2026 Participating Breweries
Meet the brewers pouring at Westoberfest this year. Beer lineups are confirmed for most breweries, with a few more on the way.
Athletic Brewing Company
Barn Brew Co.
Berlinetta Brewing Co.
Captain Zig Brewing
Counter Weight Brewing Co.
Devil's Purse Brewing Co.
Dudleytown Brewing Company
Kent Falls Brewing Co.
Mount Holly Beer
New England Brewing Company (NEBCO)
New Park Brewing
Nod Hill Brewery
Other Half Brewing Co.
Sly Bandit Brewing Company
Spacecat Brewing Company
Twelvenote Brew Co.
Watson Farmhouse Brewery
Drink Mechanics
Woodstock Libations
High Limb Cider
Athletic Brewing Company
The country's leading non-alcoholic craft brewery, founded to prove that great beer doesn't need alcohol to deliver on flavor. Athletic's lineup spans IPAs, goldens, and darks, all brewed with the same care as their full-strength counterparts.
Barn Brew Co.
Born out of The Barn, a beloved Groton live music venue, Barn Brew Co. crafts small-batch, New England-rooted beers, from hazy IPAs to crisp German-style lagers, alongside a line of hemp-derived THC beverages.
Berlinetta Brewing Co.
Part craft brewery, part vinyl record shop, Berlinetta has earned recognition as one of Connecticut's top breweries. Expect a laid-back taproom, a rotating tap list, and music playing on wax behind the bar.
Captain Zig Brewing
A family-run brewery named after a superhero dreamed up by the founder's daughter, Captain Zig has been perfecting its recipes since 2008. The goal has always stayed the same: beers worth sharing with family and friends.
Counter Weight Brewing Co.
A two-story beer hall built for gathering, Counter Weight balances long-held brewing traditions with new techniques, moving between rustic Belgian ales, refined German lagers, and bright American IPAs.
Devil's Purse Brewing Co.
Cape Cod's own, and self-proclaimed home of the Handline Kölsch. Devil's Purse focuses on approachable, well-balanced beers brewed for easy drinking, whatever the occasion.
Dudleytown Brewing Company
Named for Connecticut's legendary ghost town, Dudleytown opened in 2023 with a full kitchen and taproom to match its lineup of IPAs, sours, stouts, and porters. A local favorite for craft beer and wood-fired pizza alike.
Kent Falls Brewing Co.
A true working-farm brewery, Kent Falls grows many of its own ingredients on-site. Best known as the "Home of the Petite Pour," with a second taproom in Northford pouring full pints alongside CT cider and wine.
Mount Holly Beer
Brewed 1,800 feet up in Vermont's Green Mountains, just behind Okemo Mountain. Mount Holly crafts beer, cider, and sparkling wine with simple, hand-selected ingredients and time-tested technique.
New England Brewing Company (NEBCO)
Brewing Connecticut beer since 2002. NEBCO's taprooms in Branford and Woodbridge pour a lineup of IPAs and lagers built around a simple philosophy: "Drink it. It's good."
New Park Brewing
Established in 2015 with a focus on IPAs and sour ales, New Park has since grown into cider, canned cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages, all poured out of its West Hartford taproom and live music venue, The Green Room.
Nod Hill Brewery
A Ridgefield taproom, biergarten, and live music venue known for distinct hop-forward beers, old world lagers, and traditional cask ales, all brewed sustainably and served with a strong community focus.
Other Half Brewing Co.
Founded in 2014 with a mission to push the boundaries of beer, Other Half has grown into one of the most acclaimed IPA-focused breweries in the country, with taprooms spanning Brooklyn, DC, and beyond.
Sly Bandit Brewing Company
A family affair from the Guda family, Sly Bandit pairs house-brewed beer, from crisp lagers to expressive IPAs, with a full-service restaurant menu in a relaxed, family-friendly taproom.
Spacecat Brewing Company
Housed in South Norwalk's historic J. & J. Cash textile mill, Spacecat pairs quality craft beer, from crisp lagers to hazy IPAs, with panoramic views into its working brewhouse.
Twelvenote Brew Co.
A music-driven brewery in Bridgeport's Black Rock neighborhood, where every beer is named for a song and paired with its own playlist. Expect clean, classic brews with rhythm and personality to match.
Watson Farmhouse Brewery
A small production brewery with no tasting room of its own, Watson Farmhouse crafts 'Farm Fresh' beers using locally grown, Connecticut seasonal ingredients for distinct, characterful flavor.
Drink Mechanics
Canned cocktails crafted by Connecticut bartenders since 2020, made with premium spirits, real fruit, and modern culinary technique, bar-quality drinks built for wherever you're headed.
Woodstock Libations
Flavor-forward, hemp-derived THC beverages designed as a low-dose, lightly sweetened alternative to alcohol, made for an easy, sessionable buzz.
High Limb Cider
Award-winning unfiltered craft cider made from fresh-pressed New England apples, no concentrates or artificial ingredients, cold-fermented to preserve natural flavor. Recently expanded distribution into Connecticut.