Coalhouse Pizza (Expanded and busy as ever!!!)

Beer Bar:  Coalhouse Pizza

Address / Phone Number:  85 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT (203) 977-7700

Beer Stats:  52 Taps ($6-$9) / 50+ Bottles ($5.75-$14.75)

Happy Hour (Beer Deals): Monday - Friday 3PM-5PM $5 Drafts & $5 Flights

Food:  Yes (Pizza/BBQ/Wings & More)

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/COALHOUSE_PIZZA

***For my original post on Coalhouse Pizza, head here***


The Skinny:  Coalhouse Pizza in Stamford, has added to their space!!!  There is plenty of room now at Coalhouse for you and your fellow craft beer and awesomeee-food enthusiasts.  I recently checked out the new space when I attended one of their beer classes (that's right they host beer classes about once every six weeks).

The new dining space occupies a former music store that was just to the left (when facing the building) of Coalhouse Pizza.  There are plenty of additional tables as well as two large flatscreens for all your sports watching pleasure.  In addition to the extra seating, there is also a new game area, to the back of the building.  Add in all of these new additions to already amazing beer selection, killer food and great vibes and now you have even more reasons to head on over to Coalhouse.

As usual, the folks at Coalhouse have put together a very busy event calender.  Here is a rundown of  all upcoming events at Coalhouse Pizza, with the Craft Beer events bolded:

 

 

The Mojo Duo and Friends performing live

Friday, November 9th, 8:30PM

&

Friday, December 14th, 8:30PM

 

Wine & Cheese

Saturday, November 10th

 

Beer Glass Give-Away Night

Saturday, November 10th

 

Founders Brewing Flight Night

Tuesday, November 13th

 

Cisco Brewing Flight Night

Thursday, November 15th

 

Stone Brewing Flight Night

Tuesday, November 20th

 

Mystery Draft Contest

(Correctly guess the select mystery draft and win two free tickets two their next beer dinner!)

Friday, November 23rd

 

IPA Day

($5 IPA Drafts and Flights)

Saturday, November 24th

 

Sixpoint Brewery Flight Night

Tuesday, November 27th

 

New England Brewing Flight Night

Thursday, November 29th

 

Home Brew Competition

(Join Coalhouse when they announce the winners to their Open Style Home Brew Competition)

Tuesday, December 4th, 7:00PM

 



 



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.

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. 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

Plenty Going on @ Coalhouse Pizza in Stamford during July!

Beer Bar:  Coalhouse Pizza

Location:  85 High Ridge Road, Stamford

The Skinny:  Just as they always do, the amazing folks at Coalhouse Pizza in Stamford have an event packed month planned for everyone.  From giveaways to tastings and flight nights, almost every day of the month offers a different Craft Beer event!

Add all of this to their always amazing menu and the great vibe (Detailed in my earlier post HERE) and Coalhouse Pizza is a must visit for any craft beer fan.
Here is the full rundown, including links to the various breweries:

Thursday July 12th - Founders Flight Night

Friday July 13th - Cask Night

Tuesday July 17th - Cisco Flight Night

Wednesday July 18th - Battle of the IPAs

Thursday July 19th - Dogfish Head Flight Night

Saturday July 21st - Beer Glass Give Away

Tuesday July 24th - Green Flash Flight Night

Wednesday July 25th - Taste of Belgian Brews

Thursday July 26th - Lagunitas Flight Night
Saturday July 28th - Beer Stein Day

Tuesday July 31st - Allagash Flight Night

Thursday August 2nd - Blind Beer Tasting

They also have LIVE MUSIC every Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday in July!

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.

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, July 6th 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!

***BONUS TIDBIT: The NoRA Cupcake Company truck will be joining the festivities on Friday night!!!***


Address & Directions: 16 Tobey Rd. Bloomfield, CT 06002
Hartford County
TapintoCT Thomas Hooker Brewery Write-up
2. Prime 16 Saturday, July 7th 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. The Outer Space Happy Hour, Saturday, July 7th 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. Coalhouse Pizza Saturday, July 7th All Day

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

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

5. Willimantic Brewing Company Sunday, July 8th

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

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

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

7,318 Reasons to visit Coalhouse Pizza in Stamford

Why should I visit   Coalhouse Pizza in Stamford?

Because of the Pizza!
Because of the Wings!!
Because of the Draft List!!!
Because of the Bottle List!!!!
Because of the Vibe and Atmosphere!!!!!

Coalhouse Pizza is beyond AWESOME.  Coalhouse Pizza has that "IT" factor.  It's one of those places that makes ya smile the second you walk in the door.  When you walk inside, you look straight and to the right and you see all the Taps.  And you smile.  You look up and see dozens and dozens of craft beer bottles.  And you smile.  Some make you reflect on your experiences and memories with those beers and others make you envious for having not tried them before.  But they all make you smile.  You smell the food...the wings, the pastas and oh the PIZZA.  And again you Smile.  You see the pictures of the jazz greats on the walls.  And you smile.  You hear the jazz music emerging from the speakers.  And you smile.

Coalhouse Pizza on High Ridge Road in Stamford can make you smile in so many different ways.

Like I said, this place his the "IT" factor.  They have the "IT" factor in a hundred different ways, coming at you from a hundred different directions.

Since this is a beer blog, we will focus there.

Coalhouse Pizza has a 52 Tap System.  A 52 TAP SYSTEM (typed again and in all caps for dramatic effect)!!!  If you want an awesome craft beer selection this is the place to go.  They've got Lagers, Pilsners, Bocks, Wheats, Whites, Belgians, Amber Ales, Brown Ales, Scotch Ales, Pale Ales, IPAs, Strong Ales, Porters, Stouts, Barleywines and even a section called "The Unusuals"!!!  Not only do they have each of these varieties of Craft Beers, but they have many options within each category.

They have Strong beers, such as the 18% Dogfish Head 120min IPA (The clear your schedule, I'm gonna need a nap beer) and light beers, like the 3.8% Sebago Hefeweizen (The I can have a few of these and still be a productive citizen beer)!

They also consistently have Connecticut Craft Beers on Tap as well from such awesome breweries like Thomas Hooker Brewery and New England Brewing Company.

AND, just when you thought "Things don't get any better than this", they do!  What I detailed above is just the draft beer!

On to The Bottles!!!

Coalhouse Pizza offers more than 100 different Bottled Craft Beers, in no less than 32 different styles!!!  Some of the larger portions of the impeccable list include a whopping 9 American IPAs!, 7 Imperial IPAs, 6 Witbiers and 5 Stouts!

If you're looking for Craft Beer deals/specials/events (and aren't we all?) they have them all the time.  There are often multiple deals/events/specials every week out at Coalhouse.

Here is a brief look at the various Craft Beer events and deals they have lined up for June!!!:

-Every Monday-Friday 3PM - 5PM Happy Hour ($5 Flights, $5 Drafts, 1/2 Priced Mixed Drinks)

-Every Saturday Half Priced Bottled Beer, Choose from any of their bottled beer on their new menu

-Tuesday, June 5th @ 5PM Blind Beer Tasting, Four Beers, One Style

-Thursday, June 7th Cask Night Featuring Berkshire Brewing River Ale

-Tuesday, June 12th @ 5PM Sixpoint Brewing Flight Night

-Thursday, June 14th @ 5PM Beer and Cheese, Artisanal Cheese and Craft Beer

-Saturday, June 16th @ 5PM Beer Glass Give-Away Night

-Tuesday, June 19th @ 7PM Home Brew, Join them when they announce the winners of their Pale Ale / IPA Home Brew Competition!  Marc & Tess from Maltose Express will be there with a team of Home Brew Judges.

-Wednesday, June 20th @ 5PM Taste of Belgium

-Thursday, June 21st @ 5PM Battle of the IPA's, Flower Power IPA, Southern Tier 2xIPA, Burton Baton, Big Eye IPA

-Saturday, June 23rd Beer Stein Day, Bring your own beer stein or club mug and enjoy select craft brews!

-Tuesday, June 26th @ 5PM Flight Night

If this amazing list of awesome deals and events isn't enough, the great people at Coalhouse Pizza will also be putting on Wine events and featuring live music throughout June.

For more information on any of the great things going on over at Coalhouse Pizza, give them a call at 203-977-7700 or check out their website at http://www.coalhousepizza.com/

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.

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 1 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. Thomas Hooker Brewery Saturday, June 2 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

3. Coalhouse Pizza Saturday, June 2 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, June 2 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. Cottrell Brewing Company Saturday, June 2 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

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

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

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.

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, May 4 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. Thomas Hooker Brewery Saturday, May 5 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

3.  Coalhouse Pizza Saturday, May 5 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 5 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.  Cottrell Brewing Company Saturday, May 5 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

Coalhouse Pizza Goes IPcrAzy!!!

Location:  Coalhouse Pizza, Stamford

Date: Right Now

The Skinny:  The folks at Coalhouse Pizza have gone off their rocker with this insane IPA list.  IPAs are currently dominating 15 of their 52 taps!!!  If you live anywhere in or near the state of Connecticut then you must must must head to Coalhouse to get your IPA fix.  There will be 15 savory IPAs, representing 10 different breweries flowing from their taps!   Including New England Brewing's own Gandhi-Bot Double IPA!

Here is the full rundown:

Dogfish Head Aprihop IPA
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA
Southern Tier Oaked Unearthly
Ithaca Flower Power IPA
NEB Gandhi-Bot IPA
Victory Hop Wallop
Sierra Nevada Hoptimum
Sebago Full Throttle IPA
Stone IPA
Stone Ruination IPA
Flying Dog Raging Bitch IPA
Dogfish Head Burton Baton
Sierra Nevada Torpedo
Weyerbacher Hops Infusion