasting Company
16 Main St, Chester, CT 06412
(860) 322-4153
Signature Beer: Alternative Fax IPA
Five-second Description: Great little place perfect for the small town center it is located in. Very good small-batch beers, especially the IPAs.
Why you should go: Good beer surrounded by a few nice local restaurants. Very unique brewery.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B+
Website: Little House Brewing Company
First visited May 2019
