The annual GOAT Brew & Wine Fest, hosted in partnership with Ferris Events, returned to Hartford’s Dunkin’ Donuts Park on Oct. 15. Representatives from more than 60 local breweries, wineries, distilleries and distributors served a variety of tastes to guests inside the stadium, which serves as the official site of the city’s minor league baseball team, the Hartford Yard Goats. Guests enjoyed live music and food from local food trucks. The event was sponsored by Whole Foods Market, ESPN 97.9 FM and The River 105.9 FM.
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- The annual GOAT Brew & Wine Fest, hosted in partnership with Ferris Events, returned to Hartford’s Dunkin’ Donuts Park on Oct. 15.
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- Guests enjoyed beer from more than 60 local breweries, along with wine and spirits tastes.
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- Anthony Germe and Dan Zeek, Brescome Barton with beer from Brewery Ommegang.
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- Bri Marino, Joe Orsini and Hanna Jacques, Lawson’s Finest Liquids.
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- Dick Daley, CT Manager, Long Trail Brewing Co.
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- Steve Turpak and James Peterson, Stormalong Cider.
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- Jordan Knightley and Sam Kakley, Thomas Hooker Brewery.
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- Jess Rice, Central and Northeast CT Sales Manager, Two Roads Brewing Company with Two Roads Ok2berfest Märzen Style Lager, Two Stoked IPA and Daybreaker Vodka Cocktail in Tropical Punch.
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- Drea Reyes and Sean Juliano, Founders Brewing Co.
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- Adam Lang, Counter Weight Brewing Co.
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- Jeff Pasquale and Alan Newmeyer, City Steam Brewery.
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- Colin Johnston and Joe Sabotino, Boston Beer Co.
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- Kim Burke and Spencer Carvalho, Quiver Spiced Honey Spirit.
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- Hannah Shimanski and Sara Johnson, Good Dogg Premium Hard Seltzer.
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- Brand Ambassadors Jacki Hornish and Doug Maloney, Litchfield Distillery.
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- Maribel Navarro and Eleni Medici, Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
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- Kevin and Conor Langan, Stateside Urbancraft Vodka.
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- Ryan Hertler, Whalers Brewing Company highlighting Drift Cucumber Lime Hard Seltzer.
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- Phuong Thy Tran, Moët Portfolio Manager, Brescome Barton and Tony Vilay Sane, Volunteer.
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- Brand Ambassadors Jessica Strickland and Amanda Barroso showcasing ’Merican Mule Mexican Mule and ’Merican Mule Southern Mule.
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- Angel Peoples, On The Rocks Premium Cocktails.
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- Aaron Stepka, Co-owner, Drink Mechanics highlighting Strawberry Fields and I Love It When You Call Me Big Papaya.
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- Collin Brady and Tim Costello, Zero Gravity Craft Brewery.
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- Dylan Calvis, Nadi Cano and Peter Prangranda, Heineken and Dos Equis.
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- Zakiya Nashid, Basil Hayden Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey.
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- Lisa Panteleakos, Regional Manager NY/CT/NJ, The Finnish Long Drink.
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- Ryan Snow, Still Hill Brewery highlighting Sourpuss Kettle Sour Ale.
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- Brand Ambassador Tara Brunelle, Owl’s Brew Boozy Tea.
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- Henry Hooper, Hog River Brewing Co.
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- Alan Bukowinski, Owner, Problem Solved Brewing Company.
