Connecticut Breweries

Manchester, CT· Microbrewery

Inspired by the cozy atmosphere of traditional British and Irish pubs, this Manchester brewery is a dedicated destination for both craft beer and global soccer…

New Britain, CT· Microbrewery

Drawing its name from the Latin word for beehive, this New Britain brewery serves as a industrious community hub within a revitalized industrial space. The tapr…

Stratford, CT· Brewery

Adjacent to the main campus, this 'innovation hub' is a specialized facility dedicated to the art of barrel-aging, souring, and wild fermentation. The space fea…

New Haven, CT· Microbrewery

Situated in New Haven's Quinnipiac River district, this brewery features a two-story taproom with a distinct dark fantasy and medieval aesthetic. They are well-…

Bloomfield, CT· Microbrewery

Founded by cousins with a shared passion for craft beer, this Bloomfield staple has grown from a small production facility into a premier destination featuring…

Torrington, CT· Microbrewery

Located in a beautifully restored 1901 firehouse, this family-run brewery specializes in small-batch production using locally sourced ingredients. The taproom e…

Derby, CT· Microbrewery

Located in a massive historic factory building, this brewery pays homage to the industrial spirit of the Naugatuck Valley. Their name is a clever acronym repres…

New Haven, CT· Brewpub

An iconic New Haven institution, this multi-room brewpub is housed in a former car dealership and serves as a cornerstone of the city's nightlife and culinary s…

Putnam, CT· Brewpub

Located in the heart of downtown Putnam within a historic brick building, Bear Hands Brewing Company offers a cozy, community-focused atmosphere. This family-op…

Stonington, CT· Microbrewery

Located within the historic American Velvet Mill, the original Stonington taproom offers a rustic, industrial-chic atmosphere. This family-friendly destination…

Groton, CT· Microbrewery

Situated in Groton's Airport Business Park, The Silo provides a sleek, modern, and industrial-chic contrast to the brewery's original mill location. This adult-…

Bridgeport, CT· Microbrewery

This Bridgeport destination pairs a passion for high-fidelity audio with meticulously crafted European-style lagers. The taproom features a unique analog sound…

Oxford, CT· Microbrewery

Black Hog Brewing is a production microbrewery in Oxford known for its commitment to local agriculture and community collaboration. The family-owned taproom fea…

Dayville, CT· Brewpub

Black Pond Brews is a vibrant craft brewery and gastropub in Dayville that bridges the gap between traditional styles and experimental small-batch creations. Mo…

Waterbury, CT· Microbrewery

Inspired by Waterbury's 'Brass City' industrial heritage, this veteran-owned microbrewery was founded by family and friends who transitioned from decades of hom…

Middlebury, CT· Brewpub

Brewbury is a vibrant brewpub and pizza kitchen located in Middlebury, specializing in artisan wood-fired pizzas and a diverse selection of house-crafted beers.…

New Hartford, CT· Microbrewery

Located across from the scenic Farmington River, this independent craft brewery specializes in a wide array of Belgian-style ales and innovative American IPAs.…

Bridgeport, CT· Brewpub

Housed in a sprawling renovated 1940s newspaper distribution center, this Bridgeport landmark combines a 15-barrel brewhouse with a high-volume thin-crust pizza…

Suffield, CT· Brewpub

Originally founded in East Windsor, this staple of Connecticut's Tobacco Valley has evolved into a state-of-the-art production facility and taproom in Suffield.…

Bethel, CT· Brewpub

Housed in Bethel’s historic, renovated train station, this science-inspired brewpub was founded by a former aerospace engineer who traded satellites for suds. T…

Branford, CT· Brewery

Inspired by classical archaeology and traditional European brewing techniques, Caius Farm Brewery revitalized a historic Branford farmstead into a modern farmho…

Granby, CT· Brewpub

Established in 2005, this family-owned destination in Granby is renowned for its award-winning house brews and its signature 'Brewmaster' burgers. The brewpub c…

Wallingford, CT· Microbrewery

Established in 2019 by the Ford family, this Wallingford destination transformed an abandoned downtown building into a rustic, community-focused taproom. The br…

Danbury, CT· Microbrewery

Charter Oak Brewing Company is a veteran-owned craft brewery in Danbury that prides itself on creating hand-crafted, small-batch beers using only high-quality,…

Cheshire, CT· Microbrewery

Established in 2021, this five-barrel microbrewery specializes in a diverse rotation of small-batch ales and lagers designed for both dedicated enthusiasts and…

Wallingford, CT· Nanobrewery

Situated in downtown Wallingford, this nano-brewery is known for its intimate and welcoming atmosphere that feels like a local neighborhood hangout. The taproom…

Thomaston, CT· Brewpub

Established within the historic Seth Thomas Clock Factory, this industrial-chic brewpub honors Thomaston’s timekeeping heritage with a museum-like atmosphere. T…

Westbrook, CT· Brewpub

Launched in 2021 by a group of lifelong Connecticut residents, this nautical-themed brewpub is located just minutes from the Westbrook shoreline. It features a…

Berlin, CT· Microbrewery

Originally gaining a massive following as award-winning homebrewers, the founders transformed their craft into Berlin's first commercial brewery. The taproom is…

Portland, CT· Brewpub

Established in 2021 by a trio of friends—a physical therapist, a financial planner, and a firefighter—this Portland brewery centers around a unique circular bar…

South Windsor, CT· Microbrewery

Inspired by the pioneering spirit of aviation and the lush landscape of the New England river valley, this veteran-owned brewery operates a massive, modern tapr…

Cheshire, CT· Microbrewery

After gaining fame for their Headway IPA, this flagship Connecticut brewery moved to a massive, custom-built facility in Cheshire to expand their production of…

Hartford, CT· Microbrewery

Located in Hartford's Parkville neighborhood, this family-owned brewery specializes in traditionally crafted European-style lagers and Weissbiers. The cozy tapr…

Milford, CT· Brewpub

Perched along the scenic banks of the Housatonic River, this expansive destination offers a unique blend of a traditional German biergarten and a modern coastal…

Windsor, CT· Brewery

Drawing inspiration from local folklore, this Windsor brewery offers an expansive taproom with a distinct industrial-chic aesthetic and striking architectural f…

East Hartford, CT· Microbrewery

Operating out of a spacious industrial facility in Connecticut, this brewery is the successor to the former Old Burnside Brewing location. They focus on maintai…

New Haven, CT· Brewery

Specializing in traditional German-inspired lagers, this family-owned brewery brings old-world craftsmanship to New Haven's vibrant East Rock neighborhood. Thei…

Manchester, CT· Brewpub

This expansive social destination in Manchester transforms a historic paper mill into a vibrant community hub. Featuring a massive taproom, cocktail bar, and in…

Norwich, CT· Microbrewery

Set in a historic brick building in downtown Norwich, this veteran-owned brewery combines industrial charm with a playful atmosphere full of arcade and board ga…

New Britain, CT· Brewpub

Occupying a beautifully renovated building in downtown New Britain, this brewery offers impressive views of the city's namesake 'five churches.' They specialize…

Salem, CT· Microbrewery

Set in a meticulously restored 1960s dairy barn in Salem, Connecticut, this brewery is renowned for its exceptional focus on heritage-driven lagers and farm-ins…

Wallingford, CT· Microbrewery

This Wallingford-based microbrewery is celebrated for its community-driven atmosphere and a diverse tap list that ranges from smooth cream ales to punchy, hop-f…

Stamford, CT· Taproom

The original heart of Half Full’s operations in Stamford, this industrial space serves as the primary production facility and a classic, no-frills tasting room.…

Stamford, CT· Taproom

More than just a brewery, Third Place is a community-focused hub that functions as a coworking space by day and a lively taproom by night. The versatile venue f…

Hamden, CT· Brewpub

This multi-level brewpub in Hamden serves as a premier dining and drinking destination, featuring a full-service restaurant alongside its production brewery. Th…

Deep River, CT· Microbrewery

Hidden within an industrial complex in Deep River, High Nine is a community-focused microbrewery known for its rotating selection of approachable and fresh styl…

East Haven, CT· Nanobrewery

Operating out of The Beeracks, Connecticut’s first collaborative brewery space, Hoax Brewing is known for its irreverent branding and bold, experimental flavor…

Colchester, CT· Brewery

Situated on a lush thirty-acre farm, this brewery offers a true 'seed-to-glass' experience by growing their own hops on-site. The rustic taproom and sprawling o…