Crazy Brew Bash Creates Beer Extravaganza

The 6th annual Crazy Brew Bash took place at the Mount Southington Ski Area in Plantsville on Sept. 18, featuring hundreds of beers from more than 70 local craft breweries, along with select wines, spirits and seltzers. Entertainment included live music by Wheelhouse, a Bloody Mary contest, corn hole 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. There was also a toy drive at the event to collect new, unwrapped toys to donate to children in need this upcoming holiday season.

: Jimmy Sweeney, Sales Representative, Thomas Hooker Brewing Company.

: Steve Lander, Firefly Brewing Co. with seasonal selections, including Cone Flakes, Pumpkin Spice Creamer and Munich Dunkel.

: Alan Newmeyer, Assistant Brewer, City Steam.

: Alina Iciak and Sean Juliano, Founders Brewing Co.

: Bob Nuzzello and J.D. Alto Bello, RIPE Bar Juice, highlighting RIPE Bar Juice Classic Cosmopolitan and Agave Margarita.

: Troy Russ and Jon Kott, Black Hog Brewing Co., with Hum Hard Tea Seltzer, Black Hog Brewing Co. Septième Ciel, Black Hog Brewing Co. Always Wit Goose and Black Hog Brewing Co. Granola Brown Ale.

: Francesca Parker and Ashley DeJesus, Crazy Bruce Event Staff, highlighting Goose Island Beer Company’s Madame Rosé Belgian Style Ale.

: Colin Johnston and Kayla Porricelli, Boston Beer Co., with selections from Sam Adams and Dogfish Head Beer Co.

: Jeff Jankowski, Joe Orsini and Hanna Jacques, Lawson’s Finest Liquids.

: Ewelina Dabrowski and Aaron Woods, Troegs Independent Brewing, with Troegs Hop Cyclone, Perpetual IPA and Troegenator.

: Competitors in the Bloody Mary Contest: Carmela Stewart, Robert Skrzypek and Erin Keane, 75 Center; Sara Scholl and Donnie Spencer, Ideal Tavern and Katie Kennedy and Steve Grayson, Hop Haus.

: Morgan McClain, New England Cider Company, with Pumpkin and Purple Rain ciders.

: Rhonda Kallman, Founder, Boston Harbor Distillery, with Boston Harbor Distillery Putnam Rye Whiskey Red Wine Barrel Finish, Putnam Rye Whiskey, Old Fashioned Ready to Drink Craft Cocktail, Espresso Martini Ready to Drink Craft Cocktail, Coffee Liqueur and Maple Cream.

: Louis Veras, Sales Representative, Latitude Beverage, showcasing 90+ Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon and 90+ Cellars Rosé.

: Jessica Rice, Greater Hartford Sales Manager, Two Roads Brewing Company, highlighting Two Roads Ok2berfest Marzen Style Lager and Two Roads Roadsmary’s Baby Pumpkin Ale.