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 January 23rd, 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, 5.9% 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.
Pineapple Fluff Sour IPA
20 IBU, 5 SRM, 6.4% ABV
A Sour IPA brewed with Golden Promise and winter wheat. Loaded with El Dorado and Hallertau Blanc hops for a fruit forward hop profile. More than 200 pounds of pineapple puree was added to the mix for a balanced profile of refreshing pineapple and tropical fruit.
Nerd Alert IPA
20 IBU, 4 SRM (Hazy) 6.2% ABV
Brewed with Golden Promise and wheat malts. Full bodied, hazy and juicy from a an abundance of Amarillo hops and Simcoe Lupulin Powder then double dry hopped with the same. This NEIPA is sure to bring all the nerds to the yard. Cheers!
Local 35 IPA
61 IBU, 8.5 SRM, 6.9% ABV
Our most popular IPA, Local 35 is brewed with a blend of 2-row barley and flaked oats. Heavy late kettle hop additions of Mosaic, Citra and Amarillo then dry hopped with a blend of the same hops.
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.
Rumple Dumple Raspberry & Cherry Sour Ale
10 IBU, Red SRM, 7.8% ABV
The next sour in our Roald Dahl sour series is brewed with pilsner and wheat malts. Well balanced and fermented with more than 200 pounds of raspberries and tart cherries. Pours deep red with a light pink head. Mild flavors of tart cherry give way to a big burst of raspberry.
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.
2018 Flight of Crow Imperial Stout
28.5 IBU, 48 SRM, 8% ABV
This aged keg of 2018 Flight of Crow Imperial Stout is here to send “stout season” off in style. Intense roast flavors and aromas from roasted barley, chocolate and de-bittered dark malts. Full-bodied, robust and silky smooth sweetness.
AVAILABLE IN CANS:
Golden Messenger Kölsch
Side Sleeper Lager
Winter Wheat Red
Snarky Saison
Pineapple Fluff Sour IPA
Nerd Alert IPA
Local 35 IPA
River Run Rye IPA
Behind the Rocks Smoked Red Ale
Black Earth Pilsner
