22 breweries ranked by community activity • May 2026
#1
Charter Oak Brewing
🌍 Danbury, CT
Named after Connecticut's famous Charter Oak tree, this Danbury brewery crafts approachable yet adve… Known for Founders Pale Ale (IPA, ⭐0.0).
Founders Pale Ale
IPA
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🍺 1 check-in
🍷 1 IPA
#2
Two Roads Brewing
🌍 Stratford, CT
One of Connecticut's most celebrated breweries, Two Roads takes the road less traveled with boundary… Known for Honeyspot Road White IPA (Hazy IPA, ⭐0.0).
Honeyspot Road White IPA
Hazy IPA
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⭐ 4.0/5
🍺 1 check-in
🍷 1 IPA
#3
Armada Brewing
🌍 East Haven, CT
A neighborhood craft brewery in East Haven bringing bold flavors to the shoreline. Armada focuses on… Known for Flagship IPA (IPA, ⭐0.0) and East Haven Haze (Hazy IPA, ⭐0.0).
Flagship IPA
IPA
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East Haven Haze
Hazy IPA
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🍺 1 check-in
🍷 2 IPAs
#4
Broken Symmetry Gastro Brewery
🌍 Bethel, CT
Where great food meets exceptional beer. Broken Symmetry pairs inventive small-batch brews with a th… Known for Quantum Leap Hazy IPA (Hazy IPA, ⭐4.0) and Particle Wave IPA (IPA, ⭐0.0).
Quantum Leap Hazy IPA
Hazy IPA
⭐ 4.0 1 check-ins
Particle Wave IPA
IPA
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⭐ 4.0/5
🍺 1 check-in
🍷 2 IPAs
#5
New England Brewing Co.
🌍 Woodbridge, CT
A Connecticut legend since 1989, NEBCO helped put New England craft beer on the map. Home of the ico… Known for Gandhi-Bot Double IPA (IPA, ⭐5.0) and Sea Hag IPA (IPA, ⭐0.0).
Gandhi-Bot Double IPA
IPA
⭐ 5.0 1 check-ins
Sea Hag IPA
IPA
0 check-ins
Fuzzy Baby Ducks New England IPA
Hazy IPA
0 check-ins
⭐ 5.0/5
🍺 1 check-in
🍷 3 IPAs
#6
Stony Creek Brewery
🌍 Branford, CT
Perched on the Connecticut shoreline, Stony Creek captures the spirit of coastal New England in ever… Known for Big Cranky IPA (IPA, ⭐0.0) and Brio Pale Ale (IPA, ⭐0.0).
Big Cranky IPA
IPA
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Brio Pale Ale
IPA
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🍺 1 check-in
🍷 2 IPAs
#7
Counterweight Brewing Co.
🌍 Hamden, CT
Precision-focused craft brewing out of Hamden, CT. Counterweight approaches each recipe with enginee… Known for Furnished (IPA, ⭐5.0) and Articulated (Hazy IPA, ⭐0.0).
Furnished
IPA
⭐ 5.0 1 check-ins
Articulated
Hazy IPA
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⭐ 5.0/5
🍺 1 check-in
🍷 2 IPAs
#8
Hog River Brewing Co.
🌍 Hartford, CT
Hartford's hometown brewery, named after the old nickname for the Connecticut River. Hog River serve… Known for Hartford Haze (Hazy IPA, ⭐4.0) and Colt Hollow IPA (IPA, ⭐0.0).
Hartford Haze
Hazy IPA
⭐ 4.0 1 check-ins
Colt Hollow IPA
IPA
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⭐ 4.0/5
🍺 1 check-in
🍷 2 IPAs
#9
Thomas Hooker Brewery
🌍 Bloomfield, CT
One of Connecticut's original craft breweries, Thomas Hooker has been a benchmark for quality since … Known for American Pale Ale (IPA, ⭐0.0).
American Pale Ale
IPA
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🍺 1 check-in
🍷 1 IPA
#10
Alvarium Beer Co.
🌍 New Britain, CT
Latin for "beehive," Alvarium buzzes with creativity in New Britain. They're known for pushing style… Known for Queen Bee Hazy IPA (Hazy IPA, ⭐0.0) and Hive Mind IPA (IPA, ⭐0.0).
Queen Bee Hazy IPA
Hazy IPA
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Hive Mind IPA
IPA
0 check-ins
⭐ 4.0/5
🍺 1 check-in
🍷 2 IPAs
#11
Beer'd Brewing Co.
🌍 Stonington, CT
A beloved southeastern Connecticut brewery known for their fearless hop usage and bold flavor profil… Known for Hobbit Juice IPA (IPA, ⭐0.0).
Hobbit Juice IPA
IPA
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🍺 1 check-in
🍷 1 IPA
#12
Half Full Brewery
🌍 Stamford, CT
Stamford's craft brewery with an optimistic attitude and even better beer. Half Full focuses on appr… Known for Mythical Creature Hazy IPA (Hazy IPA, ⭐0.0) and Bright IPA (IPA, ⭐0.0).
Mythical Creature Hazy IPA
Hazy IPA
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Bright IPA
IPA
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🍺 1 check-in
🍷 2 IPAs
#13
Treehouse Brewing Co.
🌍 Charlton, MA
A true New England treasure and one of the most sought-after breweries in the country. Treehouse's C… Known for Very Green (Hazy IPA, ⭐5.0) and Julius (Hazy IPA, ⭐5.0).
Very Green
Hazy IPA
⭐ 5.0 1 check-ins
Julius
Hazy IPA
⭐ 5.0 1 check-ins
Curiosity
IPA
0 check-ins
Green
IPA
0 check-ins
⭐ 5.0/5
🍺 2 check-ins
🍷 5 IPAs
#14
Haven Beer Company
🌍 Hamden, CT
Haven Beer Company is a community-focused craft brewery in Hamden serving approachable and inventive… Known for Sunbreak Hazy IPA (Hazy IPA, ⭐4.3).
Sunbreak Hazy IPA
Hazy IPA
⭐ 4.3 2 check-ins
⭐ 4.2/5
🍺 1 check-in
🍷 1 IPA
#15
Phantom Brewing
🌍 Higganum, CT
A small-batch microbrewery tucked into the Connecticut River Valley town of Higganum, Phantom Brewin… Known for Apparition IPA (IPA, ⭐4.2) and Wraith Hazy (Hazy IPA, ⭐4.3).
Apparition IPA
IPA
⭐ 4.2 2 check-ins
Wraith Hazy
Hazy IPA
⭐ 4.3 2 check-ins
⭐ 4.1/5
🍺 1 check-in
🍷 2 IPAs
#16
Connecticut Valley Brewing
🌍 New Britain, CT
Connecticut Valley Brewing brings big-city craft beer energy to New Britain with a rotating lineup o… Known for Valley Haze NEIPA (Hazy IPA, ⭐4.4).
Valley Haze NEIPA
Hazy IPA
⭐ 4.4 2 check-ins
⭐ 4.3/5
🍺 1 check-in
🍷 1 IPA
#17
Coastline Brewing
🌍 Westbrook, CT
Situated along Connecticut's shoreline, Coastline Brewing captures the spirit of the CT coast with c… Known for Shoreline Session IPA (IPA, ⭐4.0) and Breakers Hazy IPA (Hazy IPA, ⭐4.1).
Shoreline Session IPA
IPA
⭐ 4.0 2 check-ins
Breakers Hazy IPA
Hazy IPA
⭐ 4.1 2 check-ins
⭐ 4.0/5
🍺 1 check-in
🍷 2 IPAs
#18
Transcend Beer Crafters
🌍 Plainville, CT
Transcend Beer Crafters is a Plainville-based microbrewery pushing the limits of traditional styles … Known for Beyond Haze Double IPA (Hazy IPA, ⭐4.4).
Beyond Haze Double IPA
Hazy IPA
⭐ 4.4 2 check-ins
⭐ 4.2/5
🍺 1 check-in
🍷 1 IPA
#19
Elicit Brewing
🌍 Fairfield, CT
Elicit Brewing in Fairfield County brings a sleek, modern taproom vibe to Connecticut's craft scene … Known for Provoke Hazy IPA (Hazy IPA, ⭐4.2) and Confess IPA (IPA, ⭐4.3).
Provoke Hazy IPA
Hazy IPA
⭐ 4.2 2 check-ins
Confess IPA
IPA
⭐ 4.3 2 check-ins
⭐ 4.1/5
🍺 1 check-in
🍷 2 IPAs
#20
Dead Language Beer Project
🌍 Hartford, CT
Dead Language Beer Project is an artisanal Hartford brewery drawing inspiration from historic brewin… Known for Hieroglyph Hazy (Hazy IPA, ⭐4.4).
Hieroglyph Hazy
Hazy IPA
⭐ 4.4 2 check-ins
⭐ 4.4/5
🍺 1 check-in
🍷 1 IPA
#21
Firefly Hollow Brewing
🌍 Bristol, CT
Firefly Hollow is one of Connecticut's most beloved craft breweries, known for exceptional hazy IPAs… Known for Toadstool Hazy IPA (Hazy IPA, ⭐4.6).
Toadstool Hazy IPA
Hazy IPA
⭐ 4.6 2 check-ins
⭐ 4.5/5
🍺 1 check-in
🍷 1 IPA
#22
Stubborn Beauty Brewing
🌍 Middletown, CT
Stubborn Beauty is a Middletown craft brewery committed to uncompromising quality across a wide rang… Known for Defiant IPA (IPA, ⭐4.2) and Tenacious Hazy IPA (Hazy IPA, ⭐4.3).
Defiant IPA
IPA
⭐ 4.2 2 check-ins
Tenacious Hazy IPA
Hazy IPA
⭐ 4.3 2 check-ins
⭐ 4.2/5
🍺 1 check-in
🍷 2 IPAs
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