The history of Connecticut beers and breweries will be on tap at a program presented by the Seymour Historical Society on Sunday, Aug. 27, at 2 p.m.
Beer played a vital role in the state’s early history. Early colonists often lacked access to clean drinking water, so they used the frothy beverage to quench their thirst.
Later, government officials and militia members gathered in taverns and talked business over pints of ale. In this program, Will Siss – book author, blogger and newspaper columnist who writes as the Beer Snob – will trace the ebb and flow of Connecticut’s brewing industry over the centuries. He’ll discuss how small brewers have flourished since the 1980s, launching the likes of the New England and Cottrell brewing companies, as well as a number of brewpubs. Finally, he’ll explain how even smaller operations with only one or two people are changing the beer landscape again.
The Seymour Historical Society is located at 59 West Street, near the Trinity Episcopal Church.
The program is free to Seymour Historical Society members and $5 for non-members.
Seating is limited to 65 people, so arrive early to claim a seat. Doors open at 1 p.m.
For more information, contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), call 203 – 881-2156 or visit www.seymourhistoricalsociety.org.
