Meet the Silk City Fest 2025 Brewers
2nd Bridge Brewing is a concept we came up with for local and regional fans of crafted fresh beer in our hometown of Manchester, CT at the historic Hilliard Mills. We are focused and dedicated to hop forward ales, porters, and stouts, coffee and iced teas. We figured a place to enjoy it, or a visit to take some with you was a great way to live and give. A passion for the freshest beer with a respect for the art to brew something great with. We want to create a haven for the soccer enthusiast that would like to share with their fellow community on watching matches live together. A dream my late brother and team mate shared. We look forward to tickling your taste buds. Cheers!
Ever since we first opened our doors on March 30th 2019, the mission of Center Street Brewing Company has and always will be to provide quality craft beer to the local community in a welcoming atmosphere. We are passionate about our work and strive to create the best craft beer experience for all. Our tap list consists of a variety of beers that can be appreciated by anyone from a beer connoisseur to those new to the craft beer world and everyone in between.
Dead Language is a small brewery and taproom in Hartford, CT. Our goal is to craft exceptional lagers, weissbiers and bold American IPAs and serve as a gathering place for the vibrant Parkville neighborhood. Traditional beer and the culture behind it is not a dying language in Hartford. We love bier-flavored beer.
Labyrinth is BACK!
While the taproom is in the past, we are forging a new future. Find our beers in stores, bars, and restaurants.
The Journey Continues!
It all started in September of 1771… kind of. Stafford Springs, Connecticut was becoming a popular destination for those seeking the healing benefits of its mineral water. It even drew the attention of our 2nd US President, John Adams (before he was President, of course). His writings and correspondence from the period provide insights into his experiences in Stafford Springs, reflecting on the social and medicinal aspects of his visit. Adams’ trip is documented in his diaries and letters, where he detailed his daily routines, the people he met, and his impressions of the area. That’s why we decided to brew our beer here.
Bringing it back to modern day, we got our start on a back porch. What started as a hobby became our own version of a miraculous healing drink and here we are today, right in downtown Stafford Springs!
Legend has it that the recipe was created by Benedictine Monks at the Nesvyzius Monastery (who says monastery life is sedated?!) which was founded in the 16th century in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. It became popular among Lithuanian Nobility and today is a wildly favorite family concoction with a coveted secret family recipe that has been passed down through the generations.
Our recipe started on Grandma (Bobute) Genovaite Sriubaite-Setikas’ stovetop as a special drink she and Grandpa (Senelis) Antanas made for friends and family. We still make it the same way, using only whole spices, wildflower honey, and pure grain neutral alcohol. Lovingly blended with a mysterious array of earthy spices and a touch of naughty…
HAND-CRAFTED HARD CIDER DESIGNED FOR TASTE, SMOOTHNESS, AND QUALITY. We pride ourselves with creating fun ciders that are easy to drink, easy to share and fun to talk about! Husband and Wife, Dan and Jodi started Crazy Cock Cider as a way to create one of their favorite drinks. And now they want to share it with you!
Whether your personal escape is a cabin in the woods, or within the hustle and bustle of the concrete jungle – you will always find tranquility with good friends and good beer at Urban Lodge Brewing. Community is our passion, craft beer is our medium. Come as you are, we’ll take care of the rest.
Cocktails & Mocktails by Birch Hill Tavern
(5–9 PM)
Can you have too many brew choices? We think not! In addition to the above breweries, we’ll be offering curated “guest beers” from others. There won’t be brewery representatives pouring them, but it’s not like we don’t know how.