When I Went: July 23rd, 2021
Where: 6 Winter Ave Suite 7, Deep River, CT 06417
I recently went back to High Nine Brewery in Deep River which has been open on and off during the pandemic. The first time I went was with Shannon right after they opened up in November of 2019, in the before times, when you didn’t have to worry about covid. In 2019, High Nine was just getting started and had a lot to learn about the craft beer business. Now, almost two years after they opened, I went back to see how they had changed. Like many breweries in the state, they have taken up canning to help deal with covid. The space has lots of parking available, and is the only brewery in Deep River. They have plenty of indoor space to sit, and they had a tent set up with tables and chairs outside so you could enjoy how hot and muggy it was that day. The taproom itself gives off a garage brewery vibe with polished concrete floors with a mix of different style couches, tables, and chairs. High Nine also has plenty of games available with a table shuffleboard and darts area.
When it comes to High Nine’s beer, they have a pretty good variety and selection with 13 beers on tap ranging from stouts, IPAs, sours, and pilsners. I always appreciate a place that has a wide range of styles on tap and I’m sure it requires a lot of skill from the brewers. The first beer I tried was the Joe, a coffee stout. The style is a favorite of mine, but I didn’t think this beer was very flavorful. Next, I had the No Joe, an oatmeal stout. This is another favorite style of mine, but again I thought the beer was pretty bland. The only real flavor that came through for me was bitterness. Lastly, I had the Penk Drenk, a sour flavored with raspberry and pineapple. I really liked the flavors here. Raspberry is such a hard taste to get right in beers, but High Nine pulled it off on this drink. The only reason I wouldn’t give this one a perfect score is that I am not the biggest pineapple fan, but if you like raspberries and pineapples, you will love Penk Drenk.
Other Cool Things:
- Family run business
- Bring your own food
- Dog friendly
- Flights
- Live music
- Beer buddy board
What I Drank:
Chris: Joe (Coffee Stout) 6% – 3.5 out of 5
Chris: No Joe (Oatmeal Stout) 5% – 3 out of 5
Chris: Penk Drenk (Sour) 6% – 4.5 out of 5
Brewing Persuasion: 3.5 out of 5
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