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Surprised no one has mentioned Hog River in Hartford. I've found it to be much more fun than New Park and you can actually talk to the person next to you without screaming. City Steam has a new brewer (from Hooker?) and they've greatly improved their IPA selection as well.
 
kansashusky said:
I have been to Hill a couple times, so I was looking to go elsewhere this trip.
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kansashusky said:
I love barrel aged saisons and sours. I don't mind stouts in the winter. I like hazy IPAs because I cannot get them in Kansas City.

I have loved all of the Tree House offerings I have tried, but I visit Side Project frequently and love DeGarde.
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Ok great!
With that said, here are (IMO) some good options for breweries you have to try in CT.

Sours/Belgians
OEC (sours) - they only brew sours here, but people who like sours rave about them
Kent Falls - a farmhouse brewery with a mix of farmhouse ales and IPAs (some hazy)
Overshores (Belgians) - They used to be an all Belgian brewery, but have since changed over to Belgians and a Gypsy brewery location...meaning that other brewers now use their space to brew their own beers. You will find some of their Belgians as well as other brewery IPAs/Stouts/Sours on tap

NEIPAs (hazy IPAs)
New Park Brewing (really good IPAs and also make good stouts/sours when available)
Fat Orange Cat - around 8 beers on tap, with 6 of them being good hazy IPAs. Also have cans to go
Fox Farm Brewery - usually have 2-3 hazy IPAs on tap as well as a stout and farmhouse ale

IPAs
New England Brewing Company (NEBCO) - makers of Fuzzy Baby Ducks and Gandhi Bot...nuff said. They usually have around 10 beers on tap (8 IPAs). Also make some good stouts ie Imperial Stout Trooper
Counterweight Brewing - (former brewer at NEBCO) good IPAs, stouts and a pilsner
Beer'd - good IPAs and some stouts
Relic Brewery - small place but he makes good IPAs (some hazy) and some Belgians when available. Also has an extensive list of whiskeys and bourbons to try
5 Churches - good IPAs and pretty damn good house made brick oven mini pizzas

Destination breweries
Two Roads - largest brewery in CT (our mini Sam Adams but with better beer), huge Tasting Room and tours
Stony Creek Brewery - really nice location right on water with outside seating....but beer IMO is meh
Kinsmen Brewing - pretty big beer hall (think octoberfest) with pretty good beer

This is not an all encompassing list by any means (I'm sure I missed a few), but with soo many breweries in CT (I read we have around 65 now) these are the ones I would check out.

Also they are spread out all around the state (with various hours) so I would check them out on a map to get an idea on where they are all located relative to one another.

Hope this helps and let me know if you have any questions!
 
Hey.... I live in Orange

lots of good info above....not much new to add but my 2 cents...

If you land in Hartford and its still business hours..Hit Treehouse before heading south. They close at 8. Its worth it.

keeping it simple and local, so you're not Ubering around the state all day

NEBCO is a must... G-Bot, Double Fuzzy, Dose & Double Deuce all on draft right now
Counterweight has good choices
Two Roads is awesome.

I would make a trek to the Dew Drop Inn in Derby for lunch... Always a good selection of beers and awesome/fun wing choices.


I'd pass on Bad Sons and Stony Creek(even though the location is great)
 
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Parable in Manchester. Nice venue with the brewer from Steady Habits. They have stand up comedy this Saturday.
 
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Just a little advice if you go up to Tree House on Friday. They open at noon but if you want shorter lines go around 2:30, after the initial rush and before the late afternoon crowd. They don't always have the taproom open on Fridays but a lot of the time they do in the middle of the day when it's not that crowded. They'll announce on Twitter if they've opened the tap room.

ON TAP — Tree House Brewing Co.
 
Rico444 said:
To piggyback on this post, you also have Bad Sons in Derby. I'm pretty sure they're releasing that Campfire beer in collaboration with Sierra Nevada this week, and their other stuff is pretty good too. Also, Counter Weight in Hamden is very good; the brewer that was at NEBCO left there to open Counter Weight. I can second Two Roads for the atmosphere, good beer too. Obviously Tree House is about as good as it gets, although they usually don't do pours on Fridays. So I would only go there if you want to buy beer to take home with you.
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I second Counterweight and NEBCO for quality beer. Tribus, Bad Sons, Stony Creek,Two Roads for tasting rooms that offer a good vibe. Kent Falls, Fat Orange Cat and Fox Farm have great beers, but a little out of the way. I like Hooker, but you can pick it up at your local. Treehouse is worth the ride, but only if you’re taking it home in cans.
 
If you're into sours, i'd also suggest considering a jaunt to Hudson Valley Brewery. About 1.25h trip from Orange and they specialize in sours. Taplist here: See Hudson Valley Brewery's Full Beer List on BeerMenus

NEBCO & Counterweight are so close to where you'll be that it'd be crime not to go given their beer quality
Kent Falls is top notch and brews tons of unique beers but it's a bit of a drive.
 
Hartford beer scene is pretty solid with Hanging Hills, Hog River and New Park. They also put a Thomas Hooker tap room in downtown that I need to check out. So many good breweries around you can’t go wrong anywhere.
 
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Caronimo said:
They also put a Thomas Hooker tap room in downtown that I need to check out.
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It's practically next door to Dillion Stadium, only a mile and change from Hanging Hills. It's a good two-fer.
 
HooperScooper said:
How's Fat Orange Cat in East Hampton? Looks like they're only Saturdays and Sundays.

Fat Orange Cat Brew Co.
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I’m not sure they’re open to “hang out” during the colder seasons. I believe it’s just pick up only, which is better than nothing. They make all hazy IPA’s that all taste the same but they are damn good.
 
Let me nominate Counterweight Headway as Best Beer that's readily available. I find tastes for specific beers can come and go but Headway is just solid for me. And still under 10 bucks. They started selling Headway at FB games this year, except for the last 2. Notice the corresponding drop in attendance?
 
HuskyHawk said:
For the record, Lawson's is amazing. The taproom is huge and gorgeous. It's very well staffed and the beers are priced fairly. Outside a patio rings the building and there are multiple fire pits surrounded by Adirondack chairs. Buying beer at the retail space, which opens before the taproom, is quick and easy.

Side benefit, the Mad Taco now has Double Sunshine on Tap. Additionally, Worthy Burger is opening up Worthy Burger Too at Mad River. It's becoming a great destination.
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Totally agree Waitsfield is kicking it. Sugarbush my Fav ski area (even though I’m only 30 min from jay peak). You got Lawson’s and then Waterbury is only 20 min away with prohib pig and reservoir rest, which always has several hill farmstead on tap. Great place!, then a short hop to Alchemist brewery for the best beer prices around for great beer
 
tomtom80 said:
Totally agree Waitsfield is kicking it. Sugarbush my Fav ski area (even though I’m only 30 min from jay peak). You got Lawson’s and then Waterbury is only 20 min away with prohib pig and reservoir rest, which always has several hill farmstead on tap. Great place!, then a short hop to Alchemist brewery for the best beer prices around for great beer
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When in Waterbury, don’t overlook Blackback Pub, across the street from Pro Pig and Reservior. On last few visits it has outperformed both in both food and drink.
 
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8893 said:
When in Waterbury, don’t overlook Blackback Pub, across the street from Pro Pig and Reservior. On last few visits it has outperformed both in both food and drink.
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Don’t disagree at all but you’ve got to get up to Burly and check out Foam. Really great location and top notch IPA’s.
 
FourRings said:
Don’t disagree at all but you’ve got to get up to Burly and check out Foam. Really great location and top notch IPA’s.
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Went to Foam a few months ago. Cool spot and good beers.
 
FourRings said:
Don’t disagree at all but you’ve got to get up to Burly and check out Foam. Really great location and top notch IPA’s.
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And don’t forget Foley Brothers in Brandon!

Mad Taco has good food and beer in Waitsfield, it used to supply the food at Blackback too @8893. With Worthy Burger Too coming soon there will be more good food and a great tap list.
 
HuskyHawk said:
And don’t forget Foley Brothers in Brandon!

Mad Taco has good food and beer in Waitsfield, it used to supply the food at Blackback too @8893. With Worthy Burger Too coming soon there will be more good food and a great tap list.
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Yes I remember when Mad Taco ran the kitchen at Blackback and I was bummed when they left. Blackback was dicey for a little while after that but the past couple years they have turned it up a few notches in both food and taps.

All that said, the OG Mad Taco in Waitsfield will always reign supreme for me. Great margaritas, too. I'm also a Worthy Burger fan and am looking forward to them opening Waitsfield, as that South Royalton location is not too convenient.

As for the skiing, Sugarbush remains a favorite all things considered, but after returning to Stowe last year I am increasingly torn because that is such a great mountain, too, and the town of Stowe now has quite a few great food and drink places as well.
 
Since we are talking about northern Vermont....if you are in the area hit up the Beverage Warehouse in Winoski. You can make your own 4 packs of any beers they have. I was able to grab 4 different Foley brothers, some BBC beers, as well as some other highly rated locals.
 
DUDE YEA MAN IM TOTALLY FROM BURLINGTON I JUST ****ING LOVE THE TAKING MY SUBY TO THE MOUNTAINS AND SHREDDIN THE POW ALL DAY WHILE RAGING GREAT TUNES. YEA I GO TO UVM AND CATCH RIPPIN SHOWS ALL ****IN DAY AT NECTARS AND CHILL AT FARMHOUSE WHERE THEY HAVE THE FIRE LOCAL BREW ON TAP MOST DEF. YO BRAH HAVE YOU MET MY BOY WAGZ HE HAS BEEN WRAPPING FOR LIKE A YEAR OR MORE AND HIS **** IS SO ****ING FILTHY AND MY BUDDY SILAS IS A DOPE GLASS DESIGNER CUSTOMS ONLY BRO. YOU COMIN TO TWIDDLE THIS WEEKEND AT HIGHER GROUND? WHAT ABOUT GRACE POTTER ON THE WATER? YOU INTO THAT SCENE OR WHAT? CUZ IF YOU ARE I CAN GET YOU THE ****ING DOPEST LAKE MONSTERS FITTED FROM MY BOY IN WINOOSKI YEAH THAT'S RIGHT WINOOSKI BRO. HEY MAN WANNA SMOKE SOME OF THIS FLAME SHATTER THAT MY BOY LARSON BLASTS? OH NAH YOU ONLY ABOUT THAT FLOW? PUFFIN' FLOWER ALL DAY? DUDE YOU CAME TO THE RIGHT ****IN STATE BRO 802 RAGERS AND HEADY ASS CHICKS WHO JUST LOVE SHREDDIN SOME JER AND TOSSIN THE NODS HIS WAY ON THE REG
 
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August_West said:
DUDE YEA MAN IM TOTALLY FROM BURLINGTON I JUST ****ING LOVE THE TAKING MY SUBY TO THE MOUNTAINS AND SHREDDIN THE POW ALL DAY WHILE RAGING GREAT TUNES. YEA I GO TO UVM AND CATCH RIPPIN SHOWS ALL ****IN DAY AT NECTARS AND CHILL AT FARMHOUSE WHERE THEY HAVE THE FIRE LOCAL BREW ON TAP MOST DEF. YO BRAH HAVE YOU MET MY BOY WAGZ HE HAS BEEN WRAPPING FOR LIKE A YEAR OR MORE AND HIS **** IS SO ****ING FILTHY AND MY BUDDY SILAS IS A DOPE GLASS DESIGNER CUSTOMS ONLY BRO. YOU COMIN TO TWIDDLE THIS WEEKEND AT HIGHER GROUND? WHAT ABOUT GRACE POTTER ON THE WATER? YOU INTO THAT SCENE OR WHAT? CUZ IF YOU ARE I CAN GET YOU THE ****ING DOPEST LAKE MONSTERS FITTED FROM MY BOY IN WINOOSKI YEAH THAT'S RIGHT WINOOSKI BRO. HEY MAN WANNA SMOKE SOME OF THIS FLAME SHATTER THAT MY BOY LARSON BLASTS? OH NAH YOU ONLY ABOUT THAT FLOW? PUFFIN' FLOWER ALL DAY? DUDE YOU CAME TO THE RIGHT ****IN STATE BRO 802 RAGERS AND HEADY ASS CHICKS WHO JUST LOVE SHREDDIN SOME JER AND TOSSIN THE NODS HIS WAY ON THE REG
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You've held on to that one for a few years now.
 
Busy afternoon, opened up a Trillium Permutation 62 Triple IPA just in time to find our we landed Akok. What a great day.

I also scored Bourbon County regular bottles for $8 and Vanilla for $10. Most stores had the Vanilla for $25 or so.
 
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