The Common Loon

04/28/2016

Matt Fraulino, this is Veronica and John at our bar...The Common Loon...so..here you go...believe me now?

The Common Loon 11/30/13

05/26/2014

Goodnight Loon......

05/26/2014

What a great night tonight at the Loon! Thank you so much to everyone who came out tonight...wow...we will certainly miss you all. Gary and Earl whipped a crew of volunteers into shape to put out a pretty nice spread for everyone. Thanks to Bob Maz and Derek for helping out in the kitchen. You guys are the best! Want to also thank Nancy, Amy and Val for getting the front of the house in order. Good bye for now....hopefully we will see everyone again soon. It was so much fun while it lasted. :)

05/26/2014

Saying goodbye 😢

05/24/2014

$3 drafts/drinks, $2 bottled beer. Come down and give Jonny a hug at the bar.

05/23/2014

Tonight (and Saturday Night) we will open the Bar/Lounge. Please come in and help us reduce the beer/liquor inventory. Drafts and Drinks will be ridiculously priced. We still have 11 beers on tab that we need help with.

05/23/2014

Chills!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UoDXysqi5M

Live From The Artist Den - Live In Bryant Park, NYC, 2010. Grace Potter (Vocals, Hammond B3 & Guitar) Scott Tournet (Lead Guitar) Matt Burr (Drums) Benny Yur...

05/22/2014

We were thinking about having a Loon farewell celebration this Sunday evening. Please let us know if you have an interest in attending...if we get enough people interested we will open the doors one last time for our friends. Any of you who have entertained us in the past, please feel free to come by and have a drink or two with us. Feel free to bring your guitars too and play a song or two. We will crank up the kitchen (f we can) and put out what ever we have. Let us know - if we get enough of an interest, we will do it.

05/21/2014

As announced earlier, we are closing our doors after just short of two years in operation.

We set out to make a restaurant that offered casual dining but with a hint of elegance. We set out to make the restaurant affordable, fun and inviting. We wanted a menu that was not ‘common’, but rather took various dishes from many cultures and put a different spin on some classics. From our pita and bread with hummus and honey butter offering to our Calamari, to our pasta dishes, we tried to be a little different.

It really comes down to money. We have come to this point after two long years of financial loss. The stress put on our own personal finances and our life in general has just become too much to handle. Our losses exceeded what we originally had budgeted 5 times over. Running a business on an overdrawn checking account slowly takes its toll on a business, and all those involved.

Recently we made attempts to get loans or find an investor/partner. Unfortunately we did not have a lot to offer in return but a Profit Loss statement that only showed Losses. I am sure there are people out there that would have invested on the potential, but unfortunately we didn’t really find them. Thanks JC, but it just would not have been enough.

We made many mistakes from operations, to funding to marketing (or lack of).

There were positives. Gaining recognition as being a place to get a good beer was starting to pay off. We were operating the kitchen very well. Food cost was down; even labor verse sales were good. It just came down to not enough people coming in to cover our overhead. We really feel this summer would have been a success, but we will never know.

We have made many, many new friends, people that will be in my thoughts for many years to come. We thank all of you for the support you have given us.

We would like to thank our staff for sticking with us. You are the best people on the earth. Joe, Phil, Chenny, Luis, Earl, Jackie, Stacia, Don, JV, Jenn, David, Connor, KBK, Tucker, Gab, Ron, Dana and Earl, and those that have already left, love you guys and loved working with all of you. Hope I didn’t miss any of you.

In addition to staff we would like to say thanks to those that helped ‘make’ the loon way back in July 2012, Wild Bill, Chris, Sal, Carol, Jay, Lori, Aldo, Angie, JWO JR, Marissa, Val, Jillian, Abbey, Dan K, Jaybone and Elyssa.

A very special thanks to Derek and Nancy, love you guys.

On a personal note, it will be nice to spend time with my children again. When I told my son we were closing, his response, ‘well dad there’s pros and cons, like going to Vermont again and you will be home more’. But, I hope this is not the end of road for me in the biz, but could be.

We are closed effective immediately.

Please stay with us on Facebook so that we may get other information out to you. We do have a lot of beer to go through. Also we have food to donate so point us in a worthy direction!

Mug Club Members and Gift Certificates holders please email us at [email protected]

Thank You All!

05/21/2014

Dear Facebook friends, customers and family.

We have decided to close the Common Loon. We will post a more formal and detailed posting later in the day.

Thanks to those that have supported us over that last two years.

Again more later.

05/16/2014

On Tap : Stop in for a Cold One!

Guinness Extra Stout~84
Guinness Ltd.
Ireland
Irish Dry Stout| 6.0%ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
The unmistakable deep-dark color, the crisp hint of roasted barley, the fresh breeze of hops, and the refreshing bite all make for the bittersweet reward.

Flying Jenny Extra Pale Ale~87
Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island
Rhode Island, United States
American Pale Ale (APA)| 5.3% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
An unfiltered extra pale ale crafted with five different malts and complimented by northwestern hops make this brew one to enjoy year-round. Generous amounts of hops in the kettle and fermenter give our EPA a citrusy and floral flavor and aroma.

Old Yankee Ale~86
Cottrell Brewing Co.
Connecticut, United States
American Amber / Red Ale | 5.0%ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
Our flagship brew, a medium bodied, American Amber Ale, that has a great up-front malt taste with a refreshing hop finish. Drown yourself in New England with this outstanding session beer.

Flower Power India Pale Ale~95
Ithaca Beer Company
New York, United States
American IPA| 7.5% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
Enjoy the clover honey hue and tropical nose. Simultaneously punchy and soothing with a big body and a finish that boasts pineapple and grapefruit.
Flower power is hopped and dry-hopped five different timesthroughout the brewing and fermentation process.

Grey Sail Leaning Chimney Smoked Porter ~84
Grey Sail Brewing Company
Westerly, Rhode Island USA
American Porter/ ABV 6%



Blue Point Rastafa Rye Ale~85
Blue Point Brewing Company
New York, United States
Rye Beer| 7.5% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
A hearty rye malt, blended with fresh West Coast hops resulting in a delicious, deep copper ale with just the right amount of rye flavor to offset the spicy, floral characteristicsof hops.

860 IPA ~82
Stony Creek Brewery
Connecticut, United States
American IPA| 6.10% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
Our first Stony Creek beers are (203) India Pale Ale and (860) India Pale Ale. Each mildly different yet truly American IPA’s. Packed with Cascade hops from Washington’s Yakima Valley, Stony Creek IPA’s have a thirst quenching citrus flavor and aroma. We balance this with light crystal specialty malts to bring you a deep golden beer that drinks easy, and won’t leave your taste buds wanting for anything.

UFO White ~82
Harpoon Brewery
Massachusettes, United States
Witbier / 4.8% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
Light, Crisp Refreshing UFO White follows the tradition of spiced wheat beers that have been brewed in Belgium for well over 300 years. Brewed with orange peel and a unique blend of spices, UFO White is the perfect choice for a summer BBQ, a night out with friends or any time you are thirsty for something a little different. Like UFO Hefeweizen and UFO Raspberry Hefenweizen, we leave UFO White unfiltered for a more natural taste and appearance.

Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy ~72
Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company
Wisconsin, United States
Fruit/Vegetable Beer / 4.2% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
A light, crisp lemonade flavored beer. A great summer refresher. Each batch is brewed using the finest wheat, malted barley and just a hint of real Wisconsin honey. Then, fresh lemonade and citrus flavors are mixed in to create an adventurous taste that is perfect for those lazy days of summer.
Sam Adam’s Summer Ale ~76
Boston Beer Company
Massachusettes, United States
American Pale Ale Wheat / 5.3% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
An American Wheat, brewed with malted wheat, lemon zest and grains of paradise-a rare pepper from Africa first used as a brewing spice in the 13th Century to create a crisp and spicy flavor and body.

Thomas Ho**er Blonde Ale ~79
Thomas Ho**er Brewing Company
Connecticut, United States
Cream Ale | 4.60% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
Smooth flavor with a subtle malt sweetness accented with the delicate aroma of Czech hops. This brilliant gold ale is a mellow but flavorful microbrew.

No Limits Hefeweizen ~85
Two Roads Brewing Company
Connecticut, United States
Hefeweizen | 5.00% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
Classic Bavarian wheat brew –perfect for the warming temperatures. Beautifully cloudy with a generous head of foam, a wonderful fruit aroma and a dry finish, our Hefeweizen is a refreshing version of the original; with just a little bit more of everything.

























































NOT on TAP
Thomas Ho**er Chocolate Truffle Stout ~85
Thomas Ho**er Brewing Company
Connecticut, United States
Milk / Sweet Stout | 7.10% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
Our sweet stout is made in collaboration with Connecticut's favorite chocolatier, Munson's Chocolate. Copious amounts of oat malt produce a silky, full bodied beer laced with hints of roast and chocolate derived from dark malts. Each sip ends with a mild chocolate bitterness from Munson's proprietary cocoa powder, added generously to the brew. To round out this beer, we add several pounds of cocoa nibs at the end of fermentation to provide a fresh chocolate aroma.

Rye 95 ~ 84
Two Roads Brewing Company
Connecticut, United States
Tripel| 9.50% ABV

Otter Creek Hop Session ~82
Otter Creek Brewing / Wolaver's
Vermont, United States
American Pale Ale (APA)| 4.25% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description
Almost pale, nearly IPA.A bouquet of hop varieties to a complementary rich blend of malts.Highly drinkable with
a nice balance between the flavor of its malts and the distinctive aroma of its hops.

FreshChester Pale Ale ~87
Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
New York, United States
American Pale Ale (APA)| 5.60% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:An aromatic beer with notes of citrus, pine, a noticeable bitterness, and a touch of malty backbone to help balance it out.A true testament to the influences of the Wild West. Loaded with US-grownCascade, Crystal, and Columbus hops, so be sure to take a good sniff to enjoy their robust aromas before taking your first sip

Harpoon Long Thaw White IPA ~93
Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall
Massachusetts, United States
Belgian IPA | 6.20% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
Notes of orange peel and coriander, the soft mouthfeel
reminiscent of a Belgian wit, and the hop additions
of Simcoe, Citra and Cascade, he strikes a delicate
balance between two disparate styles while showcasing
the characteristics of both.

Road 2 Ruin~85
Two Roads Brewing Company
Connecticut, United States
American Double/Imperial IPA| 7.6% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
A big, hoppy IPA with plenty of bite! Our assertive, hop-centric Double IPA has a lean malt backdrop and is brewed with four American hop varieties – Summit, Palisade, Cascade and Magnum. Piney, citrus, floral, not-for-the-timid!

Kono Coco Brown ~82
Kona Brewing Co.
Hawaii, United States
American Brown Ale | 5.50% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description: Is there anything more iconic of the lush tropics than the coconut?The delicious heart of this island treasure has a nutty, toffee flavor and aroma that sends you straight to the beaches of Paradise. Kick back with a Koko Brown, brewed with real toasted coconut, and savor the mahogany color and smooth, roasty malt taste.



Sam Adams Cold Snap
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
Massachusetts, United States
Witbier| 5.30% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
Stirring from the haze of winter, this refreshing unfiltered White Ale awakens its smooth wheat with the bright snap of spring spices. From the subtle sweetness of orange peel and plum to the peppery
bite of fresh ground coriander, the blend of spices creates just the right refreshing kick to signal that spring is on its way

Abner W**d Amber Ale ~
The W**d Company
Connecticut, United States
American Amber / Red Ale | 5.50% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
This beautiful Amber is a session brew dedicated to
California State Senator Abner W**d, founder
of W**d California, where Mount Shasta Brewing
Company first crafted its delicious brews. The rich
colored ale has a stable, tan head, and an aroma
of mild hops with overtones of caramel and roasted malt.
This dry-hopped ale starts lightly bitter and nutty and progresses into a sweet and malty finish.

Samuel Adams Winter Lager~82
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
Massachusetts, United States
Bock| 5.6% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
Samuel Adams Winter Lager is a dark wheat bock. Bock beers are traditionally strong dark lagers.

Limbo~95
Long Trail Brewing Co.
Vermont, United States
American IPA| 7.5% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
A big, mouth-watering IPA, brimming with all the flavors and aroma of the new breed of hops coming out of Australia and the Pacific Northwest.



Safe Harbor American Blonde Ale ~ 77
Safe Harbor Brewing Co
Connecticut, United States
American Blonde Ale| 5.0% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
Official beer of the Whaling City- New London CT

George Killian’s Irish Red~70
Coors Brewing Company
Golden, Colorado
Amber Lager / ABV 4.9%
Notes/Commercial Description:
Rich amber color and a thick, creamy head. Introduced
into the U.S. in 1981. Gold medalist (amber lager)
at 1998 World Beer Cup.





Thomas Ho**er Irish Red Ale~82
Thomas Ho**er Brewing Company
Connecticut, United States
Irish Red Ale| 5.5% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
A rich, malty brew that uses red wheat and a variety of crystal malts, giving this beer its ruby red hue. Traditional English hops give this easy drinking brew a flavor that's perfect year round.

Hoptical Illusion~84
Blue Point Brewing Company
New York, United States
American IPA| 6.8% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
Brewed with a generous amount of this select hop that’s added five different ways for maximum hop flavor. The delicious, resiny, citrus-burst that you taste is the“Essence of the Hop” which is balanced by a malty backbone yielding an intense, golden ale.

Route Of All Evil Black Ale~79
Two Roads Brewing Company
Connecticut, United States
American Black Ale| 7.5% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
A hefty Black Ale with profound malt and hop complexity.
Neither Stout nor Porter, it will be its own thing – full-bodied, bold and black.
Flavor characteristics of dark chocolate, mocha, molasses and dark fruits.
Balanced by piney citrusy notes of Pacific Northwest hops.

Snowdrift Vanilla Porter~77
Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company
Wisconsin, United States
American Porter| 6.0% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
Leinenkugel’s Snowdrift Vanilla Porter is a robust and velvety addition to Leinenkugel’s seasonal selection. This porter-style beer is aged on real vanilla to reveal rich layers of caramel, coffee and chocolate that is ideal for the season.

Southport Connecticut Pale Ale~79
SBC Restaurant & Brewery - Southport
Connecticut, United States
American Pale Ale (APA)| ABV ?

Longboard Island Lager~77
Kona Brewing Co.
Hawaii, United States
American Pale Lager | 4.6% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
Longboard Island Lager is a smooth refreshing lager fermented and aged for five weeks at cold temperatures to yield its exceptionally smooth flavor. A delicate, slightly spicy hop aroma complements the malty body of this beer.




S.B.C Hypnotic White Ale ~no rating
Belgian White (Witbier)
Seward, Alaska USA
American Ale / ABV 4.7%
Notes/Commercial Description:
This is an American wheat beer with hints of chamomile, coriander, sweet and bitter orange peels.

312 Urban Wheat ~78
Goose Island Beer Co.
Illinois, United States
American Pale Wheat Ale| 4.20% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
Hazy straw color, light orange hop aroma, fruity ale flavor, creamy body.


Bud Light~47
Anheuser-Busch
Missouri, United States
Light Lager| 4.2% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
Brewed using a blend of premium aroma hop varieties, both American-grown and imported, and a combination of barley malts and rice.



Longtrail Limbo IPA ~97
Long Trail Brewery
Bridgewater Corners, Vermont USA
India Pale Ale (IPA) / 7.6% ABV
Notes/Commercial Description:
This IPA is big and brimming with the flavors and aromas of the new
breed of hops coming out of Australia and the Pacific Northwest.

05/16/2014