A trip through Connecticut offers casinos, museums, antique shopping and more;
(Updated March 2022)
Connecticut, an easy drive from New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and eastern Pennsylvania even for a day or weekend getaway trip, is the southern gateway to a New England vacation. Hotels, inns, resorts, and romantic bed and breakfasts are plentiful. Connecticut tourism runs the gamut from a family vacation at Ocean Park Beach in New London to playing the slot machines at the casinos to browsing antique stores in Litchfield.
Among the highlights for tourism in Connecticut are the slots and table games of the Foxwoods casino and Mohegan Sun casino in the eastern part of the state. Mystic has the renowned Mystic Aquarium great for families with children and Mystic Seaport, a museum of seafaring.
Hartford, the geographic center of Connecticut, has the bright new Connecticut Science Centre, attracting families and science buffs from far and wide. The capital city also has a home of American writer Mark Twain. Famous eagle-watching river cruises and steamboat cruises and antique railroad excursion trips entertain tourists along the Connecticut River near the town of Essex.
The coastal Fairfield region presents a range of outdoor and family fun like the Beardsley Zoo and Barnum Museum in Bridgeport and the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. New Haven claims to be the home of the first pizza in America; don’t pass through the city without stopping at a pizza parlour.
The Litchfield region is classic small-town New England. A drive in the region reveals small towns with village greens and steepled churches, stone walls and fields, luxury inns and dining – and lots of great antique shopping.
Plentiful shopping also can be found at Olde Mistick Village in Mystic, as well as the Tanger Outlet Centre in Westbrook and the Clinton Crossing outlets in Clinton. As with all parts of New England, inland and waterfront parks for hiking, biking, and play are easy to find.
Connecticut does not have a “beer town” so I will give you the low down on some of the best the brew-pubs and breweries of the state;
Brü Rm. at BAR, 254 Crown Street, New Haven, Connecticut, 06511
This place is pretty interesting brew pub. They have a restaurant in one area, a bar in another and a club/dance floor in another. it’s a one stop shop for going out. A large, open, industrial. Blank concrete walls that appear to be cracking, a massive garage door. A modern/industrial thing going on? There is a front room with a bar, pool tables, etc. A chill room with big couches, a back room with a stage for live bands. Another back room which is a dance club, which also has an outdoor room for the warmer months. A dining room/brewpub. and two more floors of grain lofts, and private group seating areas. They usually have 5 of their own beers on tap, but they also have Bud, and other macros on as "guest" taps as well? The house brewed beers are pretty good, but they only have one seasonal on, and the four year round brews were not exactly adventurous. Plus $4 a pint is also a nice price to pay for good beer. The service is good, and the pizza here is awesome and available with many odd toppings (Mashed potatoes). Overall worth stopping at if you find yourself in New Haven to grab a pie and some fresh brewed beer.
Taylor Brooke Brewery, 818 CT-171, Woodstock
Nice local business. Good variety of beers on tap. You can also order a "flight" of five 4 oz. glasses to sample what's available. Sometimes there's a food truck as well on weekends which offers excellent sandwiches.
Bear Hands Brewing Company, 75 Main Street Suite 1, Putnam
Never having heard of Putnam, I was even more intrigued to see that a brewery was there, nestled into a revitalized historic district. It was well worth a long jaunt to visit Bear Hands is a gem! The Brick Wall Eatery (inside) provided superior flavor with the fare not bar food at all! This is a fantastic place to grab grub, even if you’re not a beer aficionado. The beers were on point as well; with an IPA that had dank, piney flavor and a fruit beer that was the perfect summer beverage. Do yourself a FLAVOR (and favor) and check out Bear Hands!
Black Pond Brews, 1001 Hartford Pike, Dayville
Wow a really love this brewery! Cute on the inside, atmosphere is very rustic charm. Technically very sound brewers and just a great place to spend an hour or more. They offer so many different varieties of beer that are always changing to meet anyone's beer taste buds. They also offer a great variety of whiskey and a couple different mixed drinks. A must go to on your brewery tour of CT
Cavalry Brewing, 115 Hurley Road, Bldg 9A, Oxford, Connecticut, 06478.
Cavalry Brewing beers are brewed using traditional English methods on American equipment to create fresh and flavourful ales and stouts to entice the most discerning palate. Each product is a balance between the barley and the hops to provide an easy drinking ale or stout. Located in an industrial park. The physical location is similar in scale to New England Brewing, but their focus is more on session beers. They will fill growlers, but do not have their own? The owner/brewer is very friendly, will give you samples, and loves to talk beer.
Powder Hollow Brewery, 504 Hazard Ave, Enfield, Connecticut
Hours: Mon - Fri 3:00 - 9:00 PM; PM; Sat 12:00 - 10:00 PM; Sun 12:00 - 8:00 PM
A nice little tasting room, with all wooden panels. Selling pints and growler fills. Usually 10/12 beers available. Well worth a stop off if you are in the area.
Firefly Hollow Brewing Company, 139 Center St, Bristol, Connecticut
Hours: Thu & Fri 2:00 - 8:00 PM; Sat 12:00 - 8:00 PM; Sun 12:00 - 5:00 PM
One of the newer breweries in CT. There is an Industrial feel to the bar and they always have a good selection of their beers on tap. Look for some great beers coming out of Firefly. They usually have a food truck outside that people seem to like. The Hartford area could certainly use a few more modern/creative brewers - hopefully these guys can help to fill that void. Great Cool Vibe.
Stranger Tides Brewing, 199 Old Hartford Rd, Colchester
A nice local brewery with a great pirate vibe. Best beer in this area! Good atmosphere, friendly staff, clean bathrooms! Bonus? It’s also somewhat of an art gallery. Plenty of seating areas plus no odd height differences in the tables and chairs. Staff are covid safe.
Hop Culture Farms & Brew Co. 144 Cato Corner Rd, Colchester
One of those diamonds in the rough!! It feels like it is in the middle of nowhere, but well worth the trip. Small but excellent selection of brews and they're not just all IPA's. Plenty of seating inside and out. I love the farm setting and atmosphere of this place. They have a very friendly and accommodating staff here, just a great all around experience. Oh and there is a cheese place right next door it's an absolute win.
Dexter's Tunes, Tales, and Ales, 91 Main St, East Hampton
Such a fun place! In the nice weather there is a large outdoor area to gather with friends. Inside they have records, books, and games and it’s a cosy, comfortable atmosphere. Most nights of the week they offer live music (they often have great bands or they do open mic 2 days a week) and they host different events (whisky tasting, game nights, etc). Definitely check it out if you are in town!
Hog River Brewing Co. 1429 Park St, Hartford
Great beer and cool setting. The industrial look pays great homage to the history of the area and adds a cool design to the place They have a large list of beers on tap and many for purchase in cans. They also have games inside and a food truck outside. Located down the hall from Pine & Iron Axe Throwing makes fun for a strong combo and fun evening.
City Steam Brewery Cafe, 942 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut, 06103
City Steam is the most central Brewpub in the metro Hartford area and perhaps one of the better watering holes in Downtown Hartford. Beer rotates and can range from average to fantastic. They usually have about 10 beers on tap. The styles ranged from biere de garde, to Dortmunder, to IPA, to bock, to light lager. There’s also a comedy club downstairs. Located in a beautiful historic building that also houses the downtown Residence Inn. Gorgeous from the outside and spacious in the inside. The wooden floors and walls are nice, but a bit worn in the bar area. The entire space is large with vast ceilings and consists of three levels; Basement: Comedy Club Level 1: Bar, restaurant and pool table room, Level 2: More dining space. The menu’s above average with some nice snacking foods.
Thomas Hooker Brewery at Colt, 140 Huyshope Ave, Hartford
This little satellite home brewery is a lovely little spot in Sheldon Charter Oak. It's popular for those who live and work in the immediate area, but not so popular it's super crowded. Good beer, but also wine and some mixed drinks on tap, which is nice for a brewery. They have bar bites that are quite decent. I recommend the pretzel bites and the mini grilled cheeses. There are games to play and a lovely patio. Low traffic spot so nice to sit outside and enjoy the afternoon. There's a large parking lot, and plenty of parking.
Phantom Brewing Co. Unit 3 Meadow Rd, Reading
One of the best breweries in the area. They have multiple rooms with comfortable seating, sofas and an outdoor space for when it’s sunny. They also have games to play like shuffle board and other arcade style games. Another great thing is they always have such a good line up for street food vendors so you don’t go hungry. Great atmosphere, friendly service, comfortable environment and an interesting choice of beers from Phantom and also guests from other breweries. Prices are reasonable. I definitely recommend this place
New Park Brewing, 485 New Park Ave, West Hartford
Love local brew pubs like New Park, and they don't disappoint! Fantastic mix of beers, from dark stouts to fruity blends, and of course their signature IPAs, there is plenty to choose from on tap or to take home. Very welcoming friendly atmosphere in a beautifully renovated industrial building.
WeHa Brewing & Roasting Company, 141 Shield St, West Hartford
Love this place!! Friendly environment and friendly staff! The combination of coffee and beer is what makes it great! There are many different styles of beers. You can bring your own food, and Cora Cora is right across the street, as is a bunch of other stuff. Good beer, a nice space for siting and playing board games.
Shunock River Brewery and Village Cafe, 2 Wyassup Rd, North Stonington
This place is awesome, a low key quaint pub on the side of a river. The beer is crisp, fresh and delicious. Have one of the best pizzas! The service is fantastic. The wood fired pizza and pretzels alone would be enough to bring you back even if they didn't have delicious beer.
Cottrell Brewing Co. 100 Mechanic St, Pawcatuck, Connecticut, 06379
Cottrell Brewing Company is a Connecticut-based micro brewery, manufacturing delicious craft beers a fine New England tradition. Founded back in 1996 as a family owned brewery by Charles and Ann Cottrell in honour of their heritage and family name. The brewery is in the same factory walls as where their ancestors worked and owned the C.B. Cottrell & Sons, Inc. (an 1800's manufacture of printing press).
Their flagship brew is Old Yankee Ale, which is a medium bodied, American Amber Ale, that has a great up-front malt taste with a refreshing hop finish. More recently, they launched Mystic Bridge, which is a great example of a year ‘round New England IPA. A mild earthy IPA with hints of citrus, this beer is great for paring with foods or for session drinking.
TOURS / TASTINGS; Monday-Wednesday by appointment; Thursday a tour at 3 p.m. Friday tours on the half hour from 3-6 p.m. Saturday tours on the half hour from 1-5 p.m. last tour at 5
Beer’d Brewing Company, 22 Bayview Ave, Stonington, Connecticut.
Hours: Fri 5:00 - 9:00 PM; Sat & Sun 1:00 - 5:00 PM
This nano-brewery is located in an old velvet factory that has been re-purposed to house smaller startup companies, which is very cool. The tasting room is cool with older industrial architecture vibe to it. The beers are good, fresh and served by a staff that are constantly moving. If you’re near Stonington, it really is worth stopping in.
Bank & Bridge Brewing, 54 W Main St, Mystic
You will love this place? Great repurpose of the building, turning a bank into a brewery. A bank can give people stress but a brewery can only make people happy. This is decent place for a quick grab of pub grubs and a beer. The staff are very helpful and friendly, the pricing is fair and it has a laid back vibe. Their own beers are good and come really coolly packaged. I think the coolest thing is their guest beers on tap definitely not your standard on tap choices!
Outer Light Brewing Company, 266 Bridge St, Groton
Good beer, cool atmosphere. Located in what I'd consider a strip mall which felt a little unconventional, however once inside you can really enjoy yourself. They had a pretty extensive beer selection with some great IPA's on tap. Chips for purchase if you want a snack. Plenty of parking out front. Occasional food trucks.
Tox Brewing Company, 635 Broad St, New London
A small cozy taproom with a lot going on. Tox has a robust list of beers available, makes a wide variety of styles and generally nails everything they do. You could spend quite a while here drinking through what they offer and if you’re pressed for time they’ve got a lot of cans to go. Two large outside patios give some more space for nice days as well.
Epicure Brewing, 40 Franklin St, Norwich
The brewery's taproom is awesome. There is so much space with an open layout. The staff are friendly and the beer is great. An impressive growler system which keeps the beer fresh for 30 days. This is called a bonus! The brewery atmosphere is cool with plenty local artist's work decorating the walls. Staff also are very supportive of other local breweries and encouraged visiting others, which is a great part of the craft beer community.
New England Brewing Co. 125 Amity Road, Woodbridge, Connecticut, 06525.
Hours: Wed-Fri 3pm-7pm Sat 11am-4pm Closed Sun-Tues
Founded in 2001 this brewery produces a good, but small line up up of beers. A small little warehouse brewery with a small bar. Samples and pints are available inside offering up a few of the beers to sample or have a growler filled.
Two Roads Brewing Company, 1700 Stratford Ave, Stratford, Connecticut.
Hours: Tue - Fri: 3:00-8:00 PM Sat 12:00-8:00 PM Sun 12:00 - 5:00 PM
One of the bigger microbreweries in Fairfield county, Two Roads’ sampling room is located on the second floor of the brewery, which is in a renovated factory. Right off you get a sense of the old time feel of the factory, especially with its dark varnished walls and tiled floors. The Sampling room has ample room with a circular bar in the center. Four or five tenders offer swift service. In addition to the bar, there are tables across the floor, including tables overlooking the brewery floor. The brewery sells snacks, but food trucks are outside. They also allow bringing in food, which is a plus.
Area Two Experimental Brewing, 1526 Stratford Ave, Stratford
It's a large warehouse building with hundreds of barrels stacked up on the first floor, and a tasting room with an excellent selection of beers (and snacks) on the second floor. Great outdoor seating. Only barrel aged and sour beers here. A bit pricier than at the main brewery next door. Staff very knowledgeable on these specific beers. Approx. 12 beers on tap some of which are bottled to go.
Fairfield Craft Ales, 724 Honeyspot Rd, Stratford
A greeat small brewery. It's small but has a good bit of seating. The music is great. The beer is very good which is most important. All the Styles are true to their form and done very well. Something that stood out was how well balanced all the flavors were. The atmosphere is great. There's board games if you enjoy playing. Everyone is friendly. Whoever does the designs here is doing a great job! Outside is nondescript and can be easily missed, but don't miss this! They also have plenty of events, such as trivia night, beer pairing tastings, and more.
Athletic Brewing Company, 350 Long Beach Blvd, Stratford
Finding this taproom tucked at the back of the brewery building is worth the effort. The staff are friendly, helpful and attentive. Their beers are non alcoholic CRAFT beers. They are artfully brewed for great taste, with no alcohol. Flights are available of 6, 12, or 18 beers which is a good thing because there is a wide variety of nonalcoholic beers to sample. Athletic offers IPAs, stouts and a variety of other beers for your tasting pleasure. Unlike many other nonalcoholic beers that taste watery, Athletic has NA beer that tastes good.
Relic Brewing, 95B Whiting St, Plainville, Connecticut.
Hours: Th-Fr: 4-7 PM; Sat: 12-4 PM
A small little brewery who has improved a lot since first opening. Usually about 4-5 beers on tap and some bottles for sale. Some interesting artwork hanging up and cool people there. Definitely worth stopping in and trying some beers.
Broad Brook Brewing Company, 2 North Rd, East Windsor, Connecticut.
Hours: Wed - Fri 2:00 - 7:00 PM; Sat 12:00 - 6:00 PM; Sun 12:00 - 5:00 PM
This brewery is located behind a shopping center next door to a pool hall. Ambiance is typical college bar. Service is prompt and friendly, even when they are busy. There’s a bar, lots of taps, and lots of their beers available. 4 beer samplers are available for $6 and includes a brewery tour if you want to go. Beer to go is limited to 4 selections because of their filling station. Worth a visit if in the area.
Paddle Creek Beer Company, 1277 Main St, East Hartford
A neat little place, the staff are very friendly, and very informative about places to visit on a road trip! Awesome outdoor area with picnic tables. You can order beer at the window and sit outside. The inside looks very nice, however due to covid I assume not yet open? Beer is absolutely delicious! Definitely worth a stop!
East Hartford Brewing Group LLC, 776 Tolland St, East Hartford, Connecticut, 06108
This is a small, barn-like Ice Store. Their main business is selling ice, but there’s a small room where they brew and where the fermentation tanks are. Nevertheless, their beers are all over the place, especially in neighbouring Manchester. If you want their beer, go to a bar for their Ten Penny, or go to a Package Store for their seasonal stuff. I would not go out of my way to go here, unless I lived in East Hartford Tour are only available by appointment only.
Niantic Public House and Brewery, 243 Main St, Niantic
Perfect local brewery for a pint and some good company. The porch set up with the food trucks in response to COVID is a very innovative move. The art work on the walls are fantastic, very spacious, with comfortable setting. Lots of beer and wine choices including a bunch of house brewed selections. Can't recommend enough!
30 Mile Brewing Company, 39 Ragged Rock Road Unit #5, Old Saybrook
30 Mile Brewing Co.is located in the shoreline Connecticut town of Old Saybrook, where the Connecticut River meets the Long Island Sound. Established in 2015. It’s a small taproom. Some board games are at the stand-only tables. The staff and locals are friendly and helpful. Six taps and beers generally are ok.
HIGH NINE Brewing, 6 Winter Ave suite 7, Deep River
This brewpub has lots of seating (high chairs, low chairs, couches etc) and social distancing is possible. A wonderful place to come, relax with a brew and hang out, simply put the atmosphere is eclectic. Retro with a touch of Surf and Ski. They sell chips only, no food. The beer is very good. Highly recommend this brewery for beer.
Little House Brewing Company, 16 Main St, Chester
A very cute place, with indoor, outdoor seating. Great customer service, great selection of beers. An awesome atmosphere and even better people. All their beers are delicious but the porter and kolsch are absolutely perfect. The staff are super friendly.
Southport Brewing Company,850 West Main Street Branford 06405.
This new establishment can be found just off Rt. 1 in Branford, CT. The interior of this location is closer in appearance to the Southport location than their other locations and is more airy. The restaurant has a bar / open kitchen area, and a back room for dining. I sat in the bar area, slighty dark interior with large glass windows overlooking the road. Outside seating was available too. Large warehouse ductwork adorns the ceilings. Large bar seats about 30. Like their other locations, this one has overpriced food and a decent selection of their own beers that tend towards the average. Not a place for a beer geek. more of a place to take the family if you want to be in a TGI Fridays like atmosphere but want beer brewed on the premises.
Other SBC locations are;
1950 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, 06514;
33 New Haven Avenue, Milford, 06460;
2600 Post Road, Southport, 06490
131 Summer St. Stamford, 06901
The Brew Pub at Mohegan Sun. 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, Connecticut, 06382
Located in the Race Book, visitors can enjoy a variety of domestic and imported draft beers, including Mohegan Sun Ale brewed by Budweiser, while viewing the continuous racing and Jai-Alai action or playing video slots. Worth a look in if you are visiting the Casino but otherwise not worth bothering with its all part of the tourist trap and even though there are brew tanks its not a brew pub.
The Cambridge House, 357 Salmon Brook Street, Granby, Connecticut, 06035
Hours: Tue - Sun 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM; Closed Monday
Nice place about 15 minutes west of the airport. They only had 4 of their own beers on tap but they were very drinkable, especially the IPA. They also had another 8 or so micros. Seems a slightly above average brewpub. The atmosphere was great, and the food was pretty solid. Bright, and clean with a variety of rooms and porch, etc. Well worth a stop if you are in the area.
Cliffside Brewing, 16b Center St, Wallingford
This brewery is located across the street from the cemetery on Center Street. The location itself is a decent size very cosy brewery with unique beers! Table games and books available while you enjoy the flavorful beverages and one of the things I liked about the place is that they offer free popcorn. Definitely a bonus! The beers on tap are decent. While there is no food, there is a large collection of delivery menus, and you can get food delivered. I'm excited to see the growth and future brews they develop!
Center Street Brewing Company, 24 Wallace Ave, Wallingford
Located right in the centre of Wallingford and seems to be a local favourite. Its a wonderful location too with other restaurants a stone throw away if you want meal and a pint. Its not huge, but has enough to keep you coming back. Staff are always super friendly and the people normally are two. Cross table conversations with new friends are common and they are dog friendly. They offer a good variety of about 8-10 different beers on tap and a few local breweries cans in a fridge.
Front Porch Brewing, 226 N Plains Industrial Rd UNIT 4, Wallingford
A cool place! They have done a lot with a small area. Located in an industrial building, so they have plenty of parking outside. Inside they have video games, boards games, snacks, and of course BEER. The selection of beer is nice. The bartender is very friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely a cool spot to hangout.
The Griswold Inn, 36 Main Street, Essex, Connecticut, 06426
The Griswold Inn was founded in the late 18th century and is the oldest standing inn and tavern in the United States.
The pub has the feel of a true New England relic. High ceiling, dim lights, antiques and art everywhere, ornate wood furnished. Truly cosy, warm, and inviting.
Maybe not a "true" beer destination with five standard taps including Sam Adams, Sam Seasonal, etc. Although, The Griswold Inn features its own privately brewed "Revolutionary Ale", which is worth trying.
The food is excellent. Simple plates, fresh and home made. Try the grilled cheese and home made tomato soup.
Monday nights means folk music and sea shanty's, a packed pub with people slamming their glasses on the table and singing.
Thomas Hooker Ales & Lagers, 16 Tobey Rd, Bloomfield, Connecticut, 06002.
First established over ten years ago as the brewing arm of the Trout Brook Brew Pub, the company and its brands were purchased by the current investor group in 2006. Precipitated by the closure of the adjacent brew pub in mid-2003, Troutbrook Brewery became a manufacturing micro brewery with a new focus on distribution. The products were re-introduced to the market as Thomas Hooker Ales & Lagers in August, 2003. It's far removed from the main eating and drinking venues in town, and difficult to find as its located in the industrial, frog hollow section of Hartford. Let's just say it's not the area where you want your car to break down on the way there. The building itself is a neat old factory with the original swinging wooden gates at the front entrance. Physically, the building is split up into a number of rooms. The bar area is not too large, and is heavily wooded and dark. Some booths around the perimeter, high tables in the middle. A nice place to have some beers. The dining room is in the middle of the building and is kind of choppy. There's a large banquet room and a pool room that has a couple other games and a living room-like set-up with a large TV with comfy couches surrounding it. In the back, behind large glass windows, is the brew room, visible from the dining room. A great place to chill out and have a meal while supping some above average craft beers usually around 8 – 10 taps pouring.
Tullycross Tavern & Microbrewery, 1487 Pleasant Valley Road, Manchester, Connecticut.
This used to be a John Harvard's Brew House, and the decor still shows that. Walls around the bar are a little bare and could use a dash of touching up. Just ignore the walls and pay attention to the flat screens they have hanging around.
As far as featured beers, they were about 9 beers on draft with options like TCT Pale Ale, Catcher In the Rye-P.A., Irish Stout, Belgian Perti at Night, Tempting Murphy Imperial Stout, Spring Bock and a Brown Ale on cask. The beer is a funny thing because Tullycross knocks it out of the park when they get something right, but there are a few that just don't work. They do a "Tavern Sampler”. The bartender was solid overall with responsive & prompt service.
A solid tavern/microbrewery that appears to have some initial growing pains. I think they've been open since mid-March 2011, the place is going through some growing pains hopefully these details will work out. If anyone checks it out please let me know.
Willimantic Brewing Co, 967 Main St, Willimantic, Connecticut, 06226.
A rather out of the way location; Willimantic isn’t really a town you are likely to be just passing by and, for most people, it will take a special journey. But it’s worth it. The beers are rock solid and often adventurous, if not all world beaters. The location is right in the centre of town. The building used to be the post office and a pretty grand one at that. The monumental scale and soaring ceilings mean it isn’t the most cosy or intimate place but that’s just a minor point. Quite opulent surroundings, with the look of one of those ornate Victorian gin palace pubs albeit the original use was very different. There are 2 main areas a bar area and a dining area with some outside seating for those sunny days.
Food is pretty decent. Not only do they have their own beers but they also have quite a few guest taps, mainly supporting other local breweries. A nice touch, and rare for a brewpub to welcome the "opposition". The brew master likes to put up his beers against other breweries so that you can compare styles, a cool touch. There are usually about 20+ taps covering the full range of beer styles. I would drive up there for mid afternoon and sleep over in the motel at the other end of town and do a full session in the bar it is awesome.
DuVig Brewing Company, 59 School Ground Rd, Unit 10, Branford, Connecticut.
Hours: Fri 3:00 - 8:00 PM; Sat 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Sun 12:00 - 5:00 PM
This is fun/quick stop. It’s got a very small tasting room in the front of a smallish brewery. DuVig Brewing Company has a simple brewing philosophy; produce quality session beers that are brewed to style.
Forest City Brewing, 180 Johnson St, Middletown
Great beer! A beautiful taproom right in the brewery, but definitely the kind of place you don’t want to overlook because it’s excellent. Beer is great, service is wonderful and it’s very much a small-family owned CT business that is doing good work.
Powder Hollow Brewery, 504 Hazard Ave, Enfield
The historical name and location of the taproom are perfect. There’s also a small winery attached to the brewery. So you can have beer or wine. They also sell soups & light bites. Very cosy, flat screen TVs & lots of board games to relax, have fun & enjoy your beer flights.
Concentric Brewing Company, 91 Main St, Portland
The beer selection is great, there is something for everyone on the menu. From pilsner to IPA to Stout. The tap room is comfortable and clean. They have live acoustic music the nights. Food on site and a nice outdoor seating too. Located just off the Arrigoni Bridge in Portland, CT. If your in the area give this place a try you won't be disappointed.
For a more up to date list of breweries check out the Connecticut Brewers Guild:
I hope you found my guide to the brewpubs Connecticut useful?
Now you just need to get yourself out there and start the beer adventure for yourself!
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