The annual Craft Sippin’ in New Britain tasting and cultural event took place on May 15. Hosted by the New Britain Museum of American Art, the festival featured tastes from a variety of Connecticut craft brewers, along with local cideries and distilleries. Guests enjoyed the festivities on the South Lawn of the museum with music by Sal Basile and free access to its exhibits with admission. The event was sponsored by Ferry Law. Known as the first institution dedicated solely to acquiring American art, the collections at the New Britain Museum of American Art span four centuries of American history, with exhibits featuring Colonial portraiture, the Hudson River School, American impressionism and the Ashcan School, as well as the mural series “The Arts of Life in America” by Thomas Hart Benton.
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- The annual Craft Sippin’ in New Britain event took place at the New Britain Museum of American Art on May 15.
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- Guests enjoyed beverage tastes among art installations and exhibits at the museum.
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- Tom Dubay, Co-founder, Hartford Flavor Company, showcased Wild Moon Liqueurs, Wild Moon Botanics and Hartford Flavor Company Organic Vodka.
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- Kate Sheely, Bartender, Crazy Cock Cider.
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- Ashley DiCarro, Brand Ambassador, Whalers Brewing Company, featuring Whalers Rise APA, made in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.
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- Volunteer Barb Laurain, with selections from Stratford-based Athletic Brewing Co. nonalcoholic craft beer.
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- Doug Maloney, Brand Ambassador, Litchfield Distillery.
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- Justin Dawley, Brew Master, and Jess Dawley, Firefly Hollow Brewing.
Photos by Mike Leung.
