The inaugural New England Summer Beer Festival took place at the Goshen Fairgrounds the weekend of July 6 through July 8. During four tasting sessions over the weekend, guests sampled a variety of beer and cider from craft breweries in the Northeast. Guests also enjoyed live music and food from a variety of vendors. A portion of the event proceeds benefited the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, a charitable organization that helps military veterans obtain guide dogs and Christmas Wish CT, a nonprofit dedicated to helping Connecticut families in need.
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- The first New England Summer Beer Festival took place at the Goshen Fairgrounds, benefiting two local community agencies.
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- Doug Fuchs, Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff, Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation; Chris Bellanca, President, Beer Belly Productions; and Bryant O’Neill, Guide Dog Trainer, Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation with 10-month-old guide dog in training Xeus.
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- Aron Daniels, CT/RI Sales Representative, Sixpoint Brewery with Sixpoint Citrus Jammer Gose.
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- Volunteer Stephen Lynehan pouring Firestone Walker, Breckenridge Brewery and Kronebourg 1664 brews.
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- Event volunteers Zach Wilkinson, Jacob Shpor and Connor Toffey pouring for Wash Ashore, von Trapp Brewery and Hanging Hills Brewery.
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- Cynthia Keator and Bob Keator for Keegan Ales.
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- Matthew Japs, representing Five Churches Brewing, New Britain.
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- Katelyn Bellanca, Thomas Chadwick, Courtney Burke and Elliot Gabrielson.
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- Brand Ambassadors with Fishers Island Lemonade: Mallory Huron, Lauren Messina and Jennifer Dimmock.
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- Sean Juliano, Sales Manager, Stony Creek Brewery pouring Hibiscus & Ginger Gose, Sun Juice Belgian Summer Ale and Double Ruffled.
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- Robin Tirrell and Henry Tirrell for Big Elm Brewing.
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- Andy VanBlargan, Regional Sales and Marketing Manager, The Lion Brewery.
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- Both of Norbrook Farm Brewery: Randy Auclair, Principal and Colin Coan, Brewer.
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- Stephanie Tomlinson, Brand Ambassador and Wendy Wulkan, Owner, both of Bull & Barrel Brewery.
