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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
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
117 Water St, Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 302-9764
Signature Beer: Maybe Boats and Oats Stout
Five-second Description: The space is a recovered firehouse with a full antuique fire truck. Almost everything inside is recovered and it is an awesome space with tons of room. The beer is much better now, but there still room for improvement.
Why you should go: Very cool space.
My Rating
Beer: C
Setting: A
Last visited 4/13/24
Website: Bad Dog Brewing Company
91 Main St, Portland, CT 06480
(860) 997-6221
Signature Beer: Riptide IPA or Illegally Blond Ale
Five-second Description: A brewery that maximizes what you can do in an office park. Indoors there is a takeout window restaurant and a pretty local vibe. There is also a good outdoor space in front of the building. Good beer and great branding.
Why you should go: Better space than the three Middletown breweries and it is just over the bridge!
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B+
Website: Concentric Brewing Company
Last visited June 26, 2022
135 South Main Street, Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 880-8240
Signature Beer: Too early to tell
Five-second Description: Nice modern facility in an old factory with a clock tower.
Why you should go: Great beer and very good pizza made on premises.
My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: B+
Website: Clocktown Brewing
Signature Beer: Anything from their Blender series
Five second Description: Very good beer in a real California like setting. Good scene with a semi-permanent food truck.
Why you should go: Great NE Style IPAs and Ales and a happening place.
My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: B+
Firat reviewed May 2017
Website: New Park Brewing
277 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 289-2337
Signature Beer: Too early to tell
Five-second Description: Small place on Main Street with a wide variety of beer types for all levels of taste.
Why you should go: Better than the bars on Main Street and a pretty cool space with a nice outdoor area.
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B-
Website: Paddle Creek Beer Company
Last Visited: June 22, 2022
2 Wyassup Rd, North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 415-9941
Signature Beer: West Coast IPA (which is unfiltered)
Five-second Description: Cool little scenic place on a river that makes some pretty rich and tasty beer.
Special Acknowledgement: This was under construction when I visited, but by now they should be just about done.
Why you should go: Cool small deck overlooking a river. Feels like you are in old mill. Their pizza looks good too!Stoning
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B-
Website: Shunock River Brewery and Village Cafe
246 Main St, Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 880-5670
Signature Beer: Too many to pick from
Five-second Description: A very popular place that is like a big beer hall. Seating ran out and the owner set up tables around the tanks to accommodate. Ownership cares about their customers.
Special Acknowledgement: This is the place I experienced my 2000th beer checking on Untappd, it was “Shortcut to Nappi’s”
Why you should go: Great beer and a great fun setting, they allow you to sit in the brewing room too!.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B+
Website: Veracious Brewing
205 Old Farms Rd, Avon, CT 06001
(860) 470-5787
Signature Beer: Too early to tell
Five second Description: Great place in the hills of Avon that includes a scenic drive. A bit hard to find due to lack of signs , but worth the hunt. Good fresh popcorn that they charge for, but it is fresh made.
Why you should go: The bear is great for a new brewery and they have a good setup including an outdoor space.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B
Website: Hopmeadow Brewing Company
