Microbreweries are booming in Connecticut and there is no sign of them slowing down. As John Kraszewski (founder of Armada Brewing) said, “We’re not even close to having enough breweries.” In 2011 there were only 16 microbreweries, brewpubs and contract brewers in the state. At the end of 2015 there was 35 in the state and as the new year rolled around there was 55. Sales for these beers increased by 12.8% from 2014-2015. Connecticut's share was around $569 million. There is no sign of slowing down. There are many breweries that are in planning stage now, that will boom even more this year.
New BreweriesThere is a bustling scene of new microbreweries in Connecticut popping up all over the place. According to 2016 data from the Brewers Association, the craft beer industry in Connecticut contributed $718 million to the economy. Here are some of the breweries to keep your eye one.
Shebeen Brewing is renowned for its Irish pub-like ambiance, which ma…