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Friday, July 27, 2012

The Weekender (July 27th - July 29th)

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

1. New England Brewing Company Friday, July 27th 6-9PM

Final Friday has arrived!!! Head on over to New England Brewing Company for their end of the month party. For just $5 bucks you get to hang out at the brewery with like minded hopheads and sample some of the best beers CT has to offer. You will also have the opportunity to purchase some growlers of NEBC awesomeness. Lastly, you can enjoy all of this awesome Craft Beer while rockin' out to tunes by Estrogen Highs!

Address & Directions: 7 Seldon Street, Woodbridge

New Haven County

2. Prime 16 Saturday, July 28th 2-4 pm

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

Address & Directions: 172 Temple Street, New Haven, CT 06510
New Haven County

3. Thomas Hooker Beer Dinner @ Cugino's Saturday, July 28th 7PM

This awesome 4-course beer dinner costs just 35 bucks! For the full menu and more go (HERE).

Address & Directions: 1052 Farmington Avenue, Farmington
Hartford County

4. Bikes & Beers @ Willimantic Brewing Company Sunday, July 29th Noon-6PM

Looking to combine exercise and Craft Beer? Join fellow cyclists and Hopheads this Sunday for Bikes & Beers. The adventure kicks off at Pedal Power in Vernon and ends at Willimantic Brewing Company for food and Beers!!! For all the awesome details for this event head (HERE)

Address & Directions: 967 Main Street, Willimantic
Windham County

5. Willimantic Brewing Company Sunday, July 29th

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
Windham County

Thursday, July 19, 2012

The Weekender (July 20th - July 22nd)

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

1. Back East Brewing Company Friday, July 20th 4-7PM

Brewery tasting room hours!!!

They will offer tours, samples, merchandise sales and growler fills.

Address & Directions: 1296A Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield
Hartford County

2. City Steam Brewery Cafe Friday, July 20th 4-7PM

Happy Hour!!! $3/$3.50 Handcrafted Beers & $16-$18 3.5L Beer Bongs (for parties of 3 or more)

Address & Directions: 942 Main Street, Hartford
Hartford County

3. Back East Brewing Company Saturday, July 21st 11-4PM

Brewery tasting room hours!!!

They will offer tours, samples, merchandise sales and growler fills.

Address & Directions: 1296A Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield
Hartford County

4. Coalhouse Pizza Saturday, July 21st Starting at 5PM

Beer Glass Give Away

Address: 85 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06905
Fairfield County

5. Cottrell Brewing Company Saturday, July 21st 1-5pm

Tours every half hour on the half hour. Also a tasting and beer sales!

Address & Directions: 100 Mechanic Street, Pawcatuck, CT 06379
New London County

Friday, July 6, 2012

The Weekender (July 6th - July 8th)

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

Friday, June 29, 2012

The Weekender (June 29 - July 1)

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. New England Brewing Company Final Friday, Friday June 29th 6-9pm

Head over to New England Brewing Company in Woodbridge for their infamous "New England Brewing Final Friday". A $5 cover gets you drink tickets and a look at their cans! Also enjoy the tunes from DJ Tim Daltrey spinning the hard rock and the fuzzed-out rock of California X.

Address: 7 Selden St, Woodbridge
New Haven County

2. Relic Brewing Company Beer Tasting, Friday June 29th, 5-7 pm
and Saturday, June 30th 12-3 pm

The Folks at Relic Brewing Company in Plainville invite you to come on down for a beer tasting!!! On tap will be: Whiting St (slightly hoppy easy drinker), Fortnight (classy American ipa), Houndstooth ( traditional Dark English Mild, malty and lucious). There will also be Antiquity (a unique old ale) Bottles for sale, and likely Whiting St bottles as well.

Growlers will also be available in 64oz and 32oz sizes!

Address & Directions: 95B Whiting Street, Plainville
Hartford County

3. Thomas Hooker Brewery Saturday, June 30th 12-5 pm

Come for a tour and full tasting of Thomas Hooker Beers and guided tours from our friendly staff. Due to overwhelming demand this tasting is by reservation only. Call this number to reserve some spots: 860 242-3111

Address & Directions: 16 Tobey Rd. Bloomfield, CT 06002
Hartford County
TapintoCT Thomas Hooker Brewery Write-up

4. Cottrell Brewing Company Saturday, June 30th 1-5pm

Tours every half hour on the half hour. Also a tasting and beer sales!

Address & Directions: 100 Mechanic Street, Pawcatuck, CT 06379
New London County

5. Coalhouse Pizza Saturday, June 30th All Day

All bottled beers on their menu are 1/2 price all day

Address: 85 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06905
Fairfield County

Friday, June 22, 2012

The Weekender (June 22 - 24)

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. Prime 16 Saturday, June 23rd 2-4 pm

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

Address & Directions: 172 Temple Street, New Haven, CT 06510
New Haven County

2. Coalhouse Pizza Beer Stein Day, Saturday, June 23rd

Bring you own beer stein (up to 20ounces) or club mug and recieve select drafts at regular price!

Address: 85 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06905
Fairfield County

3. The Outer Space Happy Hour, Saturday, June 23rd 5-7pm

$2 Drafts during their Happy Hour! Also check out their impressive bottle list.

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

4. Willimantic Brewing Company Stein Day, Sunday, June 24th

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
Windham County

5. Cambridge House Brew Pub Bikes & Beers, Sunday, June 25th 2-6pm

This awesome and unique event kicks off at 2PM on Sunday. The start and finish of this event will be at Cambridge House Brew Pub in Granby. This event includes a bike ride, delicious food and brewskis for the adults age 21 and older.

For more info head (HERE)

Address & Directions: 357 Salmon Brook Street, Granby
Hartford County

Friday, June 15, 2012

The Weekender (June 15 - 17)

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. Thomas Hooker Brewery Friday, June 15 5-8 pm

A $10 donation gets you a beer tasting, a tour, a pint glass, a chance to hang out with other beer lovers, and a great start to your weekend!

Address & Directions: 16 Tobey Rd. Bloomfield, CT 06002
Hartford County
TapintoCT Thomas Hooker Brewery Write-up

2. Relic Brewing Company Beer Tasting, Friday June 15th, 5-7 pm
and Saturday, June 16 12-3 pm
The Folks at Relic Brewing Company in Plainville invite you to come on down for a beer tasting!!! On tap will be: Whiting St (slightly hoppy easy drinker), Fortnight (classy American ipa), Houndstooth ( traditional Dark English Mild, malty and lucious). There will also be Antiquity (a unique old ale) Bottles for sale, and likely Whiting St bottles as well.

Growlers will also be available in 64oz and 32oz sizes!

Address & Directions: 95B Whiting Street, Plainville
Hartford County

3. Firefly Brewing Company Saturday, June 16 4-9 pm

One of Connecticut's newest breweries, Firefly Brewing Company out of Bristol will be at the City of Bristol 3rd Annual Car Show serving samples.

They plan to offer samples of their Prototype Amber, Train’s Midday Bitter dry hopped with a spot of German Magnum, and Tropical Steam

Address: North Main Street, Bristol
Hartford County

4. The Offshore Pour Beer Festival Saturday, June 16 12-4:30 pm

What is a better way to head into summer than with some amazing craft beer and awesome BBQ? Well how about you throw in some live music! If that is your idea of a perfect warm weather afternoon, then I'm sure you are not alone. Now just imaging having the beers, the BBQ, the music, all while cruising around the Long Island Sound!!!

That's right. The Offshore Pour features all of this and more. This festival, officially dubbed "A Craft Beer Boat Cruise" will be setting sail this June 16th, from the docks at Veteran's Park in Norwalk.

For additional information and to purchase tickets head (HERE)

Address & Directions: The Island Belle, Docks at Veteran’s Park – Seaview Avenue Norwalk
Fairfield County

5. Cottrell Brewing Company Saturday, June 16 3-8pm

The folks at Cottrell Brewing Company want you to come by to help celebrate their 15th year in business!!! They will have Cask ale on tap and their newly Branded Summer Wheat Ale with Artwork from local artist Susan Scala.

There will also be folk and bluegrass music from 3-6 pm and then the Mystic Highland pipe band is going to treat visitors to a bagpipe performance in full costume from 6-8 pm!

Address & Directions: 100 Mechanic Street, Pawcatuck, CT 06379
New London County

Friday, June 8, 2012

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

Friday, June 1, 2012

The Weekender (June 1-3)

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

Friday, May 25, 2012

The Weekender (May 25-28)

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. Relic Brewing Company Beer Tasting, May 25, 5-7PM

The Skinny: The Folks at Relic Brewing Company in Plainville invite you to come on down for a beer tasting!!! On tap will be: Whiting St (slightly hoppy easy drinker), Fortnight (classy American ipa), Houndstooth ( traditional Dark English Mild, malty and lucious)

Growlers will also be available in 64oz and 32oz sizes!

***BONUS TIDBIT: They will also be open Saturday from 12-3PM for a tasting and will feature an additional beer, Shipright (strong British IPA with a complex hop profile and higher alcohol content)***

Address & Directions: 95B Whiting Street, Plainville
Hartford County

2. Coalhouse Pizza Happy Hour Friday, May 25, 3-5PM
The Skinny: The great folks over at Coalhouse Pizza in Stamford celebrate Happy Hour from 3-5PM!!! Head on down and enjoy $5 Flights and $5 Drafts (From the list of 52 Beers on Tap!). They also offer 1/2 priced mixed drinks for those not-so-craftbeer aficionados.

***BONUS TIDBIT: Saturday is 1/2 priced bottled beer day AND this Saturday at 5PM starts "Beer Glass Give-Away Night"***

Address: 85 High Ridge Road, Stamford
Fairfield County

3. Prime 16 Saturday, May 26, 2-4PM

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

Current Draft List

Address & Directions: 172 Temple Street, New Haven
New Haven County

4. Willimantic Brewing Company Stein Day, May 27th

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
Windham County

5. Beer Dinner: Eli Cannon's Tap Room, Middletown May 28th, 3-7PM

Price: $55 per person (Head over to Eli Cannon's to purchase your tickets)

The Skinny: The awesome people at Eli Cannon's in Middletown are joining forces with their friends from the west coast, Stone Brewing Company for this savory event. What better way to spend your Memorial Day holiday, than at Eli Cannon's eating some of the best food in CT and drinking some of the best Craft Beer that America offers.

For more information check out the event post (HERE)

Address & Directions: 695 Main Street, Middletown
Middlesex County

Friday, May 11, 2012

The Weekender (May 11-13)

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. Brewfest at the Beach Friday, May 11 6-9PM

Ticket Prices: $25 in advance / $30 at the door

The Skinny: This will be the 33rd Brewfest at the Beach (Doesn't that just sound like an awesome time!). There will be beer. There will be food. There will be live music. And of course, there will be THE BEACH!!! Hopefully the sun will be shining all weekend.

Tickets can be purchased by going (HERE) or to any of the following locations: Gordon's Yellow Front, New London; Barry's Cleaners, All Locations; Caruso Music, New London; Max's Package Store, East Lyme; McCue Mortgage, New London; Muddy Waters, New London; Sam's Mart, Waterford; Silvia's Package Store, Waterford; Voodoo Grill, Mystic.

2. The Rising Pint Brewfest Saturday, May 12-5PM

Ticket Prices: $35 (Includes Parking)

The Skinny: This is the second go around for The Rising Pint Brewfest. All the kinks have been worked out and this brewfest should be awesome. For $35 you get unlimited sampling so be sure to pace yourself, eat some food, take a taxi (or have a designated driver) and drink responsibly. Not only will there be tons of craft beer but there will also be plenty of food and live entertainment. All of this should make for a great event.

Tickets for this event can be purchased (HERE)

3. Coalhouse Pizza Saturday, May 12 All Day

All bottled beers on their menu are 1/2 price all day

Address: 85 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06905
Fairfield County

4. Prime 16 Saturday, May 12 2-4 pm

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

Address & Directions: 172 Temple Street, New Haven, CT 06510
New Haven County

5. The Outer Space Saturday, May 12 5-7pm

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

Address & Directions: 295 Treadwell Street, Hamden
New London County

Friday, May 4, 2012

Tapintoct presents: "The Weekender" (Your Connecticut Craft Beer Weekend Guide)

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

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Friday, July 27, 2012

The Weekender (July 27th - July 29th)

Thursday, July 19, 2012

The Weekender (July 20th - July 22nd)

Friday, July 6, 2012

The Weekender (July 6th - July 8th)

Friday, June 29, 2012

The Weekender (June 29 - July 1)

Friday, June 22, 2012

The Weekender (June 22 - 24)

Friday, June 15, 2012

The Weekender (June 15 - 17)

Friday, June 8, 2012

The Weekender (June 8-10)

Friday, June 1, 2012

The Weekender (June 1-3)

Friday, May 25, 2012

The Weekender (May 25-28)

Friday, May 11, 2012

The Weekender (May 11-13)

Friday, May 4, 2012

Tapintoct presents: "The Weekender" (Your Connecticut Craft Beer Weekend Guide)

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