We serve a rotating variety of English-Style ales on traditional Hand Pump / Beer Engine!
Take part in an old blacksmith tradition of sticking a hot poker in your beer for a few seconds which causes it to create a marshmallowy head.
5 days, 5 beers full of cheer!
Each Beer Should Offer Something Different, If It Doesn't We Reformulate or Retire
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One of the few beers styles that is a uniquely American invention. German immigrants in Bourbon Country preffered beer to whiskey, so locals transformed the abundant distilling ingredients into a unique brew...
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A contradiction in terms - simultaneously black & pale - this style burst onto the scene 17(!) years ago with Stone's Sublimely Self-Righteous -- at least that was the first to come onto my radar. Followed by 21A Back in Black and Firestone Walker's Wookie Jack. Like many beer trends, old is new again…
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We've intercepted North Pole Communications for 2 Windsor Locks families, and together with Brewheads Entertainment, we're working to get as many of the items on their list as we can!
THIS WEDNESDAY Celebrate the Bounty of the Windsor Locks Hop Harvest with Us as we tap "Hops in the Locks", our community hopyard beer, Plus FESTIVE COCKTAILS! AND Sabores...
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On Friday, September 29th, We're celebrating 4-years of Luppoleto Brewing Co, Oktoberfest-Style! Music, Beer, Brats, And More!
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Inspired by our trip to Bamberg, we have fully embraced the smoke!
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Get 16-weeks of fresh local veggies with (or without) fresh local beer at Luppoleto! Pickup on Wednesdays. Sign up now!
This week's Trivia-ish game is 'Timeline', you put signficant historical events in order as we build a giant timeline on the Taproom tables.
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The Italian sport of lawn bowling comes to the Luppoleto Taproom. Sign-up in the taproom today!
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After a short pause, we're back with lots of food trucks plus the return of live music!
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We are shutting down for the first week in January for rest, relaxation and Bavarian Beer!
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Roarin' Repeal Day, Our 4th Annual Ugly Sweater Party & Toy Drive, Bonus Wednesday Hours!
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We're in the Holiday Home Stretch, If you still have gifts to buy, consider some of our 'Shop Small' Suggestions...
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On DEC 3rd, We Celebrate the optimism of the Roaring 20's with flapper dresses, formalwear, pints, cocktails + live jazz!
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We're partnering with the local VFW & Boxes to Boots to collect supplies for our deployed military. Get 50% Off Your First Pour with a donation!
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Part of our mission as a brewery is to make a positive impact in our community. One way we are doing that is through the Closer to Free Ride
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(8/11 - 8/21) Help us Help Windsor Locks families with our School Supplies Drive AND Get 50% Off Your First Pour!
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We've always been drawn to the 'un-cola' beer styles, like Steam Beer, Altbier and Kolsch. Plus they've got the best origin stories...
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Want to pick up fresh local veggies with fresh local beer at Luppoleto? Sign up now!
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Earn Your Beer, Drink, Repeat! Enjoy Outdoor Excercise on the Scenic Canal Path, Comraderie & Beer!
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Remembering the Irish Immigrant Laborers Who Built The Windsor Locks Canal
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Our 3rd Annual Ugly Sweater Party & Toy Drive is coming up Dec. 18th, plus more Live Music, Game Night and special holiday hours!
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As we exit (hopefully) a challenging era, celebrate the optimisim of the roaring 20's with us: flapper dresses, formalwear, pints, cocktails + jazz!
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(7/15 - 7/18) Running Club Kickoff, Game Night, Paul & Vinnie's and Fat City Kid
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There may be a global aluminum shortage but we thought, 'Hey, seems like a great time to get into cans!'
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We found the perfect use for our long, plain, white wall. We have converted it into a gallery for showcasing local artists, here’s how it works....
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We regularly use formal sensory-analysis to evaluate our beer for quality issues. We also use it to decide whether to switch to cans!
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Our ability to serve wine and cider has been temporarily interrupted by rule changes made by lawmakers.
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The Holiday Season is upon us. Here are our special hours & special events in the next few weeks
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Get into the giving spirit by bringing an unwrapped toy for Project Elf in Windsor Locks. Beer Specials & Prizes for the ugliest holiday sweater...
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The United States is the Land of the Free BECAUSE of the brave. We have a program to help our proud patrons give back to Vets in a small way.
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Hops Grown By the Community, For the Community. Announcing An Ultra Local Beer Benefiting Local Ag + Windsor Locks
#connecticut grown #farming #our philosophy #charity #community
Woo! We made it. It's been...a year...one helluva year. Our brewing approach is generally restrained, so this month we went nuts! err Fruits!
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Because You Shouldn't Have to Wait for a Waiter to Get Your Next Round
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No more scheduling. Order online. Choose Curbside pickup. Just call when you arrive & we'll bring out your order!
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This Sucks. Beer Helps. People Make it Better. Appreciation for You + Some Thoughts on the Importance of Ritual & Connection.
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We are dipping our toe back into the Taproom business. Figuretively. There are no toes anywhere near your beer! We promise!
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Thank You for Everything Cecelia / Gramma (Sep 1929 - Jun 2020)
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UPDATED 7/3: We will continue to offer takeout orders online with a scheduled pickup time for a low-touch handoff. Limited taproom service has resumed...
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As we face the growing Pandemic some changes are ahead. Some are simple and practical, others are much more challenging...
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I think Spring has sprung -- very much ahead of schedule. We have Live Music Twice & more on tap...
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How's Your February going? We're hoping to make it better with Pretzels, Maerzen, Food trucks, Game night, and more...
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In these chaotic times, sometimes it helps just to give back -- even in a small way. We're collecting personal care items for PR
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Calling all acoustic performers! We are currently booking musical acts!
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We've only been open 3 months, but we've come a long way! We're incredibly grateful for your support & eager for what's ahead!
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We have 2 new beers coming on this week + more details for our Ugly Sweater Toy Drive!
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The Holiday Season is upon us. Here are our special hours & events in the next few weeks
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Prova ('proof' in Italian) is our experimental series, where we explore the nooks & crannies on the edge & between styles
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Whew, we did it! Welcome one and all to Windsor Locks' own LUPPOLETO BREWERY & TAPROOM!
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The Doors Are Finally Open To Welcome the Good People from Windsor Locks AND BEYOND! Here's some details...
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We helped brew a special batch of Imperial Stout at New England Brewing Co. in Woodbridge, CT to Raise Money for Smilow Cancer Hospital
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Part of our mission as a brewery is to make a positive impact in our community. One way we are doing that is through the Closer to Free Ride
#our philosophy #charity #community
Everyone wants to know just one thing: when is Luppoleto Opening?? But first, we have some clarifying to do.
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What if you could get all the benefits of a mug club without ALWAYS drinking from a mug?
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We envision a day soon where you can sip Luppoleto beers among the hop bines. But until we can make that a reality, we need your help!
#connecticut grown #farming #our philosophy
Our fearless leader, Jennifer and her sidekick James ride for Team Craft Beer which supports cutting-edge Cancer research & patient care.
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Want to grow hops at home? It's super easy, they look cool and you might get a free beer out of it!
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After 90 days of waiting for our TTB license, we've decided it's time to focus on the little things (while we wait)
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Heat makes all the bad beer things happen faster...a lot faster. And by heat we mean: room temperature!
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Light causes hop compounds to skunk - that's generally a bad thing, unless you like the smell of skunk (which a lot of people do)
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After the devistating California wildfires, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co rallied support from thousands of craft brewers...
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[UPDATE: OUR SPECIAL USE PERMIT WAS APPROVED!] We have filed an application for a Special Use Permit with the Town which brings us another step closer to fresh local beer on Main Street in Windsor Locks!
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Bacio means 'kiss' in Italian but we've shoehorned it into an acronym for our brewing strategy, you know...for fun!
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Building on the pioneering success of Valley Malt, The Thrall Family is Filling the Missing Link Between Grain & Glass for Connecticut Brewers
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Your favorite Hazy IPA is about as perishable as milk. That's why we think small & local is the future of craft beer.
#commentary #our philosophy #beer101
We love hops. We enjoy many of the tremendous hazy IPAs available in the Northeast. But were not ready to put all our hops in that basket.
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Not just the Italian word for hopyard, Luppoleto pays hommage to our craft beer journey.
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We were ready to move, we really were but then she asked us to buy all the equipment...for making breakfast: the only meal we did NOT plan to serve.
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The Planning & Zoning Commission in Windsor Locks adopted new brewery regulations which pave the way for our Taproom on Rt. 75
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What goes into crafting the perfect gateway beer? More importantly, once they're at the gates, how do you get them to walk thru?
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As we approach my 5 year Beer Campaversary it seems like a good time to revisit how I was afforded the privelge of a trip to Sierra Nevada Beer Camp in Chico.
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Established 2008 to evaluate the viability of very small scale hop farming in Connecticut. We learned the biggest problem was picking not growing.
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Yes, another brewery will be opening soon. And it won't be the last. I know what you're thinking: why? We think every community needs a brewery
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Do you chase the grails? Do you scour the rating sites & comb thru top 10 lists? Do you pick something for it's 'Check In' appeal? Or do you drink what you like?
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I hear it all the time: 'You're a beer judge? I could never do that, I don't have a good palate'. While some have genetic advantages & disadvanteges, most people can learn to improve their palate.
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Beer is just a starting point; an intersection at which two otherwise unconnected people can meet and explore topics beyond beer.
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Rare is exciting. Rare transforms casual beer shopping into beer hunting. But there is a downside...
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