Est. 1987 · Norwich, Connecticut
For nearly four decades, Norwich Nano Brewers has been shaping dough, brewing batches, and gathering neighbors around something genuinely good.
Our Heritage
Norwich Nano Brewers began in 1987 when two neighbors decided that the bread in town had lost its soul. What started as weekend batches in a borrowed kitchen has grown into a beloved corner of Hop Street — but the philosophy hasn't changed.
We still wake before dawn. We still measure by feel as much as by weight. We still believe that the best things cannot be rushed — whether it's a sourdough fermenting for thirty-six hours or a stout resting in oak for six months.
Today, our ovens fire every morning and our brewing vessel hums through the afternoon. The regulars know us by name. The newcomers discover us by word of mouth. And the bread — the bread is always, without exception, worth the wait.
38
Years
12
Breads
8
Brews
The Craft
Bread and beer share the same ancient magic: grain, water, time, and patience. We honor both.
Artisan Baking
Sourdough, ciabatta, brioche, rye — each loaf begins with a starter we've tended since day one. Long ferments. Wood-fired finishes. No shortcuts, no compromises.
Small-Batch Brewing
Our nano-brewery produces eight rotating ales and lagers, each brewed in quantities small enough to care about. Hop-forward IPAs. Dark, velvety stouts. Seasonal specials that disappear fast.
The Collection
A selection of what's currently rising and fermenting. Availability changes with the seasons.
36-hour ferment · wild yeast
Full-bodied · chocolate notes
French technique · rich & tender
Citrus-forward · bitter finish
Seasonal varieties rotate monthly. Visit us or call ahead for current offerings.
We don't make bread and beer to fill shelves. We make them to fill moments — morning coffee with warm croissant, Friday evening with a cold stout, Sunday afternoon shared with people you love.
Norwich Nano Brewers
Visit Us
16 oz Hop Street
Norwich, CT 06360
Located in the heart of downtown Norwich, across from the public garden.
Get in Touch
Questions about orders, events, or just want to say hello? Drop us a line.
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