CT Craft Beer Grand Prix Festival
May
29
12:00 PM12:00

CT Craft Beer Grand Prix Festival

Join us for our inaugural CT Craft Beer Grand Prix Competition! The Connecticut Craft Grand Prix is the first and only professional beer competition run and organized by the Connecticut Brewers Guild to showcase the outstanding quality and variety of Connecticut craft beer and the brewers that make them!

Taking place at Lime Rock Park, Sunday May 29, 12 pm – 5 pm, enjoy over 40 local Connecticut breweries all in one place! This event is unlike any other, breweries will be entering their beers into 15 different categories competing for medals, but we will need your help for the people’s choice award!

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2022 CT Craft Beer Fest
Mar
26
12:00 PM12:00

2022 CT Craft Beer Fest

Join us on Saturday, March 26th at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT for our fourth annual CT Craft Beer Fest presented by the CT Brewers Guild! We will have 60+ of CT's best breweries pouring the freshest beer out there! As our event continues to grow, we're excited to share that we're adding an additional 20+ vendors from across the state, including artists, clothing lines, boutique stores, and more! Once again we'll be throughout the entire Oakdale Theatre, plus enjoying the outdoor space (weather permitting). Get your tickets now!

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2021 CT Craft Beer Fest
Oct
9
12:00 PM12:00

2021 CT Craft Beer Fest

Join us on Saturday, October 9th at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT for our third annual CT Craft Beer Fest presented by the CT Brewers Guild! We will have 60+ CT Breweries participating and once again have them in all three rooms at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre, plus outdoor space (weather permitting). We have 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. Learn more here ->

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Virtual Bottle Raffle
Mar
23
7:00 PM19:00

Virtual Bottle Raffle

Tom M (@itsalwaysstoutseason) and Jess Bautista (@Jessbeerme) will be hosting a virtual bottle raffle on March 23rd, 2021 at New England Brewing Co. The raffle will be open to all residents in CT & NY, each with designated pick up locations (New England Brewing in Woodbridge, CT and Other Half in Brooklyn, NY). It will include bottles (and cans) from breweries nationwide and some swag. Participants can buy raffle tickets that gives them the opportunity to win one of these prizes. Retail value of the prizes will be between $15-20 prize range, and you can purchase as many tickets as you’d like. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the CTBG African American Brewing Science Scholarship fund.

Learn more here

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2020 CT Craft Beer Fest
Nov
14
12:00 PM12:00

2020 CT Craft Beer Fest

Join us on Saturday, November 14th at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT for our third annual CT Craft Beer Fest presented by the CT Brewers Guild! We will have 60+ CT Breweries participating and once again have them in all three rooms at the Oakdale, plus outdoor space (weather permitting). We have VIP and General Admission Sessions available and there will only be a limited amount of tickets available per session.

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2020 Connecticut Brewers Conference
Jan
11
9:00 AM09:00

2020 Connecticut Brewers Conference

Overview: This inaugural Connecticut Brewers Conference will feature seven different educational seminars regarding law, taxes, legislation, digital marketing, best brewing practices, diversity & inclusion, sales and distribution practices, and HR.

The event will take place at Sacred Heart University, West Campus on January 11th from 9 AM to 5 PM. Attendees can choose from each of the educational tracks led by the top minds in the Connecticut beer and business worlds. Breakfast, lunch, refreshments and happy hour will all be included in the registration fee.

TO REGISTER: Please click here to fill out the registration form or email kat@connecticut.beer for more information.

Parking: Click here to view the Interactive Campus Map

Conference Agenda:
o Keynote speaker - BA’s Beer Server Training Manual Instructor – Tim Brady.
o Governor Lamont to speak on the growing craft beer scene and it’s impact on our state
o Compliance/Legal/Taxes
o Legislation 101
o Digital Marketing & Social Media
o Brewing safety & sanitation
o Diversity & Inclusion
o Sales & Distributor Relationships
o HR

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2019 CT Craft Beer Fest
Mar
23
12:00 PM12:00

2019 CT Craft Beer Fest

Join us on Saturday, March 23rd at the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT for our second annual CT Craft Beer Fest presented by the CT Brewers Guild! We are back, bigger & better than our event last year, expanding to all three rooms at the Oakdale plus outdoor space (weather permitting). We have added a second GA session and there will 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. 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! VIP tickets are $45, which will get you early entrance into the festival where you’ll be able to sample exclusive vintage, barrel aged and special brews not available during general admission. VIP tickets also grant you entrance to GA Session #2, immediately following the VIP Session. With only 500 VIP tickets available, take advantage of this extra hour to chat in a small setting with the brew masters themselves and your fellow beer enthusiasts and be the first to purchase CT Brewers Guild merchandise. General Admission tickets are available for $35 and Designated Driver tickets are $15. 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.

Buy tickets here https://bit.ly/2LxOetW

60+ CT Breweries
GA Session #1: 12pm - 3pm
VIP Session: 4pm - 5pm
GA Session #2: 5pm - 8pm
Food trucks
BBQ & Burger Station provided by Wolfgang Puck
Live music
Free on-site parking

**MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO ATTEND & CONSUME ALCOHOL**
**NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR ALCOHOL ARE ALLOWED ON PREMISE**

~The list of the participating breweries along with beer list will be posted in February 2019~

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CT Brewers Fest 2018
Nov
5
6:30 PM18:30

CT Brewers Fest 2018

40+ CT brewers under one roof at the 5th Annual Connecticut Brewers Fest! $30.00 gets you a glass and unlimited three oz pours of some of the best beer the Nutmeg State has to offer. Very limited tickets available! A portion of the proceeds from the fest will benefit the Connecticut Craft Brewers Guild!

Monday Nov. 5th

6:30-9:30pm

Ticket Link:  https://tickets.beerfests.com/event/ct-brewers-fest-2018

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Oktoberfest at Lofts at Ponemah Mills
Oct
20
3:00 PM15:00

Oktoberfest at Lofts at Ponemah Mills

*After October 13th the price of tickets will go up by $10 and on the day of tickets will be 15% more at the door
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Oktoberfest at The Lofts At Ponemah Mills is an Oktoberfest Style event hosted by Unify Business solutions, LLC that celebrates outstanding beer, food, music and fun times spent with friends!
Saturday, October 20, 2018 
3 P. M. TO 6:00 P.M. 
The Lofts at Ponemah Mills in Taftville, CT 
21 and over only!
Biergarten featuring breweries from all over CT and the surrounding area present a tasting of their finest craft beers.
Food Trucks & Vendors featuring Fall and Oktoberfest themed cuisine
A VIP das Essen (foodie) experience featuring 4 local chefs preparing an exclusive menu of German-inspired cuisine
Live Music, Dancing & More!

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Foxtoberfest 2018
Oct
20
12:00 PM12:00

Foxtoberfest 2018

Come celebrate the 1st annual Stony Creek Foxwoods Foxtoberfest!

Foxtoberfest 2018 : An Oktoberfest celebration!

Join us on Saturday, October 20th as we transform Stony Creek Foxwoods into a German Beer Garden! The day will be filled with German food, live music, games, pretzels, dancing, fun and of course delicious BEER!

Tickets: $12 includes entry to the celebration, your first beer and a commemorative glass stein. The stein will be yours to keep and continue to use throughout the day!

A tapping of the first ever Stony Creek Oktoberfest beer!
We’ll have a special selection of German inspired fare!
Live Polka music by The Beer Hall Boys! 

The Beer Hall Boys Live:
Formerly known as The East-Side Groove, Daigle's Beer Hall Boys will get your feet movin'. We specialize in modern Polish and German polkas. You may even hear some classic rock, latin, country and more.

Tickets are limited. If you plan to attend, purchase tickets in advance! 

Event is 21+ with valid ID. Please drink responsibly

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2nd Annual Oktoberfest at Alvarium
Oct
6
12:00 PM12:00

2nd Annual Oktoberfest at Alvarium

It's back! Ya'll told us you loved our 1st Annual Oktoberfest party so much last year, we're planning a bigger and better one! More details to come, we'll update it as we approach the party! 

Ditch whatever lame plans you have Saturday, October 6th; New Britain just got a bit more...Munich-y. Announcing Alvarium Beer Company's 2nd Annual Oktoberfest! Dancing, singing, eating and, most importantly, slamming pint after delicious pint of our Oktoberfest beer, Hedwig! 

Come on down to Alvarium for the best wurst time ever!

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OktoBEERfest In the Park: Presented by Half Full Brewery
Sep
29
2:00 PM14:00

OktoBEERfest In the Park: Presented by Half Full Brewery

  • North Lawn & Grand Steps @ Mill River Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

OKTOBEERFEST IN THE PARK: PRESENTED BY HALF FULL BREWERY

The 2018 Oktobeerfest In The Park is an Oktoberfest-style event featuring the areas best food trucks, a true "garden" themed Pop-Up Beer Garden, and Live Music from a variety of local acts. The festival is held in support of the Mill River Park Collaborative and takes place on The North Lawn & Grand Steps in Mill River Park in downtown Stamford.  

FOOD TRUCKS 

Get ready for Nosh HoundDough GirlsM.O.C. EateryAbeetzCarmela's Italian KitchenGolden SpoonMama's EmpanadasThe ChamoM & M SteaksGotta Go GreekJefe's TacosPito SofritoSloppie Joe's, and Crazy Taco Mex. We've asked each truck to put an Oktobeerfest spin on a couple of menu items, so be on the lookout for some original eats with a German kick...

POP-UP BEER GARDEN

We'll have two serving areas, one near the Pop-Up Beer Garden on the Grand Steps and one near the food/stage on the North Lawn. Beer tickets will be available for $6 / ticket. Beer will be available for purchase from 2 PM - 8:30 PM (the event will end at 9 PM). 100% of beer sales will go to the Mill River Park Collaborative.

LIVE MUSIC

WCB Polkateers: 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Eric Finland's Blues & Beyond: 4:30 - 6:00  PM

Sugartone Brass Band: 6:30 - 8:00 PM

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Brewery Legitimus 2nd Birthday Party
Sep
22
12:00 PM12:00

Brewery Legitimus 2nd Birthday Party

Seems like not too long ago that we opened the doors and then a year later we celebrated our 1st birthday. Now here we are 2 years in and we still have the best customers in the craft beer world. We want to celebrate turning 2 with you! September 22nd from 12pm to 10pm we'll have beer, bands, a food truck out on the patio and more.

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West Hartford Firefighters Beer Tasting to support MDA
Sep
15
5:00 PM17:00

West Hartford Firefighters Beer Tasting to support MDA

  • West Hartford Town Hall Front Lawn (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The West Hartford Fire Fighters Association is holding their 10th Annual West Hartford Fire Department Beer Tasting and Grill to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association of CT. The event will be taking place in West Hartford Center on the Town Hall Green on Saturday, September 15th, 2018 from 5 PM – 9 PM.

All proceeds from this event will aid in the West Hartford Fire Fighters Association’s efforts to raise funds and awareness for those living with neuromuscular disease in our community.  The proceeds from your donation will also help the Muscular Dystrophy Association continue to provide vital programs to over 1,400 families living with a neuromuscular disease here in the state of Connecticut.   

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Small State Great Beer
Sep
15
1:00 PM13:00

Small State Great Beer

Connecticut’s #1 drinking festival is back for year three. SMALL STATE GREAT BEER is a celebration of our thriving culture, featuring unlimited tastings from the largest line-up of CT breweries alongside live music and local food trucks. SSGB transforms a craft beer showcase into an immersive live-event experience in Downtown Hartford. Limited pre-sale tickets available!

SESSION 1: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
$38.00 PRE-SALE GA TICKETS 
$18.00 PRE-SALE DD TICKETS

SESSION 2 VIP: 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
$58.00 PRE-SALE VIP TICKETS

SESSION 2: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
$38.00 PRE-SALE GA TICKETS
$18.00 PRE-SALE DD TICKETS

BEER BY SSGB features unlimited tastings and the largest line-up of CT Breweries in one location! 

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7th Annual Two Roads Oktoberfest
Sep
15
to Sep 16

7th Annual Two Roads Oktoberfest

  • Two Roads Brewing Co. (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It's the most wonderful time of the year! You're invited to the 6th Annual Two Roads Ok2berfest! Join us at the brewery to pay homage to the world's largest Volkfest (beer festival). Authentic German music, German-style beers, food, games and more! Get your tickets now! Limited tickets available.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://tickets.beerfests.com/event/ok2berfest

SATURDAY & SUNDAY TICKETS:
- General Admission (9/15 12PM to 6:30PM) $25.00
- Designated Driver (9/15 12PM to 6:30PM) $15.00
*Absolutely NO beer consumption for anyone with a DD Ticket! All DD Ticket holders must be 21+, NO EXCEPTIONS!

***PLEASE NOTE: tickets will be $30.00 day of and at the door.

21+ ONLY event. No kids/babies/minors or animals permitted. 

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Beer Fest at the Connecticut Open
Aug
25
12:00 PM12:00

Beer Fest at the Connecticut Open

More than 30 craft breweries from across the state will be featured at the inaugural “Beer Fest at the Connecticut Open” on Saturday, August 25th. Tickets available now at http://bit.ly/CTBeerFest

Come for the Beer.  Stay for the Tennis.
Tickets to "Beer Fest at the Conencticut Open" are $40 ($25 for designated drivers) and include a general admission, middle tier seat to the Connecticut Open women's singles and doubles final that day. The grounds at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale (45 Yale Avenue, New Haven) will feature a variety of the area's favorite food trucks, music, entertainment and other activities. 

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Tribus Beer Co. Grand Opening!
Aug
11
12:00 PM12:00

Tribus Beer Co. Grand Opening!

We're pleased to announce our official grand opening date
August 11th 2018 - 12pm - 9pm.
- 7 Tribus Beer Co beers on tap
- Rita's Pitas from 12 - 4
- Blind Rhino from 4:30 - 8
- Red, White & Rosé on tap
- New England Cider company on tap
- Growler limit 1gal/person
- Kid & Dog Friendly (see website for details)
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100 Raton Drive, Milford CT

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Charter Oak Brewing Company GRAND OPENING!
Jun
28
5:00 PM17:00

Charter Oak Brewing Company GRAND OPENING!

"Welcome to Danbury! Our brewery & taproom will have its official grand opening this Thursday from 5-7! Pints, growler fills, and tours will all be available. After reviewing over 30 buildings in different towns across Connecticut, Charter Oak chose Danbury as their new home.

Come to the ribbon cutting this Thursday for 10 rotating draft lines plus unique cask beer all offered at Happy Hour prices! 

Charter Oak Brewing 39B Shelter Rock Road Danbury, CT 06810

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Brews for Ethiopia!
Jun
27
5:30 PM17:30

Brews for Ethiopia!

Brass Works Brewing Company is hosting a fundraising event on Wednesday, June 27th to help raise money for the health clinic and school in one of our owner's daughter's village in Ethiopia. It is a limited ticketed event and tickets are on sale at the brewery. A $25 ticket includes a beer, food, and live music. All of the proceeds from the event will go towards purchasing a generator for the clinic and tuition for local children when we visit in July.

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Two Roads 5th Annual Road Jam Music Fest
Jun
22
to Jun 23

Two Roads 5th Annual Road Jam Music Fest

  • Two Roads Brewing Co. (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This June, Two Roads Brewing Company will be celebrating our Fifth Annual Road Jam Music Fest on the Two Roads Campus. 

For the first time ever Road Jam will now include a Friday night show to bring you more Jams, more beer and a whole lot more fun!

Friday June 22nd Show: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday June 23rd Festival: 2:00pm - 10:00pm

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JUNE 2018 HOME BREW COMPETITION
Jun
9
to Jul 14

JUNE 2018 HOME BREW COMPETITION

  • Fairifeld Craft Ales (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fairfield Craft Ales located in Stratford, CT will be holding their June 2018 Home Brew Competition. All entries must be dropped off at Fairfield Craft Ales between Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 17 during brewery hours. All entries must be in by this time to be considered and judged for the preliminary round. All entries must be labeled with a provided bottle label. Winners will be announced at Fairfield Craft Ales on Saturday, July 14, 2018. 

*Grand Prize winner’s recipe will be brewed, named (music theme), and featured on tap at Fairfield Craft Ales.*

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    The Beeracks Launch Party
    Jun
    9
    12:00 PM12:00

    The Beeracks Launch Party

    We would like to invite you to the Official Launch Party for The Beeracks, Connecticut’s First Collaborative Brew space! 

    Inside of the Beeracks we house brewers from Overshores Brewing Co.ARMADA BREWINGHoax Brewing CompanyErector Brewing CollectiveFront Porch BrewingHull's Brewing CompanyNighthawk Brewing

    This is an all day event free to the public.

    On the launch we will have Live Music all day, Live Art, Food Truck, Beers from all the breweries plus guest lines, can releases and plus a ton more surprises.

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    1st Annual Spring Beer Fest
    Jun
    8
    6:00 PM18:00

    1st Annual Spring Beer Fest

    The Courtyard Waterbury Downtown will be their 1st Annual Spring Beer Fest which will be a one-of-a-kind festival that invites breweries from around Connecticut and nearby.

    Join hundreds of booze enthusiasts on Friday June 8th, 2018 at the Courtyard by Marriott Waterbury. Food truck vendors will be onsite.

    • General Admission Tickets are $25 in advance for the main event 6pm to 9pm event.

    • VIP Hour Access Tickets are $35 in advance. VIP admission includes all the benefits of general admission, plus an added hour with specialty beer poured during the first hour. 5pm to 9pm

    • Designated Driver tickets will be available for $5

    This is a 21+ event. 

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    Gathering at the Bines Beer Festival
    May
    19
    12:00 PM12:00

    Gathering at the Bines Beer Festival

    Two Roads Brewing Co. will be holding their third annual Gathering at the Bines beer festival on Saturday, May 19th, 2018

    $35.00 ticket includes:
    Entry to one of the sessions
    Access to Cluster Truck food hub!
    Custom festival taster glass
    Unlimited 3oz samples from over 45+ breweries!

    TWO SESSIONS:
    12:00pm – 3:00pm
    5:00 – 8:00pm
    Due to limited amount of tickets - you may attend one session ONLY

    21+ event

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    American Craft Beer Week
    May
    14
    to May 20

    American Craft Beer Week

    For the 13th year in a row, the Brewers Association invites you to celebrate American Craft Beer Week®, the nationwide celebration of U.S. small and independent craft brewers. The weeklong tribute provides an opportunity for craft brewers to share their diversity, creativity and passion for the beverage they love.

    From May 14 to 20, CT breweries, beer bars, bottle shops and restaurants will be holding events including exclusive brewery tours, special beer releases, beer and food pairings, tap takeovers and more to celebrate everything you love about America’s ever-advancing beer culture.

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    Thread City Hop Fest 2018
    Apr
    29
    1:00 PM13:00

    Thread City Hop Fest 2018

    The Thread City Hop Fest is celebrating 5 years of cheers and beers on Sunday, April 29th from 1 - 5 pm on Jillson Square (645 Main Street) in Willimantic!

    Tickets are $35/per person in advance, or $50 at the gate (if any remain). (Proper ID will be required.) Attendees will enjoy samples from over 45 breweries from throughout New England. Tickets are limited! https://tickets.beerfests.com/event/ThreadCityHopFest

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