Back East Brewing

1296A Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield CT 06002
(860) 242-1793

Signature Beer: Ice Cream Man IPA

Five second Description: Fantastic IPAs and now they have a new bar that is absolutely awesome with indoor and outdoor seating.  Pictures show new and old tasting rooms.

Why you should go: Very popular scene with great beer.

My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: A-

First reviewed January 2017

Website: Back East Brewing

 

Hooker Brewery

16 Tobey, Rd Bloomfield, CT  06002
(860) 242-3111

Signature Beer:  Chocolate Truffle Stout or #NOFILTER

Five second Description: Very mature brewery that has managed to keep up with the times.  Many beers, great tours and plenty of tasting rooms.

Why you should go: Brewery tours, several tap rooms and 10+ beers on tap.  Very generous with their samples, 10 samples per person!

My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: A-

Website: Thomas Hooker Brewery