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Charter Oak Brewing Company

4.7 (73 reviews)
Open • 1:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Renee T.

First visit and we can see why they are ranked #1 for CT Breweries!! The owners are the cutest flower child folk who were very helpful and friendly. Liz, a brewery specialist was our server and let me try the only available CT white wine available on this visit. The wine wasn't special but good. Johnny really enjoyed their beers and he tried the Gose which is a tart cherry that he really enjoyed. On this visit they were supporting a women's and children's shelter which was nice. Go with confidence

Best way to celebrate another trip around the sun is with a Kolsch!
Lesley R.

This is our home away from home. No matter the night, we are always among friends drinking some of the best local brews in the country. Scott and Michelle bring in fun events and the local area bands. No matter who is pouring at the taps, we always have a great evening and love the beers. Octoberfest is always special. Whether you like Oktobeerfest, Dunkel, Helles or Kolsch, you will love every sip! Come hang out and enjoy with us.

Matthew F.

Really nice assortment of beers. I visited not long before Christmas so there were a fair number of seasonal winter options, and I went with those. That said, my parents aren't as adventurous, so they went with the staples (mostly lagers). That we were all able to find something good is a testament to their variety. I really liked that the owners were behind the bar. That really seemed to add to the vibe, and they were very attentive. The tap room isn't fancy but doesn't need to be. Just a regular family-friendly vibe.

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Dan P.

Great beer and nice staff! Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon. Scott and Michelle, the older couple who run the place, were very welcoming. Scott really knows his beer. Had the doublebock (doppelbock), and it was a roasty, malt-forward example of perfection. We also got a growler of a hazy East Coast IPA to take home with us. Ambiance: modern, open, inviting industrial Overall cleanliness: above average Overall service: excellent Nice outside seating area. Weekends include live music, mainly classic rock cover songs.

Tried majority of their beers and they are all wonderful, especially for people who like malty options. They have a couple IPAs and I enjoyed those as well. Owners are extremely delightful and attentive - they don't serve food but they gave us free cookies! Love this place :-)

Board games
Matthew S.

Charter oak was a nice experience and I'll probably come back, but it was about average as far as local brewery's go. The ambiance was very nice, they have a main tap room and then they have seats out near the tanks. They also have live music which is awesome. The decor is nice and the vibe is chill. The people are very nice, prices are good, and they also had board games which is a plus! The only downside was the beer, not all the beer but some of it. The English Ales and the IPAs were awesome and I was very happy with them, but the lagers and other ales had a skunky taste. Nothing about this place was "bad", but there are better beers in the area. I'll give them one thing though, the presentation of the flight was adorable! They had the beers labeled on little beer capa Overall I'd come back, but wouldn't be my first choice.

Bar area
Rowland S.

Nice brewery with well crafted beer. Incredibly engaging staff that make you feel at home. If you're in the area don't miss this one.

Complimentary hot homemade zucchini bread for the table
May-May R.

I can't say enough good things about this brewery! We were visiting for a wedding and found this through Yelp. The employees are so kind - making suggestions based on what we liked, giving us samples of other beers and even giving us complimentary homemade zucchini bread! The beer was delicious, the indoor space is cozy (with lots of board games) and they have a really nice outdoor space as well. If you're not a beer drinker, they have cider & wine options as well. Highly recommend!

four bottles of beer
Jonathan J.

I'm giving this place 5 starts because they have great service and great beer! The staff deserves praise for their kindness. This place is very underrated.

At the bar, Lager beer
Molly F.

We were in town for the night for Apple picking and came across this place on yelp-- It lives up to the 5 stars! We walked in and were immediately greeted by one of the owners from behind the bar. She came out to say hello, introduced herself, and shook our hands. We sat at the bar and tried basically all of the beers! They were very good and they had a nice variety of options. They also had nonalcoholic options as well as wine. They gave us chips to snack on and were very friendly. We were able to learn about the history of their opening of the brewery and what was involved in that. This is a husband and wife team who seem to work very well together and to thoroughly enjoy what they're doing. It was very refreshing and nice and relaxing. The building itself is beautiful and everything is brand new. They seem to do a lot of community events and community service out reach to the area. If you're in the local area I would highly recommend stopping by for a drink and some conversation. They also have games to play if you are sitting at the tables.

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Great beer and great people. Can't ask for more. Our 1st time there and will definitely be back

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super nice folks and great find while in the are for the day. family vibes with good beer selection and tasty food truck option.

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Ask the Community - Charter Oak Brewing Company

Is there an outdoor area? Is it pet friendly?

We do now have outdoor seating when weather is warm! At this time, we can only allow pets in the outdoor seating area.

Can you bring food with you?

Absolutely, in fact most people do. Alternatively, we sometimes have a Foodtruck. Also, several nearby restaurants delivery. Either way,feel free to bring in food.

Can you bring a child with you?

We currently enjoy toddlers being strolled into our taproom as long as Mom and Dad maintain a watchful eye.

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Review Highlights - Charter Oak Brewing Company

“Scott and Michelle are some of the nicest most genuine people around and Scott knows how to brew the best beer!”

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3.8(66 reviews)
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No minors under 21, no dogs. Ordinarily, this would be a deal breaker for us, since we like to roll…read moreas a Fambly. But with the Progeny at camp and the pup walked to somnolence, the Pardner and I finally had a chance to check this place out. Pros: - There's often live music -- without a cover! We saw the talented Eran Troy Danner perform. - The house-brewed beers are varied and delicious. We tried the Amarillo Sky Double IPA, Sacred Grounds Coffee Porter, and the Pirates and Parrots Island Lager, made in three very distinct styles. The Amarillo Sky reminded me of Lawson's Sip o' Sunshine, though a bit less hoppy. Pirates and Parrots would be a perfect session beer. It's fantastically refreshing in the heat. I have to wonder whether the Sacred Grounds Coffee Porter has anything to do with the excellent Sacred Grounds Coffee in Sherman, CT -- but either way, it's very tasty. - The bathrooms are clean!!! They're probably the cleanest bathrooms I've ever seen in a drinking establishment of any kind in the US. - The staff are really nice and friendly, affirmatively helpful. - There's a nice looking food menu. It was a little early for dinner, for us, but we'd love to head back... someday when we are again sans Progeny. - There is an air conditioned indoor space one can retreat to if it's really, really hot out. But the expansive outdoor area out back is where most of the action seems to be when weather permits. Cons: - No dogs allowed - No humans allowed under 21 I am tempted to ding a star because those are big fat cons for us. But... given those delicious beers, the clean bathrooms, the great live music... I can't. This place is sweet.

Housatonic River Brewing is a craft brewery that opened in New Milford, Connecticut in September…read more2018. It was founded by brewer Dave Littlefield. With brewery experience dating back to the 1980s, Littlefield had owned and operated Harbor Lights Brewing Company in Dana Point, California during the 1990s. A couple of non-brewery jobs later, Littlefield had relocated to Connecticut and looked to open a new brewery. He purchased a 7-acre property along the banks of the Housatonic River in New Milford. In addition to brewing good beer, Littlefield's goal was to create a venue that the community would appreciate and enjoy. The brewery features a large rustic taproom, a stage for live musical acts to perform, and a large seasonal beer garden under a pavilion. In addition to the housemade beer, HRB also serves wine, cider, craft cocktails, and a large menu of delicious food from their in-house kitchen. In May 2024, Littlefield purchased the former Quirk Works Brewing & Blendery space in Danbury for HRB to use as a secondary production facility. I recently visited Housatonic River Brewing for the first time. I had heard that they host a lot of live music acts and I purchased a ticket to see NYC-based Rush tribute band "Moving Pictures". I'm a HUGE Rush fan, so I was really excited to see the group perform. I arrived over an hour before the show started and grabbed a table close to the stage. There was a modest crowd when I first arrived, but the whole taproom was packed by the time the show started. After looking over the menu, I started off with a plate of "Smoked Macaroni & Cheese" (smoked bacon jalapeño macaroni & cheese) and "Cornbread" (w/ cinnamon honey butter). Afterwards, I moved onto a "Gourmet Brisket Grilled Cheese" (three cheeses between perfectly grilled rustic sourdough toast w/ bacon & jalapeños & fries). Everything was fantastic, especially that heavenly grilled cheese! Throughout my visit, I enjoyed pours of "Uncle Bock" (Doppelbock), "Less Gentle On My Mind" (Double New England IPA), and "Remedy" (Imperial Stout). They were all good, especially the latter two. Moving Pictures also gave an excellent performance to the very energetic crowd. Overall, I had quite an enjoyable evening and I hope to return to HRB!

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Housatonic River Brewing - Set-up for Moving Pictures - NYC-based Rush tribute band

Set-up for Moving Pictures - NYC-based Rush tribute band

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I had time to kill and was next door so I swung by for a beer with the intention of buying a few…read moreto-go cans also. Waitress came by within 2 minutes and took my order, then disappeared for 20 mins. I flagged her down and she finally brought over the beer that was sitting on the counter for 20 mins. I said this would be my only beer, and I wanted to order two cans to go, either with her or at the bar. She said with her, but to wait until I was closer to finish to my with my beer. Seeing how there was only one waitress in the entire room, this seemed like a bad idea, but I said OK. She never came back. Why is there only one waitress? Why am I sitting there with an empty beer watching her close out 10 cards per table? Why did Ignore my gut and allow her to reject my suggestion to make both our lives easier by ordering and closing out? I finally got up and closed out at the bar, not getting my cans. Can't be held hostage by incompetence.

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NewSylum Brewing - NewSylum Brewing Co. in Newtown, CT.

NewSylum Brewing Co. in Newtown, CT.

NewSylum Brewing - NewSylum Brewing Co. in Newtown, CT.

NewSylum Brewing Co. in Newtown, CT.

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