Tag: CLOSED

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Front Porch Brewing

In a small space poorly thesed and not really decorated without great beer.

226 N Plains Industrial Rd UNIT 4, Wallingford, CT 06492

Signature Beer: Not sure yet

Five second Description: All beers lean towards sours including the IPA and the stout. This place needs some finishing touches as you can see from the pictures.

Why you should go: Not sure I would recommend this place until they spruce it up a bit.

My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: C-

Website: Front Porch Brewing

 Last Update:5/28/19

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CT – Front Porch
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Parable Brewing Company

This closure was a shame, it was due to the lease that they were not able to extend, poor planning.

 

422A N Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 643-2739

Signature Beer: Too early to tell, but their IPA seems to have some traction rock

Five-second Description: Standard office park setting with a well done interior. Still needs an identity or differentiator to make it memorable.

Why you should go: Good beer and a great bunch of owners.  This is the best place east of the river in CT.

My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B

Website: Parable Brewing Company (Facebook)

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CT- Parable
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Fairfield Craft Ales

Not sure this place ever had a chance.

724 Honeyspot Road, Stratford, CT
203-296-2530

Signature Beer: Severe Tire Damage IPA

Five-second Description: This is a bit like being in a friends basement.  Good beer, but the atmosphere seems a bit like cheers.

Why you should go: Go for the beer.

My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: C

Website: Fairfield Craft Ales

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CT – Fairfield Craft Ales
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Fat Orange Cat Brew Co.

This funky backyard brewery always had great beer and they sold the recipe and brand to 12 Percent which still brews great new versions.

47 Tartia Rd, East Hampton, CT 06424
(860) 881-8045

Signature Beer: Severe Tire Damage IPA

Five-second Description: This is a home brewer that decided to build a bar in his back yard.  The place is awesome with plenty of comfortable outdoor seating and a mini farm for the kids.

Why you should go: They have great beer and one of the most relaxing settings of any brewery I have been to.  You feel like you are visiting old friends.

My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: A

Website: Fat Orange Cat Brew Co.

         

 

 

 

 

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The Crossings Brewpub

This place was never much of a brewery, but I was surprised to see the restaurant closed.

45 Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 928-3663

Signature Beer: Not sure on this

Five-second Description: Nice place to grab some grub in Putnam, but they need to work on their beer and marketing.  Pretty cool setting, it is an old railroad station and near a charming eclectic downtown.

Why you should go: Good food, neat setting and good guest beers on tap.

My Rating
Beer: C
Setting: B+

Website:  The Crossing Brewpub (Yes it is Facebook)

 

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CT – The Crossings
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Still Hill Brewery

1275 Cromwell Ave. Rocky Hill, CT  06067
860-436-6368

Signature Beer: Red Storm Rising

Five second Description: They make a good beer that appeals to all tastes and the tasting room is nicely appointed.  Don’t forget to ask how you can get pizza delivered.

Why you should go: Good hours and good beer

My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B+

Website: Still Hill Brewery

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CT – Still Hill
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Steady Habit Brewing Company

Plain old bad management.  You could tell when you visited, they preferred to have a keg party vs serving customers.

95 Bridge Road, Haddam, CT 06438
(860) 777-5041

Signature Beer: Big Bad Bunny or Our Daily Bread IAP

Five second Description: They know how to make real good beer, and how to have a good time.  The only issue is that the drinking space if far from complete.  Feels more like a college dorm room than a brewery room designed for potential customers.

Why you should go: They know how to make beer that will appeal to all tastes. high quality beer

My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: C-

Website: Steady Habit Brewing Company (facebook)

 

 

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Stoney Creek Brewery

Great place, but you can only go so far with mediocre beer. Fortunately, the facility was bought by New England Brewing.

5 Indian Neck Avenue, Branford, CT  06405
(203) 433-4545

Signature Beer:  Cranky IPA

Five second Description: Great space to hang out and have a few.  It is on the water with a deck and a fantastic tasting room!

Why you should go: Large variety of beer with a waterfront bar atmosphere.

My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: A+

Website: Stoney Creek Brewery

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CT – Stoney Creek
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Beeracks

This was the smallest contract brewery I have ever seen and they had a few good brands like Hoax and Armada that grew up and moved on.

250 Bradley St, East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 909-6224

Signature Beer:  With all the guest beers, who knows?

Five second Description: Made to look like a nautical theme, but comes off like a finished basement.  Used to be just for Overshores, but now they have beers from several other brewers, most of which are contract brewed on location.

Why you should go: They do know Belgian beers and if you don’t like their beer they have many others.

My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: C-

Website: Overshores Brewing Company

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CT – Beeracks
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City Steam Brewery

942 Main St, Hartford, CT  06103
(860) 525-1600

 

Unfortunately, they never evolved to reinvent themselves as a brewery introducing new beer and interesting food.  It is never good to get locked in time.

Signature Beer: Naughty Nurse

Five Second Description: Great brewpub in downtown Hartford.  Very innovative brewery with really OK food and a full restaurant.    Time to get a little creative with newer beers if they want to stay relevant.

Why you should go: A place to get a bite to eat and many of their own brews on tap including lighter New England IPAs.

My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: B-

Website:  City Steam Brewery

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CT – City Steam Brewery
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