**We will be closed Sunday, April 21st for the holiday**
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. We are proud to be in such a historic neighborhood and grateful to be one of the may amazing Connecticut breweries. 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 specializing in classic German beers, New England IPAs, Sour Ales, and Barrel-aged beers. In addition to our rotating tap list, we have many of our beers available to-go in 4-packs and growlers. You can also find us on tap at several local restaurants & bars, on elves of many Connecticut package stores, and on draft at Dunkin’ Donuts Stadium for the Hartford Yard Goats games!
Currently on tap
UPDATED April 16, 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 Mittelfruh hops and conditioned for 3 weeks. A clean, crisp and refreshing lighter-style craft beer.
Summer Dusk Hefeweizen ** On tap Friday 4/19, can release 4/24**
7 IBU, 7SRM, 5.7% ABV
This German wheat beer showcases a flavorful balance of banana and clove that is unique to the yeast this beer is fermented by. We brewed this beer with 60% wheat, so expect a slightly tart, full - bodied beer. Higher carbonation brings pleasant aromas to your nose while your palate is overtaken by malt sweetness and a little acidity to make an easy drinking beer.
Plushnugget Sour Ale with Passionfruit & Blood Orange
20 IBU, 5 SRM, 5.5% ABV
The next beer in our funky, rotating Roald Dahl sour series is a citrus bomb bursting with orange, tropical flavors from blood orange and passionfruit puree and sweet orange peel. Dry hopped with El Dorado and Hallertau Blanc to enhance the bright citrus notes found throughout. Well balanced and totally crushable.
Razztwizzler Sour Ale with Raspberry and Lime **Can and Tap Release Friday, 3pm**
20 IBU, 5.9% ABV
Brewed with Pilsner, wheat and milk sugar. This new release pours a hazy purple-ish pink with a strong raspberry aroma with a touch of sweetness. This is one of our more tart sours from the addition of more than 240 pounds of raspberry, which is a naturally tart fruit. To kick this beer up a notch we added 10 pounds of lime peel for a hint of zesty citrus character that is the perfect compliment to the warming days of spring.
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.
Tropical Chew DIPA
20 IBU, 6 SRM, 8.1% ABV
This hazy double IPA features Hallertau Blanc, Idaho Gem, and Palisade hops. Bursting aromas of juicy fruit, gooseberry, mango, lemon are balanced with a full body of tropical sweetness.
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 Mittelfruh for a clean noble hop profile.
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 cocoa nibs to bring this beer to life. Full bodied, roast forward beer with notes of tropical fruit, dark chocolate and tangerine.
AVAILABLE IN CANS:
Golden Messenger Kölsch
Warehouse Pilsner
Razztwizzler Sour Ale with Raspberry and Lime ** Can release Friday 3pm**
Hartford Pale Ale
Local 35 IPA
Tropical Chew DIPA
