Beer. And Lots Of It My extensive CT Beer Reviews! that some people seem to enjoy. I began this particular page in 2008 when there were four breweries in Connecticut (Cottrell, New England, Olde Burnside, and Hooker.) It was an easy list and I completed it in short order. Only one had a tasting room (Hooker) … [Read more...]
Front Porch Brewing
It’s a Brewery. In a Garage. Not on a Porch Front Porch Brewing Company, Wallingford May 2018 I have a porch on the front of my house. It is very small. Maybe three friends could join me there for a beer. The first time I visited Front Porch brewing in Wallingford, the space felt similar. It was tiny. It was also … [Read more...]
Cliffside Brewing
It’s a Brewery. On a Street. Not a Cliff. Cliffside Brewing Company, Wallingford May 2018 What you’re about to read is a sort of turning point for myself and for CTMQ. Without getting all philosophical about things, I’ve written much about Connecticut’s beer industry since 2008 or so. I’ve been fortunate enough … [Read more...]
30 Mile Brewing Company
48.28 Kilometers 30 Mile Brewing Company, Old Saybrook March 2018 It seems like only yesterday that brewery openings in Connecticut were a source of excitement. In reality, brewery openings in Connecticut were exciting from 2010-2015 or so. Sure, some newer brewery openings are still exciting, but as we hit the 70 … [Read more...]
Brewery Legitimus
Too Legit Brewery Legitimus, New Hartford October 2017 & March 2018 With MC Hammer careening through my mind, it’s trying to fight for space with my waffling on “Legitimus’” vs. “Legitimus’s.” I’m opting for the latter, as Brewery Legitimus – lovely as it may be – isn’t quite at Jesus' or Moses' level of … [Read more...]
Black Hog Brewing Company
A Hog and Ox(ford) Black Hog Brewing Company, Oxford March 2018 My reviews of Black Hog's beers When Black Hog burst onto the Connecticut beer scene in the summer of 2014, they did a lot of things right. This was likely due to the backgrounds of the guys who run the joint. Brothers Jason and Tom Sobocinski … [Read more...]
No Worries Brewing Company
Only Been Once? No Worries. No Worries Brewing Company, Hamden February 2017 I’ve always enjoyed the accidental subliminal advertising No Worries of Hamden enjoys. As in, “I’d like to go to a brewery tomorrow, but I can’t decide which one.” “No worries.” “Oh yeah? Okay. See you there.” Brilliant. … [Read more...]
BAD SONS Beer Company
The Derty Derb BAD SONS Beer Company, Derby January 2018 My reviews of BAD SONS’ beers I don’t care if the beer at BAD SONS turns out to be the best beer on the planet at some point, it still won’t be better to me than the name BAD SONS. On the surface, BAD SONS sounds dumb. Coupled with the whole George … [Read more...]
BAD SONS Beer Co. Beers
BAD SONS Beer Company Beers Derby Note: This is now an archived page. At some point, perhaps even before you read this, all of my CT Beer Review pages will suffer this same, sad fate. After much reflection in late 2017, I decided that my beer reviews would come to an end. For more on that decision, go here. My … [Read more...]
CT Valley Brewing Company
Psalm 23:4 CT Valley Brewing, South Windsor October 2017 CTMQ's Reviews of CTVB’s Beers Of our small state’s 50+ operational breweries, I think it’s fair to say that CT Valley is one of the most polarizing. My approach to the brewery (and to this page), is to approach them as an entirely new and independent … [Read more...]
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