When: June 21st, 2024
Where: 190 River Street, New Haven, CT
In June, Chris and I enjoyed visiting Armada Brewing in New Haven. Opened in 2017, this brewery is an excellent example of how a former industrial space can be transformed into a vibrant, creative hub for craft beer enthusiasts. With its bold murals and fun atmosphere, Armada Brewing has quickly become a favorite spot in the city. Like many breweries, Armada Brewing occupies a reclaimed industrial building, but they’ve given it a fresh, artistic feel. The walls are adorned with colorful murals, creating a lively backdrop while you enjoy your beer. Inside, there’s a laid-back vibe, complete with games to keep you entertained between rounds of beer. Armada offers a wide variety of beers, from IPAs to rich stouts, along with more experimental brews.
Nick: While Armada has an extensive list of beers, two of my personal favorites stood out during our visit: Notorious Gypsy: This tart sour is packed with pink guava, passion fruit, and peach, offering a bright and fruity punch that’s both refreshing and complex. Rey’s Temptation: A perfect balance of sweet and tart, this raspberry sour stood out with its bold berry flavors and smooth finish. Both beers had that perfect combination of tartness and sweetness that I love in a sour, making them the highlight of my experience.
Chris: As a fellow lover of sours, I was also enamored with Rey’s Temptation as it had a nice creamy raspberry flavor without being too sweet. There were plenty of options at Armada, but I decided to go for my tried and true stouts and porters. The best of the dark beers was the Lord Chancellor, a creamy oatmeal stout that came in at a whopping 7%. Needless to say, I was glad that I wasn’t the one driving.
What we drank:
Chris: Lord Chancellor (Stout) 7% – 4.25 out of 5
Chris: Rey’s Temptation (Sour) 4.5% – 4.75 out of 5
Nick: Notorius Gypsy (Sour) 5%- 4.25 out of 5
Nick: Rey’s Temptation (Sour) 4.5%- 4.25 out of 5
Other cool things:
- Plenty of merch
- Lots of events including trivia, night markets, and wresting
- Cans to go
- Private event booking
Brewing Persuasion:
Beer: 4.5 out of 5
Location: 3 out of 5
Atmosphere: 4 out of 5
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