Finally, The Connecticut Beer Trail

Of course you've heard of the Connecticut Wine Trail — but who knew the Nutmeg State has a Beer Trail, too?

Well, now you do, and we hope you take advantage of it while you're out and about the state this summer. 

CTVisit.com has posted a map with a dozen locations to hit along the trail where you can wrap your hands around some frosty hand-crafted and locally-produced beer. 

Here's where they recommend visiting:

• The Cask Republic, New Haven
• City Steam Brewery Cafe, Hartford
  
• BAR, New Haven
• Thomas Hooker Brewing Company, Bloomfield
  
• Eli Cannon’s Tap Room, Middletown
  
• Backstage, Torrington
  
• The Ginger Man, Norwalk
  
• The Olde Burnside Brewing Company, East Hartford
  
• New England Brewing Co., Woodbridge
• Calvary Brewing, Oxford
  
• Cottrell Brewing Co., Pawcatuck
  
• Southport Brewing Company, Southport, Stamford, Branford, Milford, and Hamden locations
• Willimantic Brewing Company, Willimantic