NEW SATURDAY HOURS 1-7PM
(July-Labor Day)
Open Thurs/Fri 4-8pm
Sat 1-7pm
Sun 1-6pm
NEW SATURDAY HOURS 1-7PM
(July-Labor Day)
Welcome!
Indoor & Outdoor Seating: Tables are first-come-first-serve or can be reserved for a $25 fee. Contact info@hopsonthehillbrewery.com to book your reservation. Note: emails received on the weekend may not get viewed right away.
Spacious Outdoor Area: Bring a blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy the view; limited picnic tables and lawn chairs provided. We also have a seasonal 30’ x 50’ tent for additional seating when not rented for private parties (May until the first snow).
Please Respect Our Property as if it is Your Own
Do Not Leave Trash or Glasses on the Ground
Children: Please bring a ball or game to entertain your children. We welcome children and ask that they are supervised at all times, do not climb trees, the hills, or go into the barns for their safety. Do not pile rocks on the grass or dig holes. It is a hazard for others walking and when mowing the lawn.
Dogs: We love dogs and welcome all well-behaved dogs on a leash. Please clean up after your dog. Water bowls are located outside the barn for your pet.
NO B.Y.O.B: Do Not bring alcohol, hard seltzers with you – leave it at home for your guests. Our liquor license does not allow the consumption of alcohol purchased elsewhere.
Cars & Vehicles: Please drive slowly in the neighborhood; watch for children, walkers, bikers, and horses while driving to and leaving the brewery.
Hops on the Hill is located on a working farm. Please do not walk in the hops fields for the safety of the plants and equipment, or in the fields during growing season.
Pick Your Own Sunflowers!
Pick your own, or purchase freshly cut sunflowers. We also have vases with 2 sunflowers for sale!
Food Trucks & What's Hopping
Food Trucks
7/7 – Square Peg Pizzeria
4-8pm
4-8pm
7/8 – Grillin’ & Groovin’
4-8pm
4-8pm
7/9 – Los Mariachis On Wheels
1-6pm
(Brewery Open til 7pm)
1-6pm
(Brewery Open til 7pm)
7/10 – La Birriamania
1-6pm
1-6pm
7/14 – Rustic StrEats
4-8pm
4-8pm
7/15 – Get Stuffed
4-8pm
4-8pm
7/16 – Par 4 Curbside Catering
1-6pm
(Brewery Open til 7pm)
1-6pm
(Brewery Open til 7pm)
7/17 – Square Peg Pizzeria
1-6pm
1-6pm
7/21 – Brasato
4-8pm
4-8pm
7/22 – No Coast Kitchen
4-8pm
4-8pm
7/23 – Lobster Tails
1-6pm
(Brewery Open til 7pm)
1-6pm
(Brewery Open til 7pm)
7/24 – Burning Peel Pizza
1-6pm
1-6pm
Live Acoustic Music
7/8 – Lucas Neil 4:30-7:30pm
7/10 – Mike Rau 2-5pm
7/14 – 2 Guys Named Jeff 4:30-7:30pm
7/17 – Chris Newell 2-5pm
7/21 – 6Fingersolo 4:30-7:30pm
7/23 – Chris Marolda 2-5pm
7/24 – Ali Kat 2:30-5:30pm
Thursday Cruise Nights 4-8pm
WEATHER PERMITTING
NO B.Y.O.B.
Come enjoy a beer and show off your hot rod/antique car/any make or model – all are welcome!
Local Supporting Local
Enjoy any of the listed classes/workshops at Hops on the Hill! These events are individually sponsored – please contact the host directly as noted on their flyer.
Painted by the Shore
*OUTDOOR* Sunflower Lantern Paint & Sip –
Friday, July 29th 6-8pm
Purchase Tickets HERE!
Our Beers
All of our beers are made from local farm ingredients. Like all the great beer cultures of the world, we think of beer as food. Our hope is that when you drink our beers you have the same “mmmm” reaction as when you take a bite of fresh baked bread still warm from the oven.
Accordingly, we brew many traditional styles of ales and lagers, which have stood the test of time and are crisp, clear and refreshing to the palate. Our beer is brewed in small batches, is never filtered or pasteurized and contains no preservatives, additives or stabilizers.
We specialize in “sessionable beers” that have a moderate alcohol content (between 5% and 6%) and are therefore suitable for drinking over an extended period and for pairing with a light meal.
For Non-Beer Drinkers: We have two wines, a Rose of Pinot Noir and a Cabernet Sauvignon available by the glass. Additionally, we offer two hard ciders on tap from New England Cider Co.: Fresh Blend and Blueberry (ciders are naturally gluten-free!).
Non-Alcoholic Options: We have a variety of sodas and iced tea, and are now also offering a few non-alcoholic beers from Athletic: Upside Dawn Blonde Ale, Run Wild Session IPA, and Cerveza Light Lager.
Beers on Tap
Cans
Most beers on tap are available in 4-pack cans to-go. We also sell 32 oz growler bottles and will fill any short-necked or open topped growler with the beers we currently have on tap.
Full Menu
Kegs
Additionally, we now sell sixth barrel (5.2 gallon) kegs which pour approximately 56 12-ounce servings. For best quality pours, we also provide rented tap equipment including a CO2 canister, keg coupler and faucet. Please contact us at info@hopsonthehillbrewery.com for pricing and ordering request two weeks prior to keg pick up.
Merchandise/Gifts/Mug Club
We have the perfect gifts for the craft beer fan in your life: t-shirts, hoodies, hats, pint glasses, water bottles, stickers, gift cards, & more
Growler Gift Box – $38
Includes: 1 Hops on the Hill Growler, 1 Certificate for a Free Fill of Beer, 2 Pint Glasses, & 1 Hops on the Hill Sticker
Customize your Growler Gift Box by adding any of the following items. Gift Box is $38 plus additional items:
Winter Hat | Cap | T-Shirt | Long Sleeve T-Shirt | Hoodie | Pint Glasses
Mug Club Membership - Starting November 2021
Sign up today or give as a gift!
Members Receive:
• A personalized numbered 20oz. mug filled at any time for the price of a 16oz. draft
• A free Hops on the Hill T-Shirt
• A free mug pour in their birthday month
$120 for Annual Mug Club
$500 for Lifetime Mug Club – Members receive a mug with their name on it!
Our Story
Hops on the Hill is a 100% “farm to glass” brewery. All of our beers are made with hops and grains grown on our farm and other family run farms within 30 miles of our brewery. The brewery and tasting room reside in a tobacco drying barn and are surrounded by operating farmland where we grow hops, broadleaf tobacco, pumpkins and other crops.
Our mission is to use our great venue and beer to build and improve our community. We bring people together so they can taste and experience our local history and tradition, enjoy the beauty of our authentic farm environment, and pause to live life more simply and easily. We strive to honor and preserve the beauty of South Glastonbury for future generations.
Owner / Grower
Al Gondek’s family has owned and farmed this land since the 1950’s growing broadleaf tobacco and various other crops. He continues farming the land as his father did, now including hops. Al’s goal is to preserve the land and continue farming. Hops on the Hill Farm Brewery located on site in one of the old tobacco barns will carry on the farming tradition.
Celebrating Our 2-Year Anniversary! June 28th, 2021
Photo by Carrie Draghi for Glastonbury Lifestyle
We’re proud to be South Glastonbury’s family-owned farm brewery, and we can’t thank you all enough for supporting our vision as we continue to grow. We couldn’t do this without the community or our amazing team of employees. Cheers!
– Al & Nancy Gondek
FAQs
Are you family friendly?
We welcome families whose children are well supervised and entertained. Children must be seated with their parents at all times. We do not supply specific entertainment or activities for children.
Are dogs permitted at the brewery?
Dogs on leashes are welcome on the lawn areas immediately surrounding the brewery, but not in the tasting room. Please remember to clean up after your dog and help us maintain a clean environment for all of our visitors. Thank you.
Are outside beverages permitted?
No, our license does not allow the consumption of alcohol purchased elsewhere. We have wine, cider, and non-alcoholic beverage options for those who prefer beverages other than our farm fresh beer.
Is there outdoor space?
Yes! There is plenty of space directly surrounding the brewery perfect for lawn games or a picnic. Feel free to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.
Is there walking, hiking & biking?
There are excellent walking, hiking and biking options in South Glastonbury near the brewery:
- Cotton Hollow Preserve
- Tryon Street (3.0 miles of scenic road)
- Rocky Hill – Glastonbury Ferry
Are buses permitted at the brewery?
Due to our residential location and permit limitations, we cannot accommodate groups traveling in any vehicle larger than a minibus/van.
Do you have gift cards?
Yes, you may purchase gift cards here or on-site.
Contact Us
Address: 275 Dug Road, Glastonbury, CT 06073
Food
On Site
We do not have kitchen on site, however there are several options available to customers who would like to dine or snack at the farm (don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets!):
- We have food trucks onsite during our open hours. Check our website and follow us on Facebook or Instagram to get up-to-date information!
- Feel free to bring your own food when food trucks are not scheduled – enjoy the indoors and outdoors with a picnic.
- Take-out / delivery can be brought / delivered from one of the fine restaurants in South Glastonbury.
Off site – Eat Locally
We are a short walk or drive to the great restaurants in South Glastonbury. You will likely drive by them on your way to us, so plan in advance and order take out:
- Char Koon – www.charkoon.com
- Olympic Pizza – www.olympicpizzaglastonbury.com
- 2 Hopewell Bistro & Bar – www.2hopewell.com
- Sayulita Restaurant (eat in only) – www.cantinasayulita.com
- Thai House Restaurant and Sushi Bar – www.thaihouseandsushibar.com
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