deejaydebi
Legendary Pitmaster
Monty -
You are fortunate be close to both Trout River and Long Trail Breweries. I have to agree that Trout River's Red Ale is quite pleasing to the palate. A wonderful brew! I like Reds and Browns so I always try the local offerings.
As for Long Trail I've been attempting to clone their Double Bag and their Ale. I've noticed a bit of a change to their brews now that they are available everywhere. Not entirely sure what it is but it's different. Not as malty maybe but it has changed - still a good beer but not AS good as it was. I guess that happens when you go long distance.
I'm not a big fan of the Sam Adams group but they did send me free beer glass a few months back - not sure why. I think it may have been my subscription to All Abut Beer magazine. I do like the Cranberry Lambic for a relaxing brew by the fires.
One of my Local Favorites is Ten Penny Ale. A mice malty copper colored scottish ale that's brew here in East Hartford.
Another local favorite housed in an old post office out in the middle of nowhere with long series of long dark winding roads - The Willimantic Brewery. Their IPA is very tasty and with a whopping 8.4 ABV it's a good thing this place is also a resteraunt! It's also right next door to ECSU and just a few miles down the road from UConn so this place is hoppin at night! So if you want to enjoy a fine beer and a decent meal you better arrive earily!
You are fortunate be close to both Trout River and Long Trail Breweries. I have to agree that Trout River's Red Ale is quite pleasing to the palate. A wonderful brew! I like Reds and Browns so I always try the local offerings.
As for Long Trail I've been attempting to clone their Double Bag and their Ale. I've noticed a bit of a change to their brews now that they are available everywhere. Not entirely sure what it is but it's different. Not as malty maybe but it has changed - still a good beer but not AS good as it was. I guess that happens when you go long distance.
I'm not a big fan of the Sam Adams group but they did send me free beer glass a few months back - not sure why. I think it may have been my subscription to All Abut Beer magazine. I do like the Cranberry Lambic for a relaxing brew by the fires.
One of my Local Favorites is Ten Penny Ale. A mice malty copper colored scottish ale that's brew here in East Hartford.
Another local favorite housed in an old post office out in the middle of nowhere with long series of long dark winding roads - The Willimantic Brewery. Their IPA is very tasty and with a whopping 8.4 ABV it's a good thing this place is also a resteraunt! It's also right next door to ECSU and just a few miles down the road from UConn so this place is hoppin at night! So if you want to enjoy a fine beer and a decent meal you better arrive earily!
