Brewery Profile

Elicit Brewing Co - Manchester

In Manchester’s local beer landscape, this is a brewpub rather than a production brewery with a small tasting counter attached. The original Elicit Brewing Co. opened here in 2019, and the Manchester site remains the company’s first location. A visitor should expect the beer and food sides of the business to operate together: house-brewed beverages are made to be served alongside a full on-site menu, not treated as a separate stop before dinner elsewhere. The setting fits a city beer scene where groups may include both dedicated craft beer drinkers and people simply looking for a casual place to eat, drink, and spend time. Since the company has expanded to Fairfield and has a Danbury location planned, Manchester also functions as the starting point for a regional brewpub model that is now broader than one taproom.

Travelers moving through central Connecticut often look for brewery stops that are easy to fold into a meal, a meetup, or an evening out rather than a quick sample-and-go visit. Elicit’s Manchester location fits that pattern because its identity is built around a versatile range of craft beer, prepared food, and entertainment options. The available beer selection can change, so visitors should avoid assuming a specific pour will be on draft on a given day. Instead, the appeal is in finding a house-brewed lineup designed to cover different preferences at the same table. That makes the stop useful for mixed groups, including visitors who may want to try Connecticut-made beer while others focus on the food menu or the broader taproom experience.

For planning purposes, the Manchester brewpub is the place to confirm the day’s pours, menu details, hours, and any entertainment schedule. The known draw is straightforward: house-brewed beer, a full food menu, and an on-site experience that supports more than a brief tasting. Because specific beer names, seasonal releases, and event formats can vary, checking directly before visiting is the most reliable way to know what is being served. Visitors comparing Elicit’s Connecticut locations should note that Manchester is the original site, while Fairfield opened later in 2024 and Danbury is planned for 2025. For someone building a brewery itinerary in the Hartford-area region, the Manchester location works best as a longer stop where food and beer are part of the same visit.

Elicit Brewing Co. operates as a brewpub model, established its first location in Manchester, Connecticut, in 2019. The facility focuses on producing a versatile range of craft beers intended to pair with a full food menu offered on-site. Elicit has since expanded its operations, opening a second Connecticut location in Fairfield in 2024, with a third location planned for Danbury in 2025. This multi-location strategy emphasizes providing a consistent offering of house-brewed beverages, prepared food, and entertainment options across its regional footprint.

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165 Adams St, Manchester, CT 06042, USA, Manchester, Connecticut, 06042

Phone: (860) 791-8440

Website: http://www.elicitbrewing.com/

Hours: Monday - Wednesday: 4:00pm - 12:00am Thursday: 4:00pm - 1:00am Friday: 3:00pm - 2:00am Saturday: 12:00pm - 2:00am Sunday: 12:00pm - 12:00am

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Elicit Brewing Co - Manchester located?
Elicit Brewing Co - Manchester is located at 165 Adams St, Manchester, CT 06042, USA, Manchester, Connecticut, 06042. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Elicit Brewing Co - Manchester's hours?
Current hours are: Monday - Wednesday: 4:00pm - 12:00am Thursday: 4:00pm - 1:00am Friday: 3:00pm - 2:00am Saturday: 12:00pm - 2:00am Sunday: 12:00pm - 12:00am. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Elicit Brewing Co - Manchester?
Visit http://www.elicitbrewing.com/ for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.