When: December 21st, 2023
Where: 1001 Day Hill Rd, Windsor, CT
Dudleytown Brewing Company became Windsor’s first brewery when it opened its doors in 2023. The location is part of a small shopping area with a huge parking lot, and they have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating to match. Out front is a firepit with some seating, and they have a large patio out back that can sit more than many breweries can sit in their entirety. The taproom is equally large and is still shiny and new and gives the same vibe as a chain brewery like BJs brewhouse. While Dudleytown does not have a kitchen, they have food trucks lined up everyday they are open. They also have a wide variety of beer styles and some seltzers. The brewery is out to be a crowd pleaser with something for everyone.
Chris: I decided to go for my usual stouts and sours and my favorite of the bunch was their Passion of the Geist Sour. It packed a bunch of strong flavors like peach, passion fruit, and orange, and I found that quite appealing. I was also a fan of their Krampus’ Krumbs Milk stouts which had a delicious sugar cookie taste. It was so good, I had it again during the Hops N’ Hockey event at the Wolfpack game a week later. While I’ve had better beers than what was at Dudleytown, every beer I did have, I enjoyed and would gladly go back to.
Nick: Like Chris, I found the Passion of the Geist Sour enjoyable, but it was the In Your Head, Zombie hard seltzer that truly captured my attention during our visit. With its delightful blend of cranberry and ginger flavors, it managed to strike the perfect balance between lightness and flavorfulness.
On the other hand, Enter the Wormhole—a combination of seltzer and cider—offering a disappointing rendition of both beverages. The Berried Bones, a Blueberry and Strawberry sour, aimed for an intensely sweet and flavorful profile. If you’re a fan of bold, fruity sours, this one is sure to please. As for the Elves Blood ginger beer, I found it to be decent, although my initial excitement was tempered when I realized it wasn’t a reference to The Witcher but merely holiday-themed.
Overall, I’m eager to return to Dudleytown Brewery, especially when their outdoor areas are up and running in the spring
Other cool things:
- Merch
- Cans to go
- Lots of events
- Food trucks
- Cornhole
Chris: Passion of the Geist (Sour) 5% – 4.5 out of 5
Chris: Krampus’ Krumbs (Milk Stout) 6% – 4 out of 5
Nick: In your Head, Zombie (Hard Seltzer) 5% – 4.5 out of 5
Nick: Berried Bones (Sour) 5% – 3.5 out of 5
Brewing Persuasion:
Beer: 4 out of 5
Location: 4 out of 5
Atmosphere: 3 out of 5
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