The annual G.O.A.T. Brew & Wine Fest, hosted in partnership with Ferris Events, returned to Hartford’s Dunkin’ Donuts Park on Oct. 16. Representatives from more than 50 local breweries, wineries, distilleries and distributors served a variety of tastes to guests inside the stadium which serves as the official site of the city’s minor league baseball team, the Hartford Yard Goats. Bands playing live throughout the afternoon included Whisker Fish, Jamie Livesay – Jaime’s Junk Show, Acoustic Marshpit and Branded. The event was sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Hilton Hartford, WholeFoods Market, ESPN 97.9 FM and NBC Connecticut.
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- The annual G.O.A.T. Brew & Wine Fest, hosted in partnership with Ferris Events, returned to Hartford’s Dunkin’ Donuts Park on Oct. 16.
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- Arthur Williams and Sam Schulten, Fifth State Distillery, showcasing Fifth State Gin and Fifth State CT Maple Whiskey.
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- Susannah Marchese, Tasting Room Manager, Hartford Flavor Company, with Hartford Flavor Company’s Wild Moon Liqueurs and Wild Moon Botanics lines and its latest offerings, Hartford Flavor Company Organic Vodka and Hartford Flavor Company Vanilla Vodka.
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- Justin Morales and Sam Dziecol, Founders, Up N’ Down Rock and Bourbon, poured the line’s flagship bourbon along with the brand’s latest addition, Up N’ Down Pumpkin Mash Bourbon.
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- Will Longo, Constellation Brands, highlighting Kim Crawford Illuminate Sauvignon Blanc.
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- Mike Vieira, Joann Bresnahan and Dan Bresnahan, City Steam Brewing, with Toner the Copy Cat, Hartford Yard Goats.
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- Brand Ambassadors Courtney Sak and Leah Pelarinos, Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
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- Jimmy Sweeney, Sales Representative, Thomas Hooker Brewery, pouring Thomas Hooker Vernal Brett Saison.
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- Brenden Conlin, Stony Creek Brewery, highlighting Stony Creek RUM Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Amber Ale.
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- John Ramos, Sales, Sam Adams, showcasing Sam Adams Jack-O Pumpkin Ale.
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- Mike Ligon, Boston Beer and Kayla Borricelli, Angry Orchard.
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- Larry Golia, Sales Manager, Counterweight Brewing Co., with Counterweight Smoked Ein, WorkHorse, Headway, Crucial Mass and Sticky Threads.
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- Kenny Wilkos and Gregg Galla, Back East Brewing Company.
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- Steve Turpak, CT Sales Rep., Long Trail Brewing and Paul Stanley, Volunteer.
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- Joe Orsini and Rob Goldberg, Lawson’s Finest Liquids.
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- Claire Flaherty, Boston Beer Co., highlighting Dogfish Head Punkin Ale and Dogfish Head Distilling Co. Vodka Lemonade.
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- Michael Copeland, Renée Copeland, Collen Mazurek and Paul Mazurek, all Connecticut Distributors, Inc., showcasing High Noon Sun Sips.
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- Jessica Rice, Two Roads Brewing Co., with Daybreaker Blood Orange Craft Cocktail, Two Roads Blueberry Lemon Gose, Two Roads Two Juicy and Ok2berfest Marzen Style Lager.
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- Steve Lander, Firefly Hollow Brewing Company, with Firefly Hollow Artistry Series #4, Pumpkin Spice and Lust Blood Orange.
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- Dick Daley, Sales Representative, Harpoon Brewery, with Harpoon Big League, Rec. League and Dunkin’ Donuts.
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- Jacqui Hornish and Sara Handleman, Litchfield Distillery, with selections including Litchfield Distillery Bourbon Barrel Maple Syrup, Batcher’s Gin, Batcher’s Vodka and Batcher’s Agave Spirits.
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- Krissy O’Donnell and Elizabeth Mangan, Fishers Island Lemonade, showcasing Fishers Island Lemonade, Fishers Island Lemonade Pink Flamingo, Fishers Island Lemonade Spiked Tea and Fishers Island Lemonade Fizz.
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- Colin Eversdyke and Mike Bellis, Bellis Bourbon, with Bellis Small Batch Bourbon and Bellis Blue Agave.
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- Kara Lanz, Cayla Balz and Rachel Nardello, ‘Merican Mule Canned Cocktails
