Fox Farm is our go-to brewery on a nice day. It's a lovely ride out to Salem, and their landscape is just a beautiful place to relax. Bring some snacks or some accoutrements and stop just a little ways away at Cato Corner and build yourself a spectacular cheese board. Despite often being busy, pours are usually quick, and the folks putting together to-go can orders are lightning fast! I feel like I barely have to mention the beer because their name speaks for itself at this point, but yes the beer is amazing. Everything from lagers to IPAs to sours to stouts and everything in between are fabulous. In particular, if a stout or a farmhouse or sour with adjuncts sounds interesting to you, definitely don't sleep on it! It will certainly be good. They do have only one parking space that's designated accessible. It's available more often than not, but just a note. The bathrooms are very large and accessible. Inside, the majority of seating is upstairs, so if you can't do stairs just be aware. read more

Fox Farm Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Salem, Connecticut

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Let me set the scene at Fox Farm brewery. It was a nice crisp fall mid morning day in October. The sun is out the temperature cool enough where a light sweater will get you by. The dogs across the street were barking and running, enjoying life and the smell of fresh hops. The colors on the trees were a vibrant hue of red, orange and yellow. The staff there was all very familiar and they made it seem like they remembered me as I come every few months when I visit Connecticut. The beertender, graciously and without prompt went over beers enthusiastically. He described what was new what was on cask and gravity. I tried a good amount of different beers and they were all delicious and balance and never over the top per usual. Also tried the witch meadow was on the boozy end for me. I can't wait to be back have another day. read more

Fox Farm Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Salem, Connecticut

Some of the best beer on the east coast. They really do everything so well, but the mix ferm / wild ales are where they shine for me. Brewery is beautiful, selection of beer is great because it's not just 10 of the same IPAs with different names. Staff are great , friendly and knowledgeable about all the beer ! I also like how they do the take out so it doesn't effect the bar service inside , smart ! I love this spot ! read more

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Recommended: Yes, for a peaceful retreat and world class beer. Overall: An all-time favorite brewery of mine, and definitely one of the top in Connecticut! The beer is outstanding the vibe is relaxing and flawless. What more do you want? Snapshot: Beer: 5/5 Vibe: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Value: 4/5 ‍‍ Family-Friendly: 4/5 Highlights: Perfect For: A a family friendly picnic! Don't Miss: Their IPAs! They might be known primarily for amazing traditional styles and farmhouse ales, but don't sleep on their IPAs! Pro tip: Pack a picnic and relax in the shade for a perfect afternoon! All The Details: One of my all-time favorites, and not just in Connecticut, in the world! I was first introduced to them as one of the few breweries in Connecticut that truly has an expansive list of various traditional styles and a superb coolship program. And while it's refreshing to go to a brewery and see something other than 20 different IPAs on a board, I must say they also have some of my favorite IPAs in Connecticut. I'm not sure if I've truly had a bad beer from them. There are definitely some I prefer over others, and I won't get into the details of why I personally prefer a little more bite out of a Czech Pils, but seriously have not found a beer I couldn't drink on their menu. (and that's saying a lot cause I'm the worst kind of Beer Snob). The perfect farmhouse oasis, this is one of the few family, friendly breweries I've been to where not only do I feel the kids are welcome, but I wasn't bothered by people letting their kids run a muck and hoot & holler. There were a ton of families with kids happily playing, and everyone just seemed at ease. They even had a little toddler size picnic table for my kids to sit at which kept them entertained far longer than I imagined. The bathroom situation is a little tight with a single stall, but we happened to go on a crowded Saturday. The team is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful and willing to let you try a sip of anything before buying, which I appreciate. I think my only wish is that they did have some snacks available. Because not gonna lie I completely forgot they don't have any food, but I luckily packed snacks for the kids. Overall, I can't say enough about this beautiful brewery that is equal parts welcoming, calming, and talented! read more

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One of my favorite breweries from the trip! The attention to detail in every aspect is incredible, from the chill ambiance to the friendly staff. And let's not forget about their beers! I couldn't resist trying as many as possible, each one more delicious than the last. It's the kind of place where you can easily spend a whole day, savoring every sip and soaking in the relaxing atmosphere. What did I have? - Helmhold, Dunkel 5.3% ABV - Pebble, Table Beer 4.4% ABV - Quiet Night, Czech Dark 5.3% ABV - Sway, Lager 4.9% ABV - The Cabin, Smoked Lager 5.3% ABV - Våronna, Norwegian Style Farmhouse Ale 5.5% ABV read more

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We stopped here on our way to Newport, RI from westchester, NY and it did not disappoint. It's a charming farm/barn brewery with a ton of outdoor space that is great to sit outside on a beautiful day. The interior has two floors with a view of the brew tanks. The staff was helpful and prompt to assist us. They also had to-go beers that you can buy by the can which was a nice touch to take home along with their cool merch. I wish I could come here more often! read more

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Amazing spot! Great vibe, the staff is awesome and the beer is delicious. There is no food available but you are more than welcome to bring something from outside. We noticed a lot of people got Salem Prime Cuts and brought it to enjoy. Now the important stuff!! The beer here is amazing! They have so many different things going on done very well that there will certainly be something you will enjoy. Kid friendly place with a good amount of indoor seating, and a ton of outdoor seating. They have a such huge variety of lager's, IPA's, and sour's that there is definitely something that will be on your wheel house. One of my favorite Connecticut breweries. read more

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What an amazing brewery, they had so many different styles of beer, it was very difficult to choose which one, I really enjoyed the ales, I recommend going to this brewery and hang out and enjoy a great craft beer with wonderful people read more

I've been visiting fox farm for about 5 years now. I've always enjoyed their beers and a visit to the farm is invariably a nice day. There's plenty of space outdoors so if you want to spread out it would never be a bad idea to visit on a day with nice weather. Inside there's a few seats upstairs in the balcony, and a handful of seats downstairs. Much of the indoor seating is high tops and/or wall space. The beer is obviously the highlight and the reason why they are so popular. Their ability to brew a range of styles AND do it well is hard to match. Plenty of haze shops on every corner nowadays but can they also brew a dunkel that takes your mind directly to Munich? They also have a whole selection of wild and spontaneous ales they brew under the name music vale compositions. They range in acidity and tartness and usually have some adjuncts to please the most sophisticated palates. Their pales, IPAs and DIPAs are soft and low bitterness which I feel also lends to their mass appeal. I've consistently had pleasant exchanges with the staff, even during the pandemic when they were loading up the trunk of my car (remember those good times?). read more

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I came here for the beer and wasn't disappointed. Very relaxed, laid back place to enjoy a few brews. Lots of space to sit or bring your own chairs/blanket and create your own space. Staff know the product. Service is two lines with taps located right behind the staff... the line moves quick if people know what they want, things slow down a little if people ask about the pours... nothing wrong with that. Five stars for very delicious brews, a relaxing atmosphere, and an incredible staff read more

What a great layout for a brewery. Plenty of outside spots to sit and enjoy your beer, hang out with friends or family, play games or whatever the day holds. Beer is excellent, and everybody was very helpful and explanatory and extremely knowledgeable about what they brew. read more

Peaceful spot with outdoor and indoor seating (nicer outside and not many seats inside). Had the Bower Kolsch and it was great. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. You can order some cans to go inside, then drive around the back to pick them up. There is a takeout window in back of building. read more

Fox Farm Brewery - Bower Kolsch-style ale - Breweries Near Me - Salem, Connecticut

Fox Farm Brewery is a craft brewery that opened in Salem, Connecticut in May 2017. It was founded by husband and wife Zack and Laura Adams. Laura grew up with her family making homemade wine from grapes on their farm. While Zack was still dating her, he always really enjoying drinking her family's wine (especially with pasta). After he graduated from college, Laura's family gifted Zack a homebrew kit. Zack focused on traditional English styles during his early homebrewing days, but decided to brew a Double IPA which won an award at the 2012 Longshot American Homebrew Contest. A year later, Zack and Laura purchased the historical Fox Farm in Salem, which had been in a state of disrepair. They spent the next few years transforming the property into a brewery. Zack's older brother Dave came on board as a general manager. Brewer Dan Comstock, formerly of Oregon-based de Garde Brewing Company, joined the team as a wood cellar manager in 2019. I first visited Fox Farm back in October 2017 and remember being really impressed. Recently I found myself there again when my cycling team had a training ride that began and ended at the brewery. The gorgeous 30-acre campus features a tasting room, 15-barrel brewing system, and a stone-facade building which houses barrel-aged beer. Although they don't offer traditional flights, Fox Farm does offer short pours. I was VERY thirsty after my 40-mile bike ride and decided to try samples of "Rove" (Farmhouse Pale Ale), "Leeway: Green Tea" (Gose-Inspired Farmhouse Ale), "Rubis" (Farmhouse Ale with Raspberries & Cherries), "Pora" (IPA), "Consonance & Dissonance: Aromella" (Spontaneous Ale), and "Burrow" (Double IPA). Every single beer I tried was phenomenal, but the two IPAs were my favorite. Between the fantastic brews, the friendly staff, and the beautiful campus, I can easily call Fox Farm one of my Top 10 favorite Connecticut breweries! read more

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If you make it to Fox Farm, make sure you have plenty of time to enjoy this place. At this moment there is no food on the premises, but you can pick up some snack and keep them in the car for when your appetite opens up. Also, during my visit, we needed to make reservations to sit down. So keep that in mind. Fox Farm sits on an old farm, they have a silo and everything. Patrons can walk to other buildings near the taproom and sit and enjoy their beers in complete anonymity and solitude, only surrounded by trees and caressed by the winds. You could easily get lost in time. The Connecticut landscape is beautiful, very different from the big city of Hartford. The taproom has a second story where some tables are laid out. I prefer hanging out by the bar and turning this place into a big party, which is what I normally do, but sometimes we need to talk in private so the tables are cool and welcomed. Also, social distancing. To finish, I will say that this is one of my favorite farm style breweries in the country, and one of my favorite breweries in the East Coast. The beers are spotless and very well made. I came during Oktoberfest and they had plenty of German style beers which were amazing. This place truly is a gift to the craft beer community. read more

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Just moved to salem and this is our new go to brewery. Definitely better to come during the summer and take advantage of the outdoor seating since insides very limited. Beer and service are great! Also the to go beer window was neat. read more

Fox Farm is simply the best beer in the state. There isn't a style that they do poorly and there's truly something for everyone here. Great New England IPA's. Hearty stouts. Interesting farmhouse ales. Their facility is a beautiful and peaceful setting. And the taproom is cozy. Their staff is all helpful and seem genuinely thankful that you're there. Reservations are recommended for visiting the taproom. If you're in a hurry, their online ordering and pickup system is efficient and easy. A lifesaver for me during COVID quarantine. read more

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Hands down one of the best breweries in CT- Fox Farm is an amazing spot with even better brews. No matter when you stop in, they always have something exciting and delicious on tap. We tried the Florid- peach blossom and hibiscus sour, Virid- an IPA, and Welly an ESB. All were incredible. The space itself is lovely and beautiful with plenty of outdoor seating as well! Do yourself a favor and come to Fox Farm and grab one of their delicious brews. read more

Fox Farm Brewery - Virid - Breweries Near Me - Salem, Connecticut

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We live over an hour away - but when in area We like to stop in. This place gets it all right - good beer, friendly knowledgeable service, and nice setup and facility read more

Drove up with a friend to pick up some beers and both of us were pleasantly excited to find out the taproom was open. The entire staff at Fox Farm was very welcoming and friendly. The inside is beautiful and extremely inviting. If you don't already know, the beer is bomb!! Highly recommend this brewery. I strongly suggest you go give them a visit. ENJOY!!! read more

A nice place to go and try some new beers. We would happy to find out that they were beers other than pale Ale. They also had a smoked beer which I've never tried before and was interesting. Not really to my taste but an interesting flavor. The person doing our tastings and then pouring our beer was very kind and helpful. We just happen to stop here because we were camping in the area and unfortunately did not have a reservation. They have very few tables outside and none available inside just sit and have lunch and a beer. They said that we could stand around one of the tables outside but that was not my idea of relaxing. We had also brought food to eat for lunch so I wanted to sit and eat. Nice beer in a beautiful environment with lovely people. read more

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Such a great spot. Far and away the best brewery in CT. They have a great mixed culture and wild ale program, nail traditional lager styles, and make approachable pale ales and IPAs that do not need to exceed 8% abv. This was only our second visit, sadly, and they continue to impress. The staff are very friendly and informative. We got an indoor reservation in advance so that we could enjoy ourselves. overall, had some great beers and a great time. Next time we will have to remember to bring some snacks to enjoy alongside. read more

Read my reviews. They are mostly negative. I could not find one negative about Fox Farm Brewing! They are a bit in the middle of nowhere, but I believe that is what makes Fox Farm Brewing. The venue: 30 stars!! It is incredible and rivals Grand Canyon Brewing's venue in Williams, AZ. It's all beautiful wood inside, with a central atrium, and wall hugging seating area that overlooks the bar below. Lots of board games and fun people too. It's hard to keep a bad mood in this place. It has that Cheers vibe. The beers: 20 stars!! I gave nothing less than 4.00/5.00 stars on UnTappd for all my beers. I have done that maybe ten times in eight years. I actually gave two beers 5 stars! TWO!! Bespoke Farmhouse Ale and The Cabin Helles lager were the two 5-star beers. If you are a beer person (see beer-cation) and/or brew your own beer you will fall hard for this place. They gave me so many samples to try I felt obligated to buy take-home cans, a Carhartt Fox Farm sweatshirt, and a growler full of beer. That Carhartt sweatshirt is ridiculously warm and I slept in it too many nights to count. I love that Carhart sweatshirt more than my ex-girlfriend. Service: 20 stars!! All my service was impeccable. All the bar gutys were surfer chill and well-spoken. All were very knowledgable about the beer they sold. That is a rarity. Location: 5 stars, it is a great getaway and needs to stay that way to keep that so infectious vibe. Swag: 5 stars, did I say I love my Carhartt sweatshirt? I so love my sweatshirt and so did all the beer peeps in all the breweries on my last three beer-cations. "Whoa, that's a Carhartt! I have never seen any brewery sell those sweatshirts." It was $50.00 and well worth every red cent! If want to live here. It is Shangri-La and not imaginary. Merriam-Webster states: 1. : a remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia. 2. : a remote usually idyllic hideaway. Don't change anything and I will see you at Christmas! read more

Fox Farm had been on my CT bucket list for a while given how much I've loved their IPAs, which I've had the pleasure of tasting in various bars throughout the state. When we arrived at around noon on a Sunday, it was pretty empty. I immediately noticed the limits of pours per day listed in multiple places. Ok, cool. You have prized beer and want to make sure there's enough. Sort of annoying, but I get it. But then the folks behind the counter were particularly cold, not smiling, not welcoming. Maybe you're too popular to care. For example, we asked to keep the credit card open, and she said abruptly, "We close out with every purchase." Sure, she probably has to say this a million times a day, but even a "I'm sorry" or semblance of caring about what our preference is was lost. I was surprised I had tasted all the beers available except two. I tend to think that going to "the source" would be new beer tasting opportunities. We ended up staying two hours here. We were fortunate enough to snatch the only low table. (There were two high top tables set-up, as well.) They have plenty of perching options around the banisters, but I think more seating would have been nice. So, I was a bit disappointed in the on-site experience, but I am keeping at 3 stars because their beer is oh-so-good. read more

Fox Farm Brewery - View from the stairs - Breweries Near Me - Salem, Connecticut

Can't believe it took me so long to get here! What a great place! Gorgeous to look at and the beers speak for themselves. That staff was warm and welcoming. We were doing a quick run through so i had to have some fresh Annata and grab some merch. Can't wait to go back again! read more

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Fox Farm is a lovely brewery that is located in a beautiful barn in Salem Ct. I have been here 3 separate times, each on a sunday and have received prompt service despite having a decent sized crowd present. The upstairs of the brewery is especially gorgeous since you are able to look down on the brewery itself and the equipment they use to make the tasty beers. The beers themselves are catered more to those who enjoy IPAs and American pale ales. They do feature stouts and lagers but those are not as tasty as the pale ales. My favorite beer is hands down the Burst which is an IPA. When it pours it appears yellow and hazy and the tastes include tropical notes of things like pineapple and mango. Its a wonderful summer time beer and is quite easy to drink, even for those people who are just starting to love a good IPA. I really cant wait to go back to this brewery as the weather continues to improve. Its just such a nice spot to visit on the weekend. read more

Had a great stop here after visiting the Devils Hopyard State Park Trails Currently reservation only but the host was extremely accommodating and there were plenty of non-reservation tables (refurbished barrels) around the property to have a drink at. Very picturesque property and space to spread out with family/friends Beers were solid, tried the Wile IPA and took a Near & Far DIPA home. The pick up process was very efficient. Definitely recommend! read more

Fox Farm Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Salem, Connecticut

In my opinion Fox Farm is a peer of the great New England breweries - Treehouse, Trillium, Tilted Barn, Maine, Bissell Brothers - with its own distinct styles of ales and lagers. Dwell is one of my absolute favorite pale ales, and Gather is a beautiful, earthy Pilsner. Each of their beers I've tried has had a distinct essence to my palate compared to other regional breweries, where hazy IPAs and pales often muddle into the same profile. The staff at Fox Farm is charming and superbly helpful. I haven't visited to enjoy beer on the lawn but getting their beer to go is simple. You can buy beers individually without having to commit to a 4-pack, so if you visit try some different types, to get a sense of their range. read more

This is a tucked away gem. Best beer in the area. Beautiful architecture and friendly staff and atmosphere. Parking can be a tad tight, but it's because it's so good! They do have a drive thru pick up as well. read more

Nice brewery. The beer tenders were cool. Tried a few beers there and enjoyed sitting by the window on the second floor. read more

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Let the money grab begin!!! By this I mean Fox Farm grabbin' as much of yours as they can. I've been to at least 40 microbreweries nationwide and this is the first I've ever been to across our great land that didn't do flights...at all. So...what do these people do? They offer half pours (which are six ounces) for 4 bucks each!! Wanna try a beer? That'll be 4 bucks for 6 ounces. Wanna try another one? 4 bucks for 6 ounces...and on and on. Try 4 beers and you're 16 bucks in and that's without a tip for the beertenders. Full pours here are only 12 ounces!!!! They don't serve pints!!!! And most of their full pours are at least 6 bucks, some 7. So yeah, total money grab. A 5 dollar 12 oz. pour of a 5 percent abv porter is a value here. I was surprised as well that they only had like 8 taps with each tap running a different variety. You better hope that one single IPA they have on tap isn't 7 bucks for a 12 oz. and is a really blastin' good beer dude. It is a nice place inside and they obviously put lots of money into it, but this is one of the most, if not the priciest microbrewery I've ever frequented. Prices are simply out of line. Also a major bummer, hardly any chairs at which to sit. Tons of standing room, but very, very limited seating. They're also rug rat friendly, which I NEVER like at a microbrewery. Leave your kids at home with a sitter or your in-laws. It's a beer joint. That's all they do is beer. No kids please. Additional bummer, no free public WiFi. I inquired with a beertender and was given a lame excuse like: "We find that public WiFi interferes with our system." What? What the heck does that mean? Whatever. No food, but you can bring your own in of course. Hopefully a four year old doesn't bump into you and spill some of your wickedly overpriced beer. Not a fan of this place. Prices matter. Value matters. No kids at a brewery. Period. read more

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Atmosphere is fantastic beautiful farm property. You can bring your own food. The beer is amazing. Nice and fresh with a good foamy head. We were there yesterday. The place was packed and the staff handled the crowd perfectly. read more

What a great little spot. It's a bit far away for me, but we drive through there quite a bit, and the little lady never gives me much guff for wanting to stop in, so I'm sure they haven't seen me for the last time! Really wish they'd add free Wi-Fi. This place is a lot more fun in the nicer weather when you can be outside and have a picnic of sorts (though I've never had the chance), but the inside is very nice as well. Plenty of standing room (I prefer upstairs). Bring your own food. Growlers and half-growlers are available for purchase/filling. If you're from Massachusetts or frequent the breweries there, remember that this is Connecticut. No stupid, poorly justified laws about outside growlers in this state, so Fox Farm WILL fill your non-Fox growlers. As far as the beer, I like to have the tasters here before buying. They have some great beers, but some of them don't sync with my tastes quite as well. Double Burst and Graze are both delicious (esp. the former). Have tried too many to list which ones I like and don't like. Just try them all and decide for yourself! Prices are tad high, I suppose, but I accept that in this nano-brewery era. Pricing follows demand. Bigger breweries are dropping prices to compete and making their own spin on NEIPA's and the like in an effort try to win back customers. Most "tastes" elsewhere are $3 for 5oz for any decently followed nano-brewery. Here you get 6oz for $4. 3/5 = 0.6, 4/6 = 0.66. I guess you need to decide if Fox Farm is worth the extra $0.06 per ounce to you (it is to me). Sure, you can find a lesser known / newer brewery and maybe get 5oz for $2, but that's foot-in-the-door pricing for a young brewery, IMO. Agreed that it's be be nice to have a flight option to save a buck, however. Wi-Fi would be nice (so I can check-in my beers easier, and thus remember which ones I like best), but I'm also not sure I mind being somewhat disconnected from my phone for a bit. read more

Fox Farm Brewery - Fox Farm Brewery on a dreary February day.. - Breweries Near Me - Salem, Connecticut

Believable farm spot Room to move within the space Most importantly, beers that are a draw This brewery is a sharpshooter casually hitting long 3-pointer after three. Gorgeous, fresh, soft luxuriance up and down the lineup. The farm tool tap handles are a nod to the work that goes in, but their offerings are like the freshest, most succulent local produce you could want - hard work paid off when the sun is low. People are friendly. Parking is decent. Facility is pristine. Growlers, pours, samples. Twelve taps of variety sure to please. Make a trip, enjoy yourself, and take it all in. You'll feel better after you do. read more

Top notch brewery with good selection of beers. Reservations required for table seating but you can bring your chairs and make your own space on the grounds. The staff is very knowledgeable on the beer selection as well. Will def return read more

Great place, I bring friends and out of town visitors here. Very knowledgeable on all beers!

Beautiful brewery and even better beer. Burst is my favorite! If you like ipas, go for this one! Cans only sold as singles. Great staff. Seating is sparse on the weekend. read more

Fox Farm Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Salem, Connecticut

Never mind the beer, the place is fresh and adorable, an airy farmhouse interior with so many cute touches. The shovel handle taps, galvanized corrugated ceilings, unfinished wood paneling, and adorable Victorian growlers make this a neat destination! Think Chip and Jo and their farm, but with brews. Atmosphere aside, the beer is stellar. A few offerings can only be bought and consumed at the brewery like Franconian-style kellerbier Föhn, with a bread aftertaste (and a perfect accompaniment to our Plum Tomato pizza). Despite our not being able to bring a case of Föhn home, Fox Farm has plenty of other tasty offerings we could: Gather is a Pilsner even IPA lovers might enjoy, golden but palatable, and the Freckled Fields farmhouse ale is strangely sour but appealing, and comes home in a champagne bottle. From the soils come the spoils indeed! In all, Fox Farm was a bright place with excellent beers, and was (occupied) child friendly--very worth the drive. They didn't have bar bites but we were able to bring in a couple pizzas. Can't wait to visit again! read more

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Disappointed with this stop. We might be back to give it another try given all the good reviews. People working there were pretty dismissive of new people. No talk about the beer at all. No flights. We tried a sour and an IPA, they were fine at best. The location was awesome, so big points for that. read more

Fox Farm Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Salem, Connecticut

This is one of the two best breweries in Connecticut. The beer is great. And the venue is just amazing. Rustic setting. On a farm. In a rural, small town. My kind of style so I'm immediately biased. What most stands out is this is a professional establishment. There's a brewery in every town now, and most of them are cheap, amateur endeavors. Usually housed in some dirty and decrepit location. Strip mall. Industrial park. Etc. But not Fox Farm. They are the real deal. You can tell by looking at the equipment and the nicely-constructed tap room. read more

Fox Farm Brewery - This place is the real deal. - Breweries Near Me - Salem, Connecticut

After having one of their beers at a local restaurant we decided to stop on the way home for a growler. Sun was shining and people were sitting outside at tables enjoying their beer. Inside was spotless and wait staff very friendly. Beautiful setting and great beer! read more

Fox Farm Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Salem, Connecticut