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...]
Hooker Brewery at Colt
What’s the Hook? Thomas Hooker Brewery at Colt August 2018 Ah, Hooker. One of the granddaddies of the local brewery scene. The incubator. The survivor. The innovator. For the nuskool Millennials who scoff at Hooker (for whatever dumb reasons), hear me out. The chance that the brewer at your favorite newer … [Read more...]
Labyrinth Brewing Company
Can't Pan This Place Labyrinth Brewing Company, Manchester September 2018 I know that the people who read the brewery/beer stuff don't often give a hoot about the other stuff CTMQ is all about. You know, like... literally everything else. Anyway, after ten years of writing CTMQ, I decided to start "completing" … [Read more...]
Parable Brewing Company
Every Brewery Has a Story Parable Brewing Company, Manchester July 2018 Y’know, back when I was the premier CT brewery/beer scribe, I very much looked forward to writing all about Parable Brewing. The journey from “there” to here has been circuitous, maddening, and difficult for head brewer Jon Peterson. And, … [Read more...]
2nd Bridge Brewing Company
Cormac McCarthy Would Drink Here* 2nd Bridge Brewing Company, Manchester July 2018 In 2017, there were no breweries in Manchester. By late summer 2018, there were three: Parable, Labyrinth, and 2nd Bridge. Those of us who follow this crazy industry knew that Parable was coming for a long time. Same goes … [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...]
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