Category: Connecticut

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Newsylum Brewing Co

36 Keating Farms Avenue, Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 491-2038

Signature Beer: Therapy Session Hoppy Pale Ale

Five-second Description: Can’t say enough about the uniqueness of this place.  It is on the campus of an abandoned mental hospital.  Plenty of room to park and the building converted to a brewery is incredibly ornate with pizza and pretzels.  This is the most unique brewery I have ever been to.

Why you should go: The site alone is worth the trip, and they have good pizza!

My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: A+
Food B+

First visited November 2021
Last visited July 2024

Website: Newsylum Brewing Co

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CT – NewSylum
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Beer’d Brewing Co. – The Silo

1225 Leonard Dr, Groton, CT 06340
(860) 800-4461

Signature Beer: Dogs & Boats

Five second Description:  Nice small space convenient to the Groton Airport.  They need to have a bit more going on, more of a beer pickup place.

Why you should go: More comfortable than the main brewery in Stonington.  Very cool artwork from the images used on their cans.

My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: B

Website: Beer’d Brewing – The Silo

CT - Beerd Groton
CT – Beerd Groton
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30 Mile Brewing Company

This closure was a shame, I wish they had considered moving to a better location.  The beer was good and they did everything right.

939 Ragged Rock Road Unit #5 Old Saybrook, CT

Signature Beer: Breaking Belma

Five second Description: Typical industrial park atmosphere with a few outdoor tables.  A bit quiet on the day we went.

Why you should go: Friendly atmosphere with great beer.

My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: B

First visited August 2016

CT - 30 Mile
CT – 30 Mile
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Cheshire Craft Brewing

125 Commerce Court No. 7, Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 600-9572

Signature Beer: The Shire Chocolate Stout

Five second Description:  Very comfortable spot with outside seating and good quality beer.

Why you should go: Knowledgable staff and a good place to hang

My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B

Website: Cheshire Craft Brewing

CT - Cheshire Craft Brewery
CT – Cheshire Craft Brewery
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Bergen House

Bergen House

725 Main St UNIT 27, Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 358-9326

Signature Mead: Bochet

Five second Description:  A meadery that does not have beer.  Great job with the recovered space.

Why you should go: Where else can you try different kinds of Mead?

My Rating
Mead: A-
Setting: B+

Website: Bergen House 

CT - Bergen House
CT – Bergen House
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Bear’s BBQ at the Stack

470 James St, New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 350-9060

Signature Beer: They are still woking on it

Five-second Description: Incredible setting and one of the nicest outdoor spaces I have ever been to that I consider a brewer.  They are really Bear’s BBQ (which is awesome) and the work with Black Hog to brew beers on premises.

Why you should go: Recovered smoke stack in the center of the outdoor space is a real sight to see.

My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: A

Website: Bear’s New Haven

CT - Bears at The Stack
CT – Bears at The Stack
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Stewards of the Land Brewery

418 Forest Road, Northford CT, 06472

Signature Beer: Smoked Maple Maibock or Zing Bang

Five-second Description: The indoor and outdoor space is gorgeous.  Often have food trucks there and live music on Sundays.  Very relaxing and a view overlooking a farm field.  the beer is a bit unique, unfortunately for me, their IPAs need a lot of work.
Why you should go: Very cool space.

My Rating
Beer: C+
Setting: A-

Website: Stewards of the Land Brewery

CT - Stewards of the Land
CT – Stewards of the Land
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Thimble Island Brewery

16 Business Park Dr, Branford, CT 06405
(203) 335-2010

Signature Beer: Ghost Island Double IPA

Five-second Description: This place has been around a while and has really grown up. Large crowds inside and outside with food trucks and more.

Why you should go: Quality beer with a great tasting room.  They even have a large back room for events.

My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B+

First reviewed August 2017

Website:  Thimble Island Brewery

CT - Thimble Island
CT – Thimble Island
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2nd Bridge Brewing Company

642 Hilliard St.  Suite 2003
Manchester, CT  06042
(860) 783-8580

Signature Beer: Maybe North to London Ale

Five second Description: Great recovered space with a European soccer league theme.

Why you should go: To watch soccer with a wide variety of beer

My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B+

Website: 2nd Bridge Brewing Company

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CT – 2nd Bridge
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Little Red Barn Brewers

32 Lake Street, Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 238-4446

Signature Beer: I like the Hazy Days

Five-second Description: The space is recovered from an old metal stamping business and is a bit modest with a mock red barn front inside.  They have a large selection of beer and it is all very good.  There is also a space in back where you can sit and see the kettles.

Why you should go: The beer and the very knowledagable and friendly staff.

My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B-

Website:Little Red Barn Brewers

CT - Little Red Barn Brewers
CT – Little Red Barn Brewers
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