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
14 Tyler St, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 987-4236
Signature Beer: MA Year with Dr Nandu
Five-second Description: This place is a great neighborhood hangout. Great decorations, free flavored water and a view into the research lab. Plenty of room and great beer with plenty of entertainment. And the beer is phenomenal. My only complaint is that they have set flights and you can’t make your own.
Why you should go: I cant think of a reason you shouldn’t go!
My Rating
Beer: A
Setting: A-
Website: Aeronaut Brewing Company
320 Riverside Dr, Northampton, MA 01062
Signature Beer: The IPA
Five-second Description: In the back of a recaptured factory space. Tastings are free and served in a plastic cup. The space is clean and neat, but there really are no tables or areas for entertainment.
Why you should go: The free samples and the friendly staff.
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: C+
Website: Building 8 Brewing
148 Forest St.
Manchester CT. 06040
(860) 791-2295
One of my go-to breweries. great indoor and outdoor space, good beer, and they recently added pizza. Not sure what happened to them?
Signature Beer: Too early to tell
Five-second Description: Fantastic and popular space with a wide variety of beers.
Why you should go: You can walk there from downtown and are poised to be great.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: A-
Website: Labyrinth Brewing Company
122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA 01851
Signature Beer: NEAP
Five-second Description: The tasting room is an after thought, but still a cool environment in a recovered building.
Why you should go: Dogs are allowed and they have a great outdoor space.
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B-
Website: Navigation Brewing
530 Wellington Ave, Cranston, RI 02910
401 461-2337
Signature Beer: Attractive Today
Five second Description: Nice repurpose of an old factory building with pretty good quality beer.
Why you should go: When in Cranston, you should stop by.
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B
Website: Buttonwoods Brewery
100 Clinton Street, Framingham, MA 01702
(774) 777-5085
Signature Beer: Hoponius Union
Five second Description: This is a great brewery that is often packed with a beer hall setting. Great beer and they serve pretty good food right to the tables.
Why you should go: The beer is really good and they sell cans in their gift shop. The real attraction is the pizza oven that rolls out pies every few minutes.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: A-
Website: Jack’s Abby Brewing
102 Clinton Street, Framingham, MA 01702
(774) 777-5430
Signature Beer: It changes but for now: Good N’ You?
Five second Description: This is an extension of Jack’s Abby brewing in a different part of the building. The beer is very different, so it is worth a visit.
Why you should go: The place has everything you would want in a brewery and the barrel display is very impressive.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: A-
Website: Springdale by Jack’s Abby Brewing
45 Baldwin St, East Longmeadow, MA 01028
413-584-2444
Signature Beer: Yellow
Five-second Description: New pl;ace in East Longmeadow, very chill and well decorated concrete building.
Why you should go: A great stop on a visit to East Longmeadow.
My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: B
Website: Brew Practitioners
Last Visited: Jan 27, 2024
1174 Kingstown Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879
(401) 552-0002
Signature Beer: East Coast IPA or Rise American Pale Ale
Five-second Description: A huge popular drinking hall, with a corner for every customer.
Why you should go: This place hops and is in a recovered factory building.
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B+
Website: Whalers Brewing Company
