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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-

First Visited: Nov 2, 2024

Website: Dead Language Beer Project

Dead Language Project
Dead Language Project
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Urban Lodge Pratt Street Brewing Company

88 Pratt St, Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 269-6000

Signature Beer: Giant Sequoia Dounle IPA

Five-second Description: This place is an amazing spot in downtown hartford where you can watch the game, get something to eat and enjoy the great beer that Urban Lodge produces.  It is very large with space on a second level as well.  They also have a full bar.

Why you should go:  Great location although you do have to pay to park if there is an event going on.

My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: A

First visited:  Last reviewed Aug 30, 2024

Website:  Urban Lodge Brewing Company

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CT – Urban Lodge Hartford
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Phantom Brewing Company

290 Murphy Road, Hartford, Connecticut 06114
860-247-2969

Signature Beer: King Tut IPA

Five-second Description:  Kind of an odd space in an office park that is half brewery and half beer making supply store.  The space is nice enough, but the beer supply area needs to be better separated as it detracts from the main room look and feel.  No real outdoor space to speak of other than a small grassy area.

Why you should go: If you go it should be about the beer, they have a wide range of types.

My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: C

Website:  Phantom Brewing Company

 

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CT – Phantom
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Thomas Hooker Brewery at Colt

140 Huyshope Ave, Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 461-0945

Signature Beer:  Ode to Blumpy

Five-second Description: Great meeting space with a nice rentable room in the back.  Great beer and they also serve wine and mixed drinks, although there is not much brewing done here.

Why you should go: Great place to grab a cold one with friends in the back of the historic Colt building.

My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B+

Website: Thomas Hooker Brewery at Colt

CT - Hooker at Colt
CT – Hooker at Colt
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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

CT - City Steam Brewery
CT – City Steam Brewery
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Hog River Brewing

 

Reopened as Dead Language Beer Project

1429 Park Street, Hartford CT 06106
(860) 206-2119

Signature Beer:  Golden Messenger Kölsch-style Ale  (not sure about this one)

Five second Description: popular and great venue with fresh and clean beer. An old 25 foot factory press in the room and almost always a food truck too.

Why you should go: The setting and beer to please everybody, always a food cart!

My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: A

Website: Hog River Brewery

CT - Hog River
CT – Hog River
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