New Brewery Opening in Derby

By Jack Kramer, Correspondent

DERBY, CT – One business that is booming in Connecticut is craft beer breweries and the latest one to open is smack in the middle of Derby. On Wednesday, Bad Sons Beer Co., will have a “soft” opening at its Roosevelt Drive location, according to Mike Student, who described himself as “brand commander.” Student said the brewery will occupy about half the space in the 22,000-square-foot building at 251 Roosevelt Drive.

Student said on Monday that if the soft opening goes well “we will announce official opening shortly after.”
Student added: “We believe the Valley is an underserved market for craft beer.”

He said the success of the Dew Drop Inn and more recently The Hops Company, which are both craft focused, “is proof that the demand is here.”

“Being located directly on Route 34 provides a tremendous amount of daily traffic,” Student said, stating 30,000-plus car a day travel that busy road.

He said the brewery will have plenty of parking to accommodate thirsty customers – 92 spaces.
Student said the brewery will be serving Pale Ale, Session IPA, IPA, and DIPA. It plans to be open Wednesday-Sunday each week; from 4-9 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursdays, 4-10 p.m. on Friday, from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays.