12 Percent Beer Project is basically a playground for anyone who loves their beer with personality…read more The vibe hits that sweet spot between minimalist‑industrial and "yes, I could absolutely spend an afternoon dissecting hop profiles here." It's spacious, energetic, and has that low‑key hum of people who actually care about what's in their glass. Service is dialed in. The staff knows their stuff--like, actually knows it. Ask about a collab stout or a triple‑dry‑hopped hazy and you'll get real tasting notes, not the generic "it's smooth" answer you get at lesser taprooms. And the beer selection? This is where 12 Percent flexes. Rotating taps full of experimental drops, collabs with cult‑favorite breweries, and a lineup that swings from pastry stouts to funky saisons to IPAs that taste like someone squeezed a whole orchard of tropical fruit into your glass. It's the kind of board that makes you want to order a flight just to avoid FOMO. While you can't order a flight they do offer two small pours at a time and I did just that. Maybe just a time or two. I recommend you do!! Cheers

This spot had been on my radar for years, and I was so glad my partner and I were recently able to…read morecheck it out. The aesthetic is sleek and cool. The high ceilings are quite lofty. I love the designs on the wall, which totally look like pouring beer. The minute you walk in, you smell the hops. There are some lovely, fresh options each day from local breweries. We had a great local stout and hazy IPA. Classics! You can order local food to the joint. There are only basic snack options sold here. There's a coffee counter, but beware of their hours! We didn't realize it would close, and we missed it by about half an hour. Don't make the same mistake we did!

Asking ourselves why we hadn't been to Haven Beer Company in Hamden sooner! I never realized how…read morebig the space/grounds were, and I'm obsessed with the rooftop. If I were a student at Quinnipiac, this would be my spot! The beer is exclusively brewed and sold on premises, so it was our first time trying it, and we really enjoyed it. Their food menu is huge, and while there's a lot of choices, we have to say they do everything well! Some elevated and international choices too that we weren't expecting, but everything we tried was fantastic, including dessert. That sampler platter is the way to go, and honestly Colten and I could've made a meal out of just that! We will absolutely be back!

I was excited to order the Belgium waffle with house made peach compote and fresh whipped cream…read more The presentation was nice and I was ready to dig in. This is where my food fell short. The peach compote was refrigerator cold but tasty, and my waffle was room temperature. The whipped cream was perfect. I figured out that the waffle was commercially made, not in-house but it should have been served hot. I was shocked that my peaches were cold. I asked if they could be microwaved but they didn't have one. I asked the waitress to pass along my suggestion and took my food to go. Once heated at home, it went down well. The syrup wasn't warm either. Good dish but not missing the correct temperature

I've been wanting to try Skygazer for a little while and had the opportunity to try them. I am…read moregrateful that I did but the beer I had was just okay. I had one of their beers from their Watercolors series. A whole bunch of variants with a whole bunch of flavors. The version I had was Banana, Cherry, Raspberry, Graham Cracker, Marshmallow and Milk Sugar. Described as a Weisse type beer I had the impression that it would be a lighter beer in body but it wasn't really as it was pretty thick and had more of the traits of a sour. Very sweet to drink which was exciting at one point and time for me with this beer type but it was something I tired of quickly as many other breweries started making these types of beers. Just a bit too sweet and thick for me to get too wrapped up with this beer.

What a great group of brewers who love their stuff! It's not a regular brewery where you hang out…read moreat tables and sip, there's no taps.. but they let you sample any of the beer they're selling. It's really good stuff too. It's inside of a garage but decorated very cool inside. There's easy parking too which is nice. It's basically a few cool people who also like to brew/drink beer and are doing this as side job while they all also work real world jobs too! The sour ipas, ipas and sours are really great and flavorful. Love it.

New England Brewing Co. brings a new experience at a new location with all of their signature…read morebrews. Positioned at Indian Neck Avenue facing Branford Landing, the new spot does not only have relaxing views on deck, it's spacious and inviting decorated with exclusively commissioned art. It was a year long wait, and it was well worth it! Meeting their team was a delight and all their staff was absolutely accommodating. Choose from a number of items from their draft list or cocktails, non-alcoholics & more (they also have wine.) They also house two food trucks that are permanently installed on the grounds that are Nebco Kitchen that appears to have a rotating menu as well as Naples Wood Fired Pizza serving a variety of 12" pizzas who've been there for years. There's a choice for everyone, and they are family friendly!

Amazing staff, great selection, good food truck service, and good prices. Rotating choices and good…read moreapparel to choose from

Decided to come to their Monday night trivia. It definitely gets crowded so it's a good idea to get…read morethere in advance. I couldn't find parking in their lot but it wasn't too hard to find free street parking close by. Everyone gets carded and stamped when walking in at this time of day. I went to get a drink, and got the hot cider with bourbon. Other people had some of their beers and had overall positive things to say about it. And luckily the was right next to a food court area with pizza, tacos, sushi, and sandwiches as options. The place got very loud during trivia night, and it was nice to be in such a lively atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

First visit- empty bar, pleasant bartenders. I did sampler of pils, Leatherman dopplebock,…read moreOktoberfest and East Rock lager. Pils was good, not too much bite; dark dopplebock had nice balance and wasn't heavy despite color. I thought Oktober was kinda lifeless and lager was, well, dank ( fine for 420 but not beer!). Adult playland unfortunately not open ( shuffleboard and such) but a decent stop.

I don't typically give 5 star reviews, but I've been coming to this brewery since they opened…read more Hands down some of the best or the best German beer in the state Helles, Pilsner, Kölsh truly craft work - always on point. Following up are their IPAs and Stouts all excellent. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The facility is clean and modern but with an old farmhouse feel. You can't go wrong here, stop in ask for a recommendation get yourself a pint. They are also pet friendly, bring your kids, and have some games to play - oh and a circulation of food trucks and events. I think this is one of the most underrated breweries in the state a true hidden gem.

Met a bunch of women here for a social outing. There were 14 of us and there was enough space and…read morethen some, to accommodate our big party I started with the Ovidius VIII which was a mix of marion berry, blueberries and cherries. It was just the right sour and sweet combination I also ordered the cowboy burger from the food truck. Bbq sauce, jalapeños, cheese, crispy fried onions and a side of French fries. The wings were good and they served a lot! There was also a band playing, nice little setup

This place seems really awesome, but I heard it's even better in the summer with their outside…read morespace. The bartenders and servers were attentive and friendly while making great suggestions. We got the nachos with pulled pork (they had run out of brisket **sad face**) and the portion was MASSIVE. The picture I included was after 4 adults already ate some of it. The only downfall is when the band started playing, it was WAY. TOO. LOUD. You literally had to shout to the person next to you, even though we were a good distance away. It might help if they put the band in the far end next time and not in the main corner. Other than that, good service, good food, good drink, good times! P

What a fantastic place!…read more Right on the water in Coastal Connecticut just east of New Haven, with ample outdoor seating, Stony Creek Brewery is an ideal summer-time destination for excellent craft beer and a solid/creative menu of pub fare. We were here for an event: The start and finish of Bikes & Beers 2024 (Brandford, CT). Bikes & Beers tours the country year-round, offering cycling events that revolve around--you guessed it--breweries. Over the last few years, we've enjoyed weekends away across New England when they come to our corner of the country. Their events are very well organized and fun, with a portion of the proceeds going to local charities. Plus, there's beer! After our 30-mile ride in and around Branford, we joined the other riders for the after-ride event at the brewery for food and fun. That's the formula for all Bikes & Beers events. Back to Stony Creek Brewery. As I said, the setting is idyllic for a warm, sunny summer day. However, you'd find limited indoor dining/drinking space on a rainy day. I enjoyed their seasonal IPA (the only beer I drink) and found it exceptional. My better half had the grilled chicken sandwich to satisfy her hunger while she ordered a chili dog for me. IT WAS HUGE (and delicious). We didn't get to try the other interesting items on their menu, but our fellow riders said good things about theirs. Plus, a permanent guest food truck serves wood-fired pizzas that look and smell fantastic. My mouth is watering as I write this. I'm not sure when we'll be back, but we bookmarked this location so we can have a similar bikes & beers experience on our own someday. We liked it that much!

I had a great experience at this place. Upstairs was reserved for private party so I didn't really…read moreget to check it out but the downstairs area was cute not really big but it was very comfortable for a Friday night. The bartender was nice and helpful. There was a taco food truck outside and they still served Pizza inside.. there was darts and a bunch of different games to play. Soft serve water machine and toppings like red pepper etc for the pizza for you to put on yourself.

This is tucked away in a very warehouse/industrial part of the city. Apple free parking in a…read moreprivate lot and some street parking. They have a food truck out front. Have a nice event space upstairs. Staff is super friendly. I have some games you can play. The brewhouse is inside the brewery. They sell merchandise, to go beer, and stickers. It was fairly crowded when I was there on a Monday night. The beer was good.

I love the Goat. They have a nice coffee selection and always fun beverages, teas and lemonades. If…read moreyou need a morning coffee fix or an afternoon pick me up, they have something for you. And if you don't know what you want they always have interesting staff favorites to try.

I came here with a group of friends. I tried the wines instead. I really enjoyed the Cayuga white…read moreand an apple blend. The service was fast and friendly. I would come back again to try the drafts.

Unfortunately this business is no longer open. It was closed in May 2025…read more It was a great place to go. Nice decor, great staff and good food. The Mutually Assured Destruction Russian Imperial Stout was the bomb!

Last Smashburger & Oktoberfest beer. Place closes today. What a shame. Met a lot friends here for…read morefood and drinks over the past couple of years. Always packed. Don't understand why it's closing.