4th Annual Connecticut Craft Beer Fest at Oakdale Theatre

The CT Brewers Guild Hosts the 4th Annual CT Craft Beer Fest!

Join the Connecticut Brewers Guild on Saturday, March 26th at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT for their fourth annual CT Craft Beer Fest presented by the CT Brewers Guild! 

On site will be 60+ of CT's best breweries - pouring the freshest beer out there! As this event continues to grow, they are excited to share that they are adding an additional 20+ vendors from across the state, including artists, clothing lines, boutique stores, and more! 

Once again the best of CT's brewers will be representing throughout the entire Oakdale Theatre, as well as Oakdale's beautiful outdoor space (weather permitting). 

There will be VIP and General Admission Sessions available and there will only be a limited amount of tickets available per session. 

This was a SOLD OUT event last year, so BUY EARLY to celebrate the booming craft beer scene by sampling beer from 60+ of our very own CT breweries. 

Buy Tickets Here: CT-CRAFT-BEER-FEST

All VIP & GA guests will receive a commemorative tasting glass with a sample of a collaboration beer brewed by the Board of Directors of the CT Brewers Guild upon entrance! VIP tickets will get you early entrance one hour before GA into the festival where you’ll be able to sample exclusive vintage, barrel aged and special brews not available during general admission.

VIP tickets grants access to the event either from 12pm - 4pm or 5:30pm – 9:30pm. With only 500 VIP tickets available for each session, attendees take advantage of this extra hour to chat in a small setting with the brew masters themselves, their fellow beer enthusiasts, and are the first to purchase CT Brewers Guild merchandise.

Designated Driver tickets are available for all sessions. 

Session #1 - March 26th at Oakdale

VIP Session #1: 12pm – 4pm 
GA Session #1: 1pm – 4pm 

Season #2 - March 16th at Oakdale

VIP Session #2: 5:30pm – 9:30pm 
GA Session #2: 6:30pm – 9:30pm 

 

*DD tickets are available for all sessions* 

Buy Tickets Here: CT-CRAFT-BEER-FEST

All proceeds generated from the festival go to the CT Brewers Guild, an organization by brewers and for brewers, to help further the goals of the Craft Beer movement in CT. Learn more about the association. 

Getting there safely 

They've partnered with Lyft to provide responsible transportation to our Fest. The ride code with you via email the week of the event. Maximum discount is 50% off of one ride up to $10. Subject to Lyft terms. 

Live music and FREE on site parking!

Food Trucks & Vendors will be on-site, plus concessions with Warm Pretzels, Beverages, and more will be available for purchase! 

Food trucks include:
The Drunk Alpaca Bake Shop @thedrunkalpaca
Jon'z N BBQ @jonznbbq
Little Italy Pizza Truck @littleitalypizzatruck
Lobster Craft @lobstercraftct
Caseus Cheese Truck @caseuscrispymelty
Hot Taco Street Kitchen @hottacostreetkitchen
Je T'aime Cupcakes @jtmcupcakes

Oakdale Theatre

95 S Turnpike Road

Wallingford, CT 06492

Buy Tickets Here: CT-CRAFT-BEER-FEST

About the Connecticut Brewers Guild

The Connecticut Brewers Guild was founded in June 2012 to promote the interests of the fledgling craft beer scene in Connecticut. As of November 2021, the Connecticut beer scene boasts more than 123 operational breweries, with many more in planning. The goal of this Guild is to further promote our local breweries, move forward on Guild Member initiatives that foster profitability, and increase public awareness of all in-state breweries and legislative actions.

Cheers! 

Executive Director: Phil Pappas (phil@connecticut.beer) 
President: Aaren Simoncini, 
Beer'd Brewing Company (aaren@beerdbrewing.com) 
Vice President: Mike Larson, 
Alvarium Beer Company (mike@alvariumbeer.com) 
Treasurer: Jobina Miller, Epicure Brewing Company (jobina@epicurebrewing.com) 
Secretary: Heather Wilson, Hop Culture Farms & Brew Co. (heather@hopculturefarms.com) 
Board Member: Tony Karlowicz, Back East Brewing Company (tony@backeastbrewing.com) 
Board Member: Peter Cowles, Aspetuck Brew Lab (peter@aspetuckbrewlab.com) 
Board Member: Dana Bourque, Firefly Hollow Brewing (dana@fireflyhollowbrewing.com) 
Board Member: Mike Teed, Black Pond Brews (mike@blackpondbrews.com) 
Board Member: David Wollner, Willimantic Brewing Company (david.wollner@willibrew.com)

Cask Republic Stamford Beer Dinner in June 2014

Join Cask Republic for a New England Brewing Company Beer Dinner!

I love this whole craft beer movement! And no one does it better than Cask Republic! Known for their extensive beer menu and hearty spirits this dinner is going to be AMAZING!

Jun 30th 2014, Check the restaurant for time!

Cask Republic - Stamford

191 Summer St
Stamford, CT 06901

Cask Republic's chef is creating a menu to pair/compliment these five beers from New England Brewing Company:

• Scrumtrulescent 
• Ghandi-Bot668 
• Neighbor of the Beast
• Rye Pale Ale w/ El Dorado Hops 
• Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout Trooper

And here's the specially selected menu

$75/person (tax and gratuity included) 

See the website for more details ==> http://caskrepublic.com/events/New-England-Brewing-Company-Beer-Dinner/33

SKAL Restaurant Group Celebrates Craft Beer Week, Mom, and More in May 2014

It's almost May and that means it's that time of year again! 

Warm Weather! (hooray!!!) Mother's Day! And Craft Beer Week!

SKAL Restaurant Group has some great ways for you to celebrate all that and MORE at several of their Connecticut locations! 

That's right! 

This May the SKÅL Restaurant Group celebrates craft beer, great food and Mom with an exciting month-of-May event line-up. “It’s about all of the things we love,” says SKÅL owner Christian Burns of his family of beer-centric restaurants which include The Ginger Man in Greenwich and South Norwalk and Cask Republic in New Haven and Stamford, CT. 

The fun begins on May 6 with the 5 C Blue Point Beer Dinner, the first beer dinner at SKÅL’s newest addition to the family, Cask Republic of Stamford. 

Known for their awesome beer dinners which feature an always impressive menu matched with some of the most intriguing craft beers in the industry, and presented by their brew masters, the May 6 dinner is a first of its kind featuring 5 Chefs, 5 Courses and 5 Cask beers from Long Island’s Blue Point Brewing Company. The dinner brings together the entire culinary team of SKÅL Restaurant Group:

Chef Carl Carrion - Culinary Director

Chef Gerald Alcin - The Ginger Man, Greenwich

Chef Juan Gonzalez - Cask Republic, Stamford

Chef Mike Bogacz - The Ginger Man, South Norwalk

Chef Steven Bean - Cask Republic, New Haven

5 C Blue Point Beer Dinner

Tuesday, May 6th at 7pm / $85 pp (all inclusive)

Cask Republic Stamford / 191 Summer Street / Stamford, CT / 203.348.2275

Beer Enthusiasts Unite! SKÅL Restaurant Group is happy to team up with The Brewers Association for American Craft Beer Week, May 12-18, a celebration in honor of the art and tradition of American Craft Beer and its brewers. 

This week-long event includes an active and interactive schedule of beer dinners, tastings, tap take-overs, guest brew masters, special flights, pours and food pairings, as well as a reason to raid our vintage cellars and enjoy a few barrel aged selections. Check out our web sites to get the entire ACBW schedule of events at all of our locations!

ACBW highlights include:

Stone Brewing Company Beer Dinner, May 12, Ginger Man South Norwalk

Goose Island Beer Dinner, Wednesday, May 14, Ginger Man Greenwich

Gingerman - Greenwich

Cask Republic - New Haven

Cask Republic - Stamford 

Gingerman - South Norwalk

Celebrate Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11 with SKÅL Restaurant Group’s signature brunch menu and lazy Sunday afternoon Bloody Marys and Mimosas. 

In addition to Chef specials, menu favorites include; Orange Zest Brioche French Toast with Vermont maple syrup; Scrambled Egg Soft Tacos with spicy sausage, queso fresco, tomato salsa and guacamole; Huevos Rancheros; and Crab Cake Eggs Benedict with sautéed spinach, ancho chile home fries and fresh hollandaise sauce. Or celebrate with Mom over lunch, dinner or cocktails at our large and sociable bars.

11:00 AM – The Ginger Man / 64 Greenwich Avenue / Greenwich, CT / 203.861.6400

11:45 AM – The Ginger Man / 99 Washington Street / South Norwalk, CT / 203-354-0163

11:45 AM - Cask Republic Stamford / 191 Summer Street / Stamford, CT / 203.348.2275

11:45 AM – Cask Republic / 179 Crown Street / New Haven, CT / 475.238.8335

Thomas Hooker Brewery at Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino

Press Release

That's right! Thomas Hooker Brewery is coming to the Mohegan Sun! This means that two of Connecticut’s top businesses are aligning!

The brewery, located inside the Race Book in Casino of the Earth, brews hand crafted, unique beers on-site at Mohegan Sun. This partnership will provide beer buffs with the local, fresh, quality beer they have been thirsting for.

Named after the founding father of Hartford, the Thomas Hooker Brewing Company has been a Connecticut staple for years. Originating from Bloomfield, Hooker has drawn in an impressive following thanks to their refreshingly uncommon beers, brewery tours and tasting parties. Thomas Hooker boasts 14 unique beers including a summertime crowd pleaser, Watermelon Ale.

The Thomas Hooker Brewery at Mohegan Sun will officially open on Friday, March 28th. The Brewery will feature six beers on tap including their; Blonde, IPA, Irish Red Ale, Liberator Doppelbock, Chocolate Truffle Stout and one specialty beer crafted specifically for Mohegan Sun.

Thomas Hooker Brewery will celebrate the grand opening at Mohegan Sun with their first official “Final Friday” party on Friday, March 28th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Modeled after their popular Bloomfield events, guests are invited to stop by and experience the bustling brewery and unique brews. The celebration will feature 50% off all Thomas Hooker Draft Beers including a special hand crafted beer exclusive to Mohegan Sun.

Thomas Hooker Brewing Company is a firm supporter of the local community, and their partnership with Mohegan Sun is not their first Connecticut team-up. Hooker worked with the popular Connecticut Chocolatier, Munson’s Chocolate, to create their savory and sweet Chocolate Truffle Stout. Aside from brewing beers Hooker supports the local community by staying active in several charities around the region.

About Mohegan Sun: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.