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Payson
03-08-2006, 07:43 PM
Hey-
Does anyone know of any good watering holes and/or paint stores in Meriden Conn.?
Thanks!
jjpm74
03-08-2006, 11:11 PM
Meriden had a very rich brewing history going back to the 19th century if you want to read about it:

http://www.breweriana.com/history/historyctbrewerieskempter.html

Otherwise it's a pretty boring hole in the wall in terms of beer culture and night life. What brings you there out of curiosity?
Payson
03-09-2006, 07:35 AM
What brings you there out of curiosity?

Actually my wife is going for some type of gamma radiation seminar. Thankfully, she too enjoys good beer.
newportstorm
03-09-2006, 01:46 PM
In Meriden? No. But if you have a car, head north to Hartford, south to New Haven or east to Middletown and great beer can be had.

http://beeradvocate.com/beerfly/city/38/

You can't go wrong with City Steam, BruRm, Delaney's, Eli Cannon's or the Half Door. None should take you more than 30 minutes (barring rush hour traffic) to get to.

Cheers!
jjpm74
03-09-2006, 02:35 PM
If she heads to New Haven, Amity Wine and Spirits is the bottle shop to go to.
newportstorm
03-09-2006, 02:38 PM
Originally posted by jjpm74
If she heads to New Haven, Amity Wine and Spirits is the bottle shop to go to.

Agreed. Only been in once, but was lucky enough to meet the owner of New England Brewing (Rob?) who was holding a tasting. Nice store.

Cheers!
Payson
03-09-2006, 05:04 PM
Thanks for all the info! Now I'm getting jealous! Oh well, she'll bring me something special back I hope!:D
jjpm74
03-09-2006, 06:52 PM
Originally posted by Payson
Thanks for all the info! Now I'm getting jealous! Oh well, she'll bring me something special back I hope!:D

What's nice is CT recently legallized growlers so if she visits a brewpub chances are she can bring you home a 1/2 gallon of something yummy.

One other place worth checking out that's in the area ia Mountainview Wine and Spirits in Naugatuck. Not as big of a selection, but Terry's one of New England's greatest craft beer advocates and what he does have is very good. Not many locals. Just the really hard to find regionals and imports. The other that's a little further away is New England Beverage in Orange which has most of the regional seasonals and a huge cooler section.
newportstorm
03-09-2006, 08:53 PM
Originally posted by jjpm74
What's nice is CT recently legallized growlers so if she visits a brewpub chances are she can bring you home a 1/2 gallon of something yummy.



Friends in Hartford report carbonation problems with the City Steam growlers. Buy at your own risk. The beer is good - just maybe not for long in their growlers. Too bad.

Cheers!
Payson
03-14-2006, 09:10 PM
If she heads to New Haven, Amity Wine and Spirits is the bottle shop to go to.

Just got a report back from my lovely wife. She raved about Amity. So far, this is coming back with her:
Gose Bier - Gausthaus
Lindemans Cuvee Rene Grand Cru
Old Marley
Rogue Festive Ale
DFH Fort
Harviestoun Old Engine Oil Special Reserve
DFH Raison D Extra
Magic Hat - Heart of Darkness

What a woman! Thanks for all of the recomendations!!