A Treehouse for Grown-Ups: Tree House Brewing of Charlton, Massachusetts

Around this time last year I made my first trip to Tree House Brewing. It was their original location in Monson, Massachusetts. I didn’t put much thought into the trip and planned it around existing plans, so I arrived on a Saturday afternoon. After my dog and I trudged through the wintery slush/mud parking lot… Continue reading A Treehouse for Grown-Ups: Tree House Brewing of Charlton, Massachusetts

Lock City Brewing Opens in Stamford

Lock City Brewing, which opened last month on Research Drive in Stamford, is founded by co-brewers Mike Bushnell and Patrick Casciolo who both share a passion for great beer. It should come as no surprise that Stamford’s newest brewery is no stranger to Alternative Control. We’ve been eagerly anticipating their opening since we first met at Beer… Continue reading Lock City Brewing Opens in Stamford

Smoke in the Valley 2016 – Return of the Home Brew

A lot of beer fests tend to blend together; same thing with different scenery, but what sets Smoke in the Valley apart from most other fests is their focus on home brewers. Dollar for dollar I think your ticket money is best spent sampling the hidden treasures fermenting in random garages and basements speckled throughout… Continue reading Smoke in the Valley 2016 – Return of the Home Brew

An Evening with Mythical Brewing Company

“This is the local band version of brewing,” said Keith Zalinger of his craft beer endeavor Mythical Brewing Company.  “You can do whatever you want.” Indeed he can.  Zalinger and his partner Frank (who wishes to remain somewhat anonymous in the alternative press) have been experimenting with home brew techniques for about a year.  They’re… Continue reading An Evening with Mythical Brewing Company

Second Annual BEER CONN Comes to Bridgeport December 12th

“I remember the time before I knew what craft beer was. I remember when the first friends of mine got into it and I didn’t get it. I remember the day I got over Sam Adams. Eventually the craft beer wave got big enough and it swept me in too. Craft beer is delicious, and… Continue reading Second Annual BEER CONN Comes to Bridgeport December 12th

Smoke in the Valley 2015 – Home Brew Reigns Supreme

Beer Chef Jeff and his Piraat

As I sit here drinking one of my coveted Captain’s Daughters I am reminded of the great time I had last weekend at Smoke in the Valley. Put on by the same people as Freedom Fest this past July, this was a similar fest only this time located in Seymour and on a much bigger… Continue reading Smoke in the Valley 2015 – Home Brew Reigns Supreme

SOUR’D in September @ Captain Lawrence

  I am a big fan of sour beers, so when I heard there was going to be a beer festival with ONLY sour beers I bought my VIP ticket immediately. Captain Lawrence Brewery out of Elmsford, NY hosted their 2nd annual Sour’d in September this past weekend on Sept. 12. On premises were ~50… Continue reading SOUR’D in September @ Captain Lawrence