Breweries throughout Connecticut and nearby breweries in Massachusetts & Rhode Island
1 Railroad Plaza, Canaan, CT 06018
(860) 921-7843
Signature Beer: Lazy Hazy Housy
Five second Description: This is an old train station meticulously converted to a brewery. There is a comfortable outdoor deck and a full dart area inside. The service could be a little better and the beer is very diverse
Why you should go: The history of the train station very well restored
My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: B+
Reviewed 5/26/19
Website: Great Falls Brewing Company
204 Stillman Hill Rd., Colebrook, CT 06021
860.909.1016
Signature Beer: Going with the Cog Ale for now
Five second Description: This is real cool scene with something for everyone. The beer is OK, but the scene is great. Four distinct indoor areas and an outdoor patio. They even have a full disc golf course on the property and the future home of their own hops.
Why you should go: Very chill place with an environment for all tastes.
My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: A-
Reviewed 5/26/19
Website: Norbrook Farm Brewery
144 Cato Corner Road, Colchester, CT, 06415
(860) 305-9556
Signature Beer: Silver Sands IPA
Five second Description: This is a barn turned into a very cool brewery. The were getting ready to grow hops and add on a back deck to the barn when I visited. Great beers across the board and fantastic movie references for all their beers which makes for a great trivia contest.
Why you should go: Authentic place that is real cozy and cool with great beers.
My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: A-
Website: Hop Culture Farms & Brew Co
(516) 330-4773
Signature Beer: What is Up is Down
Five second Description: Lively strip mall brewery that has a few of the ingredients, but is missing the boat. The flights are cool since they are made from barrels, but the beer could be improved.. No food options that I could tell.
Why you should go: OK hangout for the area and the staff is very friendly. too!
My Rating
Beer: C
Setting: B-
Website: Stranger Tides Brewing Facebook
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24 Wallace Ave, Wallingford, CT, 06492
Signature Beer: 1-Way IPA
Five second Description: This is a great spot right off Main St. in Wallinford. Nice tasting room and the cleanest kettles I have ever seen. Great service, nice branding and good beer.
Why you should go: The scene is great and you can order pizza for delivery.
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: A-
Website: https://www.centerstreetbrewing.com
This was a restaurant that made its own beer, but it was more about the wine and the food. My guess is that the restaurant was too high-end for the spot and for a brewery theme.
687 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 891-7704
Signature Beer: Any of the Erector beers
Five second Description: More of a high end restaurant that features Erector beers made on premises. Very chic, but it is all about the expensive and great food.
Why you should go: Very high end food and exotic Italian cocktails. The beer is great too!
My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: A-
Website: Nolo
230 Woodmont Rd.#29B, Milford, CT. 06460
203-701-9077
Signature Beer: Silver Sands IPA
Five second Description: In an industrial complex and a very humble setting. The beer is good but not great, no NEIPA. Great crowd and very friendly atmosphere.
Why you should go: Great place to hang out and they had the Belgian Waffel bus when I was there.
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B-
Website: Milford Point Brewing
225 South Frontage Road Bridgeport CT 06604
(203) 612-4438
Signature Beer: Old News Double IPA
Five second Description: Fantastic scene that is more of a great pizza restaurant than a brewery, not sure they take their beer too seriously, no IPA on tap! Get the pizza without cheese and you will not be disappointed, it rivals the best in New Haven.
Why you should go: Great pizza, great merchandise, but the beer leaves something to be desired.
My Rating
Beer: C+
Setting: A
Website: https://brewportct.com
5 Depot Place, Bethel, Connecticut 06801
(203) 826-9907
Signature Beer: Departure IPA Series
Five second Description: Looks like a brewery space, but serves food as well. Great beer and Mexican style food makes this a great stop. More of a brewery than a restaurant. It is right on the railroad tracks, but unfortunately they could not take advantage of using that for any view of the tracks.
Why you should go: Great beer and descent food that can be ordered at the counter.
My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: B
Website: Broken Symmetry Gastro Brewery
39 Shelter Rock Rd, Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 616-5268
Signature Beer: 1687 Brown Ale
Five second Description: Great owner that will be there to talk about any of his experiences and his wife served brownies. Possibly the two nicest owners I have ever met. They have there flagship beers that tey have been brewing for years, but also several others that push the boundries across 10 taps. Could also be the cleanest brew room I have ever seen.
Why you should go: There is something for everyone there in their beer. A crowd pleasing space.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B+
Website: Charter Oak Brewing
