Red Stone's Craft Beer Festival Adds to Celebration This Month

As area residents plan to celebrate so much that Simsbury offers at the end of this month, Red Stone Pub will also host a Craft Beer Festival complete with live music. 

The Nov. 30 event is not affiliated with Simsbury Celebrates but for the third year will overlap with the event. 

Marc Lubetkin, owner/managing partner, said it will give folks a chance to have some refreshment in between other activities.  

"This gives the adults and adults with children a place to go, have a little refreshment and not have dinner," he said. "It's not a drunk fest. It's about having a good beer and perhaps some chili — all while staying warm." 

The warmth goes beyond the belly too as Lubetkin plans to have some heat lamps in the closed-off courtyard where the event will be held. 

The event runs from 1 to 9 p.m. and from 4 to 8 p.m. features John Mayock and the Homesteaders, who were recently named best country band at the CT Music Awards. 

The event is $10, which includes entrance, the music and the first beer. Additional ones will be $5. Wall of Foam and CT Beer Trail members pay half price to enter. Kids enter free but must be with parents. Other food and non-alcoholic beverages such as hot chocolate and hot cider will also be sold. 
Lubetkin said there are a wide range of beers, including:  

• Sierra Nevada Celebration
• Lagunitas IPA
• Guinness
• Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
• Warsteiner Pilsener
• Back East Winterfest

In addition, representatives of the Sierra Nevada, Back East and the CT beer trail will be on hand. 

The event takes place from 1 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30. 

The Red Stone Pub is located at 10 Mall Way, Simsbury. Note that Hopmeadow Street is closed to traffic and you should use Iron Horse Blvd to access Mall Way and the commuter parking areas.