Arrigoni Winery & Cider Company

When: May 10th, 2025 Where: 1287 Portland-Cobalt Rd, Portland, CT Named after the Arrigoni Bridge, connecting Middletown and Portland, Arrigoni Winery & Cider Company is located in Portland, Connecticut and offers a wide range of wine and cider. Nick and I made our trips to Arrigoni specifically for their self described “New England Ciders.” WalkingContinue reading “Arrigoni Winery & Cider Company”

Haven Beer Company

When: March 15th, 2025 Where: 2323 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT Haven Beer Company, which opened in 2024, is Hamden’s newest — and largest — brewery. The spacious taproom features two full-sized bars, an extensive selection of cocktails and wine, a biergarten, and a robust food menu that includes weekend brunch. When we visited, the placeContinue reading “Haven Beer Company”

These Guys Brewing

When: February 13th, 2025 Where: 1 American Wharf Road, Norwich, CT These Guys Brewing has been a staple of the Norwich craft brewing scene for quite some time. It has recently relocated just down the street and is now situated in the Norwich Marina. We had both visited the old location on Franklin street manyContinue reading “These Guys Brewing”