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Best breweries in New Haven, Connecticut

Within 13 miles of New Haven we track 31 breweries. 1 rates Exceptional and 8 rate Great. New England Brewing Co. in Woodbridge leads the list at 4.49 (Exceptional).

The scale

Exceptional
A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.
Great
Consistently produce world-class beer.
Fine
Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
Poor
Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
Limited
Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.

1
New England Brewing Co.
Woodbridge, Connecticut, United States
We here at NEBCo started brewing beer with one guiding force; passion (Okay, two forces. We also wanted to see if we could actually make beer that we wanted to drink). That initial, passionate drive is still deeply rooted in each one of us today. And it will stick around as we continue to brew our beer, hopefully growing into one of the best and most respected craft breweries in New England. We strive for the highest quality beer experience by following some basic, simple, core values.
Rating
4.49Exceptional
Popularity
Widely rated
2
Caius Farm Brewery
Branford, Connecticut, United States
Caius Farm Brewery produce's high quality beer and is ranked #11 in Connecticut. They are most well known for "Cleopatra", which is a New Zealand IPA and "Brutus", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
4.47Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
3
Twelve Percent Beer Project
North Haven, Connecticut, United States
Twelve Percent Beer Project produce's high quality beer and is ranked #16 in Connecticut. They are most well known for "Twelve Percent House Lager", which is an American Lager and "12% Brewers Series "Homegrown"", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and IPAs.
Rating
4.24Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
4
Tribus Beer Co.
Milford, Connecticut, United States
Tribus Beer Co. produce's high quality beer and is ranked #17 in Connecticut. They are most well known for "Benji", which is a New England IPA and "I Been Juicing", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Rating
4.24Great
Popularity
Well rated
5
Van Ewing
North Haven, Connecticut, United States
Rating
4.20Great
Popularity
Barely rated
6
Skygazer Brewing Company
North Haven, Connecticut, United States
Skygazer Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #17 in Connecticut. They are most well known for "Watercolors Creamee - Raspberry, Blueberry, Cheesecake, Cream & Milk Sugar", which is a Fruited Sour and "Watercolors - Abstract 2 - Orange, Passion Fruit, Marshmallow, Vanilla, Milk Sugar", which is a Fruited Sour. Their primary focus is brewing Sours and IPAs.
Rating
4.18Great
Popularity
Well rated
7
Abomination Brewing Company
North Haven, Connecticut, United States
Abomination Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #15 in Connecticut. They are most well known for "Wandering Into the Fog (Galaxy)", which is an Imperial New England IPA and "Everyday Fog", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
4.14Great
Popularity
Very widely rated
8
Armada Brewing
New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Armada Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #33 in Connecticut. They are most well known for "Savage Queen", which is an Imperial IPA and "Neptune's Dagger", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
4.14Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
9
East Rock Brewing Company
New Haven, Connecticut, United States
East Rock Brewing Company is a small, family-owned brewery located in the heart of the East Rock neighborhood in New Haven, Connecticut. At the brewery, we use time-honored methods and imported ingredients to produce pure and crisp German-inspired beer. Painfully slow to make but a pleasure to drink, our beers undergo a prolonged and labor-intensive fermentation, resulting in an uncommon depth of flavor and natural carbonation. Our family-friendly beer hall is a cheerful social space to gather in celebration of the simple things in life while enjoying one of our 15 draft beers and delicious pretzels.
Rating
4.12Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
10
Eredità Beer
North Haven, Connecticut, United States
Eredità Beer produce's high quality beer and is ranked #13 in Connecticut. They are most well known for "Zeal - Nelson", which is an Imperial IPA and "Pragmatism - Citra", which is a New England Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
3.94Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
11
Fat Orange Cat Brew Co.
North Haven, Connecticut, United States
Fat Orange Cat Brew Co. produce's high quality beer and is ranked #19 in Connecticut. They are most well known for "Baby Kittens", which is a New England IPA and "I Don't Like Mondays", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
3.94Fine
Popularity
Very widely rated
12
Dockside Brewery
Milford, Connecticut, United States
At Dockside, we believe in keeping things exciting. We are not just another beer bar. From our house made brews, to our handmade foods, and our waterfront views; we are the total dining experience. Every pint and plate is served from our staff with pride in our craft to give you the best experience possible.
Rating
3.90Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
13
Hoax Brewing Company
East Haven, Connecticut, United States
Hoax Brewing Company produce's good quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Strawberry Crop Circles", which is an Imperial Milkshake IPA and "Cotton Candy Sleight of Hand", which is a Berliner Weisse. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Wild Ales.
Rating
3.89Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
14
False Hope Brewing
North Haven, Connecticut, United States
Rating
3.88Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
15
Fallow Beer Company
North Haven, Connecticut, United States
Rating
3.87Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
16
Stewards of the Land Brewery
Northford, Connecticut, United States
Stewards Of The Land produce's fine quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Honey Gold", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale and "Canary", which is a Grisette. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
3.86Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
17
Haven Beer Company
Hamden, Connecticut, United States
Welcome to Haven Beer Company. We have our own brews, plus guest beers, a full bar with craft cocktails, wine, and a menu of great food made in-house. Our space includes a full dining room + bar, rooftop bar, outdoor biergarten, casual taproom, and an event space! Come in for lunch, dinner, to-go cans, or a draft beer. Everyone is welcome!
Rating
3.86Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
18
Center Street Brewing Co.
Wallingford, Connecticut, United States
At Center Street Brewing Co., we have a passion for brewing delicious, well-balanced beers that everyone can enjoy - whether you are a craft beer aficionado or someone looking to try something new. Come in and enjoy our beer with family, friends, and strangers alike...and be sure to introduce yourself to us - we are not looking for a room full of customers...but rather a welcoming place full of friends.
Rating
3.85Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
19
BAD SONS Beer Co.
Derby, Connecticut, United States
BAD SONS Beer Co. produce's decent quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Doobious", which is a New England IPA and "Lupefied", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
3.83Fine
Popularity
Well rated
20
No Worries Brewing
Hamden, Connecticut, United States
No Worries Brewing produce's good quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Do Si Do", which is a New England IPA and "Hakuna Matata", which is a Blonde Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
3.77Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
21
Overshores Brewing Company
East Haven, Connecticut, United States
Overshores Brewing Company produce's unproven beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Belle Fermiere", which is a Saison and "Blanc de Blanche ", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing Belgian Ales and Saisons.
Rating
3.50Poor
Popularity
Lightly rated
22
Color Blind Artisanal Ales
Branford, Connecticut, United States
After years of arguing yellow is orange, and blue is purple, in the mid 90's our founder, Jake, was diagnosed with deuteranopia colorblind deficiency. After getting into the brewing industry in 2016, the idea of Color Blind Artisanal Ales was born. We were born to experiment, craft and produce high quality beers of all styles. Enjoy our beer cold, preferably with the people you love (to drink with) most. And remember, see the world as you see it.
Rating
3.50Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
23
Pottertown Brewing Company
New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Pottertown Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and chooses to limit their brewing to a select few. They are most well known for "Block Party", which is a Helles Lager and "Spring Strawberry", which is an American Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers.
Rating
3.48Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
24
The Hull Brewing Co
New Haven, Connecticut, United States
The Hull Brewing Co produce's fine quality beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Goodie Goodie IPA", which is a New England IPA and "Export Lager", which is a Pale Lager. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
3.48Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
25
Rhythm Brewing Co
New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Newly launched in March 2018, Rhythm Brewing Co. is a New Haven, CT based brewery, founded by Alisa Bowens-Mercado. Realizing the lack of craft lagers on the market, Alisa decided to create her own. Her flagship beer, Rhythm, is a modern American-style lager with an ABV of 5.5%. Brewed with South African hops, Rhythm is unfiltered, flavorful, and has a slight bite that leaves you wanting more. Music, Dance, and Beer have played a significant role in Alisa’s life. Both of Alisa’s Grandmothers’ were beer drinkers, and on special occasions, they would sip, dance and converse about “Finding your Rhythm in Life”.
Rating
3.44Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
26
Cliffside Brewing
Wallingford, Connecticut, United States
A nano-brewery located at 16B Center Street in Wallingford, CT. Tap list includes Cliffside originals as well a rotating guest list. Bring your own food or order in, enjoy free popcorn, play board games, kids welcome (with a parent/guardian). Hours are Friday 5-9pm and Saturday 12-9pm
Rating
3.43Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
27
Karmic Daaru Company
Wallingford, Connecticut, United States
We have been in the Beer business for over 20 years working alongside families bringing great beer to customers. Now we are branching out by producing our favorite types of beers to bring to those very liquor stores we worked in. We specialize in New England IPA’s while also trying to bring an Asian twist to our beers.
Rating
3.40Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
28
Quixotic
Milford, Connecticut, United States
Rating
3.36Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
29
Porch Brewing
North Haven, Connecticut, United States
Rating
3.34Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
30
Other Desi Beer Co.
Branford, Connecticut, United States
Rating
2.92Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
31
Nighthawks Brewing
East Haven, Connecticut, United States
While the Blades and Nighthawks are no more, the spirit of hockey in New Haven is kept alive by New Haven Nighthawk Brewing Company. Our line of hockey themed beers pay tribute to long history of New Haven hockey. #NewHavenOrNowhere Check out their lineup at NewHavenNighthawkBrewing.com and find the latest OFFICIAL Nighthawks and Blades apparel at https://vintageicehockey.com/pages/new-haven-nighthawk-brewing-co All of Nighthawk Brewing beers are brewed and packaged by Overshores Brewing Company - East Haven Connecticut
Rating
2.81Limited
Popularity
Barely rated