Riley Hart
San Diego, California
8/12/2026
Perfect for GroupsCozy Taproom
Live music was just loud enough. Grabbed a table, ordered a flight, and lost track of time.
Verified Independent MicrobreweryMicrobrewery
Forest City Brewing
180 Johnson St, Middletown, Connecticut, 06457-2247
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating / Fire PitsFood Trucks / Full KitchenFamily / Kid FriendlyLive Music & EventsGamesNA / Wine / CiderWiFiSports TVs / Game DayWheelchair Accessible
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Quick Vibe & Venue Facts
- Independent Status
- Verified Independent Microbrewery
- Pet Policy
- Dogs Welcome (Patio / Indoors)
- Food Options
- Daily Rotating Food Trucks & BYOF Friendly
- Family Policy
- All Ages / Kid Friendly until 8 PM
- Parking & Transit
- Transit-friendly location with nearby street parking.
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7 pouring
| Beer | Style | ABV | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night Watch Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | Stout | 6.6% | Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | On Tap |
| Orchard Hour Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin. | Cider | 6.2% | Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin. | On Tap |
| Hazy Memory Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | Hazy IPA | 6.9% | Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | On Tap |
| Kölsch Club Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | Kölsch | 4.8% | Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | On Tap |
| Patio Tart Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | Sour | 5.1% | Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | On Tap |
| Wheatfield Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | Wheat | 5.0% | Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | On Tap |
| Yard Work Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints. | Pilsner | 4.9% | Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints. | Kicked / Sold Out |
| River Porter Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast. | Porter | 5.8% | Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast. | On Tap |
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4.4 ★
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Avery Kim
Denver, Colorado
8/7/2026
Crisp LagersGreat IPA Selection
Landed here after a long drive and immediately felt at home. Friendly bartenders and a patio worth lingering on.
Jordan Blake
Austin, Texas
8/2/2026
Food Truck HitsSpacious Patio
Came for one pint, stayed for three. The IPA board is stacked and the crowd stayed easygoing.
Casey Nguyen
Portland, Oregon
7/28/2026
Cozy TaproomLive Acoustic Music
Perfect Saturday stop. Dogs on the patio, a food truck in the lot, and enough seating for the whole group.
Morgan Ellis
Chicago, Illinois
7/23/2026
Great IPA SelectionDog Heaven
Cozy taproom with a surprisingly deep lager list. Would crawl here again in a heartbeat.
Forest City Brewing FAQs
Is Forest City Brewing dog friendly?
Yes. Forest City Brewing is dog friendly in Middletown, including patio seating.
Does Forest City Brewing serve food or host food trucks?
Yes. Forest City Brewing hosts rotating food trucks and is generally BYOF friendly.
Can I host a private event or group crawl at Forest City Brewing?
Forest City Brewing can often host small group crawls. Contact the taproom directly, or claim the listing on Taprooms Near Me to publish event capacity.
Does Forest City Brewing have outdoor patio seating?
Yes. Forest City Brewing lists outdoor patio seating in Middletown, often with heaters or fire-pit nights.
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