Welcome!
We’re a mom & pop craft brewery and taproom, hidden in the vibrant neighborhood of Parkville, Hartford. Our tap list features a constantly rotating list of craft beers brewed onsite, from our flagship Kölsch- style ale to bold, barrel-aged offerings and everything in between. We also feature guest taps of hard ciders, wines, cold-brew coffee and teas. We offer cans and growlers to go.
Housed in the former Hartford Rubber Works building, which manufactured the country's first pneumatic tires for automobiles and bikes, the taproom pays tribute to its industrial roots. Massive machinery from the turn-of-the-century sit among the barstools and picnic tables, and pieces of Hartford history grace the walls. You'll usually find a food truck outside, games inside, live music, pop-up events and more. Welcome to 'Hartford's Living Room!’
Our Beers
Our taproom beer menu features a constantly rotating selection of house beers, poured direct from tank to your pint. Our philosophy is simple - we brew what we love with the hope that you will love it too. We offer a range of styles from classic German beers, such as our house Kölsch-style ale, to our big and bold barrel-aged beers.
Currently on tap
UPDATED February 14th, 2019
Golden Messenger Kölsch
15 IBU, 4.5 SRM, 4.3% ABV
Our Brewer’s favorite style, this classic, cold-fermented German ale is brewed with Cologne malt imported from Germany. Lightly hopped with Hallertau Mittlefruh hops and conditioned for 3 weeks. A clean, crisp and refreshing lighter-style craft beer.
Winter Wheat Red
14 IBU, 14 SRM, 5.6% ABV
A Dunkelweizen is a dark German wheat beer. Our interpretation uses 3 varieties of wheat including winter red wheat. It has a beautiful red color with rustic wheat flavors balanced by Munich malts and a slight tartness. Fermented with a German wheat yeast providing flavors of banana and clove, similar to a Hefeweizen.
Hartford Pale Ale (HPA)
30 IBU, 7 SRM, 6% ABV
One malt, red wheat and hopped with an abundance of Mosaic and Wakatu. Hazy and full bodied with a dynamic floral and tropical fruit profile.
Local 35 IPA
61 IBU, 8.5 SRM, 6.2% ABV
A hazy IPA brewed with Golden Promise malt and red wheat. A heavy dose of Citra and Amarillo hops added at the end of the boil and dry hop for a fragrant aroma of citrus, tropical fruit, apricot and peach.
Nebulous IPA
25.5 IBU, 5 SRM, 6.0% ABV
This unique and complex IPA is brewed with German pilsner malt and red wheat then heavily hopped with Cashmere hops. Cashmere is a special hop that throws off unique flavors and aromas of coconut, tangerine, melon and other tropical fruits alongside a smooth bitterness. Say goodbye to Citra and hello to the next big hop, Cashmere.
River Run Rye IPA
25.5 IBU, 14.5 SRM, 6.8% ABV
This RYE IPA has a hazy red-ish hue that impacts the pallet with complex flavors from an array of English and German malts including copious amounts of rye. Rye lends a spicy, earthy profile that blends perfectly with the citrus and fruit hop profile added from Amarillo and Palisade hops.
Black Earth Pilsner
22 IBU, 40 SRM, 5.9% ABV
A classic German black Pilsner-style beer. Schwarzbier (translation: black beer) is a nice alternative for when you’re looking for a lighter beer, but want the depth of flavor of a darker beer. A blend of Pilsner, Munich and Carafa malts lend a slight roast with chocolate undertones.
Maple Cranberry Stout
32 IBU, 40 SRM, 8% ABV
Brewed with an array of specialty malts and oats to create a robust stout for the cold winter months. We kicked this beer up a notch and added more than 200 pounds of cranberry and dark maple syrup from Lamothe's Sugar Shack in Burlington, CT. This beer boasts cranberry flavor throughout with silky maple undertones on the back end.
AVAILABLE IN CANS:
Golden Messenger Kölsch
Side Sleeper Lager
Winter Wheat Red
Pineapple Fluff Sour IPA
Local 35 IPA
River Run Rye IPA
Behind the Rocks Smoked Red Ale
Black Earth Pilsner
Maple Cranberry Stout
