Connecticut’s growing craft beer scene (which numbers over 100 breweries and brewpubs) is getting some more additions in 2023. A number of factors go into the opening of a brewery, so none of the opening dates are set in stone. Check back as updates become available.
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Opened March 2023
Founded by brewer Caius Mergy, Caius Farm Brewery will be specializing in German lagers and farmhouse ales in addition to brewing other styles not seen often. They have been in the works for a couple of years now and they’ve recently opened their doors to the public. Christopher Gokey (formerly of New Anthem Beer Project and Rare Form Brewing Company) was recently hired as the General Manager. A set of 5 BBL horizontal folders were also recently installed.
101 North Branford Rd, Branford, CT 06405
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Opening Summer 2023
Named after an abandoned ghost town settlement that lies in Cornwall, Dudleytown Brewing Company will be a community-centric brewery dedicated to creating handcrafted, artisanal beer and delicious food in an atmosphere where employees enjoy their work and customers enjoy their experience. They have been in the works for 6 years. When opened, the brewery will feature a 6,500-square-foot Taproom, a 6,000-square-foot Beer Garden, and a Wood-Fired Pizza Oven.
1001 Day Hill Rd, Windsor CT 06095
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Eli Cannon’s Brewing Collective
Opening Fall 2023
Eli Cannon’s Tap Room has been a popular bar for Connecticut’s craft beer drinkers since 1994. They were serving up quality beers lightyears before craft beer reached the mainstream popularity that it enjoys today. Now the owners are looking to open their own small batch brewing space inside of Tate’s Family Restaurant that will be home to a collective of brewers.
80 Harbor Park Dr, Middletown, CT 06457
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Opened January 2023
This is the secondary location of Five Churches Brewing Company, which opened their doors in New Britain in March 2018. The new location is in Niantic and has gorgeous seaside views. In addition to their great beer, Five Churches By The Bay also features the famous pretzels and wood-fired pizza that the New Britain location is known for.
215 Main St, Niantic, CT 06357
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Opening Summer/Fall 2023
A 100-year-old former Masonic Temple is being fixed up by Micah Kerr, owner of Boondoggle Beers. Kerr hopes to launch his beer brand to the public in the form of a brewpub. In addition to the beer and Mexican street food, Kerr plans on incorporating the historic look of the building into the brewpub’s design. Kerr is also working on opening a larger production facility in Rocky Hill.
245 Main St, Wethersfield, CT 06109
45 Evans Rd, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
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Elicit Brewing Company – Fairfield CT
Opening Fall 2023
Elicit Brewing Co., the popular brewery and restaurant based in Manchester, is expanding their operations with the opening of a second location in Fairfield on Black Rock Turnpike. The new brewery will boast an impressive 16,000 square feet of indoor space, providing ample room for both dining and beer production. Additionally, an inviting outdoor dining area spanning 2,000 square feet will be available for guests to enjoy.
111 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06824
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Opening Summer/Fall 2023
Off The Rails was founded by three home-brewing friends: Jason Stone, Jay Collette and Jon Demers. In late 2021 they acquired a building on Main Street in Stafford Springs, just a few doors down from Stafford Cidery. Several of their offerings have already been on tap at the cidery. Off The Rails hopes to open their taproom to the public later this year.
86 Main St, Stafford Springs, CT 06076
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Do you know of a CT Brewery not listed here and slated to open this year? Email Kevin Mardorf at mrctbeer@ctbeer.com
