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

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

Beer Festivals: Brewfest at the Beach & The Rising Pint Brewfest

The warm weather has arrived and that signifies one thing.  It's Beer Festival season!  There is a double dose of fantastic beer festivals on tap for the weekend of May 11th and 12th.  Whether you live down by the shore or up in the Hartford area, there is a Beer Festival for you.  Whether the waters of Long Island Sound or the feel of a College Football Stadium is more your speed, there is a festival for you.

OR

You could attend both!

The weekend kicks off with this awesome festival:

Festival:  Brewfest at the Beach
Location:  Ocean Beach Park, 1225 Ocean Avenue, New London

Date/Time:  Friday, May 11th 6:00PM - 9:00PM
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.

There will be more than 150 beers available to sample from including beers of all different varieties and from all around the world.  Tickets for this event are $25 in advance or $30 at the door.  Your ticket entitles you to 15 sampling tickets, free food and live entertainment from the Rhythm Method Band.  There will also be cigars and merchandise for sale.

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.

All proceeds for this event benefit Camp Rotary & New London Rotary Foundation Charity Projects.

The next event of this beer filled weekend is the 2nd annual Rising Pint Brewfest: 

Festival:  The Rising Pint Brewfest
Location:  615 Silver Lane, East Hartford
Date/Time:  Saturday, May 12th 12:00PM - 5:00PM
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)


Proceeds from this event will be to two great charities: Arthritis Foundation and Folds of Honor.