When Chris went: August 29th, 2020
Where: 144 Cato Corner Road, Colchester, CT 06415
Like many craft breweries, Hop Culture Farms and Brew Company was started by two home brew enthusiasts who decided to take things to the next level. Heather and Sam Wilson wanted to create more than just a brewery, so they bought a 40 acre plot of land in Colchester and turned it into a farm. The taproom itself is a converted old cattle barn, not unlike Fox Farm in Salem. Hop Culture officially opened in 2019, and its large outdoor property gives it a huge advantage in these times as there are plenty of picnic tables that are safely spread out. This also allows Hop Culture to be dog and family friendly, in the warmer months anyway. The converted cattle barn reminds me of the Yankee Candle village on the outside and a summer cottage on the inside. Hop Culture is the peak picnic venue for you and your beer.
Chris: I went to Hop Culture during covid to celebrate my brother’s birthday, and I loved the fact that we were both able to bring our dogs. They had their inside seating open, but we decided on staying outside. They have a pretty good system; each picnic table was at least 15 feet apart and servers came around delivering beer avoiding any crowds at the bar. It made all of us feel pretty safe. When it comes to the barn inside and outside aesthetic, they pass the vibe check as the kids would say. I always like a place that comes up with clever names for their beers, like There She Gose Again, and Hop Culture does a great job of that. My favorite beer from this place was their Java Boot coffee stout, but the other beers I had from here were average. They have a smaller brewing capacity than other places meaning they only have 5 or 6 beers on tap. Overall I would say that Hop Culture is a great place to go to on a nice day, especially if you want a brewery that lets you spread out.
Other cool stuff
- Dog friendly
- They have their doggy treats (our dogs approved)
- Grow their own hops
- Merch for sale
What Chris Drank:
Chris: Java Boot (Coffee Stout) 6.5% – 4 out of 5
Chris: There She Gose Again (Sour) 5% – 3 out of 5
Chris: Blue Jean Baby (Fruit Beer) 5% – 3 out of 5
Brewing Persuasion: 3 out of 5
Feeling persuaded yet?
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