Nod Hill Brewery | Taproom, Live Music & Biergarten in Ridgefield CT

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HOURS OF OPERATION

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 4-9pm

FRIDAY & SATURDAY 12-9pm

EASTER SUNDAY CLOSED

CLOSED MON & TUES

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DISTINCT HOP-FORWARD BEERS.

OLD WORLD LAGERS.

TRADITIONAL CASK ALES.

SUSTAINABLY BREWED.

THIS WEEK AT NOD HILL APRIL 1 - 5

WEDNESDAY: Trivia Night

THURSDAY: Dan Carlucci

FRIDAY:Jamie McLean Band

SATURDAY: Old Bob

SUNDAY:CLOSED FOR EASTER

It��’s finally April!
You know what that means?
It means countdown to the opening of the Biergarten! (Are you as excited as we are?)

This will be a tentative, weather-dependent open date, but as of right now we plan to have the Beirgarten up and running by the weekend of the 11th - Only 10 days away!

Get your sunscreen ready, maybe get some Nod Hill bandanas so your dog will be entering the season as stylish as ever, and stay tuned for more updates as we approach opening day.... we have some exciting announcements in store this season!

It’s finally April!
You know what that means?
It means countdown to the opening of the Biergarten! (Are you as excited as we are?)

This will be a tentative, weather-dependent open date, but as of right now we plan to have the Beirgarten up and running by the weekend of the 11th - Only 10 days away!

Get your sunscreen ready, maybe get some Nod Hill bandanas so your dog will be entering the season as stylish as ever, and stay tuned for more updates as we approach opening day.... we have some exciting announcements in store this season!

We try to have a little something for everyone at Nod Hill. That’s why we currently have over 14 different styles of beer on draft and 15 styles available in cans to go 🍻🍻 Come by and experience the magic, whatever that looks like for you.

Here’s our week coming up at the brewery:

Wednesday
Trivia Night - signups 6:30pm, gameplay 7pm
@mestezogrill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Thursday
Dan Carlucci plays 6:30-9pm in the Taproom (no tix required!)
@mestezogrill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Friday
Jamie McLean Band @jamiemcleanband in the backspace: Doors 6:30pm // Show 7pm
(Low tix alert - see link in bio!)
@mestezogrill serves 12:30-8:30pm

Saturday
Old Bob @oldbobmusic plays in the Backspace at 6:30pm
@mestezogrill serves 12:30-8:30pm

Sunday - CLOSED FOR EASTER

We try to have a little something for everyone at Nod Hill. That’s why we currently have over 14 different styles of beer on draft and 15 styles available in cans to go 🍻🍻 Come by and experience the magic, whatever that looks like for you.

Here’s our week coming up at the brewery:

Wednesday
Trivia Night - signups 6:30pm, gameplay 7pm
@mestezogrill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Thursday
Dan Carlucci plays 6:30-9pm in the Taproom (no tix required!)
@mestezogrill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Friday
Jamie McLean Band @jamiemcleanband in the backspace: Doors 6:30pm // Show 7pm
(Low tix alert - see link in bio!)
@mestezogrill serves 12:30-8:30pm

Saturday
Old Bob @oldbobmusic plays in the Backspace at 6:30pm
@mestezogrill serves 12:30-8:30pm

Sunday - CLOSED FOR EASTER

Swipe to see that sweet sweet carmelization ->

We had some beautiful weather for our “Where the Gold At” maibock release party for @newsylumbrewingco and @nodhillbrewery yesterday. Thank you all for coming out to support, we will always take an excuse to connect with our brewery friends and this “Beirstacheln” event was a great time!

(“Bierstacheln” is a traditional German technique where you plunge a hot “Stachel” (metal rod) into a cold beer to caramelize the residual malt sugars and create a warm, creamy, toasted marshmallow-like head on the beer. Quite delicious.)

Happy Spring equinox from Nod Hill and Newsylum!Come down to either brewery to try Where the Gold At on draft 🍻

Swipe to see that sweet sweet carmelization ->

We had some beautiful weather for our “Where the Gold At” maibock release party for @newsylumbrewingco and @nodhillbrewery yesterday. Thank you all for coming out to support, we will always take an excuse to connect with our brewery friends and this “Beirstacheln” event was a great time!

(“Bierstacheln” is a traditional German technique where you plunge a hot “Stachel” (metal rod) into a cold beer to caramelize the residual malt sugars and create a warm, creamy, toasted marshmallow-like head on the beer. Quite delicious.)

Happy Spring equinox from Nod Hill and Newsylum!Come down to either brewery to try Where the Gold At on draft 🍻

Nod Hill Brewery received an award at the NERAX Cask Festival @neraxcaskfestivals in Boston this weekend - a one-off batch of Geobunny (conditioned on locally-grown Buddha’s hand and vanilla beans) took gold in the American Cask Beer IPA Category!

CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, usually presents these prestigious awards at the Great British Beer Fest in London. Although that event was canceled this year, we will continue our involvement in meaningful events like these which blend ideas across the pond (US and the UK).

We also strive to keep the tradition of cask ales ever flowing in our taproom - come by any time and see what’s on cask!

Nod Hill Brewery received an award at the NERAX Cask Festival @neraxcaskfestivals in Boston this weekend - a one-off batch of Geobunny (conditioned on locally-grown Buddha’s hand and vanilla beans) took gold in the American Cask Beer IPA Category!

CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, usually presents these prestigious awards at the Great British Beer Fest in London. Although that event was canceled this year, we will continue our involvement in meaningful events like these which blend ideas across the pond (US and the UK).

We also strive to keep the tradition of cask ales ever flowing in our taproom - come by any time and see what’s on cask!

The makings of a grodziskie.

Part 1 - The Nod Hill team took a trip up to Thrall Family Malt @thrallfamilymalt to meet up with Spencer Thrall for a tour of CT’s first modern malt house and to pick up some high-quaility locally-grown wheat for this project.

Part 2 - We made our way over to Hindsight BBQ in Waterbury to drop off the grains. Sampled beers, ate some amazing bbq, met some ducks, and hung out with the Hindsight pit masters while they smoked the grains.

Part 3 - Back at the brewery, we mashed in the smoked malt and our buds from Hindsight came by to assist with the brew. After the boil, we ran it into our coolship and let the wort rest for a couple of hours — a unique process historically used for cooling lagers — then fermented with a German Kölsch yeast.

Part 4 - The beer fermented for about 4 weeks, and then finally this week it was kegged and canned. We cracked open some cans to enjoy over at Hindsight, with friends and paired with some incredible food from their menu.

Retrospekt comes in at a super sessionable 3.5%, with a firm bitterness and light herbal tea-like notes from Perle and Tettnang. The smoke stays pretty restrained, but still carries a distinct depth from the BBQ pits. This unique beer has clean oak and light campfire notes, with a crisp, dry finish and really bright, almost sparkling carbonation. There’s a little fresh grain character up front which snaps off quick with pleasant hoppy bitterness.

Come pick up a 4 pack or get in on draft over at Hindsight BBQ in Waterbury, Cowboy Butter in New Milford, and @ the Corner in Litchfield.

#ridgefieldct #litchfieldct #waterburyct #newmilfordct

The makings of a grodziskie.

Part 1 - The Nod Hill team took a trip up to Thrall Family Malt @thrallfamilymalt to meet up with Spencer Thrall for a tour of CT’s first modern malt house and to pick up some high-quaility locally-grown wheat for this project.

Part 2 - We made our way over to Hindsight BBQ in Waterbury to drop off the grains. Sampled beers, ate some amazing bbq, met some ducks, and hung out with the Hindsight pit masters while they smoked the grains.

Part 3 - Back at the brewery, we mashed in the smoked malt and our buds from Hindsight came by to assist with the brew. After the boil, we ran it into our coolship and let the wort rest for a couple of hours — a unique process historically used for cooling lagers — then fermented with a German Kölsch yeast.

Part 4 - The beer fermented for about 4 weeks, and then finally this week it was kegged and canned. We cracked open some cans to enjoy over at Hindsight, with friends and paired with some incredible food from their menu.

Retrospekt comes in at a super sessionable 3.5%, with a firm bitterness and light herbal tea-like notes from Perle and Tettnang. The smoke stays pretty restrained, but still carries a distinct depth from the BBQ pits. This unique beer has clean oak and light campfire notes, with a crisp, dry finish and really bright, almost sparkling carbonation. There’s a little fresh grain character up front which snaps off quick with pleasant hoppy bitterness.

Come pick up a 4 pack or get in on draft over at Hindsight BBQ in Waterbury, Cowboy Butter in New Milford, and @ the Corner in Litchfield.

#ridgefieldct #litchfieldct #waterburyct #newmilfordct

Sharing a second photo dump of our 5th Annual Cask Fest, because there were just so many good moments!

If you missed it, we have many more fun days coming up! Here is our schedule for this week:

Wednesday
Trivia Night - signups 6:30pm, gameplay 7pm
Bonsai Tree Workshop by @thebonsaibar 6:30pm in Backspace
@thechamotruck serves 4:30-8:30pm

Thursday
Dan Tressler & Friends plays 6:30-9pm in the Taproom (no tix required!)
@thesushiclass in the Backspace 6:30pm
@thechamotruck serves 4:30-8:30pm

Friday
Tom Petty Night @tom_petty_night in the backspace: Doors 6:30pm // Show 7pm
(Low tix alert - see link in bio!)
@thechamotruck serves 12:30-8:30pm

Saturday
@thechamotruck serves 12:30-8:30pm

Sunday
@thechamotruck serves 12:30-6:30pm

((Also @newsylumbrewingco is hosting a release party for our collab Maibock at 1pm on Sunday, so come stop by!))

Sharing a second photo dump of our 5th Annual Cask Fest, because there were just so many good moments!

If you missed it, we have many more fun days coming up! Here is our schedule for this week:

Wednesday
Trivia Night - signups 6:30pm, gameplay 7pm
Bonsai Tree Workshop by @thebonsaibar 6:30pm in Backspace
@thechamotruck serves 4:30-8:30pm

Thursday
Dan Tressler & Friends plays 6:30-9pm in the Taproom (no tix required!)
@thesushiclass in the Backspace 6:30pm
@thechamotruck serves 4:30-8:30pm

Friday
Tom Petty Night @tom_petty_night in the backspace: Doors 6:30pm // Show 7pm
(Low tix alert - see link in bio!)
@thechamotruck serves 12:30-8:30pm

Saturday
@thechamotruck serves 12:30-8:30pm

Sunday
@thechamotruck serves 12:30-6:30pm

((Also @newsylumbrewingco is hosting a release party for our collab Maibock at 1pm on Sunday, so come stop by!))

New can lineup this week:

ℝ𝕖𝕥𝕣𝕠𝕤𝕡𝕖𝕜𝕥 (3.5% Grodziskie)
We are excited to release this traditional Polish smoked wheat beer in collaboration with our friends at @hindsightbbq ! We spent the night around their pits, custom-smoking Connecticut-grown wheat from @thrallfamilymalt . Retrospekt maintains a firm bitterness with light, herbal notes, and a crisp, dry finish, with notes of clean oak and a restrained yet distinct smoke from the BBQ pits.

𝕃𝕖 𝔹𝕦𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕠𝕟 (5.4% Biére Ambrée)
A crowd favorite; featuring nutty, malty notes, spicy yeast aromatics, and a soft, biscuity finish.

𝕊𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕕 ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕤𝕖𝕣 (5.5% New England Pale Ale)
Our 100% citra-hopped, heavily-oated pale ale. Pithy citrus, ripe peach, and a smooth, silky mouthfeel.

All available in 4 packs in our taproom starting Wednesday!

New can lineup this week:

ℝ𝕖𝕥𝕣𝕠𝕤𝕡𝕖𝕜𝕥 (3.5% Grodziskie)
We are excited to release this traditional Polish smoked wheat beer in collaboration with our friends at @hindsightbbq ! We spent the night around their pits, custom-smoking Connecticut-grown wheat from @thrallfamilymalt . Retrospekt maintains a firm bitterness with light, herbal notes, and a crisp, dry finish, with notes of clean oak and a restrained yet distinct smoke from the BBQ pits.

𝕃𝕖 𝔹𝕦𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕠𝕟 (5.4% Biére Ambrée)
A crowd favorite; featuring nutty, malty notes, spicy yeast aromatics, and a soft, biscuity finish.

𝕊𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕕 ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕤𝕖𝕣 (5.5% New England Pale Ale)
Our 100% citra-hopped, heavily-oated pale ale. Pithy citrus, ripe peach, and a smooth, silky mouthfeel.

All available in 4 packs in our taproom starting Wednesday!

And thats a wrap on year 5!

We had an amazing time with you all at the 5th Annual Afternoon of Casks yesterday! Thank you to our incredible partners/brewers/friends of the CT craft beer community for curating a remarkable selection of cask ales and lagers for this event. Thank you to Precious Oysters @preciousoysters and Mestezos @mestezogrill keeping everyone well fed between cask tastings all afternoon. And thank you most importantly to all who bought tickets to come - to all of you who love the tradition of cask beer and connecting over a pint as much as we do.

Cheers to 5 years and many more to come!

(pt1 of pics)
#nodhillbrewery #caskale #caskfest #ctbrewery #ctbeer

And thats a wrap on year 5!

We had an amazing time with you all at the 5th Annual Afternoon of Casks yesterday! Thank you to our incredible partners/brewers/friends of the CT craft beer community for curating a remarkable selection of cask ales and lagers for this event. Thank you to Precious Oysters @preciousoysters and Mestezos @mestezogrill keeping everyone well fed between cask tastings all afternoon. And thank you most importantly to all who bought tickets to come - to all of you who love the tradition of cask beer and connecting over a pint as much as we do.

Cheers to 5 years and many more to come!

(pt1 of pics)
#nodhillbrewery #caskale #caskfest #ctbrewery #ctbeer

This week we canned a new batch of 𝔹𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕒 𝔹𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕕𝕠 , an Italian-Style Pilsner that we sell exclusively with our partners at Caraluzzis. Pick up a 4-pack at any of their locations in Bethel, Danbury, Wilton, and Ridgefield!

This week we canned a new batch of 𝔹𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕒 𝔹𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕕𝕠 , an Italian-Style Pilsner that we sell exclusively with our partners at Caraluzzis. Pick up a 4-pack at any of their locations in Bethel, Danbury, Wilton, and Ridgefield!

St Paddy’s just ended - and we just KNOW you’re all wondering the same thing…..
you wanna know where the gold at.

Look, we’ve been wondering too. But don’t worry, we have secured the gold & we are ready to share it with you. (I mean, just look at that 3rd slide😮‍💨)

We have just kegged our Newsylum x Nod Hill Brewery collab beer, a German Maibock with a honey-like gold caramelization. And it’s called 𝕎𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔾𝕠𝕝𝕕 𝔸𝕥 .

Newsylum will be hosting a release party on Sunday 3/29 at 1pm - and you’re all invited, so stop in!

This will be a “”Bierstacheln”” event outside around a bonfire - we’ll be poking beers with a hot “”Stachel”” which caramelizes residual malt sugars and instantly creates a warm, creamy, toasted marshmallow-like head on the beer (last slide for reference). Bierstacheln is a traditional technique dating back to at least the 16th century in parts of Germany. It involves heating a metal rod until it’s red-hot and then briefly plunging it into a stein of beer.

It’s particularly associated with springtime celebrations like Maifest, where seasonal beers like Maibocks & Dopplebocks are enjoyed.

So come by and hang out - there might even be some special collab mugs available for purchase.👀

St Paddy’s just ended - and we just KNOW you’re all wondering the same thing…..
you wanna know where the gold at.

Look, we’ve been wondering too. But don’t worry, we have secured the gold & we are ready to share it with you. (I mean, just look at that 3rd slide😮‍💨)

We have just kegged our Newsylum x Nod Hill Brewery collab beer, a German Maibock with a honey-like gold caramelization. And it’s called 𝕎𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔾𝕠𝕝𝕕 𝔸𝕥 .

Newsylum will be hosting a release party on Sunday 3/29 at 1pm - and you’re all invited, so stop in!

This will be a “”Bierstacheln”” event outside around a bonfire - we’ll be poking beers with a hot “”Stachel”” which caramelizes residual malt sugars and instantly creates a warm, creamy, toasted marshmallow-like head on the beer (last slide for reference). Bierstacheln is a traditional technique dating back to at least the 16th century in parts of Germany. It involves heating a metal rod until it’s red-hot and then briefly plunging it into a stein of beer.

It’s particularly associated with springtime celebrations like Maifest, where seasonal beers like Maibocks & Dopplebocks are enjoyed.

So come by and hang out - there might even be some special collab mugs available for purchase.👀

Next Tuesday!
Come and see the extremely talented @themeghanhanley as well as @coocoopsthesensi in our backspace at Nod Hill, hosted by Kevin Fitzgerald @sandfitzies . Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm - tickets at the link in our bio!

Next Tuesday!
Come and see the extremely talented @themeghanhanley as well as @coocoopsthesensi in our backspace at Nod Hill, hosted by Kevin Fitzgerald @sandfitzies . Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm - tickets at the link in our bio!

Just a reminder that we are open today 12-9pm! Come grab a pint in our taproom and a corned beef Reuben from @mestezogrill (5-8:30pm). Tonight’s Van Morrison Tribute is sold out!!
Happy St Patrick’s Day!🍀

Here’s our week:

Wednesday
Trivia Night - signups 6:30pm, gameplay 7pm
@mestezogrill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Thursday
Ramblin’ Dan Stevens @ramblindanstevens plays 6:30-9pm in the Taproom (no tix required!)
@mestezogrill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Friday
Reckoning: A Night of Acoustic Grateful Dead in the backspace: Doors 6:30pm // Show 7pm
(Low tix alert - see link in bio!)
@mestezogrill serves 12:30-8:30pm

Saturday
@mestezogrill serves 12:30-8:30pm

Sunday
**CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC FOR 5th ANNUAL AFTERNOON OF CASKS**
Open 1-5pm for ticket holders🍺
A few tickets left at the link in our bio!

Cheers!

Just a reminder that we are open today 12-9pm! Come grab a pint in our taproom and a corned beef Reuben from @mestezogrill (5-8:30pm). Tonight’s Van Morrison Tribute is sold out!!
Happy St Patrick’s Day!🍀

Here’s our week:

Wednesday
Trivia Night - signups 6:30pm, gameplay 7pm
@mestezogrill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Thursday
Ramblin’ Dan Stevens @ramblindanstevens plays 6:30-9pm in the Taproom (no tix required!)
@mestezogrill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Friday
Reckoning: A Night of Acoustic Grateful Dead in the backspace: Doors 6:30pm // Show 7pm
(Low tix alert - see link in bio!)
@mestezogrill serves 12:30-8:30pm

Saturday
@mestezogrill serves 12:30-8:30pm

Sunday
**CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC FOR 5th ANNUAL AFTERNOON OF CASKS**
Open 1-5pm for ticket holders🍺
A few tickets left at the link in our bio!

Cheers!

Just wanted to extend our gratitude to our friends at Ancona’s Wines and Liquors, who have been great partners & ardent supporters of Nod Hill since the very beginning…in fact, they were one of our first wholesale accounts shortly after we opened in 2017.

Anconas is a family-owned business that has been operating in and around the Ridgefield community since 1933. They have always been huge supporters of the CT brewery scene and carry one of the most impressive craft beer selections in the state. We’re lucky to have them as partners and as neighbors - their flagship location is less than a mile down Rt. 7 from us in Branchville. @anconaswines

#branchvillect #Ridgefieldct #wiltonct

Just wanted to extend our gratitude to our friends at Ancona’s Wines and Liquors, who have been great partners & ardent supporters of Nod Hill since the very beginning…in fact, they were one of our first wholesale accounts shortly after we opened in 2017.

Anconas is a family-owned business that has been operating in and around the Ridgefield community since 1933. They have always been huge supporters of the CT brewery scene and carry one of the most impressive craft beer selections in the state. We’re lucky to have them as partners and as neighbors - their flagship location is less than a mile down Rt. 7 from us in Branchville. @anconaswines

#branchvillect #Ridgefieldct #wiltonct

Just a little taste of the St Patrick’s week vibes🍀
Come enjoy some specially curated Irish/Irish-inspired music over a glass of our nitro Irish stout (Cozy Snug). Also be sure to stop by @mestezogrill and pick up one of their delicious corned beef or pastrami chicken reubens for the complete experience.

(And a big thank you to @murphybedsmusic for an incredible show on Wednesday!)

Coming up this week:

TODAY (Saturday 3/14)
@adropofthepure plays in the Backspace Doors 1:30pm / music 2pm (low tix alert - see link in bio!)
@mestezogrill serves 12:30-8:30pm

Sunday (3/15)
Fresh Shucked Oysters by Maine-ly Seafood in backspace 2-6pm
Traditional Irish Session hosted by Mike Melanophy in backspace from 3-6pm
@mestezogrill serves 12:30-6:30pm

🍀TUESDAY (3/17)🍀
OPEN 12-9PM
St Patrick’s Day Van Celebration: A Van Morrison Night in the Backspace with @hitchandthegiddyup , @massivediva , and other special guests! Doors 6:30pm // Music 7pm
(low tix alert - see link in bio!)
@mestezogrill serves 5-9pm

Just a little taste of the St Patrick’s week vibes🍀
Come enjoy some specially curated Irish/Irish-inspired music over a glass of our nitro Irish stout (Cozy Snug). Also be sure to stop by @mestezogrill and pick up one of their delicious corned beef or pastrami chicken reubens for the complete experience.

(And a big thank you to @murphybedsmusic for an incredible show on Wednesday!)

Coming up this week:

TODAY (Saturday 3/14)
@adropofthepure plays in the Backspace Doors 1:30pm / music 2pm (low tix alert - see link in bio!)
@mestezogrill serves 12:30-8:30pm

Sunday (3/15)
Fresh Shucked Oysters by Maine-ly Seafood in backspace 2-6pm
Traditional Irish Session hosted by Mike Melanophy in backspace from 3-6pm
@mestezogrill serves 12:30-6:30pm

🍀TUESDAY (3/17)🍀
OPEN 12-9PM
St Patrick’s Day Van Celebration: A Van Morrison Night in the Backspace with @hitchandthegiddyup , @massivediva , and other special guests! Doors 6:30pm // Music 7pm
(low tix alert - see link in bio!)
@mestezogrill serves 5-9pm

𝕋𝕠𝕡𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕟𝕖 - 5.9% Extra Special Bitter

Reintroducing one of our favorites, because it just keeps getting better.
Designed to be super sessionable with a biscuity, toffee-like malt character, but now with a revised hop schedule to bring out more of a tea-like herbal quality.

Extra Special Bitter (ESB) has a fun history because it was never originally designed to be it’s own a style. The ESB was a specific beer designed and released by Fuller’s Brewery in London in 1971. When this beer made its way to the states, American brewers assumed it was a style and not a specific beer name. And so it was that Fuller’s consequently created the style of Extra Special Bitter; highly sessionable, with a rich toffee malt, and rounded peppery hops.

Brewed with Marris Otter Malt, East Kent Goldings Hops, and our House Yeast.
𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘩 𝘣𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘪𝘵, 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘥𝘦, 𝘵𝘦𝘢 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴, 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘴. 𝘈 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘣-𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘦.

𝕋𝕠𝕡𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕟𝕖 - 5.9% Extra Special Bitter

Reintroducing one of our favorites, because it just keeps getting better.
Designed to be super sessionable with a biscuity, toffee-like malt character, but now with a revised hop schedule to bring out more of a tea-like herbal quality.

Extra Special Bitter (ESB) has a fun history because it was never originally designed to be it’s own a style. The ESB was a specific beer designed and released by Fuller’s Brewery in London in 1971. When this beer made its way to the states, American brewers assumed it was a style and not a specific beer name. And so it was that Fuller’s consequently created the style of Extra Special Bitter; highly sessionable, with a rich toffee malt, and rounded peppery hops.

Brewed with Marris Otter Malt, East Kent Goldings Hops, and our House Yeast.
𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘩 𝘣𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘪𝘵, 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘥𝘦, 𝘵𝘦𝘢 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴, 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘴. 𝘈 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘣-𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘦.

Just wanted to introduce (or reintroduce - I’m sure many of you have met them already) our lovely front of house managers, Eddie and Beau!

🍻EDDIE🍻 (slide 1) has been with Nod Hill since Oct of 2018 and loved the brewery right away. He became a sales rep for us in 2020, and then pivoted to run the retail store and assist in the brewhouse during the pandemic. In 2021, he became Taproom & Biergarten Manager, and this is how we’ve known him since.

Historically, Eddie’s favorite beers have been Beam and Ace of Wands, but as of late he’s been enjoying some new hoppier styles, like Rabbit’s Foot. He loves being able to use his passions for craft beer and hospitality to provide a truly personable experience to everyone who drops in.

🍻BEAU🍻 (2nd slide) got into craft beer when bartending during college down in DC, and managed bars across DC, Philly, and CT before joining the Nod Hill crew in 2021. Growing up just 10 min down the road in Wilton, Beau appreciates the way this role has allowed him to reconnect with and have an impact on the community he grew up in.

Beau’s favorite Nod Hill beer is Le Bucheron, our Franco-Belgian Amber.

Say hi to Beau and Eddie when you stop in!

Just wanted to introduce (or reintroduce - I’m sure many of you have met them already) our lovely front of house managers, Eddie and Beau!

🍻EDDIE🍻 (slide 1) has been with Nod Hill since Oct of 2018 and loved the brewery right away. He became a sales rep for us in 2020, and then pivoted to run the retail store and assist in the brewhouse during the pandemic. In 2021, he became Taproom & Biergarten Manager, and this is how we’ve known him since.

Historically, Eddie’s favorite beers have been Beam and Ace of Wands, but as of late he’s been enjoying some new hoppier styles, like Rabbit’s Foot. He loves being able to use his passions for craft beer and hospitality to provide a truly personable experience to everyone who drops in.

🍻BEAU🍻 (2nd slide) got into craft beer when bartending during college down in DC, and managed bars across DC, Philly, and CT before joining the Nod Hill crew in 2021. Growing up just 10 min down the road in Wilton, Beau appreciates the way this role has allowed him to reconnect with and have an impact on the community he grew up in.

Beau’s favorite Nod Hill beer is Le Bucheron, our Franco-Belgian Amber.

Say hi to Beau and Eddie when you stop in!

We had such a great time hosting @fatboisbrass this past Saturday - thank you to all who came to hang out, you guys brought the best vibes!

If you missed out on this show, don’t worry, we have plenty of other fantastic music nights coming up. Here’s our week ahead:

Wednesday
Trivia Night - signups 6:30pm, gameplay 7pm
@lospoblanosmexicangrill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Thursday
@catlinesmusic plays 6:30-9pm in the taproom (no tix required!)
@lospoblanosmexicangrill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Friday
The Loner: Brian Dolzani plays the music of Neil Young in the backspace: Doors 6:30pm // Show 7pm
(A few standing room tix still available - link in bio!)
@greek_crave serves 12:30-8:30pm

Saturday
@hitchandthegiddyup plays in the backspace 6:30-9pm - free to attend!
@greek_crave serves 12:30-8:30pm

Sunday
@greek_crave serves 12:30-6:30pm

#ctbreweries #ctlivemusic #ctmusic #ridgefieldct #nodhillbrewery

We had such a great time hosting @fatboisbrass this past Saturday - thank you to all who came to hang out, you guys brought the best vibes!

If you missed out on this show, don’t worry, we have plenty of other fantastic music nights coming up. Here’s our week ahead:

Wednesday
Trivia Night - signups 6:30pm, gameplay 7pm
@lospoblanosmexicangrill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Thursday
@catlinesmusic plays 6:30-9pm in the taproom (no tix required!)
@lospoblanosmexicangrill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Friday
The Loner: Brian Dolzani plays the music of Neil Young in the backspace: Doors 6:30pm // Show 7pm
(A few standing room tix still available - link in bio!)
@greek_crave serves 12:30-8:30pm

Saturday
@hitchandthegiddyup plays in the backspace 6:30-9pm - free to attend!
@greek_crave serves 12:30-8:30pm

Sunday
@greek_crave serves 12:30-6:30pm

#ctbreweries #ctlivemusic #ctmusic #ridgefieldct #nodhillbrewery

Nitro lines are now connected and pouring in both the taproom and backspace!

Come by and try the nitro version of Cozy Snug (4.1% Irish Stout), and stay tuned for more smooth, creamy, nitrogenized offerings… perhaps maybe an English Dark Mild and an Extra Special Bitter… 👀

#nodhillbrewery #nitrobeer #ctbrewery #ctbreweries #ridgefieldct

Nitro lines are now connected and pouring in both the taproom and backspace!

Come by and try the nitro version of Cozy Snug (4.1% Irish Stout), and stay tuned for more smooth, creamy, nitrogenized offerings… perhaps maybe an English Dark Mild and an Extra Special Bitter… 👀

#nodhillbrewery #nitrobeer #ctbrewery #ctbreweries #ridgefieldct

This past week we added 300lbs of whole cherries from @woodlandfarmct on to a blend of mixed fermentation oak aged beers.

We sampled quite a few of our current barrel-aged beers to determine our next line of attack. After careful consideration, we decided on a blend of 3 oak barrels to condition on CT farm-grown cherries: a barrel of spontaneously fermented beer, a Belgian Trappist-inspired ale, and one of our barrels of wet-hopped farmhouse ales from our trip to @skaneateleshopfarm !

The beer will referment on cherries for the next 2-3 months, before bottling and kegging. Mixed-ferm beers take patience and time, but the flavor complexity they develop is well worth the commitment🍒🍻

#nodhillbrewery #ridgefieldct #mixedfermentation #barrelagedbeer #ctbrewery

This past week we added 300lbs of whole cherries from @woodlandfarmct on to a blend of mixed fermentation oak aged beers.

We sampled quite a few of our current barrel-aged beers to determine our next line of attack. After careful consideration, we decided on a blend of 3 oak barrels to condition on CT farm-grown cherries: a barrel of spontaneously fermented beer, a Belgian Trappist-inspired ale, and one of our barrels of wet-hopped farmhouse ales from our trip to @skaneateleshopfarm !

The beer will referment on cherries for the next 2-3 months, before bottling and kegging. Mixed-ferm beers take patience and time, but the flavor complexity they develop is well worth the commitment🍒🍻

#nodhillbrewery #ridgefieldct #mixedfermentation #barrelagedbeer #ctbrewery

Our Taproom will be closed today Sunday Feb. 22 due to the incoming blizzard. Stay safe and enjoy the snow!

Our Taproom will be closed today Sunday Feb. 22 due to the incoming blizzard. Stay safe and enjoy the snow!

ℂ𝕠𝕫𝕪 𝕊𝕟𝕦𝕘 - 4.1% Nitro Irish Stout.
Smooth, chocolatey, roast-forward. Brewed with wonder, nitrogenized for your enjoyment.
One sip and you’ll be transported into a cozy pub in the Irish Countryside… 𝑠𝑙𝑎́𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒!

Cozy Snug is currently available in 16oz cans, but it will be available on nitro taps in both the taproom and backspace for March!

ℂ𝕠𝕫𝕪 𝕊𝕟𝕦𝕘 - 4.1% Nitro Irish Stout.
Smooth, chocolatey, roast-forward. Brewed with wonder, nitrogenized for your enjoyment.
One sip and you’ll be transported into a cozy pub in the Irish Countryside… 𝑠𝑙𝑎́𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒!

Cozy Snug is currently available in 16oz cans, but it will be available on nitro taps in both the taproom and backspace for March!

We’ve been working hard on a project with our friends at @hindsightbbq this week - between smoking malt, coolship fermenting, and chowing down on some incredible food at Hindsight BBQ, we’ve been busy! We are so excited to share this unique beer with you in a few weeks, stay tuned for the release! 🍒💨

We’ve been working hard on a project with our friends at @hindsightbbq this week - between smoking malt, coolship fermenting, and chowing down on some incredible food at Hindsight BBQ, we’ve been busy! We are so excited to share this unique beer with you in a few weeks, stay tuned for the release! 🍒💨

At Nod Hill, we are proud to offer English-style cask ale. We are also proud to be one of less than 20 breweries in the US with Cask Marque Accreditation.

But why are cask ales so special?
- Natural carbonation = less gas, gentler bubbles, easier drinking
- Cellar temperature = more expression of flavor and aroma
- Venting = slight oxidization that subtly changes the beer’s flavor over the days each cask is pouring

The process of creating cask beer is also quite distinct. When beer is finished fermenting but has not yet been carbonated, we transfer it to a cask along with a small quantity of sugar and yeast. This kicks off a secondary fermentation process where the yeast consumes the sugar and creates CO2 as a byproduct.

Once the beer becomes naturally carbonated, we place the casks in a temperature-controlled space (around 50-55°F) and vent the tops of the casks to allow excess CO2 to be released. Then they are connected to a beer engine & hand pump to be served for your enjoyment.

Along with our classic English pub styles, we are excited to offer a cask version of Geobunny at this time. Stay tuned for some fun & interesting iterations of our flagship IPA on cask to complement our more traditional offerings!

#nodhillbrewery #cask #caskale #ctbrewery #ridgefieldct

At Nod Hill, we are proud to offer English-style cask ale. We are also proud to be one of less than 20 breweries in the US with Cask Marque Accreditation.

But why are cask ales so special?
- Natural carbonation = less gas, gentler bubbles, easier drinking
- Cellar temperature = more expression of flavor and aroma
- Venting = slight oxidization that subtly changes the beer’s flavor over the days each cask is pouring

The process of creating cask beer is also quite distinct. When beer is finished fermenting but has not yet been carbonated, we transfer it to a cask along with a small quantity of sugar and yeast. This kicks off a secondary fermentation process where the yeast consumes the sugar and creates CO2 as a byproduct.

Once the beer becomes naturally carbonated, we place the casks in a temperature-controlled space (around 50-55°F) and vent the tops of the casks to allow excess CO2 to be released. Then they are connected to a beer engine & hand pump to be served for your enjoyment.

Along with our classic English pub styles, we are excited to offer a cask version of Geobunny at this time. Stay tuned for some fun & interesting iterations of our flagship IPA on cask to complement our more traditional offerings!

#nodhillbrewery #cask #caskale #ctbrewery #ridgefieldct

Last week, a group of Nod Hill staff and brewers took a trip over to Branford to visit @newenglandbrewing ‘s new location. Greg Radawich, NEBCO’s director of brewing operations, brought us on a tour of the newly renovated brewhouse and shared some beers with us in their beautiful new taproom.

We are super excited to announce an upcoming project with Greg and his brew team on a unique beer that pushes some boundaries of style guidelines - be on the lookout for a new English-inspired beer with an American twist.

Last week, a group of Nod Hill staff and brewers took a trip over to Branford to visit @newenglandbrewing ‘s new location. Greg Radawich, NEBCO’s director of brewing operations, brought us on a tour of the newly renovated brewhouse and shared some beers with us in their beautiful new taproom.

We are super excited to announce an upcoming project with Greg and his brew team on a unique beer that pushes some boundaries of style guidelines - be on the lookout for a new English-inspired beer with an American twist.

𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕊𝕟𝕦𝕘 ~ a cozy space connected to our taproom, offering the warm feel of an English pub and designed for relaxed gatherings and easy celebrations.

Available to reserve Wednesday through Sunday during regular taproom hours.

-Perfect for groups of 10–24 guests
-Open bar or cash bar options
-À la carte, custom catering by @walrusalley

Inquire about reservations via the link in our bio—> “Private Events”

𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕊𝕟𝕦𝕘 ~ a cozy space connected to our taproom, offering the warm feel of an English pub and designed for relaxed gatherings and easy celebrations.

Available to reserve Wednesday through Sunday during regular taproom hours.

-Perfect for groups of 10–24 guests
-Open bar or cash bar options
-À la carte, custom catering by @walrusalley

Inquire about reservations via the link in our bio—> “Private Events”

Five Fridays. Five sold-out shows.
Huge thanks to everyone who’s been packing out the Backspace and supporting live music this winter. Grab tickets for these upcoming shows while you still can - we’re expecting them to sell out too!
Tickets at the link in our bio—>”Live Music”

Fri 2.13 The Music of New Orleans ~ A Mardi Gras Celebration
Thurs 2.19 The Jamie McLean Band @jamiemcleanband
Fri 2.20 Little Lies: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac @littleliestribute **low ticket alert**
Fri 2.27 Uncle Ebenezer: A Tribute to Phish @uncleebenezermusic
Fri 3.6 Brian Dolzani presents The Loner: The Music of Neil Young @briandolzanimusic
Wed 3.11 The Murphy Beds feat. Jefferson Hamer & Eamon O’Leary @murphybedsmusic

Five Fridays. Five sold-out shows.
Huge thanks to everyone who’s been packing out the Backspace and supporting live music this winter. Grab tickets for these upcoming shows while you still can - we’re expecting them to sell out too!
Tickets at the link in our bio—>”Live Music”

Fri 2.13 The Music of New Orleans ~ A Mardi Gras Celebration
Thurs 2.19 The Jamie McLean Band @jamiemcleanband
Fri 2.20 Little Lies: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac @littleliestribute **low ticket alert**
Fri 2.27 Uncle Ebenezer: A Tribute to Phish @uncleebenezermusic
Fri 3.6 Brian Dolzani presents The Loner: The Music of Neil Young @briandolzanimusic
Wed 3.11 The Murphy Beds feat. Jefferson Hamer & Eamon O’Leary @murphybedsmusic

Announcing the 5th annual Afternoon of Casks Festival on March 22, 2026!
This intimate event celebrates traditionally-served cask ales & lagers, and the CT breweries who share a passion for brewing these lively, balanced & delicious beers. Enjoy a convivial atmosphere perfectly suited for the enjoyment of cask beer - meet the brewers behind them and hang with like-minded folks who share a love of cask ale, all while enjoying a few pints, oysters, great music & food!

Follow the link in our bio—>”Afternoon of Casks Tickets” to purchase

2026 PARTICIPATING BREWERIES
@brokensymmetrybrew
@caiusfarmbrewery
@counterweightbrewingco
@deadlanguage.beer
@eastrockbeer
@foxfarmbrewery
@newenglandbrewing
@newparkbrewing
@newsylumbrewingco
@nodhillbrewery
@oecbrewing
@w.f.brewery
@willibrew
@woodburybrewingcompany

$65 GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET INCLUDES:
4 hours unlimited sampling of 25+ cask beers
An exclusive 20oz mug - taste a few oz at a time or have a whole pint when you find a cask you love
A food voucher for use at @mestezogrill or @preciousoysters [additional food available for purchase from both]
Live tunes by @cavalieremusic

$20 DESIGNATED DRIVER TICKET INCLUDES
Unlimited soft drinks + food voucher for use at Mestezo Grill or Precious Oysters

7% of ticket sales will be donated to the @norwalkriverwatershed, a non-profit group that works to protect water quality, fish + wildlife, and the riverbanks, meadows and forests surrounding the Norwalk River, which flows through our property.

Announcing the 5th annual Afternoon of Casks Festival on March 22, 2026!
This intimate event celebrates traditionally-served cask ales & lagers, and the CT breweries who share a passion for brewing these lively, balanced & delicious beers. Enjoy a convivial atmosphere perfectly suited for the enjoyment of cask beer - meet the brewers behind them and hang with like-minded folks who share a love of cask ale, all while enjoying a few pints, oysters, great music & food!

Follow the link in our bio—>”Afternoon of Casks Tickets” to purchase

2026 PARTICIPATING BREWERIES
@brokensymmetrybrew
@caiusfarmbrewery
@counterweightbrewingco
@deadlanguage.beer
@eastrockbeer
@foxfarmbrewery
@newenglandbrewing
@newparkbrewing
@newsylumbrewingco
@nodhillbrewery
@oecbrewing
@w.f.brewery
@willibrew
@woodburybrewingcompany

$65 GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET INCLUDES:
4 hours unlimited sampling of 25+ cask beers
An exclusive 20oz mug - taste a few oz at a time or have a whole pint when you find a cask you love
A food voucher for use at @mestezogrill or @preciousoysters [additional food available for purchase from both]
Live tunes by @cavalieremusic

$20 DESIGNATED DRIVER TICKET INCLUDES
Unlimited soft drinks + food voucher for use at Mestezo Grill or Precious Oysters

7% of ticket sales will be donated to the @norwalkriverwatershed, a non-profit group that works to protect water quality, fish + wildlife, and the riverbanks, meadows and forests surrounding the Norwalk River, which flows through our property.

A huge thank you to @litchfielddistillery for giving us the opportunity to get some content of their distillery to share.

Our hope is that this is just the beginning of a series to take you all a bit further beyond the taproom experience - so that you can see all the careful planning, community partnership, and hard work (the “spirit of hard work” as Litchfield Distillery proudly embodies) that goes into your favorite Nod Hill brews.

In just the past couple weeks, we have met with brewers, maltsters, and restaurant owners all over Connecticut for a whole scope of new projects, and we can’t wait to share them with you all in the weeks to come.

#nodhillbrewery #ridgefieldct #ctbeer #litchfieldct #litchfielddistillery

A huge thank you to @litchfielddistillery for giving us the opportunity to get some content of their distillery to share.

Our hope is that this is just the beginning of a series to take you all a bit further beyond the taproom experience - so that you can see all the careful planning, community partnership, and hard work (the “spirit of hard work” as Litchfield Distillery proudly embodies) that goes into your favorite Nod Hill brews.

In just the past couple weeks, we have met with brewers, maltsters, and restaurant owners all over Connecticut for a whole scope of new projects, and we can’t wait to share them with you all in the weeks to come.

#nodhillbrewery #ridgefieldct #ctbeer #litchfieldct #litchfielddistillery

Stay tuned for an upcoming 12oz can release of this blended stout that our brewers are working on.

After canning, the remainder of the blend will be divided into the two casks we got from Connecticut’s own @litchfielddistillery - a 5 year bourbon cask and a maple bourbon cask (maple from @maplecraftfoods ). We are already eager for next winter to open those up and experience even more depth to an already dynamic stout.

#nodhillbrewery #ctsmallbusiness #ridgefieldct #litchfielddistillery

Stay tuned for an upcoming 12oz can release of this blended stout that our brewers are working on.

After canning, the remainder of the blend will be divided into the two casks we got from Connecticut’s own @litchfielddistillery - a 5 year bourbon cask and a maple bourbon cask (maple from @maplecraftfoods ). We are already eager for next winter to open those up and experience even more depth to an already dynamic stout.

#nodhillbrewery #ctsmallbusiness #ridgefieldct #litchfielddistillery

On Wednesday, our friends from @newsylumbrewingco came by for the afternoon to brew a kräusened maibock with us.

The maibock, hailing from Munich, is traditionally a strong, roasty, pale German lager meant to be enjoyed in the spring season (Mai literally meaning “may” in German). We boiled the first runnings to impart a deep honey-like caramelization in the finished beer.

Both Nod Hill and Newsylum are looking forward to sharing the product of this collaboration on draft in our taprooms in early April - just after the spring equinox.

On Wednesday, our friends from @newsylumbrewingco came by for the afternoon to brew a kräusened maibock with us.

The maibock, hailing from Munich, is traditionally a strong, roasty, pale German lager meant to be enjoyed in the spring season (Mai literally meaning “may” in German). We boiled the first runnings to impart a deep honey-like caramelization in the finished beer.

Both Nod Hill and Newsylum are looking forward to sharing the product of this collaboration on draft in our taprooms in early April - just after the spring equinox.

Irish Session tonight! 6-9pm in the Taproom.
Join fiddler & accordionist Damien Connolly for an evening of communal music-making, joyful melodies, and the one-of-a-kind atmosphere that only happens at a session. Traditional players are welcome to bring their instruments and join the fray, all others are welcome to simply come enjoy the music over a few pints.

Note to musicians: melody players are welcome, accompanists by invite only.

Free to attend - seating first come, first served. Musician seating prioritized.

@mestezogrill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Irish Session tonight! 6-9pm in the Taproom.
Join fiddler & accordionist Damien Connolly for an evening of communal music-making, joyful melodies, and the one-of-a-kind atmosphere that only happens at a session. Traditional players are welcome to bring their instruments and join the fray, all others are welcome to simply come enjoy the music over a few pints.

Note to musicians: melody players are welcome, accompanists by invite only.

Free to attend - seating first come, first served. Musician seating prioritized.

@mestezogrill serves 4:30-8:30pm

The Nod Hill Lager Program, and the Kräusen Lager.

Many of our lagers at Nod Hill are finished using kräusening, a traditional German method of natural re-fermentation that allows the beer to come together the way it’s meant to.

Instead of forcing carbonation, we introduce a small amount of fresh, actively fermenting wort near the end of the process. That renewed fermentation creates carbonation naturally, giving the beer a softer, rounder mouthfeel and a finer, more textured carbonation. It also brings a subtle fresh grain character that ties the beer together in a way no other method can.

Kräusening takes more time, more coordination, and more hands-on work in the cellar—but those choices are intentional. Our dedication to quality drives how we make beer, even when the harder path is the better one. The result is lagers that drink smoother, feel more complete, and reflect our commitment to delivering the best possible beer every time.

The Nod Hill Lager Program, and the Kräusen Lager.

Many of our lagers at Nod Hill are finished using kräusening, a traditional German method of natural re-fermentation that allows the beer to come together the way it’s meant to.

Instead of forcing carbonation, we introduce a small amount of fresh, actively fermenting wort near the end of the process. That renewed fermentation creates carbonation naturally, giving the beer a softer, rounder mouthfeel and a finer, more textured carbonation. It also brings a subtle fresh grain character that ties the beer together in a way no other method can.

Kräusening takes more time, more coordination, and more hands-on work in the cellar—but those choices are intentional. Our dedication to quality drives how we make beer, even when the harder path is the better one. The result is lagers that drink smoother, feel more complete, and reflect our commitment to delivering the best possible beer every time.

Queen of Cups ~ available for the first time in 16oz cans
Trappist-inspired Dubbel // 7.1%

A spicy, rich ale brimming with dark fruit aromatics, estery yeast character and lively carbonation. Delicious on it’s own, this beer also shines on the table. Try pairing with a hearty stew, roasted meats, or baked fruit.

In the Tarot, the Queen of Cups signifies empathy and compassion, along with creativity and unbounded imagination - worthy traits to cultivate! We hope you enjoy this beer mindfully and in good company.

Queen of Cups ~ available for the first time in 16oz cans
Trappist-inspired Dubbel // 7.1%

A spicy, rich ale brimming with dark fruit aromatics, estery yeast character and lively carbonation. Delicious on it’s own, this beer also shines on the table. Try pairing with a hearty stew, roasted meats, or baked fruit.

In the Tarot, the Queen of Cups signifies empathy and compassion, along with creativity and unbounded imagination - worthy traits to cultivate! We hope you enjoy this beer mindfully and in good company.

Lots of great music coming up this week…and Mestezo Grill joins us every day!

Wednesday
Trivia Night - signups 6:30pm, gameplay 7pm
@mestezogrill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Thursday
Chris Cavaliere live in the Taproom 6:30pm @cavalieremusic
@mestezogrill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Friday
Country & Blues are Dead live in the Backspace 6:30pm tix at link in bio
@mestezogrill serves 12:30-8:30pm

Saturday
Sugarhouse live in the Backspace 6:30pm @sugarhousetunes
@mestezogrill serves 12:30-8:30pm

Sunday
@mestezogrill serves 12:30-6:30pm

#trivia#trivianight#ridgefieldct#reddingct#georgetownct#bethelct#wiltonct#westonct#nodhillbrewery#ctbeer#caskale#pubtrivia#mestezogrill#gratefuldead#bobweir#chriscavaliere#sugarhouse

Lots of great music coming up this week…and Mestezo Grill joins us every day!

Wednesday
Trivia Night - signups 6:30pm, gameplay 7pm
@mestezogrill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Thursday
Chris Cavaliere live in the Taproom 6:30pm @cavalieremusic
@mestezogrill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Friday
Country & Blues are Dead live in the Backspace 6:30pm tix at link in bio
@mestezogrill serves 12:30-8:30pm

Saturday
Sugarhouse live in the Backspace 6:30pm @sugarhousetunes
@mestezogrill serves 12:30-8:30pm

Sunday
@mestezogrill serves 12:30-6:30pm

#trivia#trivianight#ridgefieldct#reddingct#georgetownct#bethelct#wiltonct#westonct#nodhillbrewery#ctbeer#caskale#pubtrivia#mestezogrill#gratefuldead#bobweir#chriscavaliere#sugarhouse

Open 3-9pm today. @thechamotruck joins us late afternoon & evening!
Have a wonderful weekend - hope to see you here.

Open 3-9pm today. @thechamotruck joins us late afternoon & evening!
Have a wonderful weekend - hope to see you here.

Cask Ales of the Week ~ We have two special casks currently pouring in the Taproom:

Pipe & Slippers w/Cocoa & Vanilla
6.4% Winter Porter
Our smooth, warming & roasty winter seasonal beer, conditioned on cocoa nibs & vanilla beans in the cask.

Rabbit’s Foot - Double Dry-hopped
5.7% West Coast-style Pale Ale
Bright, balanced & hoppy - we added a second Amarillo dry hop charge directly to the cask.

#caskale#drinkcaskale#realale#caskbeer#nodhillbrewery

Cask Ales of the Week ~ We have two special casks currently pouring in the Taproom:

Pipe & Slippers w/Cocoa & Vanilla
6.4% Winter Porter
Our smooth, warming & roasty winter seasonal beer, conditioned on cocoa nibs & vanilla beans in the cask.

Rabbit’s Foot - Double Dry-hopped
5.7% West Coast-style Pale Ale
Bright, balanced & hoppy - we added a second Amarillo dry hop charge directly to the cask.

#caskale#drinkcaskale#realale#caskbeer#nodhillbrewery

Wednesday Trivia resumes for 2026 tonight with a special evening sponsored by our friends @athleticbrewing!

There will be Athletic Brewing prizes & promos we’ll have their Run Wild non-alcoholic IPA on draft.

They’re also offering a sweet rebate deal all this month in our Taproom: order a can of Athletic, scan the QR we provide, and get $5 back!

Whether you’re participating in Dry January, looking to mix in a few NA drinks throughout the night, or don’t drink alcohol at all, we’ve got you covered. You don’t need the booze to enjoy the community, events, atmosphere and general fun we offer at our Taproom.

Wednesday Trivia resumes for 2026 tonight with a special evening sponsored by our friends @athleticbrewing!

There will be Athletic Brewing prizes & promos we’ll have their Run Wild non-alcoholic IPA on draft.

They’re also offering a sweet rebate deal all this month in our Taproom: order a can of Athletic, scan the QR we provide, and get $5 back!

Whether you’re participating in Dry January, looking to mix in a few NA drinks throughout the night, or don’t drink alcohol at all, we’ve got you covered. You don’t need the booze to enjoy the community, events, atmosphere and general fun we offer at our Taproom.

Fresh lager this week! We are excited to present Wanderstar, our dunkel lager - perfectly timed for enjoyment in this cold snowy weather.
Now that we are well & truly into winter, we are updating our operating hours a bit. Going forward, we will be closed on Tuesday evenings and opening an hour later (at 4pm) on Wednesdays & Thursdays.

Wednesday
Pub Trivia Night - Dry January Edition with @athleticbrewing - signups 6:30pm, gameplay 7pm
@lospoblanosmexicangrill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Thursday
Ramblin’ Dan Stevens live in the Taproom 6:30pm @ramblindanstevens
@thechamotruck serves 4:30-8:30pm

Friday
Junco Partners Live in the Backspace 6:30pm tix at link in bio @thejuncopartners
@thechamotruck serves 12:30-8:30pm

Saturday
@thechamotruck serves 12:30-8:30pm

Sunday
@thechamotruck serves 12:30-6:30pm

#trivia#trivianight#ridgefieldct#reddingct#georgetownct#bethelct#wiltonct#westonct#nodhillbrewery#ctbeer#caskale#pubtrivia#dryjanuary#lospoblanosmexicangrill#thechamo#juncopartners#jamiemclean#ramblindan#ramblindanstevens#athleticbrewing

Fresh lager this week! We are excited to present Wanderstar, our dunkel lager - perfectly timed for enjoyment in this cold snowy weather.
Now that we are well & truly into winter, we are updating our operating hours a bit. Going forward, we will be closed on Tuesday evenings and opening an hour later (at 4pm) on Wednesdays & Thursdays.

Wednesday
Pub Trivia Night - Dry January Edition with @athleticbrewing - signups 6:30pm, gameplay 7pm
@lospoblanosmexicangrill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Thursday
Ramblin’ Dan Stevens live in the Taproom 6:30pm @ramblindanstevens
@thechamotruck serves 4:30-8:30pm

Friday
Junco Partners Live in the Backspace 6:30pm tix at link in bio @thejuncopartners
@thechamotruck serves 12:30-8:30pm

Saturday
@thechamotruck serves 12:30-8:30pm

Sunday
@thechamotruck serves 12:30-6:30pm

#trivia#trivianight#ridgefieldct#reddingct#georgetownct#bethelct#wiltonct#westonct#nodhillbrewery#ctbeer#caskale#pubtrivia#dryjanuary#lospoblanosmexicangrill#thechamo#juncopartners#jamiemclean#ramblindan#ramblindanstevens#athleticbrewing

Every Friday night this winter we’ve got extra special world-class do-not-miss live music happening in the Backspace! Coming up…

1.9 Junco Partners ~ Junco January Mardi Gras! @thejuncopartners
1.16 Get Zep! ~ Led Zeppelin Tribute @getzepband
1.23 Jeff Tuohy @thejefftuohy
1.30 Roamer @roamertheband
2.6 Faster Things ~ Allman Brothers Tribute @fasterthingsabb
2.13 The Music of New Orleans ~ A Mardi Gras Celebration

These are all ticketed performances, with prices ranging around $15-25 per show.
Tickets are available at the link in our bio—>Live Music
Or by visiting https://nod-hill-brewery.turntabletickets.com/

We have great live music planned most Thursdays & Saturdays too, those are all free shows. Full schedule on our website.

#livemusicct#ctlivemusic#nodhillbrewery#ridgefieldct#ledzeppelin#fleetwoodmac#allmanbrothersband#branchvillect#reddingct#georgetownct#wiltonct

Every Friday night this winter we’ve got extra special world-class do-not-miss live music happening in the Backspace! Coming up…

1.9 Junco Partners ~ Junco January Mardi Gras! @thejuncopartners
1.16 Get Zep! ~ Led Zeppelin Tribute @getzepband
1.23 Jeff Tuohy @thejefftuohy
1.30 Roamer @roamertheband
2.6 Faster Things ~ Allman Brothers Tribute @fasterthingsabb
2.13 The Music of New Orleans ~ A Mardi Gras Celebration

These are all ticketed performances, with prices ranging around $15-25 per show.
Tickets are available at the link in our bio—>Live Music
Or by visiting https://nod-hill-brewery.turntabletickets.com/

We have great live music planned most Thursdays & Saturdays too, those are all free shows. Full schedule on our website.

#livemusicct#ctlivemusic#nodhillbrewery#ridgefieldct#ledzeppelin#fleetwoodmac#allmanbrothersband#branchvillect#reddingct#georgetownct#wiltonct

Ronin 51 — Japanese-Inspired Rice Lager // 5% ABV
Created in collaboration with our friend and restaurateur Jeff Taibe of Bar Bushido, a traditional Japanese izakaya in Norwalk, CT, Ronin 51 is brewed with intention, restraint, and balance.

This super-dry, rice-forward lager is delicately spiced with sansho peppercorns added in the kettle, lending a subtle citrusy tingle and gentle herbal complexity. After fermentation, we infused the beer with fresh yuzu zest and juice, giving the aroma a bright, lively lift without overpowering the clean, ultra dry base.

The result is a refreshing, modern take on a Japanese rice lager—clean, ultra dry, aromatic, and built to pair beautifully with the creative offerings at Bar Bushido, where Ronin 51 serves as the official house beer.

Fresh off being voted Best Upcoming Restaurant in CT at the @ctrestaurantassoc awards, there’s no better time to visit Bar Bushido and experience their creative take on Japanese food while enjoying a few pours of this rice lager.

You can also find Ronin 51 on draft & in a limited number of cans at the Nod Hill Taproom.

@barbushido
@jefftaibe

Can Artwork @diabolicalhatersclub
📸 @amshelll99

Ronin 51 — Japanese-Inspired Rice Lager // 5% ABV
Created in collaboration with our friend and restaurateur Jeff Taibe of Bar Bushido, a traditional Japanese izakaya in Norwalk, CT, Ronin 51 is brewed with intention, restraint, and balance.

This super-dry, rice-forward lager is delicately spiced with sansho peppercorns added in the kettle, lending a subtle citrusy tingle and gentle herbal complexity. After fermentation, we infused the beer with fresh yuzu zest and juice, giving the aroma a bright, lively lift without overpowering the clean, ultra dry base.

The result is a refreshing, modern take on a Japanese rice lager—clean, ultra dry, aromatic, and built to pair beautifully with the creative offerings at Bar Bushido, where Ronin 51 serves as the official house beer.

Fresh off being voted Best Upcoming Restaurant in CT at the @ctrestaurantassoc awards, there’s no better time to visit Bar Bushido and experience their creative take on Japanese food while enjoying a few pours of this rice lager.

You can also find Ronin 51 on draft & in a limited number of cans at the Nod Hill Taproom.

@barbushido
@jefftaibe

Can Artwork @diabolicalhatersclub
📸 @amshelll99

OPEN AT 2PM TODAY! ❄️
We all could use a little time to get dug out of the snow…but we’ll be here waiting for you at two!
@mestezogrill joins us
The Last Minutemen perform surf rock, blues, chitlin circuit funk and high octane jams at 6:30pm in the Backspace! @thelastminutemenband

OPEN AT 2PM TODAY! ❄️
We all could use a little time to get dug out of the snow…but we’ll be here waiting for you at two!
@mestezogrill joins us
The Last Minutemen perform surf rock, blues, chitlin circuit funk and high octane jams at 6:30pm in the Backspace! @thelastminutemenband

Open 12-4:30 today! Stock up for the snowstorm…@mestezogrill is here and we’ll have live tunes by Chris Cavaliere & Kenny Owens starting at 2:30pm!

We hope you had a wonderful holiday & look forward to sharing a beer with you today!

📸 @amshelll99

Open 12-4:30 today! Stock up for the snowstorm…@mestezogrill is here and we’ll have live tunes by Chris Cavaliere & Kenny Owens starting at 2:30pm!

We hope you had a wonderful holiday & look forward to sharing a beer with you today!

📸 @amshelll99

Warm holiday wishes from our team - may the season bring you peace, joy & cheer!

Our Taproom is open 12-4pm today…last minute gift needs? Quick pint before cooking dinner? Looking to snag a $75 case of Geobunny? We got you covered.
Merry Christmas!

Warm holiday wishes from our team - may the season bring you peace, joy & cheer!

Our Taproom is open 12-4pm today…last minute gift needs? Quick pint before cooking dinner? Looking to snag a $75 case of Geobunny? We got you covered.
Merry Christmas!

*NOTE* Tonight’s Session will take place in the Backspace.

It’s time once again for our monthly Irish Session!
Join fiddler & accordionist Damien Connolly from 6-9pm for an evening of communal music-making, joyful melodies, and the one-of-a-kind atmosphere that only happens at a session.

Melody musicians welcome, accompanists by invite only…all others welcome to come enjoy the music over a few pints.

Bring your friends and family out for a magical evening. There will be more room for folks than usual since we will be holding this session in our event room (the Backspace). See you tonight!

#irishmusic#irishmusicct#irishsession#ridgefieldct#nodhillbrewery#reddingct#georgetownct

*NOTE* Tonight’s Session will take place in the Backspace.

It’s time once again for our monthly Irish Session!
Join fiddler & accordionist Damien Connolly from 6-9pm for an evening of communal music-making, joyful melodies, and the one-of-a-kind atmosphere that only happens at a session.

Melody musicians welcome, accompanists by invite only…all others welcome to come enjoy the music over a few pints.

Bring your friends and family out for a magical evening. There will be more room for folks than usual since we will be holding this session in our event room (the Backspace). See you tonight!

#irishmusic#irishmusicct#irishsession#ridgefieldct#nodhillbrewery#reddingct#georgetownct

Our festive imperial stout returns for the holidays - now suited for sharing in 16oz cans! This year’s release of Calentador, our 11% abv Mexican-inspired Imperial Stout, was fully reimagined by the brew team. A double mash schedule paired with an extended boil pushed the beer to a massive 30°P starting gravity.

After full fermentation, Calentador was infused with generous amounts of Ecuadorian cacao nibs, a blend of Tahiti and Madagascar vanilla beans, chipotle peppers, and cinnamon. The result is a thick, rich stout layered with notes of gooey chocolate, fiery and savory heat, warming cookie spices, and a sweet, full-bodied finish that lingers.

Extremely limited release. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. Calentador is available in our taproom for $22.99 per 4-pack or $6.99 per individual 16oz can.

📸 @amshelll99
#stout#imperialstout#mexicanhotchocolate#nodhillbrewery#ridgefieldct#itsalwaysstoutseason#branchvillect#ctbeer#georgetownct#reddingct#wiltonct

Our festive imperial stout returns for the holidays - now suited for sharing in 16oz cans! This year’s release of Calentador, our 11% abv Mexican-inspired Imperial Stout, was fully reimagined by the brew team. A double mash schedule paired with an extended boil pushed the beer to a massive 30°P starting gravity.

After full fermentation, Calentador was infused with generous amounts of Ecuadorian cacao nibs, a blend of Tahiti and Madagascar vanilla beans, chipotle peppers, and cinnamon. The result is a thick, rich stout layered with notes of gooey chocolate, fiery and savory heat, warming cookie spices, and a sweet, full-bodied finish that lingers.

Extremely limited release. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. Calentador is available in our taproom for $22.99 per 4-pack or $6.99 per individual 16oz can.

📸 @amshelll99
#stout#imperialstout#mexicanhotchocolate#nodhillbrewery#ridgefieldct#itsalwaysstoutseason#branchvillect#ctbeer#georgetownct#reddingct#wiltonct

With the holidays in full swing over these next busy weeks, we hope to be your go-to place to unwind, get out of the house, and meet friends over a few beers!

Tuesday
BYO Vinyl Night ~ Dollar-off drafts
No food truck - BYOF welcome

Wednesday
Pub Trivia Night - signups 6:30pm, gameplay 7pm
@mestezogrill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Thursday
Chris Cavaliere live in the Taproom 6:30pm @cavalieremusic
@mestezogrill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Friday
Traditional Irish Session in the Backspace 6pm hosted by @connollydamien
@mestezogrill serves 12:30-8:30pm

Saturday
Jon Chapman live in the Backspace 5:30pm @jonny.chap
@mestezogrill serves 12:30-8:30pm

Sunday
@mestezogrill 12:30-6:30pm

With the holidays in full swing over these next busy weeks, we hope to be your go-to place to unwind, get out of the house, and meet friends over a few beers!

Tuesday
BYO Vinyl Night ~ Dollar-off drafts
No food truck - BYOF welcome

Wednesday
Pub Trivia Night - signups 6:30pm, gameplay 7pm
@mestezogrill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Thursday
Chris Cavaliere live in the Taproom 6:30pm @cavalieremusic
@mestezogrill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Friday
Traditional Irish Session in the Backspace 6pm hosted by @connollydamien
@mestezogrill serves 12:30-8:30pm

Saturday
Jon Chapman live in the Backspace 5:30pm @jonny.chap
@mestezogrill serves 12:30-8:30pm

Sunday
@mestezogrill 12:30-6:30pm

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