Ideal Tavern

On Tap

• 1. Thimble Island Ideal Tavern Lager

  Helles Lager · 5.4% · Branford, CT

  A refreshing and smooth lager brewed specifically for Ideal Tavern, Southington, CT by Thimble Island Brewing Co.

  16oz Draft $5

• 2. Von Trapp Vienna Lager

  Vienna Lager · 5.2% · Stowe, VT

  A crisp, full-bodied traditional amber lager.

  16oz Draft $7

• 3. BBC Inhopito

  IPA · 6.2% · South Deerfield, MA

  A refreshing brew w/ medium body & bitterness, yet high in aroma & flavor. The scent of cantaloupe, light citrus & berries stands out among the tropical bouquet

  16oz Draft $7

• 4. Stone Tropic of Thunder

  India Pale Lager (IPL) · 5.8% · Escondido, CA

  Mainstays Citra & Mosaic along with newcomer Cashmere hops are joined by their juicy tropical aromas of citrus, pineapple and coconut.

  16oz Draft $7

• 5. Connecticut Valley New Frontier DIPA

  Double IPA · 11.0% · South Windsor, CT

  Double California Style India Pale Ale Hoppy. Floral. Tropical.

  12oz Draft $7.50

• 6. Evil Genius #AskingForAFriend

  IPA · 7.0% · West Grove, Pennsylvania

  Simcoe, Mosiac, & Warrior IPA

  16oz Draft $7.50

• 7. Two Roads Lil Juicy

  IPA · 5.2% · Stratford, CT

  An unfiltered, double dry hopped New England IPA with notes of tropical juicy fruits.

  16oz Draft $7.50

• 8. Stone Fear. Movie. Lions.

  Double IPA · 8.5% · Escondido, CA

  Overall this unfiltered double IPA is juiced up with massive tropical & citrus notes. The mild bitterness and relatively dry body compliment the style.

  12oz Draft $8

• 9. Allagash White

  Witbier · 5.0% · Portland, ME

  Brewed with a generous portion of wheat and spiced with coriander and Curaçao orange peel, this beer is fruity, refreshing and slightly cloudy in appearance.

  16oz Draft $6

• 10. Counter Weight Headway IPA

  IPA · 6.5% · Hamden, CT

  From the creator of other iconic CT IPA's comes this new brew from Matt Westfall. Headway IPA is the next big thing. Big flavor and wonderful balance!

  16oz Draft $7

• 11. Bad Sons Fortunate Son

  IPA · 6.5% · Derby, CT

  American IPA

  16oz Draft $7.25

• 12. BBC Red Eye Nitro Stout

  A smooth, velvety body and a rich mouthfeel upfront followed by a mix of chocolate, java and dark stone fruit. Finishes nice and easy.

  12oz Draft $8

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% · Milwaukee, WI

  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 DF

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

  12oz Bottle $5

• Heineken

  Pilsner · 5.4% · Zoeterwoude, Netherlands

  Crisp & smooth Euro Lager.

  12oz Bottle $5

• 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 · 4.2% · Milwaukee, WI

  This carefully crafted pilsner uses the finest ingredients and brewing techniques to ensure rich, full-bodied beer taste at only 96 calories.

  12oz Bottle $4

• Omission Pale Ale

  Gluten Free Beer · 5.8% · Portland, OR

  Bold, Hoppy, and Gluten-Free!

  12oz Bottle $5

• Thirsty Dog Raspberry Ale

  Fruit Beer · 3.9% · Akron, OH

  The inviting flavor and aroma of freshly picked raspberries is naturally infused in this unique, refreshing fruit beer.

  12oz Bottle $6

• 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

• 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 $5

• Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin

  IPA · 7.0% · San Diego, CA

  Sculpin’s unique flavor added with the tart freshness of grapefruit, perfectly complements this IPA’s citrusy hop character.

  12oz 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.

  12oz Can $6

• Berkshire Steel Rail Extra Pale Ale

  American Pale Ale · 5.3% · South Deerfield, MA

  In the words of renowned beer writer Lew Bryson, Steel Rail EPA is “what the water in heaven oughta taste like.”

  12oz Can $5

• Black Hog Granola Brown

  Brown Ale · 5.5% · Oxford, CT

  Granola Brown Ale is a refreshing brew incorporating all the wonders of delicious granola with a mix of oatmeal, grains, hops & roasted malts.

  12oz Can $6

• Fishers Island Lemonade

  Soda · 9.0% · Fisher Island, FL

  Vodka and whiskey with natural juice and flavors.

  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 $6

• Lagunitas 12th of Never Ale

  American Pale Ale · 5.5% · Petaluma, CA

  Tropically hoppy. Light, yet full-bodied. Bright and citrusy. Word.

  12oz Can $5

• Rekorderlig Mango Raspberry Cider

  Cider · 4.5% · 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

• Riker Hill Maniac Mac

  Cider · 5.0%

  Mainiac Mac is a filtered, mildly carbonated hard cider made primarily from McIntosh apples mixed with a blend of other varieties of apples.

  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

• BADSONS Beer Co Doobious

  IPA · 7.2%

  16oz Draft $7

• New England 668 Neighbor Of The Beast

  Belgian Strong Ale · 7.8% · Woodbridge, CT

  This HELLaciously delicious Belgian Ale is brewed with pilsner malts, candi sugar and blended with American and German hops.

  12oz Draft $8

• 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

• Relic Kettle of Vultures

  Barley Wine · 10.5% · Plainville, CT

  Creamy citrus and pine with some caramel.

  16oz Draft $7

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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