The eighth annual Crazy Brew Bash took place at the Mount Southington Ski Area in Plantsville on Sept. 23 featuring hundreds of beers from more than 70 local craft breweries, along with select wines, spirits, ciders, ready-to-drink cocktails and hard seltzers. Guests enjoyed live music, a Bloody Mary contest, yard games, ax throwing 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 eighth annual Crazy Brew Bash took place at the Mount Southington Ski Area in Plantsville on Sept. 23.
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- Hannah Comparono and Glenn Hellthater, Thomas Hooker Brewery.
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- Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Brand Ambassadors Dee Ortiz and Maurice Sutton.
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- Brand Ambassador Cara Palagonia showcasing Heineken Silver.
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- Gretchen Stelter and Sydney Capezzoni, The Finnish Long Drink and Kevin Knapp, Volunteer.
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- Steve Turpak, Stormalong Cider highlighting Stormalong Happy Holidays.
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- Sean and Alina Juliano, Founders Brewing Co.
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- Joe Orsini, Lawson’s Finest Liquids highlighting Lawson’s Big Hazy DIPA and Sip of Sunshine IPA.
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- Daschel Kline, Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers showcasing Jack’s Abby Copper Legend.
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- Brand Ambassador Jocelyn Valverde highlighting Downeast Unfiltered Cider and Original Blend.
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- Julie Melnyk and Mackenzie Snow, Whalers Brewing Company.
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- Tim Raymond and Ed Cavallaro, Captain Lawrence Brewing Company.
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- Rick Weckman and Kaylee Yommer, Black Hog Brewing Co.
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- Dan Gazaille and Joey Riddle, Boston Harbor Distillery.
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- Cindy Cole, City Steam Brewery highlighting City Steam Jungle Crush IPA.
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- Bill Donavan, Narragansett Beer showcasing Narragansett Lager.
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- Miguel Galarraga, New England Cider Co.
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- Phil Marchello, Tröegs Independent Brewing highlighting Tröegs Master of Pumpkins Ale.
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- Jesse Springer, New England Brewing Co. showcasing New England Sea Hag IPA.
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- Brand Ambassadors Elizabeth Pliska and Tara Brunello showcasing Owl’s Brew Tea Cocktails in Blackberry Half & Half and Green Tea & Passion Fruit flavors.
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- Brittany Jansen with The Cocktail Chemist canned craft cocktails.
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- SoNo 1420’s Scott Bisignini and Gabriel Hovey showcasing Blaze Cinnamon Whisky.
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- Haley Strong, Drink Mechanics showcasing Drink Mechanics Bourbon Legend.
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- Mike Vieira, Thimble Island Brewing Company highlighting Thimble Island Sea Foam New England Double Pale Ale and Ghost Island DIPA.
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- John Kodis and Tomas Nenortas, Co-owner, Quiver Spiced Honey Spirit.
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- Kansas Callaway showcasing Links Drinks Ready to Drink Cocktails in Classic Transfusion and Back Nine Transfusion.
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- Joe Ploof, Hanging Hills Brewing Company showcasing Teenage Dirtbag IPA.
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- Volunteer Mike Murphy highlighting Sixpoint Brewing The Piff Hazy DIPA.
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- Brand Ambassador Amanda Barroso showcasing Kawama Tequila & Soda Grapefruit flavor.
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- Brand Ambassadors Julie and Sarah Lappino, Pernod Ricard highlighting Malibu Cocktails in Pineapple Bay Breeze and Watermelon Mojito.
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- Brand Ambassador Donna Taylor showcasing Grey Sail Captain’s Daughter IPA.
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- Brand Ambassadors Erin Duggan and Malcolm Thomas with barrels of the Crazy Bruce Bloody Mary.
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- Brooke Chambrello, Kelcie Dragon and Spencer Carvalho, Hop Haus with tastes of the Hop Haus Bloody Mary featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
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- Brand Ambassador Tara Brunello showcasing Wild Arbor Clear Cream Liqueur.
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- Brand Ambassador Kelly Farrell-Denke highlighting Hunni Sparkling Soju.
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- Douglas Meaney, CT Marketing Manager, Via Carota Craft Cocktails.
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- Vincent Melita, MD&S Distributors showcasing Root Out Whiskey.
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- Brand Ambassadors Melissa Rosario and Ashley Thompson, Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
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- Lori Chapman, Brand Ambassador; Jane Finleon, Treasurer, The Reach Foundation; and Trayce Santoro, Brand Ambassador.
