Mohegan Sun Hosts 10th Anniversary BrewFest

Beer lovers gathered for Mohegan Sun’s 10th annual Sun BrewFest in its Earth Expo & Convention Center on Oct. 2, with a special kickoff event, Seltzer Social, an evening brand showcase, on Oct. 20. Commemorating its first decade, the festival showcased more than 100 beers in a variety of styles, including ales, lagers, sour ales, stouts, pilsners, Belgian-style ales, IPAs and seasonal IPAs, along with select seltzers, spirits and seasonal craft cocktails. Local restaurants sold a variety of food offerings to pair with guests’ favorite brews. Guests also competed in a cornhole tournament, with live music performed during the afternoon by dance band Sugar.

: Michelle and Ken Porcelli, Shiner Bock.

: Conor Ferguson, New Belgium Brewing.

: Two Roads Brewing Company’s Joe Darigan, Caitlin Guelakis and Alyssa Mantilia.

: Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc., Sales Representatives Colton Drain, Kerri Killy and Kelly Killy.

: Mike Loudon, Regional Field Marketing Manager, Rémy Cointreau; Anthony Germe, Sales, Brescome Barton; and Dan Zeek, Trade Development Manager, Brescome Barton.

: Haley Strong, Brand Ambassador and Aaron Stepka, Founder, Drink Mechanics.

: John Spillane, Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers.

: Jake Casamassima and Krystle Carrasquillo, Wormtown Brewery.

: Hunter Vetterkind, Whalers Brewing Company.

: Ben Pratt, Sales Representative, Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island highlighting Captain’s Daughter Double IPA.

: Leo Torre; Dimitrios Zahariadis, Chief Operating Officer; Brittany Jansen, Merchandising Manager; and Jamie Zahariadis, The CoreBev Group with The Cocktail Chemist canned cocktails.

: Diageo Brand Ambassador Rich Lafontant showcasing Bulleit 95 Rye and Bourbon.

: Brand Ambassador Anna Sumter showcasing Smirnoff Ice Neon Lemonade and Ice Zero Sugar.

: Tia Hrusa, Brand Ambassador, Litchfield Distillery highlighting Litchfield Distillery Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

: Waypoint Spirits’ Tony Tine highlighting Waypoint Spirits Espresso Flavored Vodka and Debbie Licho showcasing Waypoint Spirits Honey Habanero Whiskey.

: Larry Golia, Counter Weight Brewing Co.

: Joshua Beal, Dogfish Head showcasing Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA 12-pack.

: Joe Sabatino, Boston Beer Co.

: Brand Ambassador Ruth Cutrone showcasing Guinness 0 Non-Alcoholic Beer and Foreign Extra Stout.

: Van Sharma, Co-founder, Rupee Beer.

: Johnny Shea and Larisa Wilber, Athletic Brewing Co.

: Diana Fernandez, On the Rocks.

: Josh Pichette, Lawson’s Finest Liquids.

: Brand Ambassadors Ana Gonzalez highlighting Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Shenice showcasing Basil Hayden Toasted Oak Bourbon.