Local Grown Beer Dinner @ Mikro Beer Bar with New England Brewing Company

Beer Bar: Mikro Beer Bar


Brewery:  New England Brewing Company

Location: 3000 Whitney Avenue, Hamden

When: Monday, August 13th 5:00PM - 9:00PM

Tickets:  $80 Per Person All Inclusive and can be purchased at Mikro Beer Bar

The Skinny:  The folks at Mikro Beer Bar in Hamden are teaming up with their oh-so-close neighbors to the west, New England Brewing Company for what is bound to be an awesome & tasty beer dinner!!!

This is going to be a 5 course event!  Mikro Beer Bar's chef, Michael Fox (Not the guy from Back to the Future or Spin City...at least I don't think) will be creating 5 succulent courses from ingredients cultivated from local CT farms and producers!

The exact food courses are still being planned out, but here is the Craft Brew rundown:

Reception - Elm City Pilsner

1st Course - Friars Quad

2nd Course - Scrumtrulescent Saison

3rd Course - sumthin' Hoppy

4th Course - 668 Neighbor of the Beast

5th Course - 2010 vintage Wet Willy Scotch Ale

(Get your tickets soon as this will sell out.)

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

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

Beer Dinner: Mikro Beer Bar and Allagash Brewing Company, Monday, June 4th

Beer Bar:  Mikro Beer Beer

Brewery:  Allagash Brewing Company

Location:  3000 Whitney Avenue, Hamden

When:  Monday, June 4th (Reception 5:00PM - 6:00PM & Dinner 6:00PM)

Price:  $75 Per Person (Includes tax and gratuity)  Advance Tickets are required for this event and are on sale at the bar.


The Skinny:  Don't miss this awesome 5 course Craft Beer Dinner.  The great people at Mikro Beer Bar in Hamden are teaming up with their New England neighbors to the north, Allagash Brewing Company out of Portland, Maine.  Though the food portion of the menu is still being ironed out, the Craft Beers have been chosen and this promises to be a killer event.  (***This post will be updated as soon as Food courses are conjured up***)



Chef Mike Fox from Mikro Beer Bar is actually going to be traveling to Maine to find amazing locally grown and raised ingredients to create a menu that pairs perfectly with the Allagash Craft Brews. 

Matt Welch from Allagash Brewing Company will also be on hand to help explain the complexities and intricacies of each Beer.

The Allagash Beers for the evening will be as follows:

Allagash White 

Belgian Style Wheat

Allagash Blonde 

Belgian Blonde

Allagash Victor

Belgian Strong Ale Brewed with Red Grapes

Allagash Victoria

Belgian Strong Ale Brewed with White Grapes

Allagash Curieux

Bourbon Barrel Aged Strong Ale

Allagash Four

Belgian Style Quadruple

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