The 10th annual Crazy Brew Bash was hosted at the Mount Southington Ski Area on Sept. 13. The beer fest featured hundreds of beers from more than 70 local craft breweries, along with select wines, spirits and seltzers. Bands Chaser Eight and Wheelhouse performed live, and guests sampled and voted on their favorites in a Bloody Mary contest featuring local venues, with Southington’s The Salty Dog Tavern named first-place winner and Hop Häus Craft Eatery voted runner-up. More entertainment during the afternoon included pro wrestling, games, chair lift rides, raffles and more with eats from a variety of food truck vendors. Sponsored by Crazy Bruce’s Liquors, a portion of the proceeds benefited the REACH Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of children through educational programs and scholarships.
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- The 10th annual Crazy Brew Bash was hosted at the Mount Southington Ski Area on Sept. 13.
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- Cindy Cole, City Steam Brewery showcasing City Steam Jungle Crush IPA.
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- All of B-Sharp Brewing: Matthew Clark, Natasha Wallace, Jhameal Wallace and Joshua Torres.
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- Vincent Melita, MD&S Distributors showcasing Root Out Root Beer Flavored Whisky.
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- Brand Ambassadors Matthew Patterson and Ali Welcome showcasing Jameson Canned Cocktails in Ginger & Lime and Orange Spritz flavors.
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- Tito’s Handmade Vodka Brand Ambassadors Tre Kehoe and Karissa Diaz.
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- Brand Ambassadors Joanne Beniger and Lori Chapman showcasing Bulleit Bourbon.
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- Brand Ambassadors Michelle Cassile and Mary Helen Smith showcasing Ketel One Vodka.
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- Jon Roy, Regional Sales Manager, Bluebird Hardwater highlighting Bluebird Tequila Hardwater with a guest.
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- Julie Melnyk, Whalers Brewing Company.
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- Jesse Springer, New England Brewing Co. showcasing New England Fuzzy Baby Ducks IPA and Sea Hag IPA.
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- Larisa Wilber, Athletic Brewing Co. highlighting Athletic Upside Dawn Golden.
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- Jeff Tredennick and Brian Murphy, Litchfield Distillery.
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- All of The Finnish Long Drink: Erin Hopkins, Ashley Magdon, Lisa Panteleakos and Ashley Thompson.
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- Brand Ambassador Kathi Savage showcasing WYNK Seltzer + THC.
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- Connecticut Distilling’s Robert Gibbs and Meg Riel.
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- Quiver Spirits’ John Kodis and Savannah Blouin.
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- Drink Mechanics’ Dylan Spevacek highlighting Drink Mechanics Christopher Oaxacan and Cassie Cassanova showcasing Drink Mechanics Bourbon Legend.
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- Dennis Flynn, Founders Brewing Co.
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- Joe Orsini, Lawson’s Finest Liquids highlighting Lawson’s Nitro Stout and Sip of Sunshine IPA.
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- Steve Turpak, Stormalong Cider showcasing Stormalong Blue Skies Blueberry Cider.
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- Ben Rabon, Thomas Hooker Brewery highlighting Thomas Hooker Time Out Pilsner.
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- Jennifer Arnaboldi, Brand Ambassador highlighting 90+ Cellars Lot 50 Brut Prosecco and Larry Tilghman, Latitude Beverage Co. showcasing 90+ Cellars Lot 197 Prosecco Rosé.
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- All of BAD SONS Beer Co.: Owen DaSilva, Mark DaSilva and Andrew Klauk.
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- Brand Ambassador Cassandra Tambling showcasing Downeast Cider Donut.
