We're back after a long hiatus to talk more about Treehouse's CT location being named one of the best breweries in CT, and other brewery news to get you through the day. Follow us @1056Podcast on Instagram and TikTok *we're not actually sponsored by Philip Morris

You ever drink a beer with water from Long Island Sound?Alex Kidd GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-alex-kidds-family-with-medical-bills?fbclid=IwAR1enOk9v4_ND3TCkXLxI8yJ8vUMvfSzFWSkzCyGRQnsaWjMPTNNJbyvVns&mibextid=Zxz2cZFollow us on Instagram and TikTok @1056Podcast

It’s our 2nd LIVE show in a row! We were live at the XL Center for the 2023 CT Beer Fest. We got to try a great sampling of CT Beer, while talking to folks from the CT beer industry. a BIG thank you to the CT Brewers Guild for inviting to be apart of this awesome day. Interviews include: Alvarium Beer Co Athletic Brewing Bistro Buddy Elicit Brewing…

Jeff and I were LIVE from Bad Sons Beer Co for their annual April Sours beer fest. We had a ton of fun sampling sours and other beers from all around CT. Want to learn more about the folks who brew your favorite CT beers? Listen to our live episode! Thanks to all those that came on: Broken Symmetry Labyrinth Brewing Company Beer Man Beer Podcast Tr…

Our friend Nick aka Fake Phil Markowski joins us for the THIRD time to talk all about CT beer, while gift us some beers to try from Bissel Brothers, Manor Hill Brewing, and Hill Farmstead. Of course, like any good beer podcast, we also talk Rugby 6 Nations. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @1056Podcast…

If there’s one person to bring us back, it’s Tom M. We talk about the new changes to the CT Beer Drinkers Group (including his ban), our thoughts on more CT breweries closing, plus the much anticipated opening of a new Branford brewery. Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok @1056Podcast Join Beer Drinkers of CT on Facebook today!…

It’s the first episode of 2023 and the start of our 5th year as a podcast! We talk Fat Tire’s rebrand, our Untappd Year in Beer, our visit to Armada Brewing, and the Brewery Star’s ranking of the top CT breweries. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @1056Podcast

We jump all over the place in this episode. We talk more Two Roads news, a new beer trail app, our thought on Spotify Wrapped and Kanye, plus the highest rated beer in CT. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @1056podcast

We're joined by Rob and Louis of Growler Power, a revolutionary device to get the freshest beer from you growlers. We talk all about the Growler Power, their plans for the future, and their thoughts on some of the worst inventions ever created. Follow them on social media @GrowlerPower and visit https://www.growlerpower.com/ to stay up to date on t…

We are BACK. We get caught up with the news from the beer industry over the last few months, talk beer collabs with memes, and what we want to see from the Brewmaster Beer Brewing Simulator game. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitch @1056Podcast

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We talk the closing of a CT brewery and beloved beer shop in Connecticut and talk about how Tree House is getting creative with new way to print their own money. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for our Ten Fifty Trips series @1056Podcast

This episode is RETRO. We sat down with Kristen and Anderson of one of Connecticut's newest breweries: Velvet Libations out of Wolcott. We talked everything behind their name, how they decided on the 60s theme of the brewery, and their company's plan for expansion in Connecticut. It a jam-packed episode of everything from beer to Napoleon Bonaparte…

We recap two beer fests we attended since last episode: the 2022 Two Roads Cask Fest and the 2022 CT Brewer's Guild CT Craft Beer Fest and pay tribute to the late Foo Fighters drummer, Taylor Hawkins. Follow our journey to review 1 beer from every US state while riding the length of the USA on the Peloton on Instagram @1056Podcast…

this interview was downright awesome! We were joined by Will Thresher, Head Creative at Tribus Beer Co out of Milford, CT. We talk in depth about keeping up with social media trends as a niche industry (craft beer), the future of Tribus, and what upcoming projects Will and the Tribus team has in store for Connecticut. Follow Tribus on social media …

This episode is jam packed with a lot of CT beer news. We talk about Fuzzy Baby Ducks now being over rated (according to some), our love for the Power Orange, and some notable new beer releases that have happened since our last episode. We talk about Peloton DMing Tyler and much more. Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok @1056Podcast for our Ten FIft…

This episode is a 180 yard 7-iron. We were joined by a fellow CT beer (and golf) podcast, Burke and Justin of the Pints and Putts podcast! We get their thoughts on a potential bubble in the CT beer scene, and talk about some eye-opening things they've seen on the golf course.Follow them on social media @pintsandputtspod, Youtube: "Pints and Putts",…

We cover some of the beer headlines in the CT beer industry! Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok for more @1056podcast!

This episode is NEW (England Brewing Company). We were truly honored to have on Jessbeerme and Jamal Robinson from THE New England Brewing Company. We talked about their initiatives for the craft beer industry, including the Change in the Air Festival and a Woman-Led subcommittee focused on the empowerment, advancement, and inclusion of women both …

In the first part of episode 72, we talk about Tyler's trip to the DR, Mamajuana, people who clap when the plane lands, and a newly released spaghetti beer from Utah. Jeff also elaborates on his label review of Sharecrop from the Drowned Lands Brewery. Follow us on Instagram AND NOW TIK TOK @1056podcast…

In part 2 of Episode 71, we talked with the owner of one of the funnier beer social media accounts out there, Doug Veliky aka @beeraficionado. He gave us some interesting insight into the Chicago craft beer scene and how it's one of the more unique communities in the country because of the selection of beers at their disposal. We also talked about …

We're gearing up for a big 2022! We talk about Good Beer Hunting naming New England Brewing Company's own Jamal Robinson to their 2021 Signifiers list as well as Counterweight and Fox Farm being named in two 'Best Of' lists from Hop Culture. Happy New Year! Follow us on Instagram @1056Podcast

An interview 2 years in the making, we were so excited to have on Jonny Benson and Jay "Keg" Kettles of CT Magazine's People's Choice Best of Connecticut Podcast for 2021, the Beer Man Beer Podcast! We talk about their podcast start, what CT breweries they love, and they share one of their most awkward interviews! Check out their 100th Episode Part…

I'm going to be honest, this intro episode devolved into a realization that the majority of breweries aren't using Tootsie Rolls as adjuncts in their beers (which they shouldn't). Enjoy! Our interview with the folks from the Beer Man Beer Podcast drops next episode. Follow us on Instagram @1056Podcast…

This episode is unBEElieveable. We sat down with Cherokee Robbins of Alvarium Beer Co (in person!) to learn more about her experience working with Alvarium, how breweries get their beers into local bars across the state, and much more. We were also joined by fellow Alvarium employee Evan Hill and (of course he was here at the same time we were, by …

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This episode is 🇬🇧. We went across the pond for this episode to talk to Tim Hoolahan of Fallen Acorn Brewing Co. We talk about some of the differences between the US and UK beer scene, what beer styles are huge in the UK right now, and how much are people paying for hype cans like Treehouse and Monkish over in the UK? Be sure to follow Fallen Acorn…

In part 1, we talk about our venture to Decicco's for a secret podcast project coming in 2022, react to Bell's Brewery being sold to the same company that owns New Belgium, and talk about some CT beer events we'll be heading to in November. Follow us on Instagram @1056podcast

This episode is FOGGY. We sat down with one of the more exciting brewers in the state (maybe the country right now) Josh Arno of Abomination Brewing Company. The brewery came to the CT beer scene about 2 years ago out of Twelve Percent and has hit the ground running with their Fog IPA series. We talked to Josh about his beer journey to Connecticut,…

In part 1, we talk about having beers in an old insane asylum, Jeff completes his review of Spectre, and we talk about the continual rise of Connecticut’s Athletic Brewing Company as they hire the former VP of Marketing at Dos Equis as the company’s first CMO. PLUS we tease our newest interview, coming next week. Watch our video review series Ten F…

Episode 66 gets MEMED. We sit down with Tommy DeFilippo, who runs the best Instagram account dedicated to geographic specific memes: Trumbull Memes (@trumbullmemes on Instagram). Not only does he talk about his humble beginnings with the account, we also dive into the CT craft beer scene as well. His family are the owners of Angelo’s liquor store i…

Episode 66 is GOING TO BE THE START OF SOMETHING DIFFERENT.To make our content easier to enjoy, we'll now be splitting up our episodes into two: one episode dedicated to our usual intro banter in an extended format, and one episode dedicated to a beer review or interview. Episode 66.1 was DOUBLE STUFFED with mini interviews from 2 events we attende…

Episode 65 is FROM THE TOP ROPE. We had Ken Tuccio, founder of Best Trivia Ever, back on the show to talk about the biggest trivia event in recent memory: BTE Slam. In short, picture a wrestling ring inside of Tribus Brewing Co featuring some huge names from the wrestling community. We are so excited for this event on September 30th, 2021 and hope …

It’s Episode 64 and Tom M returns for a THIRD TIME. We catch up with Tom M on which up and coming brewery he feels has been producing some great stouts, talk about the Closer to Free Ride, and more about our goals for our social media accounts. By Tom M’s merch (all proceeds to charity) at itsalwaysstoutseason.com. Follow his Instagram @itsalwaysst…

Episode 63 is ON FLEEK. We were pumped to stop by Bridgeport’s newest brewery, Berlinetta Brewing. We talk all about the brewery itself and review one of their offerings on the show. We also explain how Jeff got his new nickname Pickle Jeff (everyone please call him that from now on). Donate to Tyler’s Closer to Free Ride Page HERE https://bit.ly/3…

Episode 62 is OLYMPIC. This is the podcast’s first Summer Olympics so we breakdown the end of the Gold Medal Table Tennis Match LIVE as Japan faced off against China (spoiler). Aside from that we were lucky to have on Carlee and Brandon of Bring It To The Table, Connecticut’s newest beer and food Vlogcast. We go over how they formed and who they th…

Episode 61 was LEGENDARY. We were joined by Co-Founder and Head Brewer of Two Roads Brewing Company Phil Markowski! We talked about his journey through the local beer industry, as well as his thoughts on the changing landscape of new and hyped styles of beer as well as a few stories behind some Two Roads and Area Two Beers.Follow us on Instagram @1…

Episode 60 is TWO GOOD. We were joined by friend of the show and recurring guest Kat Manning to talk about her day in the life as Social Media and Content Creator for one of the biggest breweries in the country, Two Roads Brewing Company. She’s been crushing the social media game for all things Two Roads (@tworoadsbrewing, @areatwobrewing, @daybrea…

Episode 59 is FRIENDLY. We were lucky to have on our great friend Juan to discuss his new Instagram account (@beerforbooper) where he showcases his craft beer escapade in the quest to get every badge on Untappd. We also went over his contentious thoughts on the largest craft brewery in Connecticut, Two Roads (MAYBE we change his mind by the end of …

Episode 58 is THE BEST. We review Why You Hayden? the collaboration between Best Friends Lunch and Veracious Brewing. Catch up on all Ten Fifty Sips episode on our Instagram @1056Podcast Follow us on Untappd: @tieler & @redmarker Help Brienne (@ratmagnet) with Legal Fees GoFundMe https://gofund.me/515b5595…

Episode 57 is ALL NEW. NEW Episode NEW Release Day (Podcast and Ten Fifty Sips episodes now drop on Tuesdays) NEW England Brewing Co We come back from our (1 episode) break to review arguably one of the best and oldest breweries in CT, NEBCO. What's better, we review a beer that has possibly one of the most clever names for a beer "668 The Neighbor…

Episode 56 is EXECUTIVE. We were honored to have on friend of the program and our Executive Producer Lee Metzger. We talk about the name for our new fanbase, Lee's journey through the CT beer world and his podcast (The Best in Show Show). Follow his podcast on Instagram @thebestinshowshow and @stripes_mcgahee for a new season coming soon. Also, pro…

Episode 55 is FAKE. We were honored to have on our friend THE Fake Phil Markowski. We go over how he first got mistaken as the head brewer of Two Roads Brewing Company, some hilarious interactions with the Two Roads Crew, and talk about the future of Fake Phil Markowski. Follow Fake Phil on Instagram @fake_phil_markowski and as always leave us a 5 …

Episode 54 comes FULL CIRCLE. Back in the second episode of this beer podcast, Jeff went in on the can design of Oh New England from Hanging Hills. 2+ years later we invited Joe on to squash our beef, and go into his transition from owning a brewery to being a gypsy brewer. He also teases a new beer coming out. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @10…

Episode 53 is METAL. We stopped by Labyrinth Brewing Company in Manchester to pick up the 2021 version of Freezing Moon, a barrel aged imperial stout. We also follow up on what the TTB is exactly (from our last episode with Black Pond Brews) and touch on Tyler turning 29. Follow us on Instagram @1056Podcast for our video series Ten Fifty Sips and l…

Episode 52 was a WILDLY FUN TIME. Cory and Mike, Co-Founders at Black Pond Brews came on the podcast to talk about opening Black Pond Brews back in 2014, the TTB (which, for the record ,Black Pond Brews is pro-TTB), and some of the backstories behind their most popular beers. We even tried Machu Picchu, and Ban Headlines! Lemon Meringue Pie on the …

It’s Episode 51 and we have THE DUDE Daniel Flynn, founder of DRF Consulting. Daniel has been helping dozens of local businesses (including many CT breweries) with their behind-the-scenes operations, like payroll, bill pay, and all things taxes (except he WON’T do your taxes. Don’t ask (we already did)). If you are a CT brewery and need help with y…

Episode 50 got UGLY (Drinks that is). We were joined by Hugh Thomas, Co-Founder and CEO of Ugly Drinks (starts at 26:14). He shared with us what it took to start Ugly Drinks, how they aim to combat the American and UK sugar addiction, as well as a few of his favorite beers he's had here in the US. You can find Ugly Drinks in most grocery stores acr…

It's the first 1056 show of 2021 and we set the bar HIGH. Darren Rovell, formally a Business Analyst at ESPN and current Senior Executive Producer at The Action Network, came on to talk about investing in Connecticut's own Athletic Brewing Company, and the shakeup of NA beer in the craft beer industry (STARTS AT 17:00 mark). Follow Darren on Instag…

IT's EPISODE 48 and we have TWOFER for you all. But first, LIVE SHOWS ARE BACK. Second, we have on recurring guest Chase from South Carolina to discuss the SC vs CT beer scene and try beer from down south. Then, we review Lights Out Stout, a Limited Release Russian Imperial Stout.Want to watch our next live show...live? Follow us on Instagram @1056…