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• Sloop Sauer Peach

  Berliner Weisse · 4.3% · East Fishkill, NY

  A berlinerweisse style ale with the tartness of a sour beer and the balance of real peaches.

  16oz Draft $7.50

  Local|Great brewery

• Firefly Hollow Toadstool Stout Nitro

  Stout · 5.0% · Bristol, CT

  Roasted barley and debittered black malts combine for a smooth roasty & coffee like profile. Flaked oats & barley contribute an absurdly rich & creamy texture.

  12oz Draft $8.50

  Local|Great brewery

On Tap

• 1. Twelve Percent House Lager

  Lager · 5.0% · North Haven, CT

  A snappy American lager. Brewed for Ideal Tavern by Twelve Percent.

  16oz Draft $6.50

• 2. East Rock Pilsner

  Pilsner · 5.2% · New Haven, CT

  A crisp golden lager with a fresh herbal bit and subtle malt finish.

  16oz Draft $8

• 3. Sloop Sauer Peach

  Berliner Weisse · 4.3% · East Fishkill, NY

  A berlinerweisse style ale with the tartness of a sour beer and the balance of real peaches.

  16oz Draft $7.50

• 4. East Rock Passion Fruit Gose

  Gose · 4.0% · New Haven, CT

  Light, Fruity, slightly sour

  16oz Draft $7.50

• 5. Counter Weight Spire

  Witbier · 5.0% · Cheshire, CT

  Spire is a Belgian inspired Wit beer. Delicate yeast driven spice reminiscent of white pepper and clove intermingle with a complimenting light citrus undertones. Light and refreshing with lots of complex character.

  16oz Draft $7.50

• 6. Two Roads No Limits

  German Hefeweizen · 5.0% · Stratford, CT

  A traditional, unfiltered Bavarian style wheat ale with a twist: we use rye and spelt for added character.

  16oz Draft $7.50

• 7. Barrier + Vitamin Sea Uncharted Waters

  NE/Hazy IPA · 7.8% · Oceanside, NY

  NE IPA in conjunction with the heavy heavy hitters over at vitamin sea brewing !!! Hopped with astronomical amounts of Mosaic, Rakau, Columbus and love. Than hopped with all of it again... Grown folks juicy juice!

  12oz Draft $8

• 8. Maine Little Whaleboat

  IPA · 6.5% · Freeport, ME

  A lightly hazy New England IPA with Citra, Mosaic, Columbus, and Talus hops.

  16oz Draft $7.50

• 9. Thomas Hooker Super Duper Double Citra

  Double IPA · 8.0% · Bloomfield, CT

  Double NE IPA with all Citra hops.

  12oz Draft $8.75

• 10. Relic Triple Whim

  Triple IPA · 10.0% · Plainville, CT

  A luxurious & citrusy triple ipa.

  12oz Draft $9

• 11. City Steam Steampunk Porter

  Porter · 5.5% · Hartford, CT

  A robust porter brewed with vanilla. Carabohemian malt provides a dark caramel sweetness while the vanilla compliments the flavors of chocolate malt for a slightly roasty finish.

  12oz Draft $8.50

• 12. Firefly Hollow Toadstool Stout Nitro

  Stout · 5.0% · Bristol, CT

  Roasted barley and debittered black malts combine for a smooth roasty & coffee like profile. Flaked oats & barley contribute an absurdly rich & creamy texture.

  12oz Draft $8.50

Bottles

• Bud Light

  Lager · 4.2% · St. Louis, MO

  Bud Light is a premium light lager with a superior drinkability that has made it the best-selling and most popular beer in the United States.

  12oz Bottle $6

• 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 $3

• Caymus Conundrum Red

  Red Wine

  Glass $12

  Bottle $45

• Coors Light

  Pale Lager · 4.2% · Golden, CO

  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 $6

• Michelob Ultra

  Pale Lager · 4.2% · St. Louis, MO

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

  12oz Bottle $5

• Stella Artois Pale Lager

  Pale Lager · 5.0% · Leuven, Belgium

  Premium European lager of noble traditions that is still brewed using natural ingredients in the same processes of mixing and fermentation used in the old days.

  12oz Bottle $3

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 $7.50

• Athletic Upside Dawn NA Golden Ale

  Non-Alcoholic · Stratford, CT

  Refreshing, clean and balanced. This light-bodied golden ale is brewed with premium organic Vienna malt paired with a combination of English and American hops that add earthy, spicy and citrusy character.

  12oz Can $6

• Back East Misty Mountain

  IPA · 7.0% · Bloomfield, CT

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

  16oz Can $4

• Black Hog Granola Brown Ale

  Brown Ale · 5.5% · Oxford, CT

  Smooth and malty with hints of chocolate and raisin.

  16oz Can $4.50

• Downeast Original Blend

  Cider · 5.0% · East Boston, MA

  12oz Can $6

• 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 $4

• Rekorderlig Mango-Raspberry Cider

  Fruit Cider · 4.5% · Vimmerby, Sweden

  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

Cocktails

• Bartenders Choice

  Choose a spirit and let your bartenders get creative!

  Glass $14

• Brockman's Bramble

  Brockman's gin, blackberry rosemary syrup, lemon, rosemary aromatic

  Glass $12

• Espresso Martini

  Tito's, coffee liquor, espresso, simple syrup

  Glass $12

• Ideal Old Fashion

  Four Roses bourbon, saffron coriander syrup, house bitters, XL ice cube

  Glass $14

• New York Sour

  Four Roses bourbon, lemon, simple syrup, egg white, buyers, red wine float

  Glass $12

• Nouveau Rouge

  Meyer lemon vodka, raspberry liquor, pamplemousse, lime

  Glass $12

• Smoke on the Water

  Luna Zul tequila, mezcal, botanical syrup, lime, XL cucumber cube

  Glass $13

• We'ed Mule

  SONO 1420 WE, lime, lemon, ginger beer, lemon ginger cbd

  Glass $13

Sparkling Wine

• Chateau De Valmer Vouvray

  White Wine · 11.5% · Loire Valley, France

  This Vouvray is a light golden color in appearance, with bright, enticing aromas of crisp golden apple and Anjou pear. The palate has just a hint of sweetness, with subtle mineral nuances on the finish.

  Bottle $45

• Zonin 1821 Prosecco

  Prosecco · 11.0% · Gambellara, ITL

  Very well-balanced and appealing, with the extremely delicate almond note that is typical of Prosecco.

  Glass $8

  Bottle $30

White Wine

• Black Stallion Chardonnay

  Chardonnay · 14.5%

  Black Stallion Estate Winery Chardonnay opens with overflowing aromas of melon, white peaches, lemon and vanilla, followed by lush flavors of yellow apple, pear and coconut. Rich and full on the palate, bright fruit and creamy notes lead into a lingering finish.

  Glass $10

  Bottle $39

• Bosso Pinot Grigio

  Pinot Grigio · 12.0% · Italy

  Glass $9

  Bottle $32

• Dr. Loosen Riesling

  Riesling · 8.5% · Bernkastel-Kues, Germany

  A crispy, fruity and refreshing Riesling from the mineral-rich slate oil of the Mosel valley.

  Glass $8

  Bottle $31

• Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc

  Sauvignon Blanc · 12.5%

  An exuberant wine brimming with juicy acidity and fruit sweetness, providing a balanced flavor profile. Pairs well with Spinach Artichoke Dip and the Enlightened Spinach salad.

  Glass $11

  Bottle $43

Red Wine

• Castello Vicciomaggio Chianti Classico

  Chianti · Tuscany, Italy

  Bottle $125

• Charles Smith The Velvet Devil Merlot

  Merlot · 13.5% · Walla Walla, WA

  Classic Merlot aromas of dark cherries, cedar, pipe tobacco. Anise, stone and cherry blossoms. Yeah, believe it! Super smooth....a true Velvet Devil.

  Bottle $35

• Faust Cabernet Sauvignon

  Cabernet Sauvignon

  Bottle $135

• Gnarly Head 1924 Cabernet Sauvignon Limited Edition

  Cabernet Sauvignon · 15.0% · Lodi, CA

  Speakeasy dark, full-bodied and rich, with bold flavors of French vanilla and espresso.

  Bottle $52

• Gouguenheim Malbec

  Malbec · 13.5% · Tupungato, Mendoza

  This sun loving red wine from Argentina is deep in colour, plum and juicy, slight sweetness in the mouth with just the right amount of tannin, great with food.

  Glass $8

  Bottle $31

• Justin Cabernet Sauvignon

  Cabernet Sauvignon · 14.5% · Paso Robles, CA

  Bottle $85

• Mark West Pinot Noir

  Pinot Noir · 13.8% · Graton, CA

  Black cherry, cola, strawberry, plum and soft tannins.

  Glass $8

  Bottle $31

• Meiomi Pinot Noir

  Pinot Noir · 13.7% · San Francisco, CA

  A rich garnet color w/ a ruby edge, the wine opens to reveal lifted fruit aromas of bright strawberry and jammy fruit, mocha, & vanilla, along with toasty oak.

  Bottle $51

• Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon

  Cabernet Sauvignon · Healdsburg, CA

  Glass $14

  Bottle $50

On Tap

• Berkshire Coffeehouse Porter

  Porter · 6.2% · South Deerfield, MA

  This dark ale combines the taste of real organic coffee with out popular Drayman's Porter.

  16oz 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

• 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

• 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. This beer contains no lactose/lactose sugar.

  12oz Draft $8

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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