Brewery
Unclaimed profileHops on the Hill Brewery
Glastonbury, CT · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Hops on the Hill Brewery runs a farm-based operation that grows its own hops and pours a wide in-house range, from West Coast IPAs to Berliner Weisse sours. The tap list currently spans Sunset IPA, Deluge, Roaring Brook Red Ale, Broadleaf Brown Ale, Blondie, Maddie Peach, Raspberry/Cherry Sour, Pineapple Blood Orange Sour, and Mel-Mel Stout. Wine by the glass and nonalcoholic beers keep the non-beer drinkers covered.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Deluge, a double dry-hopped Double New England IPA at 8.6% ABV for a juicy, hazy pour. For something maltier, the Roaring Brook Red Ale offers a hoppy red ale profile. If you prefer lighter, the Blondie is a crisp German-style blonde. A four-beer flight lets you sample across the range.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers looking for variety and an in-house farm brewery experience will find much to like. The presence of sours, stouts, and fruit-infused ales means there is something for different palates. Nonalcoholic beer options and wine by the glass also make the taproom accessible for designated drivers and non-beer drinkers.
- When should I go?
- Best visited when you want to sample a wide range of styles, as the current tap list offers variety from IPAs to sours. Beer flights of four provide a good way to taste multiple offerings in one sitting.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Keg rental prices are listed: small (5 gallons) at $110–$125 and large (15 gallons) at $220–$240, with deposits and tap fees.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The tap list is broad and includes both standard styles and more experimental fruit-infused beers, plus hard cider on tap.
Beverage categories
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Beer
A farm brewery pouring an extensive in-house lineup, including IPAs, sours, stouts, and fruit-infused ales. The tap list currently features nine named beers plus hard cider. Beer flights of four allow sampling, and keg rentals serve off-site events.
Menu strengths
- — All beers are made in-house, with a wide range on tap including lagers, ales, IPAs, and seasonals.
- — Beer flights of four are available, and keg rentals come in two sizes.
Standout selections
- — Deluge: Double New England IPA, double dry hopped, hazy and juicy, 8.6% ABV.
- — Raspberry/Cherry Sour: Berliner Weisse style sour infused with raspberries and cherries, 4.2% ABV.
- — Mel-Mel Stout: Medium bodied with flavors of oats, nuts, and coffee, 5.8% ABV.
Pricing: Keg rental prices range from $110–$125 for small and $220–$240 for large, plus deposits; per-glass prices not public.
Wine
A small but functional wine selection offers red and white by the glass, currently Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. This provides a straightforward alternative for non-beer drinkers, though the list is limited to two varietals.
Menu strengths
- — Provides red and white wine by the glass for non-beer drinkers.
Standout selections
- — Cabernet Sauvignon: red wine available by the glass.
- — Sauvignon Blanc: white wine available by the glass.
Nonalcoholic
Nonalcoholic options include three non-alcoholic beers—Upside Dawn Blonde Ale, Run Wild IPA, and Lite—plus soft drinks. This gives designated drivers and non-drinkers some choice beyond water or soda.
Menu strengths
- — Offers non-alcoholic beer options from major craft brands.
Standout selections
- — Upside Dawn Blonde Ale: non-alcoholic beer.; Run Wild IPA: non-alcoholic beer.
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