we had written a review a couple of weeks ago on inability to use gift cards. upon posting here, we received a quick response from Black Hog. They corrected the situation and made things right for us. I was unable to reply to reply to the original post, but wanted to make sure that we gave Black Hog kudos for making this right. read more

Once again, a good evening at Black Hog enjoying beers and trivia. Staff are always super nice. 900 degree pizza truck. read more

Black Hog Brewing - Vienna lager and Cali Pilsner - Breweries Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

Stopped in with wife and son on a quick Beer Passport outing. FOOD: No food truck at the time, only Zuppardi pizza's which were not bad, and hit the spot with our beer. SERVICE: Waitress was friendly and happy to give us samples of whatever you asked for. AMBIANCE: Small interior, and a little cold inside. Great beer posters depicting some of their flagship beers, picnic style tables, dog friendly and a few large tv's. Small outside seating area and an overlook of a wooded area through the parking lot. Waze took us into an entrance where there was no brewery sign, so a little difficult to find, though the other entrance (further down the road) did have a large sign at roadside. Would definitely go back and would recommend you visit as well. read more

Black Hog Brewing Company is a craft brewery that opened in Oxford, Connecticut in August 2014. It was founded by brothers and hospitality entrepreneurs Jason & Tom Sobocinski and their business partner brewmaster Tyler Jones. The Sobocinski Brothers are also the founders of Crispy Melty by Caseus and Ordinary. Jason is also a partner in other hospitality ventures such as The Bagelry @ Olmo, Bear's Smokehouse @ The Stack, The Mystic Cheese Company and Haven Hot Chicken. Jones is an old family friend of the Sobocinskis and was a brewer for Portsmouth Brewery in New Hampshire. He wanted to move back to the New Haven area so he and his wife could be closer to family. He contacted the Sobocinskis about the possibility of opening their own brewery that would celebrate family and food, as well as encompass all that they were passionate about. The Sobocinski family frequently held Berskhire hog roasts to mark special occasions, so "Black Hog" was the name chosen for the new brewing venture. When Cavalry Brewing in Oxford closed down and went up for sale, the partners found the home for their brewery. I have visited Black Hog multiple times since they first opened in 2014. Not too many Connecticut breweries have lasted as long as them. My most recent visit was for a surprise 40th birthday party for one of my best friends. The taproom is on the smaller side but has a decent amount of seating (even more outside during the warmer months). The staff also informed us that they were in the middle of renovating the taproom and asked us to pardon their appearance. Some of the offerings that I enjoyed during this visit were the "Vienna Lager", the "Hazy Ale" (New England IPA), and the "Cold Pizza Pilsner" (Italian Pilsner). They were all pretty good but the latter was my favorite. I've enjoyed it a number of times and it's one of my favorite Black Hog beers overall; it's hoppy and refreshing. As long as Black Hog continues to craft delicious ales and lagers then I plan to continue enjoying them. read more

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One of my favorite breweries in Connecticut and I can't believe I have not written a review yet. It's a bit out of the way but worth the drive. They have a variety of draft and can options as well as hard seltzers available. They also have some snacks but we always bring our own and have never had a problem My fav brews include their Ninja Ginga (a red) and their lager. Not to be outdone their barrel aged brews are also special and age well (we have several in our basement) Mark loves their Granola Brown and Leaves a Mark (imperial milk stout) They also have an outdoor patio (dogs welcome) and old school video games We also saw some kids in the brewery the last time so I guess they are welcome too read more

Black Hog Brewing - Granola Brown - Breweries Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

Sunday funday with family. Located in the back of a bunch of warehouses is this great brewery. Cute area outside where they have cornhole in the warmer weather. Inside is fairly small, but we got there early and grabbed the largest table. I was excited to see they make seltzer now. I try to avoid gluten, so I stuck with this option. We tried all 4 flavors and the raspberry lime was definitely the best. The guys drank and enjoyed the IPAs. They have games and coloring for kids. The arcade machine wasn't working though. I saw some people Playing giant Jenga too. Fun for all ages. read more

Black Hog Brewing - Black cherry seltzer - Breweries Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

I've lived a mile from here for 4+ years yet some how I never did a review. Beer is solid with a lot of rotating and seasonal varieties. Taproom is a little warehousey but they have a number of tables, a few couches, and even a few arcade games (as well as board games), which all Manage to keep my 9 year old daughter entertained. There also is a section of the parking lot for outdoor seating, but we always seem to go there in bad weather. Square Peg Pizza doesn't appear to have their own Yelp page for this location, but they are a pizza restaurant with several locations and now operate a wood fired pizza truck on site. Everything we've gotten there has been excellent. We love living close, it's great for entertaining out of towners. read more

Great selection of craft beers. Very relaxing vibe. Good rotation of food trucks. Outdoor tables when the weather allows.

What a hidden gem!!! I had no idea we had so many cool breweries around town!! Enjoyed a beer flight here. Cool atmosphere, just a chill place to hang out. On the smaller side, outdoor seating. The beer was good! Will definitely go back again! read more

Black Hog Brewing - Beer flight - Breweries Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

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One of my favorite local breweries. Most the beers are very solid. They've carved out a little area for themselves in an industrial park in Oxford, but plenty of outdoor seating. They also have a pizza truck on site to soak up your suds. Bartenders are friendly and courteous. Highly recommend. read more

Black Hog is one of the most widely-distributed CT beers in the area (it seems), so I honestly hadn't thought to visit until a friend saw a Groupon steal. I'm glad we visited! For $15, we got the super flight, which was 12 tasters served in a muffin tray. This was a great way to taste some of their staples plus some more eclectic beers. (The Groupon deal also included two glasses and stickers.) There happened to be a corn hole tournament on this given Saturday, which was fun to watch but wasn't necessarily the primary focus of the outside crowd. There were a bunch of places to sit and also lots of people standing. There were a few large Jenga games, as well. Overall positive vibe and great on a sunny day. read more

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We arrive about an hour after they open yesterday and they were super busy because they had just opened their disc golf course. We had to put our name on a list and waited about 45 minutes for a table. Be advised, there tables are closer to 6 feet than further. You can also not sample anything unless you are seated at a table. If you don't love crowds, I recommend taking beer to go. I had the Pomegrante Raspberry Passionfruit Sour and it was delicious and I look forward to trying more sours from them. My friends had one of their hard seltzers and the Gingerbread S'mores Stout and they were also good. read more

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What an awesome time we had at Black Hog ! The place is very big with lots of seating options inside and outside. The Caseus Cheese Truck was up front and what goes better than a cold beer and a hot melty grilled cheese? They had a lot of beers on tap, plus plenty of six pack can choices https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/black-hog-brewing-oxford?select=RGCK9MqCPn8MCHgeNHtcyg , and of course growlers to buy or fill. The staff was super friendly, and I loved the chill vibe all over the place. They were pretty busy yesterday, being the first really nice day of the year combined with their ''Fifth Annual Saison Day''. Black Hog offered up their own Saisons plus quite a bit of guest choices from Allagash, Two Roads, Kent Falls, and New England Brewing. I enjoyed a nice glass of Black Hog's Barrel Aged Biere De Hog (Red Wine Barrel Aged, ever so lightly soured with a yogurt lacto culture. Bright, sweet, and complex. Bottle and keg conditioned -8% ABV). It was very drinkable with a definite sweet overtone. I also picked up a six pack of their Coffee Milk Stout for ten bucks. For draft variety, can variety, customer service, sweet vibe, comfortable seating options. and just about anything you look for at a brewery, you will find it here. Five stars easy read more

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A great CT brewery! The beer here is great & they always have fun events and food trucks. It's a great place to visit in the summer because they have a disc golf course that is tons of fun. I would love to see an upgrade the indoor area as it is rather small and dark causing us to not visit as often in the colder months when we can't sit outside. We still pick up beer to go tho because it is delicious! read more

Black Hog Brewing - Octoberfest & Caramel Macchiato Stout (+ the can club card!!) - Breweries Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

Black Hog is a great brewery with a nice setup. It was pretty busy on the day we visited, and there was a lot to see and do. As of this review, they are dog friendly on the patio (they actually had an ASPCA dog adoption faire going on at the time we visited!) and they had a number of tables set up. As always, double check with the brewery before bringing your dog, as regulations and enforcement changes. I do wish that they had a few more umbrellas set up on sunny days, as the metal stools were SUPER hot from the sun. Maybe an awning in the summertime. The inside is really nice as well, with lots of tables and funky decor that fits the aesthetic of the brewery. They have a nice setup for flights as well as single pints. While the beer isn't totally to my taste, I really enjoyed the time we spent here! read more

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I did a Groupon for the sampler flight and glasses, which was a great deal. That being said, I didn't love the beer. None of them. And I'm a beer person. But I'm sure it appeals to a lot of people. Good atmosphere and a food truck for snacks. It's worth a shot if you're curious...makes for a fun afternoon. read more

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What a great spot! Very refreshing beer types! Favorites: Coffee Milk Stout, Hazy Ale Ipa and Sour seltzer! Leaves a mark is strooong! Cannot wait to revisit in the summer! Very friend staff! Relaxing atmosphere! read more

Black Hog Brewing - Beer flight - Breweries Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

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Great spot with plenty of outdoor seating and many beer and seltzer choices. I opted for a hard seltzer and was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. I don't usually like seltzer but trying to be healthier lol. The Underground Dumpling food truck was parked there as well and I was able to have some awesome dumplings with my drinks read more

Tasty beer, really nice outdoor seating area to spend an afternoon, pretty kid and dog friendly.

Great products. Just tried the new s'mores stout...amaze balls. Good service. Vinny the slick back was cool, but Roan was minorly shady. Love this place and beer. read more

Black Hog Brewing - four glasses of beer on a tray - Breweries Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

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A welcome opening space filled with people out to have a good time. Kids playing jenga, groups of chatting friends, etc. Get the sampler if there are at least 2 of you (its 2 pints worth split across 12 varieties) - served in a muffin tray. It is way in back in an industrial / office park. Nice tunes that were a bit muted at the back. Furniture made from pallets, plenty of little cubbyholes to sit. Bring your own food, but it seems that food trucks are often there on Saturdays. It was cold when we went, but I think people can sit out front. As for the beers - clean and well made. A nice diversity of styles, so some you will like others, you won't. Life is like that. They are not "over the top"...appearing to go for variety in hops to punctuate, as opposed to add ins to dominate. I liked the the brown and the hog water. read more

Black Hog Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

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Out of the way location but worth the trip. Great tasting flight with a wide variety of styles of beer. Tasting and beer prices are very reasonable and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable about everything they offer. The brown ales and stouts were a big hit with our group as were the off the chart pig series. A great time had by all! read more

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First stop here and we enjoyed it. Beer was decent. We tried them all. I liked the stout and IPA styles. Others liked the Autumn seasonal beer. Ginga Ninja, a beer style I would usually duck from the description, was surprisingly good. It was fairly busy. Most of the tables were full and people were playing games and having a great time. For me I'd like TV's everywhere to watch sports on, but most breweries don't do that, so no knock on BH for not doing that. There was a BBQ truck outside (Twins BBQ) that served an outstanding brisket sandwich with broccoli rabe and cheese. Great job by BH to attract such a quality food truck. They were busy so I think that worked for both businesses. All in all this is a good stop if you find yourself in the area. Put it on your list! read more

Stopped in while in the CT area. Nice place, friendly staff. I wasn't to fond of the selection they had for brews. They just weren't my type.They did have a good crowd for a Sunday afternoon. read more

We are huge fans of this brewery and come through about twice a month! My favorite is the Ginga Ninja and my bf's is Granola Brown! I bought the T-Shirt at the brewery Saturday to show my love, I wore it to Home Depot on Sunday and got 4 compliments on it "cool art work." "we love that beer" "where is that place? "nice shirt!" We came through with a group of 11 people just as the place opened up, we threw 2 tables together and stayed a while! We brought our own snacks, plus there was a food truck! Growler fills, pints, flights and good times! The staff is friendly and welcoming. The offer flights with 8 samples which is pretty much unheard of, other places only offer 4-6 selections. I buy the cans at my local package store so I always have good beer on hand for the days the tap room isn't open. read more

Black Hog Brewing - Fatassery 5.0 Crew at Black Hog!!!! - Breweries Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

This brewery was on our "bucket list" and did not disappoint. It has a chill atmosphere. We were able to bring the kids too! They had some great beer selections. I was able to get an Autumn beer that was so flavorful. My husband enjoyed a coffee milk stout which is a favorite of ours. They had a food truck there as well as outdoor and indoor game. read more

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Great spot. Enjoyed their beers and the atmosphere. Definitely worth the drive. The brewery has Jenga and fun people. The Locals have great knowledge of craft beer. read more

Black Hog Brewery in Oxford, CT provided a decent experience. 2 1/2 stars. I went on a hot summer day and was quickly disappointed that there was no AC. Several doors were left open, giving the flies easy access - not a plus. (I assume they have heat for the winter) The signage is poor, so once you reach the sign at the top of the driveway, follow it along the left until you come to the last building. Don't fall for one of the closer buildings. The tasting room isnít very large, about 8 or so tables, but it's got some character. A bit more like a Half Full Brewery vibe (Stamford, CT) in that it's a portion of a warehouse thatís set up well for the space it has. The tabletops are palates (character) Sample glasses are served on top a baking tin intended for muffins. (character) The bartenders were chill. The signage inside had character. The Ms. Pacman arcade game was off but they offer some yard games in the front parking lot. Not appealing in the heat of the day. Important to eat beforehand or bring some food, as they recommend. They have some chips for sale, which were only a buck. Nice touch. A few more snacks would be great. The price of the sampler is excellent ($8 for 8 beers.) This is one of the better things they have going for them. They also sell a few cans of wine, which is great for when companions are looking for a different type of beverage. On Tap today: Easy Rye'da Granola Brown Ale Ginga' Ninja SWAG Coffee Milk Stout 5 Gallon pale Ale THC Calypso Bush Pig Project: Woodruff Weisse & an experimental that had pineapple in it (decent) I went to Black Hog because I am a big fan of Granola Brown Ale and have been hoping to be converted to Ginga' Ninja and Easy Rye'da . Neither wowed me on tap - oh well. Out of the 8, the only one that caught my attention, other than Granola Brown Ale, was the Coffee Milk Stout. It was flavored well and had a good body, but still wasn't something I'd order a full pint of (That's more due to my preferences though.) I do not hate on the beer selection. I believe some might thoroughly enjoy it. But for me, it was just alright. Add the heat to the mix and the fact that I like my beer COLD, things weren't going in my favor. I look forward to finding another brew of theirs in the future that I like. Typically, if there aren't a few beers that I'm wowed by, I don't consider the visit a success. Unfortunately, this falls into that category. (I chose to not even get my growler filled ) Drink Granola Brown! It's excellent. Chances are you'll find at least 1 or 2 others that you'll like. If you're in the neighborhood, check out the brewery on a fall or spring day and enjoy with some grub from home. But if you're traveling far like I was (about an hour), I'd choose another destination. A good bar with plenty of taps would be a better choice. read more

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Love this place! The beer and service is outstanding! Peter was very attentive and personable!

I grew up near Oxford, and first came to Black Hog on a Friday afternoon in 2014. There was a small after-work crowd drinking $4 pints (since raised to $5, which is still a steal). You knew the place was going to get big because the beer was just so good. The Granola Brown, the Ginga Ninja, the SWAG, all take their respective styles to a new level. Let's face it, you can get pretty good beer at a lot of breweries across CT now; it takes real visionaries to stand out in the crowd. Somehow, the Black Hog team came up with a way of brewing beer as art, with each brew evoking a different kind of experience. The artwork and blurbs on those distinctive cans aren't just for show; they provide insight into the creative process behind each finished product. I've been back many times since 2014. Each time, there's a bigger crowd. Last Friday, the line for the counter was so long that the wait must have been 20 minutes or more. There were many clusters of people standing around in the parking lot outside, too, amidst the cornhole game and the food truck. The atmosphere of the place is so fun and relaxing that I didn't really mind, plus I showed up early enough to get my first pint before the big crowds hit. Rumor has it that they're going to knock down the wall behind the bar and double the size of the taproom. That'll be great, though I'm sure I'll continue to look wistfully back on the old days when it was still a local secret. read more

Black Hog Brewing - Along with our pints, we got some delicious cheese and crackers! - Breweries Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

Great vibe in this micro brewery. 12 different brews on tap and small personal pizzas to snack on. For those coming with a friend (but not into beer) you can get a great pour of tasty wine. It's a ride, but I'll be back. read more

Black Hog Brewing - Black Hog Pilsner 5.5 ABV. - Breweries Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

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Really enjoyed our experience at Black Hog Brewing. It was a great Groupon value for the 12 beer tasting, 2 glasses, and 2 stickers. They serve the samples in a muffin tray, which I thought was pretty genius. Like many smaller breweries, there tasting space was modest, but they opened their new tasting room a day after we visited, so I am sure it is much improved. That being said the outside was nicely set up with tables, benches, jenga, and a corn hole set. In terms of brews for a small brewery Black Hog has a lot to offer. We particularly liked the Ginga Ninja, S.W.A.G., and perphaps their most well known, the Granola Brown. The higher alcohol special brews, such as the barleywine, were a standout. If you are looking for a comprehensive beer tasting experience and want to support a hard working small business Black Hog is a great place to go. We'd love to return to enjoy their new space and maybe visit on a day when they sponsor a food truck :-). read more

Haven't been here in quite a while and boy have things changed. Much more seating, same assorted accoutrements (cheese, drunk alpaca chips, food truck). Fancy TV with announcements and info. Games available, nice small outside space. Looks like a trail too?! Loved the new citra seltzer, super refreshing!! Great variety of beers, classics like ginga ninga and SWAG. Great place! read more

Darn good beer !the super-flight needs to be shared by 2 people. If your not with your significant other get a second empty glass to share it. The groupon was a bit misleading but it was still awesome! Busy place ! read more

One of the best breweries in Ct. have been here a few times, never leave disappointed, their Granola beer is one of the best!

Great beers, some of them, super pretentious hipster attitude oozing from the pores of the wait staff here though...so if being condescended too as you're trying to drink a pint or a taster isn't really your thing then...well, yea know. read more

Black Hog Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Oxford, Connecticut

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I would rate the Beer here as very good. Staff was very customer friendly. Pizza that they have available was also very good. I had difficulty initially finding the place. Two reasons for not giving it 5 stars - Few signs and it's located at the rear of an industrial park. Also, the stools provided at the industrial tables were not built for comfort or extended tastings. read more

We ventured out on a snowy weekend to visit the guys at Black Hog based upon previous tastings of their beer with good reviews. What we found when we got there was perfect! The location itself is set FAR away from the road in an industrial park, so they may want to consider marking their wearabouts a little better. Once inside, it's a very pig-pen looking brewery with that theme matching their product perfectly! The food truck on site was spot on, the employees were very knowledgeable, and the tap list was fantastic! Even though they're close to 50 minutes away, I look forward to returning soon! read more

Great vibe here. Friendly staff and patrons. The beer is tasty and true to style. Nothing to crazy, though definitely given its own twist on classics. There is a food truck every Saturday. read more

First time here and I really liked it. The beer was very good with a wide selection for all tastes. The service was attentive, informed and accommodating. All this and in a comfortable atmosphere that was just a cool place to hangout. read more