The Weekender (June 8-10)

Every Friday I will publish "The Weekender". This will be your guide to awesome craft beer events and deals for that weekend.

I will give a brief highlight of 5 Connecticut Craft Beer events or deals to check out. Some will be the same from week to week and some will be different. So please check back each week.

5 Events/Deals You Need To Know Are Happening This Weekend:

1. Pies & Pints Friday, June 8th 7-9 pm

Head on over to Pies & Pints in Middlebury for a Sam Adams Tap Takeover.  There will be 5 taps dedicated to awesome Sam Adams draft beer.  On tap will be Boston Lager, Norse Legend, Tasman Red, Cinder Bock, Blueberry Hill Lager.  There will be free samples and full pints will range from $3.50 to $4.50 each.  Also, Peter from Sam Adams will be on hand to explain the nuances of each beer and answer any questions you might have.

Address:  One Store Road, Middlebury
Phone Number:  203-598-7221
New Haven County

2. Monster B's Bar & Grille Friday, June 8th

The awesome folks at Monster B's in Stamford are teaming up with Widmer Brothers Brewing Company out of Portland, Oregon for a Tap Takeover.  There will be awesome Widmer brewskis on draft as well as some cool giveaways.  Sidenote:  Grab some of Monster B's buffalo wings while you are there.  They are AWESOME!!!

Address:  489 Glenbrook Road, Stamford
Phone Number:  203-355-1032
Fairfield County

4. Prime 16 Saturday, June 9th 2-4pm

Enjoy any of Prime 16's 20 premium drafts at 1/2 price!

Address & Directions: 172 Temple Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Phone Number:  203-782-1616
New Haven County

4. The Outer Space Saturday, June 9th 5-7pm

$2 Drafts during their Happy Hour! (Currently 4 Connecticut Beers on the Draft List!!!)

Address & Directions: 295 Treadwell Street, Hamden
Phone Number:  203-288-6400
New London County


5. Willimantic Brewing Company Sunday, June 10th

Stein Day!  Bring in your favorite drinking glass/stein/receptacle and get some awesome discounts!!!

***BONUS TIDBIT: Sunday is also Postal Workers Night, so if you happen to work for the postal service you can get 10% off of your bill!!!***

Address & Directions: 967 Main Street, Willimantic
Phone Number:  860-423-6777
Windham County