Breweries throughout Connecticut and nearby breweries in Massachusetts & Rhode Island
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
