Dead Language Beer Project
1429 Park Street Ste 115
Hartford, Connecticut, 06106-2292
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Reviewed by goodbyeohio from Connecticut
4.51/5 rDev +2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.25
4.51/5 rDev +2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.25
Opened in March 2024, this brewery specializes in German and Czech style lagers. The brewer/co-founder has worked around the state at places like Alvarium & Cambridge House and has a personal affinity towards these styles, as opposed to some who are offering them up in order to follow trends. Commitment to quality here seems of utmost importance.
The space itself is quite large, existing in the footprint of the old Hog River location. The taproom is decorated in what I'd call 'thrift store living room chic,' which is very familiar to me as a former Modern Times employee (our taprooms followed the same aesthetic at one time) ... with an added touch of dorm room. The size of the space allows for many different seating options. You can sit at one of two bars, at a kitchen table, at a communal table, on a bench, next to a giant metal press, It can be busy and at the same time you can choose to be in your own little quiet nook. It's a large space for a startup brewery to have to decorate, but they did a decent job with some accessible decor. The pub space has something for everyone, except for outdoors. Come here to cool off inside with a beer, not to bake in the sun.
I've visited four times prior to reviewing, and probably tried ~8-10 different beers. There was not a bad beer among them, with a couple approaching that 5/5 mark. The lagers were all clean and to-style, and represented a real understanding of those stylistic building blocks. The hefe was wonderfully traditional and yeast-forward (actually reminded me of the once-great CBH hefe from Schmidt's days) and even their one IPA, a classic mid-00's english/west coast hybrid style, is green, herbal, and piney, giving straight-out-of-the-hop-bag vibes.
On each of my visits, one of the founders (partners Chris & Kyle) have been bartending. They are both personable and knowledgeable and seem very enthusiastic about the beers and connecting with their customers. They're also not terrible at bartending, so win/win. There is nothing here that would cause me to ding a perfect 5 in this category.
This place hits hard personally for me on selection. Yes, they could have more hoppy beers, more sours, more dark beers, etc.. but that's not why I'm here. Plenty of people are gonna knock it for that, so let's throw a lager-lovin' high score their way to counteract any hate that may come from hopheads and hazebois. Eight lagers ranging from pale to dark, dry to malty, Japanese-style to traditional German-style, stalwart to seasonal, as well as wheat beers, and something hoppy in a way that actually showcases brewing skill. What else do you need? (A: weizenbock)
There are some snacks including hot pretzels, and there is decent brisket at the coffee shop next door (yes, really,) and you've got the entirety of parkville market right across the street. Many food options and BYOF is all good.
In conclusion, I'm personally very happy about this brewery popping up five minutes from my home. In a matter of months, it's become my #1 local and I hope it continues to receive the support it deserves.
HIGHLIGHTS: sick lagers, good people, spacious digs, fills a big hole in central ct beer
MEHS: limited hours, jam band music, lack of outdoors, your hazy IPA friend is gonna complain
SHOULD I?: hell yes
Jun 11, 2024The space itself is quite large, existing in the footprint of the old Hog River location. The taproom is decorated in what I'd call 'thrift store living room chic,' which is very familiar to me as a former Modern Times employee (our taprooms followed the same aesthetic at one time) ... with an added touch of dorm room. The size of the space allows for many different seating options. You can sit at one of two bars, at a kitchen table, at a communal table, on a bench, next to a giant metal press, It can be busy and at the same time you can choose to be in your own little quiet nook. It's a large space for a startup brewery to have to decorate, but they did a decent job with some accessible decor. The pub space has something for everyone, except for outdoors. Come here to cool off inside with a beer, not to bake in the sun.
I've visited four times prior to reviewing, and probably tried ~8-10 different beers. There was not a bad beer among them, with a couple approaching that 5/5 mark. The lagers were all clean and to-style, and represented a real understanding of those stylistic building blocks. The hefe was wonderfully traditional and yeast-forward (actually reminded me of the once-great CBH hefe from Schmidt's days) and even their one IPA, a classic mid-00's english/west coast hybrid style, is green, herbal, and piney, giving straight-out-of-the-hop-bag vibes.
On each of my visits, one of the founders (partners Chris & Kyle) have been bartending. They are both personable and knowledgeable and seem very enthusiastic about the beers and connecting with their customers. They're also not terrible at bartending, so win/win. There is nothing here that would cause me to ding a perfect 5 in this category.
This place hits hard personally for me on selection. Yes, they could have more hoppy beers, more sours, more dark beers, etc.. but that's not why I'm here. Plenty of people are gonna knock it for that, so let's throw a lager-lovin' high score their way to counteract any hate that may come from hopheads and hazebois. Eight lagers ranging from pale to dark, dry to malty, Japanese-style to traditional German-style, stalwart to seasonal, as well as wheat beers, and something hoppy in a way that actually showcases brewing skill. What else do you need? (A: weizenbock)
There are some snacks including hot pretzels, and there is decent brisket at the coffee shop next door (yes, really,) and you've got the entirety of parkville market right across the street. Many food options and BYOF is all good.
In conclusion, I'm personally very happy about this brewery popping up five minutes from my home. In a matter of months, it's become my #1 local and I hope it continues to receive the support it deserves.
HIGHLIGHTS: sick lagers, good people, spacious digs, fills a big hole in central ct beer
MEHS: limited hours, jam band music, lack of outdoors, your hazy IPA friend is gonna complain
SHOULD I?: hell yes
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