About Bear Hands Brewing Company
Bear Hands Brewing Company is a brewery and taproom on Main Street in Putnam, Connecticut. The taproom pours 11 beers made on site. It also serves hard cider, seltzer and an assortment of spirits.
The tap list ranges widely. Recent pours have included fruited sours, a hefeweizen, a German style pilsner, hazy IPAs and a golden mocha stout. A single hop New England IPA series rotates a new hop in each time.
The room has bar tops, tables and couches. Music and arcade games are on hand for entertainment. House bites are on offer, and outside food is welcome too.
Trivia runs every Wednesday night at 6 PM in the Lounge, which opens at 5 PM. Well behaved dogs are welcome on the outside patio only.
From Bear Hands Brewing Company's own website, read November 4, 2026.
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Questions people ask
Can I bring my dog to Bear Hands Brewing?
Yes, on the outside patio only. Well behaved dogs are welcome there.
Can I bring my own food?
Yes. Outside food is welcome, and the taproom also offers house bites.
Is there trivia?
Yes. Trivia runs every Wednesday at 6 PM in the Lounge. The Lounge opens at 5 PM.
Can I get beer to go?
Yes. Bear Hands fills 32 oz howlers for to-go orders. Calling ahead helps you avoid a wait.
Which breweries are close by?
Triple Raven Brewing in North Grosvenor Dale is 4.5 miles away. Taylor Brooke Brewery in Woodstock is 5.5 miles away, and Black Pond Brews in Dayville is 6 miles away.
Answers come from Bear Hands Brewing Company's website, read November 4, 2026.
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Before you visit Bear Hands
Seating is first come first serve, so find a spot when you walk in. Ask the server or bartender about patio seating if you want to sit outside. Dogs stay on the patio.
Check the What's On Tap page at bearhandsbrewing.com before you go, because the beers change. If you want howlers to take home, call ahead to cut the wait.
Triple Raven Brewing in North Grosvenor Dale is 4.5 miles away, and Taylor Brooke Brewery in Woodstock is 5.5 miles. Black Pond Brews in Dayville is 6 miles off, so a day of stops is easy to plan.