Celebrate March Madness with a Pop-Up Brew Pub on Pratt Street

As if March Madness coming to Hartford wasn’t exciting enough, now you can celebrate before and after the games in a way that’s never been done before in the city. Since the NCAA Tournament is making a return to Hartford for the first time since 1998, the city wanted to curate something special and enticing […]

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6 Fall Festival and Events in the Hartford Area

Enjoy the cooler days, fall vibes, and beer season festivities at some of our favorite 2018 Fall festivals and events in the Hartford area. Night Fall 2018  When: October 6th from 2PM – 8PM (show starts at 6PM) Where: Pope Park, Hartford CT What: Night Fall is a truly magical not-to-be missed community performance that […]

Small State Great Beer

Small State Great Beer is Back and Greater than Ever

Warning: “THIS ISN’T YOUR TYPICAL BEER FESTIVAL” Small State Great Beer, now in its third year, prides itself on being a beer tasting party with a music festival vibe. On Saturday, September 15th, 2018, SSGB will be taking over Constitution Plaza in downtown Hartford, bringing Connecticut exclusive craft beer, food trucks, live music, and most of all… […]

Alvarium Beer Company Review | Connecticut Craft Trail

I’ve been to Alvarium Beer Company in New Britain twice, and each time I walked through those doors I reacted the same way… “holy crap this is an impressive brewery.” It became even more impressive after I spoke with the owner, Mike Larson, and found out that he pretty much built out everything you see […]

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Fat Orange Cat Brewery Review | Connecticut Craft Trail

About a year ago, I went to Fat Orange Cat Brewery for the first time with a few friends who live in East Hampton. It was winter so we were all huddled in the crowded barn, but despite being a bit cold, I quickly warmed up when I tasted their beer – which was surprisingly unfiltered, […]

KNOW GOOD Market

October Harvest Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss

October KNOW GOOD Market  When: Thursday, October 12 from 5 PM – 8 PM Where: Hog River Brewery / 30-50 Bartholomew Ave, Hartford What: Everyone knows Hartford turns up for the KNOW GOOD Markets. Eats from the best local food trucks, on-tap beer from Hog River, and vibes that you can’t find anywhere else. While […]

Pies and Pints West Hartford

New Craft Beer and Specialty Pizza Joint Opens in West Hartford

Watch out West Hartford Center… Johnny Vaughnn is coming at you with the new Pies ‘n Pints, a craft beer and specialty pizza joint (with bonus patio for this summer).