Connecticut Open Tennis, in partnership with the Connecticut Brewers Guild, hosted its first beer festival at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale on August 25. During the event, guests enjoyed access to craft beer from over 30 local breweries while watching the Connecticut Open women’s singles and doubles final. Guests also enjoyed food from a variety of vendors and live music. A portion of the event proceeds benefited breast cancer research at Smilow Breast Cancer Center at Yale New Haven Health.
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- The first annual Beer Fest at the Connecticut Open took place August 25.
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- More than 30 local breweries were represented at the Beer Fest at the Connecticut Open, organized by Connecticut Open Tennis in partnership with the Connecticut Brewers Guild.
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- Rebecca Cardone and Pat Cardone, Brand Ambassadors, New England Brewing Co.
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- Gerry Gagliardi, Melissa Greaves and Kevin Mark, all of No Worries Brewing Company.
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- Zach Washbond, Special Events and Taproom, Back East Brewing Company.
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- Chris Secor of Shebeen Brewing Company pouring Space Farmer New England Farmhouse Ale and CT United FC Pilsner.
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- Grace Moskowitz and Elena Augusewicz pouring for Two Roads Brewing Co.
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- Camber McCue and Maxx McNall, both Beertenders for Connecticut Valley Brewing Company.
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- Elaine Berrios and John Mercado pouring for Rhythm Brewing Co.
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- Tyler Jones, Head Brewer and Chis Kenedy, Sales Manager, both of Black Hog Brewing Co.
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- Abhin Sheth and Jared Newbig, Thimble Island Brewing Company.
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- Nina Martinez highlighting expressions of The Singleton.
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- Rayane Azevedo, Maite Mendizabal and Ruth Cutrone pouring the Ketel One Botanical line.
Photos by Michael Leung.
