The Hops Company Awarded Top Honors by CT Magazine

The Hops Company in Derby, Connecticut’s only authentic beer garden, is proud to announce that for the third year running they have been awarded top honors by Connecticut Magazine. In the September “Best of Connecticut” issue The Hops Company received awards for “Best Bar” (readers’ pick) and “Best Outdoor Bar” (editors’ pick).

From Connecticut Magazine: “With a 4.5-acre beer garden, a massive indoor space, dozens of draft beers and even wine and cocktails on tap, this is a bar that is truly a great place to meet a group of friends. On top of the drinks, the food offerings here are strong, with Zuppardi’s Apizza and beer-hall favorites like bratwurst, kielbasa, knackwurst and pierogies.”

The Hops Company is one of only a few to have been awarded these honors by Connecticut Magazine for multiple years across numerous categories. They include:

· 2017: Best Beer Garden

· 2018: Best Outdoor Bar

· 2019: Best Outdoor Bar (editors’ pick), Best Bar (readers’ pick)

· 2017: Best Beer Bar (expert’s pick and 1st place readers’ pick)

· 2018: Best Beer Bar (expert’s pick and 1st place readers’ pick)

· 2019: Best Beer Bar (expert’s pick), Best Outdoor Dining (expert’s pick)

Umberto Morale, owner of The Hops Company said, “We are ecstatic to be awarded Best Bar and Best Outdoor Bar. When we opened in 2015, my vision was to create a place that would bring people together, a destination for fresh brews, food, friends and family. Thank you to all of our patrons.”

The Hops Company is Connecticut’s only destination for an authentic beer garden experience. Offering over 36 draft beers, a full bar, and great food options that are served up in a traditional European beer garden setting with family-style tables, outdoor areas with fire pits, and plenty of games for the whole family. The Hops Company can accommodate walk-in and private parties of all sizes making it the perfect gathering place for friends and family to celebrate any occasion. The garden and private barn have been revamped and renovated. The secluded, tree-lined garden has a beautiful waterfall, arbor, fireplace, variety of plants and sprawling lawn. The barn has been updated with modern and rustic finishes, the perfect location for a wedding or special occasion.

Set across 4.5 acres and tucked away in scenic Derby, The Hops Company is a rustic hidden gem that is closer than you would think ̶ a short drive from Fairfield and New Haven County locations. Fresh brews, food, friends and family… no wonder The Hops Company is the perfect destination for every generation. For more information go to: www.thehopscompany.com