The Little Red Barn Brewery is now offering ONLINE ORDERING for curbside pick-up! Order your CROWLER today!
For Growler and Squealer purchases, please call us at 860-238-4446
BREWERY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Little Red Barn Brewers are offering limited indoor/outdoor seating options.
There are a FEW THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW prior to visiting.
- The LRB is still offering to-go service, including curbside pick-up.
- All seating will be limited to indoor/outdoor tables, adhering to the 6′ distance rules with a limit to 5 people per table.
- Masks must be worn at all times, with the exception of when you are sitting at your table.
- If you have any of the known symptoms of COVID-19 please stay home for the safety of yourself and others.
- If tables are not available we ask that you take your beer “to-go”. This is in accordance with State Regulations.
We are very excited to see all our friends again.
We appreciate your cooperation and patience as we try to comply with the state regulations on reopening CT.
BREWERY HOURS
TO-GO / CARRY OUT and LIMITED INDOOR/OUTDOOR SEATING
(Weather Permitting)
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 3-8PM
Thursday: 3-8PM
Friday: 12-8PM
Saturday: 12-8PM
Sunday: 12-6PM
Singing Sliders
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
4-8PM
Greenhouse Tavern
Thursday, September 17, 2020
4-8PM
Crepe Hut
Friday, September 18, 2020
Time TBD
Rapid Rescue
Saturday, September 19, 2020
12-8PM
Singing Sliders
Sunday, September 20, 2020
12-6PM
EVENTS
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, some of our music events will be available on FACEBOOK Live!
Please check our Facebook schedule.
Bill Benson – LIVE!
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
6-8PM
One of our favorites returns!
Where it all Began
Little Red Barn Brewers is really a story about how two brothers and their high school friend worked on transforming their dreams into reality. The Hop Brothers, Matt and Nate Day, have been friends since birth. They caught the craft beer bug shortly after Matt received a Mr. Beer kit for Christmas. Although the early beers would not stand up to their current standards, the pint-sized dreams began. Shortly after getting a Mr. Beer kit, the Hop Brothers began brewing with Greg Hoffman, whose life experiences made him the ideal mentor for the gang. Greg taught the brew crew the importance of precision, sanitation, documentation, passion, and perhaps the most important life lesson of them all, enjoy what you do, for our time on this rock is short. It wasn’t tough to get Nils Johnson involved with the club – he was often heard proclaiming, “free beer, count me in”. What he lacked in training, he more than made up for with his experienced taste buds. The LRB quickly outgrew making their nectar on the kitchen stove; it was time for a new home. Nils’s parents, Nils and Gail Johnson, donated the use of an old horse barn located in Barkhamsted, CT for this purpose.
History was Made
On March 9, 2013, the brew crew produced their first batch of beer at the now historic Little Red Barn. Without the Johnson’s generous donation, the brew crew’s dreams may not have been realized. If you see them in the tap room, buy them a pint. The Little Red Barn Brewers researched numerous towns in the Northwest Corner. During the summer of 2017, the LRB selected 32 Lake Street, Winsted, CT as their future home. They quickly realized the Little Red Barn Brewers LLC was not building their brewery, but rather the brewery belongs to the community. The support of the community, businesses, and town hall has been overwhelming, and it’s exciting to be part of the revitalization of a once-prosperous town. Winsted is more than just a town, it’s the gateway to both the Litchfield Hills and the Berkshires. Little Red Barn Brewers LLC will be “Brewing up Good Times” in Winsted, CT starting March 2019.
The original “Little Red Barn”. See, we’re not kidding!
Some of Our Hand Crafted Brews
Octoberfest – Märzen
Deep amber in color, a slight caramel sweetness, and lightly hopped – a great seasonal beer! ABV 5.2%
Little Blue Pils – Fruit Beer
The beer that makes you stand up straight! We added blueberry to our pilsner to create this refreshing summer brew. ABV 4.5%
Lawn Chair IPA – American
Pull out the lawn chair and kick back with a bit of hoppy goodness! Using only citra hops, this easy drinker will become your new lounging around beer! ABV 4.6%
Cowboy Ale – Pale Ale
Darker and sweeter than your average Pale Ale. Loaded with Munich malt and lightly hopped. ABV 6.3%
Freshly Squeezed IPA – New England
Juicy, hazy, smooth, and tasty! Take a trip to New England with this citrusy IPA! ABV 5.6%
100 Hour Sour – Fruited Sour
Our newest fruited sour is loaded with blackberry…. and was well worth the wait! ABV 4.9%
Raggie Rye – American
This American wheat beer has a hearty dose of rye malt and at 5% it’s an easy drinker and a great summer choice. ABV 5%
Raggie Summer Shandy – Shandy/Radler
This years edition of the LRB Summer Shandy will keep you cool all sunmer! ABV 5%
Little Blue Shandy – Fruit Beer
We took our Little Blue Pils and added a lemon twist for a crisp summer refresher! ABV 4.5%
Winchester Wheat – American Pale Wheat
Traditional American wheat beer, refreshing and easy drinking. ABV 5%
Mad River Pilsner – Pilsner/German
Light and Crisp! The perfect easy drinking brew to float down the river with! ABV 4.5%
I’ll Have A Nutter Brown Ale – American
Deep Amber brown ale, easy drinker and light on the palate! It’s begs for another pint! ABV 5.5%
Kountry Kolsch – Kölsch
Light in color and malt character, this style is a refreshing drink with a hint of citrus & a crisp finish! ABV 4.5%
Cow Tippin Copper Ale – Pale Ale/American
Great blend of malt and hops, smooth and refreshing for whatever the day brings, even if its some good old fashioned cow tipping! ABV 5.6%
Watermelon Patch Pilsner – Pilsner/Other
Fresh watermelon from Sub Edge Farm gives our pilsner a refreshing twist! ABV 4.5%
You Did It!
The LRB would like to THANK ALL OF YOU for your incredible support of our Kickstarter Campaign! With the contributions made by family, friends, and all of our supporters, we have crushed our milestone goal of $15,000 and have closed our campaign by raising over $34,000 towards Winsted’s Brewery! This just shows the excitement and the commitment of everyone in helping to bring positive changes to Winsted! CHEERS TO ALL OF YOU!
What Happens at the Barn, Stays at the Barn
CT Brewers Guild “Support Local”
The LRB is also a proud member of the CT Brewers Guild! The CT Brewers Guild was founded in 2012 to help promote our local breweries as well support the member initiatives that support profitability, and increase the awareness of the many CT breweries and legislative actions.
Interesting Beer Facts
At any given time, 0.7% of the world population is drunk. It means 50 million people are drunk right now.
It’s beer thirty somewhere!
162,719 pints of Guinness beer are wasted each year due to mustaches.
Cenosillicaphobia
the fear of an empty beer glass.
Terrifying phobia indeed.
LRB Brew Crew
Nils Johnson
Co-Founder, President
Nils caught the craft beer bug early in life. It wasn’t because of its superior taste, it was out of necessity. It’s legal to buy the ingredients for beer under the age of 21. So in the interest of science, the ingredients were bought and the beer was made every three weeks during one summer break.
After those early experiences, Nils took a hiatus from beer. He attended and graduated from Northwestern Community College and went on to have a 25-year career in transportation. His first job, and one he held for 20 years, was working for Lippincott Van Lines, Winsted, CT. Nils’s support for the community has been evident by his two decades of volunteering with a local fire department.
How did working in transportation prepare Nils for making beer? The honest answer, not at all. This is why the Hop Brothers are in charge of that. The business side of beer, now that’s something his experience has prepared him for. Throughout the years, he had to watch cash flows, interact with customers, write HR polices, route trucks, and has dealt with numerous federal and state agencies. These skills will translate nicely into this venture.
Nils has often been associated with Beerman – many think he is this super hero. Research has shown Nils often wears glasses and Beerman does not, so he has been eliminated as being the alter ego of the defender of Craft Beer.
Nathan Day
Co-Founder, Head Brewer
When Nathan’s brother got a Mr. Beer kit for Christmas, he invited Nate over for their first attempt at home brewing. The seed was planted and the next month Nate got his own 5-gallon brewing kit. After a few solo brews, he was thirsty for more knowledge. Nate turned to his friend and bandmate, Greg Hoffman. Greg was once an avid brewer of beer and, after conversing with Nate, his love and passion for brewing was rekindled. It was at this time that Nate thought it would be a great idea to form a brew club as a way to foster their passions. Under Greg’s tutelage, Nate began to learn how to build a beer and soon shifted his focus from crafting songs to crafting recipes. Close friend Nils Johnson joined the club and they quickly outgrew Greg’s kitchen… they moved to the Little Red Barn and eventually made the decision to chase a dream. Focused and determined since that day, the Brew Crew is close to realizing that dream.
Matthew Day
Co-Founder, Marketing, & Assistant Brewer
Matthew began brewing beer about 7 years ago after receiving a beer brewing kit from his wife for Christmas. Brewing quickly became much more than a hobby as he and his brother (Head Brewer Nathan Day) quickly upgraded their equipment and began experimenting with the many varieties of craft beer. For the past 2 years, Matt has been brewing at a feverish pace to keep up with the numerous private parties and events where the Little Red Barn Brewers have been sharing their brews. Matt has been in charge of the Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts for the brewery. Matt also works in the IT department at The Hartford Insurance Co. where he has been for 20 years.
CONTACT US
PO BOX 780
Winsted CT 06098
1-860-238-4446
32 Lake Street
Winsted, CT 06098
beerman@lrbbrewers.com
PLEASE NOTE:
If our brew lot is full, there is additional parking on Meadow Street.
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