Brewery Profile

Cliffside Brewing

As Wallingford’s first nano-brewery, Cliffside Brewing occupied a small-scale place in the city’s beer scene rather than operating as a large regional production house. Founded by homebrewer David Durant, who began brewing in 2012, the brewery focused on small-batch beer production and gave visitors a taproom experience built around local pours and informal social time. When patrons walked in, the draw was not only beer; Cliffside also produced wine, cider, and hard seltzer, giving mixed groups more options than a beer-only tap list. The space included games and music, so a visit could function as a casual stop with friends rather than a formal tasting room appointment.

Travelers moving through central Connecticut often look for smaller brewery stops where the appeal is tied to scale, variety, and a sense of the local brewing scene. Cliffside fit that pattern as a nano-brewery with small-batch production and a broader beverage range. The known record does not identify specific beer names, flagship styles, awards, or production numbers, so the safest way to understand its offerings is by category: beer alongside wine, cider, and hard seltzer. For visitors who preferred taprooms that were easygoing and flexible, the combination of drinks, games, music, and food options made the brewery a social stop as much as a place to sample house-made beverages.

Food arrangements were part of the practical appeal. Patrons could bring their own food or order from nearby restaurants, and the brewery also served oven-baked pizza on site. Those details made it workable for groups who wanted to settle in for more than one round without needing a separate dinner reservation. Cliffside Brewing has since ceased operations, so it should be treated as a former Wallingford brewery rather than an active destination with current hours or available pours. For historical context, it remains notable for its nano-brewery role in town and for offering beer, wine, cider, and hard seltzer in a taproom setting that included games, music, and casual food options.

Cliffside Brewing focused on small-batch beer production as a nano-brewery in Wallingford, Connecticut. Founded by homebrewer David Durant, who began brewing in 2012, the brewery was the first nano-brewery in its town. Besides beer, Cliffside Brewing also produced wine, cider, and hard seltzer. The facility allowed patrons to bring their own food or order from nearby restaurants and served oven-baked pizza on site. Its space included games and music to complement the beverage offerings. Cliffside Brewing has since ceased operations.

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16B Center St, Wallingford, Connecticut, 06492-4110

Website: http://www.cliffsidebrewing.com