Nod Hill Brewery

Nod Hill Brewery Brew with wonder - Drink with joy. Distinct hop-forward beers, traditionally-minded European styles, Each beer is designed with place and time in mind.
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We are passionate about brewing high-quality beer that encourages a a spirit of thoughtful enjoyment. We serve our offerings in a comfortable taproom with an airy, rustic, colonial atmosphere true to our New England roots. Like the campfire depicted in our logo, Nod Hill Brewery is a welcoming gathering place for friends to meet, relax, and enjoy a locally brewed beer. Head brewer Kyle Acenowr's m

ain influences are the expressive, adventurous, and pioneering brewers of America, Belgium and England. In his own words, Kyle's brewing approach attempts to "emulate the best aspects of my favorite beers, while also adding in my own variations. Through experience and shared knowledge, I use traditional and experimental techniques to brew an array of styles. I find joy in blurring the lines between styles in order to create certain flavor profiles. To do this, I focus on improving my process so that each ingredient is in the right place, with the right potency. They should be pleasant, well rounded, and shared with friends.”
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The father/son team of Rob and Dave Kaye have had a vision of opening a brewery for many years, with different inspirations and experiences informing it along the way. From keeping and serving cask ale in London, to spending nights drinking monk-brewed Märzen beer in Salzburg, to batch after batch of experimental homebrews, Dave and Rob were inspired to one day create a venue that reflected their love of beer and the magical experiences they had enjoying it at special places along the way.
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Today we wanted to give a very special shout out to the team at Redding Roadhouse, who have been our ardent supporters, ...
06/05/2026

Today we wanted to give a very special shout out to the team at Redding Roadhouse, who have been our ardent supporters, partners, friends, and Annual Holiday Party hosts for many years now.

Tucked away in the hills and forests of Redding, CT, The Redding Roadhouse is a bar, restaurant, and events venue with a delicious pub-style menu, the best vibes, and a carefully curated beer selection (in fact, they’ve been awarded best beer selection in Fairfield County by CT Magazine two years in a row!).

Their bar currently carries 5 different Nod Hill beers: Geobunny, Ace of Wands, One for the Trail, Rabbit’s Foot, and Featherbed Cherry…a great lineup for some amazing food/beer pairings, if we do say so ourselves (We especially love the Roadhouse Classic Burger x One For the Trail combo). We appreciate their support through not only carrying so many of our beers, but also through the excitement they bring in introducing our Nod Hill Brewery to the Redding community.

Check out the Roadhouse if you haven’t already - it’s just a 10 minute drive from our brewery. Whether you’re pulling up a stool at the old mahogany bar, grabbing a seat on the patio, catching live music, or booking out their space for your next event, they truly have a way of making everyone feel like a regular.

Ok so maybe we haven’t mastered the art of moonwalking quite yet… But we really just wanted to let you know that 𝕄𝕠𝕠𝕟𝕨𝕒𝕝...
06/04/2026

Ok so maybe we haven’t mastered the art of moonwalking quite yet… But we really just wanted to let you know that 𝕄𝕠𝕠𝕟𝕨𝕒𝕝𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 ℂ𝕠𝕨𝕓𝕠𝕪 is back in cans to-go!

This 8% New England Double IPA is brewed with Nelson Sauvin, Citra & Enigma Hops, Pale Malt and Unmalted Wheat. Big Nelson aromas of ripe melon, passionfruit, and Sauvignon blanc dominate, along with pithy citrus and juicy peach from the Citra & Enigma. The wheat lends a full, soft mouthfeel & the finish is clean and not overly sweet. Moonwalk your way on down to our taproom and get yourself a 4pk today🍻

06/03/2026

Every year, we brew a 6.7% NEIPA called 𝕆𝕟𝕖 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕚𝕝 as a fundraiser for . A portion of the proceeds from every 4pk and draft pour sold will be donated to the NRVT.

We went on a little trail walk with NRVT’s Executive Director, Andrea Gartner, to find out more about current and future projects.

Andrea is leading the charge to create 30 miles of walkable, family-friendly trail connecting Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk, CT to Rogers Park in Danbury - passing through Wilton, Ridgefield, and Redding along the way. When complete, this trail will pass right near Nod Hill Brewery!

This trail will give all the chance to hike, bike, run, walk, or stroll with a baby along the Norwalk River, along ponds, and up lovely Connecticut hills. It is also handicap accessible and dog friendly.

Follow to see their progress and follow the build-out!
One for the Trail is currently available on draft and in cans to-go🍺

Hi there! Just a reminder that we have happy hour on Tuesdays & Thursdays until 5:30pm! Also, we have .fresh back on pre...
06/02/2026

Hi there! Just a reminder that we have happy hour on Tuesdays & Thursdays until 5:30pm! Also, we have .fresh back on premise on this beautiful afternoon to serve up delicious & fresh lobster rolls (and also crab rolls, scallop rolls…)😋🦞

Plus, it’s industry night, which means service industry peeps get discounts all night!🤝 Cheers & see you soon!

Tuesday
Happy Hour 4-5:30pm 🍻
Industry night 4-9pm 🍻
Vinyl night in the taproomfresh serves 4:30-8:30pm

Wednesday
Trivia Night - signups 6:30pm, gameplay 7pm
Tuck In at Nod Hill food truck serves 4:30-8:30pm

Thursday
Happy Hour 4-5:30pm🍻
Dan Tressler plays on the Biergarten stage 6:30-9pm
Tuck In at Nod Hill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Friday
Abby Payne and Eddy Lee Ryder play on the Biergarten stage 6:30-9pm
Tuck In at Nod Hill serves 12:30-8:30pm fresh serves 4:30-8:30pm

Saturday
Roamer plays on the Biergarten stage 5-8pm
Tuck In at Nod Hill serves 12:30-8:30pmfresh serves 12:30-8:30pm

Sunday
Tuck In at Nod Hill serves 12:30-6:30pmfresh serves 12:30-6:30pm

𝕄𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕠𝕨𝕤𝕠𝕟𝕘 is a 6% Farmhouse-style blend that was aged for 12 months in our French Oak foeder (the very large barrel loc...
05/30/2026

𝕄𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕠𝕨𝕤𝕠𝕟𝕘 is a 6% Farmhouse-style blend that was aged for 12 months in our French Oak foeder (the very large barrel located near the entrance to the Backspace).

Foeder aging contributes a subtle oak character and allows Meadowsong’s mixed culture to slowly evolve over time. The extended conditioning helps develop layered farmhouse character, gentle acidity, and a soft, rounded texture while keeping the beer balanced and expressive.

A little history on this beautiful foeder: it is a 20bbl (620 gallon) French oak tank that was manufactered in Galeata, Italy. We purchased it new in the Spring of 2018. Our first beer to go into it was a robust porter, which took on the stronger aromas that oak typically passes along to a beer during the first fill. All subsequent beers that have passed through the foeder have been mixed fermentation ales - primarily, Meadowsong.

We’re proud to offer Meadowsong in both 750mL bottles to go and on draft to enjoy in our Biergarten. It’s one of our favorite beers we make at Nod Hill.

The weekend is finally here, and we are so ready for it! The are shaking things up in the Biergarten tonight at 6:30, a...
05/29/2026

The weekend is finally here, and we are so ready for it! The are shaking things up in the Biergarten tonight at 6:30, and will be grooving on the Biergarten stage tomorrow at 5pm!

Our draft list today:
Beam - German-style Pils 5%
Geobunny - NE IPA 6.5%
One for the Trail - NE IPA 6.7%
Retrospekt - Grodziskie 3.5%
Giddyup - Hop-forward Pilsner 5%
Where the Gold At? - Maibock 6.8%
Le Bûcheron - Biére Ambrée 5.4%
Queen of Cups - Trappist-inspired Dubbel 7%
Meadowsong - Farmhouse Ale 6%
Topstone - ESB 5.9%
Emanation - West Coast IPA 7%
Sound Chaser - NE Pale Ale 5.5%
Rabbit’s Foot - West Coast Pale Ale 5.6%
Secret Door - NE IPA 7%
Moonwalkin’ Cowboy - NE DIPA 8%
Wanderstar - Dunkel Lager 5%

Cask Ale
Geobunny DDH w/Citra - NE IPA 6.5%
Pride of Ridgefield - English Golden Ale 4.3%

Our frozen cocktail of the week:
Peach Gin Sour

Cheers & see you soon!

🚨 New food item alert 🚨 Just added this week to our food truck menu: ➡️A smoked kielbasa plate - Smoked kielbasa sausage...
05/28/2026

🚨 New food item alert 🚨

Just added this week to our food truck menu:

➡️A smoked kielbasa plate - Smoked kielbasa sausage braised in Queen of Cups Dubbel Ale with an herby potato salad

➡️A Fried tofu sandwich - Marinated tofu with vegan sriracha mayo and a cabbage & carrot slaw on a ciabatta roll

➡️House made focaccia - Served with whipped ricotta, tomato miso jam, garlic confit, onion, capers, and organic buckwheat shoots from The Hickories farm in Ridgefield

Hitch and the Giddyup is playing at 3pm today in the backspace. Also:fresh serves 1-6pm Tuck in at Nod Hill serves 12:30...
05/24/2026

Hitch and the Giddyup is playing at 3pm today in the backspace. Also:fresh serves 1-6pm
Tuck in at Nod Hill serves 12:30-6:30pm

Also, as a reminder, we are open 12-6pm tomorrow for Memorial Day! Cheers!

We have Grateful Dead jams by Take a Step Back out in our Biergarten tonight at 6:30! Stop in, have a pint, bring your d...
05/22/2026

We have Grateful Dead jams by Take a Step Back out in our Biergarten tonight at 6:30! Stop in, have a pint, bring your dogs to the Biergarten, come hang out with us! Cheers🍻

We also have live music Saturday -and Sunday too- for the holiday weekend:

Friday
Take a Step Back plays music of the Grateful Dead on the Biergarten stage 6:30pm
Tuck In at Nod Hill serves 12:30-8:30pm
Maine-ly Oysters serves 5:30-8:30pm

Saturday
Matt Rhone plays on the Biergarten stage 5pm
Tuck In at Nod Hill serves 12:30-8:30pm
serves 12:30-8:30pm
Maine-ly Oysters serves 12:30-8:30pm

Sunday
Hitch & the Giddyup plays on the Biergarten stage 3pm
Tuck In at Nod Hill serves 12:30-6:30pm
Maine-ly Oysters serves 12:30-6:30pm

Monday
🍺Open 12-6pm for Memorial Day!🍺
Tuck In at Nod Hill serves 12:30-5:30pm

Introducing the other half of our sales team, Adam Rebillard! Adam has worked in sales and distribution with our head br...
05/21/2026

Introducing the other half of our sales team, Adam Rebillard!

Adam has worked in sales and distribution with our head brewer for some years now, and he joined our team at Nod Hill in December! Since then, he has been our sales teams’ leading presence in the Litchfield and Hartford areas.

His transition into sales was quite natural; as a musician, Adam already had years of transferable experience in the world of self-distro. His favorite part of this role is meeting and working with some really awesome and unique businesses around the state, and he loves the ability to culminate some great relationships with people of the industry.

Adam’s tried and true Nod Hill beer of choice is Beam, our German Pilsner. Come say hi to Adam, either at the brewery or bopping somewhere around the Litchfield/Hartford counties- he’s always down to talk beer, but also perhaps music, hockey, the ranking of every Alfred Hitchcock movie…. you name it🍻

Address

137 Ethan Allen Highway
Ridgefield, CT
06877

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 12pm - 9pm
Saturday 12pm - 9pm
Sunday 12pm - 7pm

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