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A Firkin of Jalapeño Pils

The casked jalapeño pils was light, wonderful, and perfectly spicy. What a fantastic beer! I could drink it all day and all night long.

Awesomeness in a glass!

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Added by Cheryl Lemos on May 19, 2013 at 7:45am — No Comments

Two Roads - No Limits

A new Two Roads beer just in time for summer AND American Craft Beer Week! Yum!

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Added by Cheryl Lemos on May 17, 2013 at 11:59am — No Comments

American Craft Beer Week at Plan B

One of the best places I can think of to celebrate American Craft Beer Week is Plan B Burger Bar. The "B" in Plan B stands for more than just burger - and their burgers kick ass - they have…

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Added by Cheryl Lemos on May 16, 2013 at 1:25pm — No Comments

Job Opportunity - Two Roads Brewing

Tasting Room "Beertender"

Duties include: Working the Tasting Room Bar, Beer Garden Truck, and Merchandise room. Pouring beer and interacting with guests.

This is a part-time…

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Added by Bryon Turner on May 14, 2013 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

CT Tap Domination - ALL FORTY TAPS!

Stop by Backstage this week as we clear our lineup and make room for an ALL CT Tap Takeover.

That's right... ALL 40 TAPS!! Celebrate #CTBeerWeek with us!!

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Added by Backstage on May 13, 2013 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

Otter Creek Tasting Notes: Copper Ale and Hop Session

Re-posted from my blog: Malted Musings.

To pair up with this rather beautiful spring we've been having, here's my notes on two solid entries for great spring/early summer beer from Otter Creek tasted, per the usual, at…

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Added by Brien Stephen on May 8, 2013 at 4:43pm — No Comments

Fresh local Hop Rhizomes are in at Cork & Brew

Added by Cork & Brew on May 8, 2013 at 2:42pm — No Comments

Beer Fest Ticket Giveaway Bonanza!

Do you like beer fests & saving cash?

The CT Beer Trail is working hard to save you money and get you access to the state's best craft beer festivals! Here's the growing list of ongoing contests, enter today!

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Added by Bryon Turner on May 7, 2013 at 3:30pm — No Comments

The maibock compliments well the existing cast of Two Roads beers. As the burgermeister decreed, this is indeed a smooth and delicious beer. Hizzöner is abundantly tasteful and dangerously quaffable. Indulge judiciously!

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Added by Cheryl Lemos on May 4, 2013 at 8:08am — 1 Comment

First Firkin Thursday at Two Roads

First Firkin Thursday at Two Roads. Road 2 Ruin dry hopped with Mosaic hops - really firkin good!

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Added by Cheryl Lemos on May 3, 2013 at 10:10am — No Comments

Willibrew Guest Taps

My recommendation is that if you're visiting Willimantic Brewing Company for the first time that you focus on their house brews. They are always fresh and consistently good. You won't be disappointed. But once you've tried them all, there is invariably a number of good brews on the guest taps.

Willibrew House Taps

I had an awesome time at Willimantic Brewing Company this past weekend. Celebrating my birthday and enjoying yummy brews! Cheers!

Read about all the awesome beers I…

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Added by Cheryl Lemos on May 1, 2013 at 11:08am — No Comments

A visit to Thimble Islands Brewery

I just so happened to be in the vicinity of Thimble Islands Brewery so I couldn't pass up the opportunity to stop in and get a growler refill.

They are great people and they make great beer!

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Added by Cheryl Lemos on April 29, 2013 at 12:01pm — No Comments

Otter Creek: A 23 Year Tradition Now Housed Under Long Trail

Re-posted from my blog: Malted Musings.

The other week at my go-to bar, Eli Cannon's Tap Room, I bumped into Otter Creek District Sales Manager Russell Beauregard. Not knowing a terrible amount of information…

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Added by Brien Stephen on April 28, 2013 at 4:16pm — No Comments

Mother's Day Deal - $45 off!

MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL - $45 OFF!

Mother's Day is right around the corner. May 12th! Do not forget that special lady or ladies in your life!

$45 off Beer or Wine Making at Cork & Brew! Mother's Day Special.…

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Added by Cork & Brew on April 23, 2013 at 3:40pm — No Comments

CraftBrewGuy Presents: Cask Night @ Relic Brewing

When I received the invitation from Craft Brew Guy to attend an exclusive tasting at Relic Brewing the decision to go wasn't a difficult one to make.

It was a great evening of good beer and chatting with fellow beer enthusiasts.…

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Added by Cheryl Lemos on April 22, 2013 at 4:58pm — 1 Comment

SMASH- Let the brew show off a Hop!

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Bill from Brew and…

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Added by Brew and Wine Hobby on April 19, 2013 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Two Roads - Little Heaven

Two Roads Brewery releases a new brew!! As the name would seem to suggest, the beer is a little slice of heaven. Little Heaven is a bright, crisp pale ale that goes down oh-so easy; it is an excellent example of the style.

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Added by Cheryl Lemos on April 19, 2013 at 11:13am — No Comments

Spring Beer From BBC and Sixpoint

Re-posted from my blog: Malted Musings.

Stopping in at Eli Cannon's Taproom the other night, I figured it was high time I hunted down some of the spring offerings from the craft beer community. As expected with this bizarre weather we've been having, though, as I was searching…

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Added by Brien Stephen on April 15, 2013 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Barley Vine Bristol

Not sure if I'm late to the party, but this place is great. I can't believe I haven't heard more about this place, in fact. Becca and I went there this weekend - not just once, but twice. Once for dinner on Friday, and again for breakfast/brunch on Sunday. This place is what the CT Beer Trail is all about - great food, great atmosphere, and great BEER!! They have a great tap list. Outstanding. They had all of the big-hitters on tap local and otherwise -- Ommegang (Hennepin!) , Two…

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Added by Matt Pickering on April 14, 2013 at 10:58pm — 4 Comments