Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThese Guys Brewing at American Wharf
Norwich, CT · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A brewpub with a beverage program that goes well beyond its own taps. The house draft list is the centerpiece, with Thames River Red, Hazy Hookup, and 892 Sup-porter among the pours, plus flights of four 5 oz samples for $12 and a guest cider tap. Cocktails run nine deep at $15-$16, wine covers ten labels by glass or bottle, and three $9 mocktails round out the nonalcoholic side. The kitchen's Tuesday beer-and-burger special gives the draft list a practical anchor.
- What should I order?
- Start with a flight of four 5 oz house pours to compare the range, then settle on Thames River Red or the 892 Sup-porter, which sends a dollar per pint to the 892 Local community nonprofit. If you want a cocktail instead, the GH 007 is the Belvedere-and-lemon-lime tribute pour.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- People who want to compare several house-brewed styles in one visit, and anyone pairing a cocktail or a glass of wine alongside a beer-focused table. The $9 mocktails give non-drinkers named options rather than an afterthought.
- When should I go?
- A Tuesday visit lines up with the beer-and-burger special. Otherwise, the draft list and flights are the draw whenever you want to work through the house styles.
- What should I expect to spend?
- House drafts run $7-$8, flights are $12 for four 5 oz pours, and beers at 10% ABV or above carry a $2 surcharge. Cocktails are $15-$16, mocktails $9, wine by the glass $10-$11, and bottles $27-$35.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The 892 Sup-porter ties a house beer to the local fire department, with a dollar from every pint going to the 892 Local community nonprofit. The draft list is deep enough to support flights, and the cocktail menu includes a tribute pour to Grant.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Nine cocktails priced $15-$16, spanning vodka, tequila, mezcal, rum, gin, and Disaronno. The list includes a tribute pour to Grant and house Fruitful ingredients in drinks like Summer Sangria and Sweet w/ Some Heat.
Menu strengths
- — Nine named cocktails with distinct builds, from a mezcal-carrot drink to a Disaronno-and-coffee-liquor dessert pour
- — Spirit bases range across Belvedere, Grey Goose Pear, Stoli Razz, tequila, Illegal Mezcal, white rum, and Empress Gin
Standout selections
- — GH 007 — Belvedere Vodka and lemon lime soda over an orange juice ice ball, a tribute to Grant
- — What's Up, Doc? — Illegal Mezcal, carrot juice, triple sec, and a Cajun rim
- — Liquid Biscotti — Disaronno, coffee liquor, vanilla vodka, cream, and a toasted almond rim
Pricing: $15-$16
Wine
Ten wines across red, white, sparkling, and rosé, with most available by the glass or bottle. Glass pours run $10-$11, bottles $27-$35, and a Maschio Prosecco split is $11. H3 Cabernet and Sauvignon Merlot are bottle-only.
Menu strengths
- — Ten labels covering Pinot Noir, red blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Prosecco, and dry rosé
- — Most wines offered in both glass and bottle formats, with bottle-only options at $30-$35
Standout selections
- — Murphy Goode Pinot Noir — $10 by the glass or $30 by the bottle
- — Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc — $11 by the glass or $32 by the bottle
Pricing: Glass $10-$11; bottle $27-$35; Prosecco split $11
Beer
An extensive house-brewed draft list with a guest cider tap. Thames River Red, Effed Up on Pilz, Myrtille, Blonde Berrry, Hazy Hookup, Granted, and Queen B are among the pours, with flights of four 5 oz samples for $12 and a $2 surcharge on beers 10% ABV or above.
Menu strengths
- — Deep house draft list spanning red ale, pilsner, cream ale, double IPA, Mexican lager, and pale ale
- — 892 Sup-porter supports the local fire department, with a dollar of every pint going to the 892 Local community nonprofit
Standout selections
- — Thames River Red — Red Ale - American Amber, 5.6% ABV
- — Hazy Hookup — Double IPA with Simone Hops and mosaic lupulin powder, dry hopped with mandarina bavaria, 8% ABV
- — Myrtille — blueberry cream ale brewed with fresh blueberry puree, 5.2% ABV, $7.50
Pricing: House drafts $7-$8; flights $12 for four 5 oz pours; $2 surcharge at 10% ABV and above
Nonalcoholic
Three mocktails priced at $9 each on the cocktail menu. No Mai in My Tai, Sittin' on a Dock, and Garden Party each take a different direction, from fruit punch and pineapple to grapefruit and citrus to lemonade with blueberry syrup and mint.
Menu strengths
- — Three named mocktails with distinct flavor profiles rather than a single token option
- — All priced at $9, keeping the nonalcoholic list easy to compare
Standout selections
- — No Mai in My Tai (Mocktail) — 9 — Fruit punch, Lemon Juice, Pineapple Juice.
- — Garden Party — lemonade, blueberry syrup, and fresh mint
Pricing: $9
How it sits with the food
The Tuesday special pairs a burger with a beer, and a recent customer account calls the $20 beer-and-burger deal a great value. Beyond that, the beverage list stands on its own.
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