Located in Coventry, Dragonfire Meadery handcrafts artisanal meads like Fafnir (traditional), Wewillmekq (blueberry), Muirdris (oak-aged elderberry), and Ekhidna (raspberry chocolate) in small batches. Grab a bottle at various retail locations throughout Connecticut’s Countryside, order a bottle online, or make an appointment to visit their brick-and-mortar store at 580 Main Street, Coventry.
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In addition to mouthwatering food, Hops 44 in Mansfield offers a variety of whiskeys, bourbons, and scotches (including Buffalo Trace, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel, 1911 Cider Donut, and more), red and white wines and rosés, a variety of beers on tap (including Wachusett Brewing Company’s Blueberry Ale, Relic Brewing Co.’s Death by Tiramisu, Urban Lodge Brewing Co.’s UCONN Territory, and more). Get into the “spirit” at 5 Middle Turnpike, Storrs, Mansfield.
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Cassidy Hill Vineyard – Coventry
Open since 2008, Cassidy Hill Vineyards has been dedicated to providing a unique and unforgettable wine-tasting experience – try one of their 13 wines in the tasting room, sip on the porch, and explore the vineyard. In the summer months, grab a glass and sit back to listen to bands perform in their Music Series. Book a wine tasting, order online, or visit the vineyard at 454 Cassidy Hill Road, Coventry.
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Visit Pourhouse Storrs to cure what “ales” you! Along with a variety of bar bites, Pourhouse Storrs sports a full bar and offers plenty of beers on tap. Specials (like $5 Narragansetts, $3 Coors Light cans, and $5 vodka drinks) rotate daily. 847 Stafford Road, Storrs, Mansfield.
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