Category: Reuse

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Surfridge Brewing 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.  The beer is definately high quality.

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: B+
Setting: B+

First Visit: Jan 22, 2022

Website: Surfridge Brewing Company

 

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CT-Surfridge
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The New Cambridge Project

139 Center St., Bristol, CT  06010

Signature Beer: Maybe Boondoggle Jetlag

Five-second Description: This is the revamped version of the old Firefly Hollow brewery.  A new coat of paint and a bit of a theme change.  They really need some marketting (check out their website) and a reason for people to go other than the beer.  I believe it is the new home for Boondoggle as well.

Why you should go: Still a cool space and the beer is pretty good.

My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: B

Food: none that I saw

Website: The New Cambridge Project

First visited on December 8, 2024

 

CT - New Cambridge Project
CT – New Cambridge Project
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Dead Language Beer Project

1429 Park Street #115, Hartford CT 06106

Signature Beer:  Little Death Czech Dark Lager

Five second Description: great spot reopened where the Hog River used to be.  They really decorated and made the space their own, and it is a great space with the old press in there. They added a few video games as well.  Really liked the quality of the Czech and German beers.

Why you should go: The location and the Czech quality beer.

My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: A-

Food: They typically hava a food truck or you can order from Parkville Market

First Visited: Nov 2, 2024

Website: Dead Language Beer Project

Dead Language Project
Dead Language Project
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Rustic Brewing Company

34 Front St Suite G21, Indian Orchard, MA 01151
(413) 273-7166

Signature Beer:  Not Sure

Five-second Description:  I love that this is a reuse space, but it is an odd entrance that needs some better signage, finding the door was a challenge.  It is in a basement space with no natural light,  I do like all the games they have there and am not too happy about their aversion to IPAs.

Why you should go: It is an old factory with a very cool bridge over the stream near the door.

My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: B-

Food: None

Ma - Rustic
Ma – Rustic
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Website: Rustic Brewing Company

 

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The Boroughs Brewing Company

21A Furnace St. Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 942-6506

Signature Beer: Es Bien

Five-second Description:  Former home of Black Pond Brewery without a lot of change. I hope they can pull off what their predecessor did, brew good beer, and grow out of the building.  The building is incredibly unique and was originally built as a photo studio over 100 years ago.  They are in the end in the basement, I would love to see them grow to take over the upstairs.  The space is a bit small, but certainly large enough for now. The beer was OK and still needs some work to get to the next level.  Friendly owner that is willing to talk beer to anyone!

Why you should go: A great stop before going to Putnam for another brewery stop and dinner.  The very unique building is worth a look. A nice outside area that I hope they take advantage of.

My Rating
Beer: C+
Setting: C

Website:  The Boroughs Brewing Company

First visited  April 19, 2023

CT - Boroughs Brewing Company
CT – Boroughs Brewing Company
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Long Live Beerworks

40R Sprague St, Providence, RI 02907
(401) 213-9830

Signature Beer: The All Seeing Eye IPA

Five-second Description:  Very cool recovered factory space spanning two floors that has everything you would want in a brewery.  The beer is also the best I have had in Rhode Island.  IPSa are definitely the theme, but they have several other and several other beers for different tastes.

Why you should go: The beer, the beer, and the beer.  The space is also awesome and it is only steps from the airport.

My Rating
Beer: A
Setting: A

Website: Long Live Beerworks

RI - Long Live Beerworks
RI – Long Live Beerworks
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Five Churches By The Bay

215 Main St, Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 850-2789

Signature Beer: Pew Pew

Five-second Description:  Expected a bit more from this second location of Five Churches.  They were out of a lot of beers on the menu and the pretzel was not as good as the one at the main location.  There is very little signage outside, which may be a restriction, but at least get a new awning with your brand on it.  It is located in the old Morton House, which has not had a real use for years.  There are windows facing the water, but you cant see out of them from the main floor.  Hope they can make this work, but it may be a bit of a struggle.

Why you should go: It is in a great location and across the street from the water.  Good Five Churches beer is also worth the visit.

Food: Pizza, wings and pretzels

My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: C+

Website:  Five Churches By The Bay  Facebook

First visited  March 25, 2023

CT - 5 Churches Niantic
CT – 5 Churches Niantic
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Stubborn Beauty Brewing Company

180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT 06457

Signature Beer: Nummy Nummy

Five-second Description: great beer, cramped but cool tasting room in an old industrial building.  No more food trucks anymore, but they expanded and finally have enough room for the crowds.   Good solid brands, but they need to start working to get new beers on the line.

Why you should go: Good quality beer

My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B

Website: Stubborn Beauty

Last visited March 27, 2023
First visited Dec 2016

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CT – Stubborn Beauty
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Forest City Brewing

180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 788-2138

Signature Beer:  Maybe…   Coniferous Kolsch?

Five-second Description: Nice German style beer with an IPA thrown in.  Clean and bright tasting room.  the new IPA’s have some real promise too!

Why you should go: The beer is well made and it is two doors down from Stubborn Beauty Brewery…and food trucks!

My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B-

Website: Forest City Brewing (Facebook )  – Time for a website!

First visit: Jan 2017

CT - Forest City
CT – Forest City
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Firefly Hollow Brewing Company

1139 Center St., Bristol, CT  06010
(860) 845-8977

 

I liked this place.  Unfortunately, they couldn’t get to the growth cycle needed to survive.

Signature Beer: Cone Flakes IIPA

Five-second Description: Not much has changed since they opened, love the recovered space, but a bit more could be done to create an outdoor area.  Food trucks at times and always friendly staff.

Why you should go: The beer is unique and good.  The tasting room is full of character and often has entertainment on the weekends.

My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B+

Website: Firefly Hollow Brewing Company

First visited on February 1, 2017

CT - Firefly
CT – Firefly
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