About
Little Red Barn Brewers is a craft brewery in the historic town of Winsted, CT, specializing in handcrafted beers like IPAs, pilsners, sours, and cream ales. They feature a taproom with a refreshed kitchen menu, happy hour specials, live music, trivia, and ticketed events. The venue also hosts private events including weddings, birthdays, and corporate gatherings with a fully stocked bar and AV setups.
Handcrafted beers named after family and friends
Hard seltzer
Event hosting and private parties
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What They Make
Ventura Hopway
This clean west coast IPA was brewed with Mosaic, El Dorado and Cascade hops. Drink it in the sunshine, where the days are longer.
Northwest Pils
Made with malt from the Thrall Family farm in Windsor, CT this newest LRB creation is perfect for the summer. If you like smooth, crisp, and light, this is your beer.
Tuscany Sunrise NEIPA
This New England IPA is loaded with Galaxy and Mosaic hops & was brewed exclusively for our friends at Mario’s Tuscany Grill & Bar! Cheers!
Red Sky At Night
This red IPA has the malty goodness of an amber ale with the hop of an IPA, you really can have it all!
Blackberry Bush Wheat
This American wheat beer tastes like it was pulled right off the blackberry bush and it’s a perfect compliment to the summer heat!
Cream of the Crop
This American beer is mild and smooth with almost no bitterness and a refreshing finish. Don’t settle for any Cream Ale, drink the Cream Of The Crop!
Cowboy Ale
Darker and sweeter than your average pale ale, loaded with Munich malt and lightly hopped.
Hush IPA
This west coast DIPA was brewed for our Deep Purple loving friend Jim for his 60th Bday and named after the band’s mega hit. At 7.8% it’s a hard rocker!
Heather
This salted caramel cream ale was brewed in honor for our LRB sister.
Natalie (Natty) Light
This Golden Ale was named after co-owner Nils Johnson’s daughter. Light in color but not in flavor, this ale is crisp and clean with a touch of sweetness.
Kellan Kackler
This Czech Dark Lager is lightly hopped with hints of toffee and chocolate, and at 4.8% you can enjoy a few!
8-Ender Amber Red Ale
This hoppy amber ale was brewed for our friends at the Norfolk Curling Club. Malty with a touch of bitterness, and at 6.5% it will keep you warm near the ice!
These Are the Days IPA
This session IPA was brewed for the twin brewers’ 50th Bday! A bit of malty goodness, hopped with Idaho 7, and finishing super clean!
Barnyard Punch Sour
This delicious sour was brewed with pineapple, raspberry, peach, lime and lactose!
Blackberry Shandy
Shandy season is in full force, sit back and enjoy this fruity refresher!
Black Sheep Black IPA
This dark ale combines a roasted malt flavor with a hop bitterness, creating a unique and tasty IPA!
Country Breakfast Oatmeal Stout
The addition of oatmeal adds a smooth, rich body to this stout! Hints of caramel & chocolate round out the flavors- you’ve found your new breakfast beer!
Hay Loft English Pale
English version of a Pale Ale, more malt flavor and a bit nutty. Lightly hopped, dark gold color. A balanced beer with a clean finish.
Little Red Seltzer
A sparkling refresher! Ask your beer tender about our flavors!
Squire’s Tavern Ale
This handcrafted colonial ale was inspired by our forefathers! Deep amber, malty with a hint of molasses!
Upcoming Events
Frank Lind LIVE!
Wednesday, April 22nd 6-8PM
Live music event
Trivia Night!
Thursday, April 23rd 6:30PM
Trivia night
Denmar Jamz
Friday, April 24th 6-9PM
Live music
BUNCO Night!
Friday, May 1st
Doors Open: 5PM, Pasta Dinner: 5-6:30PM, Games Start: 6:30PM. Ticketed event
Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 10th
Seating: 11AM, 12PM & 1PM. Ticketed event
Latest News
Refreshed food menu. Upcoming ticketed events calendar with weekly updates. Events like live music, trivia, Bunco, and Mother’s Day Brunch.