Beer'd Brewing Company is a craft brewery that opened in Stonington, Connecticut in November 2012. It was founded by husband and wife Aaron Simoncini and Precious Putnam. After enrolling in a class entitled "Beers of the World" in college, Simoncini became very interested in craft beer and soon began homebrewing. It was during this time that he gained the nickname "Beer'd". Eventually with his now-wife Putnam, Simoncini set out to open his own brewery. The couple set up shop at the Velvet Mill in Stonington. The historic building was originally home to the American Velvet Company, which operated from 1892 to 1996. Today it is a multipurpose building that is home to a thriving community of small businesses and artist studios. When Beer'd originally opened in the mill, they had just a 100-barrel system. The brewery quickly became notable for their small-batch high quality IPAs. In 2018, Beer'd opened a secondary facility at the Airport Business Park in Groton. This new 12,000-sq-ft space expanded their production capacity to 6,000 barrels. An adjoining 60-seat taproom (dubbed "Beer'd Brewing @ The Silo") opened at the Groton facility in January 2020. To differentiate the two taprooms, the original location in Stonington is now often referred to as "Beer'd Brewing @ The Mill". I first visited Beer'd in 2013 (when they were just one of a small handful of breweries in Connecticut), and I've been a huge fan of their beer ever since. They are one of my favorite Connecticut breweries and I have visited them multiple times; they were even a stop on my brewery bus tour bachelor party. I also must point out that Aaron and Precious are lovely people. I recently stopped there while I was in the area. It had been a while since my last visit and there were a few changes. In addition to the original taproom, Beer'd has set up an indoor beer garden in the center of the Velvet Mill. Patrons can enjoy some beer paired with food from one of the mill's many food vendors. Beer'd also set up a designated "Dog Den" for patrons to enjoy a beer if they have furry friends. During this visit, I enjoyed a taster flight that featured "8 Days A Week" (Pale Ale), "Stunner For the Win" (New England IPA), "An Unexpected Upgrade" (Double IPA), and "Heavy Weight-Of-Sound" (Triple IPA). They were all excellent! I plan to continue enjoying Beer'd beers for years to come! read more

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I tried a couple of beers but none of them were good. I finally settled on an IPA but found myself only able to drink half of it. Love the logo though, but the beer was just not good. Wanted to like this place as the logo looks like me but just couldn't :( read more

The Beer'd Brewing - IPA - Breweries Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

Great brewery. Friendly staff. I enjoyed the stout and my boyfriend got some hazy IPAs. It's located in an old building that is now all different shops inside with an open seating area. Very nice. The brewery was busy which was great! read more

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It's hard to believe that Beer'd has been around for 2 years. They have had some awesome collaborations (with Relic & Night Shift) & put out over 40 beers in that short time. Beer'd also had a bottle release over the summer. They're doing something right when they sell out in under an hour read more

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Hubs and I both had a juicy beer. Nice and juicy but nothing amazing. Atmosphere friendly. Hard to find the restaurant.

Great spot in the Mill in Stonington. Beers focused mostly on IPAs but other single options (lager, sour was pretty good). Lots of things to do and great for meeting a group read more

So glad we stopped in here this afternoon! We grabbed a table in the Beer'd Garden. We had a great server, wish we caught his name. I took his recommendations and tried 2 New England IPA's which are hazy by nature - my favorite kind. Unfortunately I don't recall the names, one was Karate something - with hints of pineapple, legit one of the best hazy ipa's I've had. My fiancé had the witbier which is always her go to - belgian blue moon type beer with a bit more of a kick. Their logo/brand is top notch. Having been to many breweries, their logo is really one of the best. We bought a tank for my fiancé and a pint glass for me to add to our collection. Unfortunately there weren't a ton of t-shirts (maybe covid related) because I would have gotten another one for myself - wish they'd just focus on that awesome "beard" logo because their color combos were great. Side note - during Covid times, you must purchase food with your drinks and the food doesn't compare to the beer! Not their rules, but oh well! Come have some beers! read more

The Beer'd Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

"Dog Friendly" is an absolute joke. They have a 10' x 10' corner in the hallway for you to sit.

The beers did not disappoint: - I had a 7% NEIPA called something about "da juice", which was balanced and flavorful - also Dogs and Boats, which was a 9% double IPA that started a little malty and had a bitter hoppy finish They had a nice selection of other styles too, but that is all I tried. Our server wasn't that helpful in talking about the beers, nor was the menu in describing them...wasn't even clear which had adjuncts. It was pretty hot where we were seated, which was in the middle of an old warehouse seeming facility. If there was other seating I wasn't aware of it, and not even sure where the bar was--we ordered from a waitress. Bottom line, great beer, but just an OK brewery experience. read more

Chill brewery in a random indoor flea market-eske spot. Love the logo and the beer titles and absolutely love the vibes. It gets massively hot in the summer so prepare to roast and drink a chilled one. Beer was ok, nothing that really stood out to me. We were in the area and came by this place with some of our friends. Would I go back and go out of my way to it? Probably not. Only because nothing really stood out with the beers. Food wise, you can order in any of the little restaurants around and they will come bring it in free of charge. That's definitely a plus! Drafts to go available for purchase. Wish the menu had the beer description on it so it could make ordering a little easier. Other than that, cool chill brewery. Prices are great too! read more

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We wanted to a visit a brewery while in the area and we love the logo so we had to stop by. We sat inside and tables were six feet apart and the wait staff were all wearing masks and payment was no contact (you cash yourself out at a booth). The beer was great and we will definitely be back! Wish they sold more of their speciality beer in cans. read more

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Chill place to have a beer. The service is good. Haven't gone on a busy day yet, but so far my experiences have been well read more

The Beer'd Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

Fresh beer!! Great staff!! Knowledgeable about there're serving. Yes you can get a taste or a flight. We'll be back next time we're in town. I love finding new breweries. If they had outside seating I wish we would Of found it. read more

Beer'd is one of my favorite breweries in Connecticut, so I was pretty excited to visit. It's located in The Velvet Mill, and because of the slightly confusing signage in the building, it's a little bit of an adventure to find it! Anyway, once we found it, it was very adorable space, there are a number of tables and other types of bar seating. At the time of our visit, they were dog friendly, I always suggest calling/checking before you go, as regulations/enforcement change. Anyway, they have plenty of great beer on tap, no food, but they encourage you to bring your own, or order delivery from the nearby pizza place. They also have cans to go, and we filled up our cooler for the trip home, as there's no better place to pick up beer than at the source. The only drawback is that they're at the complete other end of the state from me! read more

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I have been a fan of their beers for several years but today was my first visit to their brewery. It's located in a super cool old industrial building with a lot of other fun and neat shops. Most were closed when we arrived on Friday afternoon so we headed straight for the brewery. I loved the super chill vibe of the space and the really friendly guys and gals behind the counter.. Chatting with patrons who were there to buy a piece t, and a growler or cans. Beer'd is known for their consistent and delicious DIPAs and trying g them from the source was worth the drive. The tap room does not sell flights BUT the gals behind the bar were more then willing to serve me a taster of each beer on tap before I made my choice. There are seats and tables to enjoys your beer and people watch. Definitely one of the top breweries in CT!!! read more

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Let me start by saying I'm not a beer guy. I can tell stout from the lighter stuff but far be it from me to ramble on about the quality of an IPA. That said I really like Beer'd. Great ambiance, great beer. I don't know what it is but I like how it tastes! With at least three artisanal breweries in the area, I think Beer'd is the most creative and edgy. The Mystic - Westerly corridor is a great place to explore for beer (and wine for that matter) and Beer'd is worth a visit. read more

Finally made it here! My fav beer. Was cool being there. Had no idea there were tons of stores in this mill too. Can't wait for the tour and flights to open! Got 3 x 4 packs to go. Also 3 glasses. Of course the wine tumbler smashed when I was washing it and slipped into my metal sink. But still got the pint and scotch glass! lol read more

First visit today when we were in the Mystic area. First, the location is hard to find. It is actually in an old mill that has been converted into a variety of shops. You have to go in the mall to find it. Second, seating is limited and there is no outdoor seating. Third, the prices were quite high. My flight of beer was $18! My husband ordered a stout and it was $9. Considering the atmosphere, it was not worth the money. Lastly, if you need to use the bathroom it is outside of the brewery down the hall in the "mall". The Ladies room was not clean. read more

We love to seek out the smaller breweries for tastings and growler fills. I noticed another customer with a beer'd growler at Cottrell brewing company, and made a mental note to give them a try. Located in the eclectic and delightfully diverse old velvet mill, beer'd is the obvious cornerstone of what keeps this emporium alive. The tasting room is funky in a good way, with a laid back vibe and friendly staff. We were able to taste a ton of their brews, I fell in love with 8 days a week, and my husband really liked their Already Taken ipa, and Hobbit Juice dipa. We were in luck, as they turned over two kegs in the 40 min we were there and allowed us to try those as well which was a great treat. We left with some growler fills, which was done efficiently and competitively priced for the quality of the product. I would definitely return and recommend them to the craft brew enthusiasts in the area. read more

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I was so excited to try this boutique brewery. It's in the Velvet Mill. We had a flight & 1 dark & 1 fruity IPA. The servers lacked enthusiasm and didn't want to be bothered with questions about beer choices. Um, isn't that why you work here? That was lame & disappointing. Love their logo but their beer isn't memorable. Limited space to sit. No food. Restrooms are somewhere else in the Mill. read more

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Great place for meeting up with friends. The fall flight of beers was perfect and the couches comfortable.

What an awesome place to go for a beer and hangout. I will say it was super hard to find the building. You have to go in a big mill building and the brewery entrance is through there. They offer tastings of their beers on one side of the counter and have can purchases on the other. The place is really cute with flowers on each table and lights across the ceiling. The beers are super cheap and they have glasses and t-shirts available for purchase. Bring cash to tip because as of now you can't tip on your card! read more

The Beer'd Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

You really can't go wrong here. I stopped here with a friend on our way to the casino (I had wanted to visit for a while, but never had an excuse to travel that far). Boy, all around, everything was fantastic. The service is ridiculously friendly, humble, informative, warm, kind... very impressed. The beers were all good -- every single one I tried! Had to pick up a tshirt too since they have the best name/logo ever. Can't wait to have an excuse to come back! read more

One of my favorite breweries in CT!!! My boyfriend and I visited on a Sunday afternoon. A good size crowd but didn't feel overwhelmed or crowded. Love the atmosphere. The employees are super friendly and helpful in making recommendations. I tried the cider which was just the right amount of sweet. Then one of the employees gave us the suggestion to try One Thing Led to Another along with a sample! My favorite IPA so far!! Only downside is there's no flights which would be fun but they do offer samples!! There's no kitchen menu but there are little shops in the same building that have food. read more

The Beer'd Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

We mozied into Beer'd on a warm Saturday afternoon, excited for cold beer. I found the place cozy and welcoming, dog-friendly, fun staff and community centered. Would have been tough to find it if we weren't pointed in the right direction by a shop owner. Very interesting building and love that snacks and food are readily available. The beer is fantastic, the merch is well designed and a good variety to appease many tastes. read more

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Best one yet! Staff was the best! Very helpful and with a smile and great personality!

My brother and I had a great time here. Wonderful spot for an authentic new England hazy IPA and some bites from nearby restaurants that share a building. We had a tasty and filling vegan burger, a few beers, and got a 4 pack to go. Our server Amanda was the best, definitely worth a visit if you're in the area, so cute and fun. read more

My first brewery I've ever been to! A lot smaller than I thought but that was not an issue! I'm not a beer drinker but they have ciders and different drinks to offer as well! Enjoyed it! read more

The Beer'd Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

Love this place. Beautiful location near the beach, in a weird, obscure warehouse where it shares space with a delish bakery called Zest and a ton of artists' studios. Park on the street, walk in and bare right. Deliciousness up ahead. Friendly staff will take you through the samples. Then grab a few growlers for home. Sharing is caring. Grab a few for friends. read more

The Beer'd Brewing - Precious cargo. - Breweries Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

Oh yes, this is my type of place. Inventory is heavily biased towards strong, hoppy brews, which happen to be my go-tos! I was incredibly impressed by their quantity and variety of options, based on the fact that they're a craft brewery. They are even canning their beers, which is so great. I ended up bringing a 4-pack home with me: Dogs & Boats. Sadly, I wasn't there for growler fills, but the 4-packs were a great consolation prize! Atmosphere is friendly and open - housed in the back of a warehouse-type space. We flew to make it there before they closed at 8 on Thursday and they were super sweet about letting us hang, even as they closed and cleaned up (Yelp has to update- these guys are open now on Thursdays from 6-8pm for tastings, pints, and can sales!). Loved the music that was playing in the background and the overall vibe. Their merchandise is also fantastic! I scooped up a unique purple v-neck and can't wait for them to restock their racer-back tees for the ladies! If you're ever in the area, please stop by! I will be making the drive again to go there. It's that good! read more

The Beer'd Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

FANTASTIC BEER! My only complaint is that there isn't really sufficient seating inside. I would prefer more during a busy Friday night. Honestly, I don't care about the seats. LET'S DRINK! :-) Highly recommended. I enjoy the Dog & Boats DIPA. It's the smoothest 9.1% abv beer that you will ever drink. read more

The Beer'd Brewing - Dog's & Boats - Breweries Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

Cadey is the best server in the world!!! Words can't describe how great she was. She was so attentive and knowledgeable, she was funny, attentive, and most of all kind and enthusiastic. Beer was awesome and so is the spot it's in. I had an excellent experience overall and can't wait to come back. Thanks again to Cadey and team!!! read more

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Excellent customer service. I prefer juicy IPA's. I ordered the This Side of Paradise DiPA which was pretty meh. Translucent & blah. I never return anything but I went to the counter, told them it wasn't my type of beer & offered to buy a different one. She gave me a new beer & said "don't worry about it". So I got a new beer, Check Out My Trapper Keeper, which I'm loving. What great customer service. These experiences are what will keep me coming back. What an awesome brewery!! read more

The Beer'd Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

This place is the micro brew that will finally put CT on the map for world class ales. Not that others aren't doing good it's just that I'm astounded with the quality in their products. The Belgium session is very rush and smooth. The amount of batches they've produced in their 18 months is daunting. We went and tried the line up of the night with great service. Visit the website before going so you know what's to expect. The tour is not really a tour as it is in one room but I don't expect that to last long. Yum Yum Yum read more

The Beer'd Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

I don't know why the others say this place is hard to find. I easily found it. I'm all for supporting local craft beers and recently while driving in this neck of the woods, I made a quick stop at the Beer'd brewery. While there, I passed on their taste tasting (I prefer not to drink when driving) but I did manage to pick up a growler of their Whisker'd Wit beer. I wanted to like my purchase because I'm a big fan of wit beers, but to be honest, I didn't like their version. It tastes more like Ommegang Wit than Blue Moon or Hoegaarden. The head on my beer lasted at most 3 seconds and I couldn't taste any fruit or orange flavor. Unfortunately I did taste an almost charcoal-like aftertaste that lingered slightly in my mouth after every sip. I'm still hopeful about their other beers and look forward to trying them in the future. By the way, the old factory that houses the brewery is really cool. I'm sort of an old factory buff myself and found it very intriguing. The factory used to make velvet. Yes, velvet. read more

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It's good beer but if I am going to pay 20 bucks for a four pack to go, maybe you could let me try it first? I never understand breweries that don't do this - worries about lost profits? (20 dollar four pack should cover those). I have never tasted your beer but wanted to buy some to go - not trying to get one over on you I promise! read more

This place churns out some of the best IPA I've ever tasted. They are easily on the same playing field, if not the same base as Treehouse and Trillium. I mean, I've had a lot of IPAs in my day from some of the country's most reputable brewers, and this place is right up there. They are sort of tucked away in this large brick indoor mall of sorts. Tiny little bar too, but just enough room to sit down and sample some beers, buy some cool merchandise, and of course, take home some cans & growlers. Overall, this is just a super cool brewery situated in an amazing little town right by the water. Just a great vibe in the area. I highly recommend you spend a few days in town and check out this brewery. read more

Friendly. Beer tastings. Nice..er...kegs?! Seriously, I can't drink beer BUT the Submariner can...and does...in all the best places and Beer'd is among the best. I am the beer 'sniffer' and damn, their beer smells goooood. Bring a growler. Bring two. Or three. Plus....coolest company name EVER!!! read more

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This is the one of the best brewery's i`ve ever been to. It's fun because you can bring your dog with you to the Farmers market in the velvet mill and then you can go have a beer at beer`d with your dog! read more

Great brewery!! We stumbled upon this place when we found Whitecrest Eatery. We had about 45 minutes to wait for our table and Alex was the BEST server we could've asked for. He picked out the perfect beer for all of us (he read out mind), and he made sure to communicate with Whitecrest for our wait. Alex went above and beyond, what an awesome server. As for the beers, the Dogs&Boats was full-flavored and delicious, and we got some cans of Dogs VS Shinobi to go...the guava really came through and tasted even better than expeccted! We'll be back SOOON. Thanks, Alex, we love you! read more