Luppoleto Blog

Balanced beer portfolio

Nov 5, 2024 Each Beer Should Offer Something Different, If It Doesn't We Reformulate or Retire

#Our Philosophy

Kentucky common

Jul 1, 2024 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...

#Beer101

Back from the vault, black ipa

Jan 27, 2024 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…

#Beer101

Operation reinbeer

Nov 28, 2023 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!


Night before turkmas photo

Night before turkmas

Sun, Nov 19, 2023

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...

#Events #Community


It's a festaversary... again! photo

It's a festaversary... again!

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

On Friday, September 29th, We're celebrating 4-years of Luppoleto Brewing Co, Oktoberfest-Style! Music, Beer, Brats, And More!

#events


July 23rd is smoked beer preservation day! photo

July 23rd is smoked beer preservation day!

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Inspired by our trip to Bamberg, we have fully embraced the smoke!

#Events #Community #Beer101


2023 c s a @ luppoleto photo

2023 c s a @ luppoleto

Mon, May 1, 2023

Get 16-weeks of fresh local veggies with (or without) fresh local beer at Luppoleto! Pickup on Wednesdays. Sign up now!


Timeline trivia rules! photo

Timeline trivia rules!

Sun, Apr 9, 2023

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.

#Events


Luppoleto bocce league! photo

Luppoleto bocce league!

Sun, Feb 12, 2023

The Italian sport of lawn bowling comes to the Luppoleto Taproom. Sign-up in the taproom today!

#Events


Big game b b q photo

Big game b b q

Fri, Jan 20, 2023

Order Game Day BBQ and Beers to complete your Football Celebration!

#Events


And we're back!! photo

And we're back!!

Sun, Jan 1, 2023

After a short pause, we're back with lots of food trucks plus the return of live music!

#Our Philosophy #Events


Winter break photo

Winter break

Sat, Dec 31, 2022

We are shutting down for the first week in January for rest, relaxation and Bavarian Beer!

#Our Philosophy #Events


Holiday events & special hours photo

Holiday events & special hours

Tue, Dec 27, 2022

Roarin' Repeal Day, Our 4th Annual Ugly Sweater Party & Toy Drive, Bonus Wednesday Hours!

#Charity #Our Philosophy #Events #Community


Last minute gift ideas photo

Last minute gift ideas

Sat, Dec 17, 2022

We're in the Holiday Home Stretch, If you still have gifts to buy, consider some of our 'Shop Small' Suggestions...

#Crafts #Games #Community


2nd annual roaring repeal day! photo

2nd annual roaring repeal day!

Sat, Nov 12, 2022

On DEC 3rd, We Celebrate the optimism of the Roaring 20's with flapper dresses, formalwear, pints, cocktails + live jazz!

#Community


Boxes to boots supplies for our soldiers photo

Boxes to boots supplies for our soldiers

Thu, Oct 6, 2022

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!

#events #community


It's a festaversary! photo

It's a festaversary!

Mon, Sep 12, 2022

We're celebrating 3-years of Luppoleto Brewing Co, Oktoberfest-Style!

#events


Closer to free 2022 photo

Closer to free 2022

Mon, Aug 8, 2022

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


School supply drive photo

School supply drive

Sun, Aug 7, 2022

(8/11 - 8/21) Help us Help Windsor Locks families with our School Supplies Drive AND Get 50% Off Your First Pour!

#events #community


Hot lager & ice cold ale photo

Hot lager & ice cold ale

Tue, May 3, 2022

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...

#beer101


Community supported agriculture at luppoleto photo

Community supported agriculture at luppoleto

Tue, Apr 5, 2022

Want to pick up fresh local veggies with fresh local beer at Luppoleto? Sign up now!

#community


Luppoleto running club photo

Luppoleto running club

Sat, Apr 2, 2022

Earn Your Beer, Drink, Repeat! Enjoy Outdoor Excercise on the Scenic Canal Path, Comraderie & Beer!

#community


Irish canal laborer memorial photo

Irish canal laborer memorial

Sat, Mar 19, 2022

Remembering the Irish Immigrant Laborers Who Built The Windsor Locks Canal

#community


December 2021 events & holiday hours photo

December 2021 events & holiday hours

Fri, Dec 3, 2021

Our 3rd Annual Ugly Sweater Party & Toy Drive is coming up Dec. 18th, plus more Live Music, Game Night and special holiday hours!

#our philosophy #charity #events #community


Roarin' repeal day is dec. 4th! photo

Roarin' repeal day is dec. 4th!

Mon, Nov 1, 2021

As we exit (hopefully) a challenging era, celebrate the optimisim of the roaring 20's with us: flapper dresses, formalwear, pints, cocktails + jazz!

#progress #events


Beers for heroes photo

Beers for heroes

Tue, Aug 24, 2021

Who do you think deserves a 4-pack of Luppoleto Beer?

#events #community


Weekly snapshot // game night, running club & fantastic food trucks photo

Weekly snapshot // game night, running club & fantastic food trucks

Tue, Jul 13, 2021

(7/15 - 7/18) Running Club Kickoff, Game Night, Paul & Vinnie's and Fat City Kid

#events #community


Luppoleto beer now in 16oz cans! photo

Luppoleto beer now in 16oz cans!

Fri, Jan 15, 2021

There may be a global aluminum shortage but we thought, 'Hey, seems like a great time to get into cans!'

#progress


Calling all artists photo

Calling all artists

Wed, Jan 13, 2021

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....

#art #community


The triangle test photo

The triangle test

Tue, Jan 12, 2021

We regularly use formal sensory-analysis to evaluate our beer for quality issues. We also use it to decide whether to switch to cans!

#beer101


Pardon the wine & cider interruption photo

Pardon the wine & cider interruption

Mon, Dec 28, 2020

Our ability to serve wine and cider has been temporarily interrupted by rule changes made by lawmakers.

#commentary


Holiday hours & events photo

Holiday hours & events

Wed, Dec 9, 2020

The Holiday Season is upon us. Here are our special hours & special events in the next few weeks

#events


Ugly sweater toy drive 2020 photo

Ugly sweater toy drive 2020

Thu, Dec 3, 2020

Get into the giving spirit by bringing an unwrapped toy for Project Elf in Windsor Locks. Beer Specials & Prizes for the ugliest holiday sweater...

#our philosophy #charity #community


Beer for veterans photo

Beer for veterans

Sat, Nov 7, 2020

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.

#our philosophy


Putting down roots photo

Putting down roots

Tue, Sep 8, 2020

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


Join our birthday fruit strava ganza! photo

Join our birthday fruit strava ganza!

Tue, Sep 1, 2020

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!

#events


A s a p online beer ordering system photo

A s a p online beer ordering system

Fri, Aug 21, 2020

Because You Shouldn't Have to Wait for a Waiter to Get Your Next Round

#progress #our philosophy


Curbside pickup changes photo

Curbside pickup changes

Fri, Aug 21, 2020

No more scheduling. Order online. Choose Curbside pickup. Just call when you arrive & we'll bring out your order!

#progress


Sip of sanity photo

Sip of sanity

Fri, Jul 31, 2020

This Sucks. Beer Helps. People Make it Better. Appreciation for You + Some Thoughts on the Importance of Ritual & Connection.

#commentary #our philosophy


Re opening... slowly, carefully photo

Re opening... slowly, carefully

Tue, Jun 30, 2020

We are dipping our toe back into the Taproom business. Figuretively. There are no toes anywhere near your beer! We promise!

#progress #events


Grazie di tutti cecelia photo

Grazie di tutti cecelia

Wed, Jun 17, 2020

Thank You for Everything Cecelia / Gramma (Sep 1929 - Jun 2020)

#our philosophy #stories


Takeout beer photo

Takeout beer

Tue, Jun 2, 2020

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...

#events


Virus response & readiness photo

Virus response & readiness

Fri, Mar 13, 2020

As we face the growing Pandemic some changes are ahead. Some are simple and practical, others are much more challenging...

#events


March events photo

March events

Sun, Mar 1, 2020

I think Spring has sprung -- very much ahead of schedule. We have Live Music Twice & more on tap...

#events


Febtoberfest photo

Febtoberfest

Fri, Feb 7, 2020

How's Your February going? We're hoping to make it better with Pretzels, Maerzen, Food trucks, Game night, and more...

#events


Puerto rico earthquake relief photo

Puerto rico earthquake relief

Wed, Jan 15, 2020

In these chaotic times, sometimes it helps just to give back -- even in a small way. We're collecting personal care items for PR

#our philosophy #community #charity


Acoustic live music photo

Acoustic live music

Wed, Jan 8, 2020

Calling all acoustic performers! We are currently booking musical acts!

#events #community


Hindsight + 2020 priorities photo

Hindsight + 2020 priorities

Mon, Dec 30, 2019

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!

#progress #community #our philosophy


Ugly sweater toy drive + new beers photo

Ugly sweater toy drive + new beers

Wed, Dec 4, 2019

We have 2 new beers coming on this week + more details for our Ugly Sweater Toy Drive!

#events #charity #community


Holiday hours & events photo

Holiday hours & events

Fri, Nov 15, 2019

The Holiday Season is upon us. Here are our special hours & events in the next few weeks

#events


Introducing the prova series photo

Introducing the prova series

Tue, Oct 29, 2019

Prova ('proof' in Italian) is our experimental series, where we explore the nooks & crannies on the edge & between styles

#our philosophy


Grand opening + ribbon cutting photo

Grand opening + ribbon cutting

Wed, Oct 2, 2019

Whew, we did it! Welcome one and all to Windsor Locks' own LUPPOLETO BREWERY & TAPROOM!

#progress


We're ( soft) open. here's what to expect... photo

We're ( soft) open. here's what to expect...

Fri, Sep 13, 2019

The Doors Are Finally Open To Welcome the Good People from Windsor Locks AND BEYOND! Here's some details...

#progress


It's always stout season! photo

It's always stout season!

Tue, Aug 20, 2019

We helped brew a special batch of Imperial Stout at New England Brewing Co. in Woodbridge, CT to Raise Money for Smilow Cancer Hospital

#our philosophy #charity #community


Closer to free photo

Closer to free

Mon, Aug 19, 2019

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


So close... you can almost taste it! photo

So close... you can almost taste it!

Fri, Jul 19, 2019

Everyone wants to know just one thing: when is Luppoleto Opening?? But first, we have some clarifying to do.

#progress


The mugless club photo

The mugless club

Mon, May 20, 2019

What if you could get all the benefits of a mug club without ALWAYS drinking from a mug?

#our philosophy


Community hopyard project photo

Community hopyard project

Tue, May 7, 2019

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


Team craft beer photo

Team craft beer

Mon, May 6, 2019

Our fearless leader, Jennifer and her sidekick James ride for Team Craft Beer which supports cutting-edge Cancer research & patient care.

#our philosophy #charity #community


Growing hops at home photo

Growing hops at home

Wed, May 1, 2019

Want to grow hops at home? It's super easy, they look cool and you might get a free beer out of it!

#farming #connecticut grown


Lessons in patience photo

Lessons in patience

Wed, Mar 13, 2019

After 90 days of waiting for our TTB license, we've decided it's time to focus on the little things (while we wait)

#progress


Beer hates heat photo

Beer hates heat

Fri, Mar 1, 2019

Heat makes all the bad beer things happen faster...a lot faster. And by heat we mean: room temperature!

#beer101


Beer hates light photo

Beer hates light

Fri, Mar 1, 2019

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)

#beer101


Resilience i p a fundraiser photo

Resilience i p a fundraiser

Sat, Dec 8, 2018

After the devistating California wildfires, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co rallied support from thousands of craft brewers...

#stories #charity #community


Windsor locks permit filed & approved! photo

Windsor locks permit filed & approved!

Mon, Oct 15, 2018

[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!

#progress


Brewing bacio beers photo

Brewing bacio beers

Tue, May 15, 2018

Bacio means 'kiss' in Italian but we've shoehorned it into an acronym for our brewing strategy, you know...for fun!

#our philosophy


Craft maltsters connecting local farmers & brewers photo

Craft maltsters connecting local farmers & brewers

Sun, Apr 15, 2018

Building on the pioneering success of Valley Malt, The Thrall Family is Filling the Missing Link Between Grain & Glass for Connecticut Brewers

#stories #connecticut grown #farming


Freshness matters photo

Freshness matters

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

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


Do you even haze bro? photo

Do you even haze bro?

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

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.

#our philosophy


Luppoleto the story behind the name photo

Luppoleto the story behind the name

Mon, Jan 15, 2018

Not just the Italian word for hopyard, Luppoleto pays hommage to our craft beer journey.

#stories #farming #connecticut grown


False starts, part one photo

False starts, part one

Sun, Jan 15, 2017

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.

#progress


Windsor locks adopts new brewing regulations! photo

Windsor locks adopts new brewing regulations!

Wed, Oct 12, 2016

The Planning & Zoning Commission in Windsor Locks adopted new brewery regulations which pave the way for our Taproom on Rt. 75

#progress


The crowd at the gates photo

The crowd at the gates

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

What goes into crafting the perfect gateway beer? More importantly, once they're at the gates, how do you get them to walk thru?

#commentary


How i got to brew at sierra nevada brewing co. photo

How i got to brew at sierra nevada brewing co.

Mon, Aug 15, 2016

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.

#stories


The wright nano hopyard photo

The wright nano hopyard

Mon, Feb 15, 2016

Established 2008 to evaluate the viability of very small scale hop farming in Connecticut. We learned the biggest problem was picking not growing.

#stories #connecticut grown #farming


Just what we need... another brewery photo

Just what we need... another brewery

Fri, Jan 15, 2016

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

#commentary


Drink for yourself photo

Drink for yourself

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

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?

#commentary #our philosophy


Flavor awareness photo

Flavor awareness

Wed, Oct 15, 2014

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.

#commentary #our philosophy


Thinking outside the glass photo

Thinking outside the glass

Fri, Feb 15, 2013

Beer is just a starting point; an intersection at which two otherwise unconnected people can meet and explore topics beyond beer.

#commentary #our philosophy


The tyranny of the rare photo

The tyranny of the rare

Tue, Jan 15, 2013

Rare is exciting. Rare transforms casual beer shopping into beer hunting. But there is a downside...

#commentary #our philosophy


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