Hearty New England IPAs and fruit-forward brews: Grab a pint of these 6 CT beers for 4th of July weekend
Happy Independence Day weekend!
While the weather’s looking a bit dicey on Saturday, there’s plenty of sunshine predicted across the state on the 3rd and 4th of July. Don’t miss out on the fireworks displays across Connecticut, but make sure you’re not left feeling thirsty, either! Pair the show with a classic New England IPA, crisp and refreshing pilsner, or a beer packed with so much fruit you’ll think you’re drinking a smoothie. There’s even a stout with some serious heat behind it: chilis and cinnamon, to be precise.
We’ve got another 6 brews to share for this week’s Tapped In CT. Check them out!
Broad Brook Brewing Company: Jigawatts DIPA 1.0 Reborn, American Double IPA
915 South St, Suffield
You might already be familiar with Broad Brook Brewing Company’s Jigawatts: a classic American DIPA from their early days. They’ve recently returned to the original recipe and revamped it into something new and familiar!
“Brewed with Amarillo, Simcoe and Citra Hops.”
Concentric Brewing Company: Portland Pilsner
91 Main St, Portland
Crisp and refreshing in all the right ways, Concentric Brewing Company has a 5.1% Czech pilsner you don’t want to miss. Pair it with some Smokehouse Sliders or Sheet Pan Nachos and enjoy the summer weather!
Kent Falls: Ruby Cones, Farmhouse Ale
33 Camps Rd, Kent
It’s hard to beat a farmhouse ale when the weather’s hot and sunny. This 6.8% beer from Kent Falls Brewing is made with foraged sumac and aged in wine barrels, with a plethora of rustic, sour, and spiced flavors.
“Farmhouse ale made with foraged sumac from our farm and aged in wine barrels. Brewed in 2018. Bottled in 2020. 180 bottles filled.”
Hop Culture Farms and Brew Co.: Time Bomb, Triple New England IPA
144 Cato Corner Rd, Colchester
Be careful with this brew. Clocking in at a gargantuan 10%, Hop Culture is bringing you a massive Triple IPA with loads of juicy, fruity flavors. Don’t forget to drink some water!
No Worries Brewing Co.: 22 Faces ZimzallaBim, Smoothie/Pastry Sour
2520 State St, Hamden
Feeling thirsty for some island vibes? No Worries Brewing has a Pina Colada packed with coconut and pineapple with an 8% abv to boot. Give it a try and soak in some sunshine!
Woodbury Brewing Company: Holy Mole, Imperial Stout
738 Main St S, Woodbury
Looking for a stout with a bit of heat? Woodbury Brewing Company’s got their Holy Mole, a hefty 8%er with chilis and cinnamon sticks.
“Imperial stout rested in Litchfield Distillery Agave Spirits Barrels with Ancho Chilis, Cacao Nibs and Cinnamon sticks. Big roasty, chocolaty stout with a pleasant warming spiciness and a hint of cinnamon.”
