Farmington ct for a week...

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  1. Seany

    Seany Zealot (595) Sep 27, 2005 Canada (QC)

    I'll be in Farmington on training course from Oct 15 to 19 around noon. From what I have noticed most if not all breweries only open Thursday. So where do I go Thursday nigt? Relic, New park, Fox farm is quite a bit further away. Also any beer bars and bottle shop recommendations in the area for the rest of the week are more than welcome. Thanks!
     
    #1 Seany, Oct 8, 2018
  2. bsullivan

    bsullivan Devotee (385) Aug 17, 2017 Connecticut

    You'd make it to Counterweight quicker than you'd make it to Fox Farm... I'd hit up New Park on Thursday if you don't mind the prices. Harvest Wine and Spirits is your best bet for a store in West Hartford
     
    #2 bsullivan, Oct 8, 2018
  3. Seany

    Seany Zealot (595) Sep 27, 2005 Canada (QC)

    Hmmm...counter weight shows live music Wednesday. Thanks for the added option!
     
    #3 Seany, Oct 8, 2018
  4. PenningtonNY10

    PenningtonNY10 Zealot (687) Nov 20, 2009 Connecticut

    Yeah if you just want a great selection of CT breweries then Harvest is your best choice!
     
    #4 PenningtonNY10, Oct 8, 2018
  5. pbrian

    pbrian Pooh-Bah (2,118) Feb 8, 2001 Connecticut
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    If you're looking to get out of your hotel room earlier in the week, New England Brewing is open Tuesday. Just a quick shot down 91 to Rt 15.
     
    #5 pbrian, Oct 8, 2018
  6. Shyla987

    Shyla987 Zealot (599) Jul 18, 2013 Connecticut

    In addition to the the above:

    Five Churches in New Britain is open on Mondays. Probably 15 minutes from you. Good beer & pizza. No cans to go, only growlers.

    Relic is sometimes open on Wednesdays with a can release, follow them on Instagram or FB.

    New Park has great beer, but generally won't have cans on a Thursday. And you have to buy their growlers, can't fill your own.

    Lasting Brass in Watertown has great beer, about 30 minutes from Farmington.
     
    #6 Shyla987, Oct 8, 2018
  7. Seany

    Seany Zealot (595) Sep 27, 2005 Canada (QC)

    Thanks for the suggestions! Looks like Harvest for sure. Nebco Tuesday May be a good option too!
     
    #7 Seany, Oct 8, 2018
  8. Seany

    Seany Zealot (595) Sep 27, 2005 Canada (QC)

    Was planning 5 churches Monday.
    Relic Wednesday would be nice. I'll keep an eye on that.
    Probably do New Park for pints Thursday.
    Never heard of Lasting Brass will look them up. Thanks!
     
    #8 Seany, Oct 8, 2018
  9. bostonwolf

    bostonwolf Zealot (656) Jan 20, 2015 Massachusetts

    Not sure when you leave Friday, but OEC while not technically open will often have someone around to sell beer if you call ahead of time. I've done it a few times and bought a few bottles.
     
    #9 bostonwolf, Oct 8, 2018
  10. Seany

    Seany Zealot (595) Sep 27, 2005 Canada (QC)

    Thanks.
    Leaving at noon Friday and planning to go straight to Treehouse on the way home. Hopefully it's not too crazy there...
     
    #10 Seany, Oct 8, 2018
  11. Shyla987

    Shyla987 Zealot (599) Jul 18, 2013 Connecticut

    You're welcome, enjoy! Report back after your trip to let us know your thoughts on the beer and visits.
     
    #11 Shyla987, Oct 8, 2018
  12. sulldaddy

    sulldaddy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,716) Apr 6, 2003 Connecticut
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    #12 sulldaddy, Oct 9, 2018
  13. bbfcfm11

    bbfcfm11 Aspirant (297) Feb 12, 2012 Connecticut

    Lasting Brass just added Thursday 5-9 to their hours of operation and should have cans of two IPAs and one sour to go. Check their Beer Menus.
     
    #13 bbfcfm11, Oct 9, 2018
  14. IGaveYouPower

    IGaveYouPower Savant (1,070) Dec 2, 2010 New York
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    Fox Farm is 10000% worth going a bit out of your way for, and if you can only hit one of the places mentioned in this thread, I'd make that it.
     
    #14 IGaveYouPower, Oct 9, 2018
  15. pbrian

    pbrian Pooh-Bah (2,118) Feb 8, 2001 Connecticut
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    Have you been recently, sully? They've been terribly inconsistent every time we go. Nice spot though, good friendly local crowd and good eats make up for the beer for someone that's local, but I think a visitor from out of state need not trek up to Granby for it. Just my opinion...
     
    #15 pbrian, Oct 9, 2018
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  16. Seany

    Seany Zealot (595) Sep 27, 2005 Canada (QC)

    Thanks for all the input, even though it's getting tougher to decide...
    But just found out I will be there for another week training course in November, so more chance to check these places out.
    Liking the look of Lasting Brass!
     
    #16 Seany, Oct 9, 2018
  17. sulldaddy

    sulldaddy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,716) Apr 6, 2003 Connecticut
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    Hmmm...havent been in a few years. Over an hour drive for me. I remember the food being pretty solid each time.
    Appreciate the updated input, sounds like you may be right for out of state visit. My thought was convenience of food with local beer and geography.
     
    #17 sulldaddy, Oct 9, 2018
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  18. pbrian

    pbrian Pooh-Bah (2,118) Feb 8, 2001 Connecticut
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    So... whatchya training for?
     
    #18 pbrian, Oct 9, 2018
  19. Seany

    Seany Zealot (595) Sep 27, 2005 Canada (QC)

    Ha ha...CNC fiber tube laser cutter at Trumpf.
     
    #19 Seany, Oct 9, 2018
  20. pbrian

    pbrian Pooh-Bah (2,118) Feb 8, 2001 Connecticut
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    I would have bet $100 that it was something insurance related. Your answer is much more exciting.
     
    #20 pbrian, Oct 9, 2018
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