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 DECEMBER 11, 2018
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.
Snarky Saison
30 IBU, 8 SRM, 6.8% ABV
A classic example of the style originated along the French and Belgian border region of Wallonia. A beer historically brewed to refresh farmhands, this Saison boasts flavors and aromas of pepper, plum, and citrus. Medium bodied, with a generous carbonation and a pleasing dry, lightly bitter finish.
Hartford Pale Ale (HPA)
30 IBU, 7 SRM, 5.9% ABV
One malt, a bit of flaked barley and hopped with Mosaic and Wakatu. Pale yellow, lighter body and dynamic floral and tropical fruit profile from these two diverse hops.
Nebulous IPA
25 IBU, 5 SRM, 5.8% ABV
Brewed with 100% CT grown ingredients from Thrall Family Malt in Windsor. We used Thrall's malt, wheat and hops to create a unique drinking experience. More than 20 pounds of Thrall's Cashmere hops throw off huge notes of pineapple, tropical fruit and vanilla bean. Get this beer while you can because these hops aren't around any longer.
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.
The Illusionist IPA (Peach and Mango)
20 IBU, 8 SRM, 6.5% ABV
Brewed with Golden Promise malt and Golden Naked Oats. Milk sugar is added to the boil for a soft and sweet mouth feel. Hopped with El Dorado, Idaho 7 and Hallertau Blanc. Double Dry Hopped with El Dorado then fruited with 240 pounds of peach and mango.
Behind the Rocks Smoked Red Ale
16 IBU, 14.5 SRM, 6.3% ABV
Based on a traditional German Rauchbier with the smoke dialed way back. Red in color, hints of caramel, biscuit and a slight smokiness from the addition of beechwood smoked malt. Hopped with Hallertau Mittlefruh for a clean noble hop profile
8th Ward Brown Ale
21.6 IBU, 21.5 SRM, 6.0% ABV
A robust brown ale perfect for drinking all year around. Dark brown with flavors of bread, biscuit and coffee from an array of classic malt varieties. Hopped with noble German hops, which provide an earthy hop flavor to round out this delicious offering.
Little Merry Chocolate Milk Stout
18.2 IBU, 40 SRM, 6.5% ABV
This full-bodied milk stout is brewed with Irish stout malt, an array of dark malts and oats. We added cocoa powder to the mash, lactose to the kettle and 10 lbs, of cocoa nibs to the fermenter for a full-bodied, chocolaty holiday brew! Let this beer warm up to enjoy all the chocolaty goodness this beer has to offer.
Cold Drip Coffee Stout
32 IBU, 40 SRM, 6.8% ABV
Brewed in collaboration with Story and Soil Coffee of Hartford, this robust, silky smooth American-style stout is brewed with 7 malts, oats and hopped delicately with German Northern Brewer. We added 8 gallons of cold brewed coffee, Evin Gomez coffee beans and Ecuadorian coca nibs to bring this beer to life. Full bodied, roast forward beer with notes of tropical fruit, dark chocolate and tangerine.
AVAILABLE IN CANS:
Snarky Saison
Hartford Pale Ale
Nebulous IPA
Local 35 IPA
Little Merry Chocolate Milk Stout
Flight of Crow Imperial Stout
Barrel Aged Barelywine
