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• Clown Shoes Mango Kolsch

  Kolsch · 6.5% · Ipswich, Massachusetts

  We brewed a traditional, crisp Kolsch but then dry-hopped it with Huell Melon hops and added all-natural mango flavor.

  16oz Draft $7.50

• Boondoggle Layover Double Honey IPA

  Double IPA · 9.2% · Wethersfield, CT

  A big Double IPA loaded with 100% Connecticut honey and Amarillo hops. Almost no taste of alcohol makes this strong Double a real treat.

  12oz Draft $8.50

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On Tap

• 1. Twelve Percent Beer Project Ideal Tavern House Lager

  Lager · 5.0% · North Haven, CT

  A snappy American lager brewed for Ideal Tavern

  16oz Draft $5

• 2. Captain Lawrence Hop Commander

  IPA · 6.5% · Elmsford, NY

  Citra, Bravo and Centennial hops shine in this classic IPA. A biscuit malt base balance hoppy notes of orange, grapefruit and pine with just enough bitterness.

  16oz Draft $8

• 3. Boondoggle Layover Double Honey IPA

  Double IPA · 9.2% · Wethersfield, CT

  A big Double IPA loaded with 100% Connecticut honey and Amarillo hops. Almost no taste of alcohol makes this strong Double a real treat.

  12oz Draft $8.50

• 4. Short Throw Mutual Respeck

  Double IPA · 8.2% · New Haven, CT

  This DIPA features Cashmere and Citra hops with notes of tropical fruits, citrus, peaches and oranges.

  12oz Draft $8.50

• 5. Flying Dog Vicious Hook

  Sour Ale · 5.3% · Frederick, MD

  A one-two combo of sweet and tart that stuns you with a pucker punch. If you even dream of a better sour, you better wake up and apologize. Made with Blood Orange, Pineapple, Lactose and Cherry.

  16oz Draft $7.50

• 6. New England Sea Hag IPA

  IPA · 6.2% · Woodbridge, CT

  This one's a beauty; a rich and full bodied IPA with complex malt character blended with cascade and noble hops

  16oz Draft $7

• 7. Hanging Hills Rebel Girl

  Double IPA · 8.8% · Hartford, CT

  Double New England IPA

  12oz Draft $8.50

• 8. Thomas Hooker Chocolate Truffle Stout

  Stout · 6.3% · Bloomfield, CT

  Copious amounts of oat malt produce a silky, full bodied beer laced with hints of roast and chocolate derived from dark malts.

  16oz Draft $7.50

• 9. Jack's Abby Pride and Parquet

  India Pale Lager (IPL) · 5.7% · Framingham, MA

  An easy-to-drink lager with a hoppy taste.

  16oz Draft $7.50

• 10. Two Roads Two Juicy

  Double IPA · 8.2% · Stratford, CT

  An unfiltered cloudy New England Double IPA that uses generous amounts of Hallertauer Blanc, Citra and Mandarina Bavaria hops.

  12oz Draft $8

• 11. Clown Shoes Mango Kolsch

  Kolsch · 6.5% · Ipswich, Massachusetts

  We brewed a traditional, crisp Kolsch but then dry-hopped it with Huell Melon hops and added all-natural mango flavor.

  16oz Draft $7.50

• 12. North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout

  Imperial Stout · 9.0% · Fort Bragg, CA

  Old Rasputin seems to develop a cult following wherever it goes. It’s a rich, intense brew with big complex flavors and a warming finish.

  12oz Draft $8.50

Bottles

• Bud Light

  Pale Lager · 4.2% · St. Louis, MO

  Bud Light is brewed with a malt and hops ratio different from Budweiser for a distinctively crisp taste with fewer calories.

  12oz Bottle $4

• Budweiser

  Pale Lager · 5.0% · St. Louis, MO

  Brewed using a blend of imported and classic American aroma hops, and a blend of barley malts and rice resulting in unparalleled balance and character.

  12oz Bottle $4

• Coors Light

  Pale Lager · 4.2% · East Montreal, Quebec

  First, aged (lagered) below freezing to give our beer its crisp taste. Then it’s filtered cold so that it gets that brilliant, bright appearance.

  12oz Bottle $4

• Corona

  Pale Lager · 4.6% · Anáhuac, México

  Made with the finest quality blend of filtered water, malted barley, hops, corn, and yeast.

  12oz Bottle $4.50

• Heineken

  Pilsner · 5.4% · Netherlands

  Crisp & smooth Euro Lager.

  12oz Bottle $4

• Kaliber N/A

  Non-Alcoholic · 0.05% · Park Royal London

  A low alcohol Pale Lager. Guinness goes to the trouble of brewing the beer first through the complete brewing process and then removing the alcohol.

  12oz Bottle $4

• Michelob Ultra

  Pale Lager · 4.2% · St. Louis, MO

  Low-carb light beer with taste smooth enough to carry the Michelob name.

  12oz Bottle $4

• Miller Lite

  Pale Lager · 4.1% · Milwaukee, WI

  The Miller Lite recipe uses a unique blend of choice Saaz and Pacific Northwest hops and a significant amount of caramel malt. Continues to be purposefully brewed for more taste, aroma and golden color than other light beers, with just 96 calories.

  12oz Bottle $4

• Yuengling Lager

  Amber Ale · 4.5% · Pottsville, PA

  Famous for its rich amber color and medium-bodied flavor with roasted caramel malt for a subtle sweetness and a combination of cluster and cascade hops, this true original delivers a well-balanced taste with very distinct character... more

  12oz Bottle $4

Cans

• Allagash White

  Witbier · 5.2% · Portland, ME

  A hazy Belgian-style wheat beer with balanced citrus and spice. Brewed with wheat, coriander, and Curaçao orange peel.

  16oz Can $6

• BBC Coffeehouse Porter

  Porter · 6.2% · South Deerfield, MA

  Robust and aromatic, Coffeehouse Porter is sure to please, no matter what time of day you choose to enjoy it.

  16oz Can $6

• Back East Misty Mountain IPA

  IPA · 7.0% · Bloomfield, CT

  This assertively hopped beer has a great hoppy aroma, crisp hop bite, and smooth medium body.

  12oz Can $6

• Black Hog Granola Brown Ale

  Brown Ale · 5.5% · Oxford, CT

  Smooth and malty with hints of chocolate and raisin.

  12oz Can $6.50

• Downeast Cider Original Blend

  Cider · 5.1% · East Boston, MA

  The one that started it all. the original unfiltered craft cider.

  12oz Can $6.50

• Finnish Long Drink

  Cocktail · 5.5% · New York City, NY

  Unique taste of natural grapefruit and juniper berry flavors with gin.

  12oz Can $6

• Finnish Long Drink Cranberry

  Cocktail · 5.5% · New York City, NY

  12oz Can $6

• Finnish Long Drink Strong

  Cocktail · 8.5% · New York City, NY

  12oz Can $7

• Founders All Day IPA

  IPA · 4.7% · Grand Rapids, MI

  Naturally brewed with a complex array of malts, grains and hops. Balanced for optimal aromatics and a clean finish.

  12oz Can $5

• Jack's Abby House Lager

  Helles Lager · 5.2% · Framingham, MA

  It’s sweet and golden with a full malty body that comes from using a traditional German malt variety. A special beer for year-round enjoyment.

  16oz Can $6

• Rekorderlig Mango Raspberry Cider

  Cider · 4.5% · Sweden

  Rekorderlig Mango-Raspberry Hard Cider is packed with the juiciest raspberries and a burst of mango to deliver the freshest tropical flavors.

  12oz Can $6

• Rekorderlig Pear Cider

  Cider · 4.5% · Vimmerby, Sweden

  This aromatic pear cider from Sweden will delight the senses. Best served over ice.

  12oz Can $6

• Stony Creek Lil' Cranky

  IPA · 4.5% · Branford, CT

  Aggressive, yet crafted to go down easy, this Session IPA has it all.

  12oz Can $6

On Tap

• BBC Coffeehouse Porter

  Porter · 6.2% · South Deerfield, MA

  Robust and aromatic, Coffeehouse Porter is sure to please, no matter what time of day you choose to enjoy it.

  16oz Draft $7.50

• Back East Ice Cream Man

  NE/Hazy IPA · 6.4% · Bloomfield, CT

  A juicy IPA brewed exclusively with Citra hops. Tastes like an orange creamsicle, only better. Rated #5 on Draft Magazine's list of "Top 50 IPAs in America". This beer contains no lactose/lactose sugar.

  12oz Draft $8

• Two Roads Two Juicy

  Double IPA · 8.2% · Stratford, CT

  An unfiltered cloudy New England Double IPA that uses generous amounts of Hallertauer Blanc, Citra and Mandarina Bavaria hops.

  12oz Draft $7.50

• New England G-Bot

  Double IPA · 8.8% · Woodbridge, CT

  G-Bot is an intensely hopped Double India Pale Ale brewed with a blend of three varieties of American Hops.

  12oz Draft $9

Cans

• Two Roads Lil' Heaven

  Session IPA · 4.8% · Stratford, CT

  A lower ABV IPA brewed with three distinctive hop varieties - azacca, mosaic and equinox. The result is an intensely flavorful yet crushable IPA.

  16oz Can $6

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