Nod Hill Brewery

Nod Hill Brewery Brew with wonder - Drink with joy. Distinct hop-forward beers, traditionally-minded European styles, Each beer is designed with place and time in mind.
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We are passionate about brewing high-quality beer that encourages a a spirit of thoughtful enjoyment. We serve our offerings in a comfortable taproom with an airy, rustic, colonial atmosphere true to our New England roots. Like the campfire depicted in our logo, Nod Hill Brewery is a welcoming gathering place for friends to meet, relax, and enjoy a locally brewed beer. Head brewer Kyle Acenowr's m

ain influences are the expressive, adventurous, and pioneering brewers of America, Belgium and England. In his own words, Kyle's brewing approach attempts to "emulate the best aspects of my favorite beers, while also adding in my own variations. Through experience and shared knowledge, I use traditional and experimental techniques to brew an array of styles. I find joy in blurring the lines between styles in order to create certain flavor profiles. To do this, I focus on improving my process so that each ingredient is in the right place, with the right potency. They should be pleasant, well rounded, and shared with friends.”

The father/son team of Rob and Dave Kaye have had a vision of opening a brewery for many years, with different inspirations and experiences informing it along the way. From keeping and serving cask ale in London, to spending nights drinking monk-brewed Märzen beer in Salzburg, to batch after batch of experimental homebrews, Dave and Rob were inspired to one day create a venue that reflected their love of beer and the magical experiences they had enjoying it at special places along the way.

Industry and BYO vinyl night tonight at Nod Hill! Bring your favorite record, enjoy some happy hour deals, and cozy up w...
07/07/2026

Industry and BYO vinyl night tonight at Nod Hill! Bring your favorite record, enjoy some happy hour deals, and cozy up with some fresh seafood rolls from .fresh.

We have a fresh cask of Geobunny, Dry-Hopped with Galaxy, tapped & ready for your enjoyment! Cheers🍻

Cooler looking a little empty? We can help with that. We’ll be open 12-7pm today for dine in or take out. Pick up some 4...
07/04/2026

Cooler looking a little empty? We can help with that.

We’ll be open 12-7pm today for dine in or take out. Pick up some 4-packs and, hey, maybe even stay for a beer or two. We’ll have the 1pm and 5pm World Cup games on in the Backspace, the Fife & Drum Duo joining us for a couple sets, and Tuck In serving 12:30-6:30pm. Cheers and stay cool out there🍻

Current Cans To-Go:
Geobunny - 6.5% New England IPA
Sound Chaser - 4.4% Citra Pale Ale
Ace of Wands - 5% Trappist-Inspired Pilsner
Beam - 5% German-style Pilsner
Diamant - 5% Kölsch
Giddyup - 5% Hop-Forward Pilsner
Le Bûcheron - 5.4% Biére Ambrée
Moonwalkin’ Cowboy - 8% New England DIPA
Queen of Cups - 7.1% Trappist-Inspired Dubbel
Rondo - 5.3% Vienna Lager

Happy 4th of July weekend! Come in for some good food, music, and World Cup game, or stop in to grab some nice cold cans...
07/03/2026

Happy 4th of July weekend! Come in for some good food, music, and World Cup game, or stop in to grab some nice cold cans to go.🏖️

Here’s what’s happening the next few days at Nod Hill:

Today, July 3
Open 12-9pm
Tuck In at Nod Hill serves 12:30-8:30pm
Symphonic Bodega Live in the Backspace 6:30pm

Saturday, July 4
Holiday Hours 12-7pm
Fife & Drum duo joins us mid-afternoon
Tuck In at Nod Hill serves 12:30-6:30pm
World Cup on in the Backspace:
1pm: Canada vs. Morocco
5pm: Paraguay vs. France
(All seating is first-come, first-served for the World Cup matches - no reservations)

Sunday, July 5
Open 12-7pm
Tuck In at Nod Hill serves 12:30-6:30pm

Monday, July 6
Backspace open at 7pm for World Cup: USA vs. Belgium

Team USA⚽️- Let’s keep it going!! Nod Hill will be opening Monday night at 7pm for the USA vs Belgium World Cup match. T...
07/02/2026

Team USA⚽️- Let’s keep it going!! Nod Hill will be opening Monday night at 7pm for the USA vs Belgium World Cup match. These special hours will be for the Backspace only - bar opens at 7pm and will close at the end of the game. It will also be BYOF (bring your own food) as we do not have a food truck operating on Monday.

Come have a beer with us as we 🤞 get to the quarter finals…

Some delicious Tuck In Food Specials, running Wednesday 7/1 through Sunday 7/5: Chicken Gyro🥙-cucumber/ tomato/ onion su...
07/01/2026

Some delicious Tuck In Food Specials, running Wednesday 7/1 through Sunday 7/5:

Chicken Gyro🥙
-cucumber/ tomato/ onion sumac salad, tzatziki

Jalapeño Popper Burger🍔
-jalapeño popper cream cheese spread, crispy onions, Altbier bacon jam

Check out the rest of the Tuck In menu at the link in our bio!

With a heat advisory in the forecast starting tomorrow, we’ll likely be keeping the Biergarten closed from Wednesday on ...
06/30/2026

With a heat advisory in the forecast starting tomorrow, we’ll likely be keeping the Biergarten closed from Wednesday on to make sure everyone (guests and staff alike) stays safe and comfortable. If that’s the case, come cool off inside with cold drinks, great music, and AC blasting on this holiday weekend!

Tuesday
Happy Hour 4-5:30pm 🍻
Industry night 4-9pm 🍻
Vinyl night in the taproomfresh serves 4:30-8:30pm

Wednesday
Trivia Night - signups 6:30pm, gameplay 7pm
US World Cup Match in Backspace 8pm-End of game⚽️
Tuck In at Nod Hill food truck serves 4:30-8:30pm

Thursday
Happy Hour 4-5:30pm🍻
Jon Chapman plays in the Taproom 6:30-9pm
Tuck In at Nod Hill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Friday
Symphonic Bodega plays in the Backspace 6:30-9pm
Tuck In at Nod Hill serves 12:30-8:30pm

Saturday
Open 12-7pm for Independence Day 🎆
World Cup games on the the Backspace at 1 & 5pm
Fife & Drum Duo joining us mid-afternoon🎶
Tuck In at Nod Hill serves 12:30-6:30pm

Sunday
Tuck In at Nod Hill serves 12:30-6:30pm

06/29/2026

𝔹𝕚𝕘 𝔻𝕠𝕘 ℂ𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕞 𝔸𝕝𝕖

BDCA was a concept born from resident Nod Hill Big Dog, Ian Neff, about a year and a half ago. Ian’s been with the brewery since the Covid / Biergarten grand opening days, and this past year he has transitioned to working full time in the brewhouse in a dual role with some beer serving shifts. In this position - and with the help of the very artistic - Ian has finally been able to bring the Big Dog Cream Ale to fruition.

At 5.1% abv, BDCA showcases a blend of base and specialty malts that create a smooth platform for a light Biergarten crusher. Local flaked corn and a small amount of choice German hops make up a beer that is sure to let the dogs out. Woof.

Our next chapter is taking shape. We’re entering the major phase of installing our new automated brewhouse this week. Ou...
06/24/2026

Our next chapter is taking shape. We’re entering the major phase of installing our new automated brewhouse this week.

Our new BrauKon brewhouse, auxiliary process skids, and hot liquor tanks have all been placed, leveled, and are beginning to come together.

René and Christian, skilled welders from BrauKon in Germany, are on-site assembling the system, while our electricians and plumbers work alongside them to bring everything to life. Over the next two weeks, you’ll see a tremendous amount of fabrication, stainless process piping, and wiring as each piece is connected into one fully integrated brewing system.

One thing that has stood out from day one is the incredible quality, fit and finish, and craftsmanship of the equipment. Every component has been thoughtfully engineered and precision-built, and it’s exciting to watch this all come together at our brewery.

Thank you all for your patience and understanding as we work through this exciting transformation while continuing to brew and serve beer. This is where months of planning start to become a reality… We can’t wait to share the results and usher in a new chapter of precision-driven, quality-first brewing at Nod Hill!

This week, we are hosting a Bonsai Tree workshop with  in our backspace on Wednesday and a Traditional Irish Session on ...
06/23/2026

This week, we are hosting a Bonsai Tree workshop with in our backspace on Wednesday and a Traditional Irish Session on Thursday evening! Come by for some music, or just drop in for a nice cold pint - Rain or shine, we will be here to serve you🍻

Tuesday
Happy Hour 4-5:30pm
Industry night 4-9pm
Vinyl night in the taproomfresh serves 4:30-8:30pm

Wednesday
Trivia Night - signups 6:30pm, gameplay 7pm
Bonsai Tree Workshop in the Backspace 6:30-8:30pm
Tuck In at Nod Hill food truck serves 4:30-8:30pm

Thursday
Happy Hour 4-5:30pm
Traditional Irish Session in the Snug from 6-9pm
Chris Cavaliere plays on the Biergarten stage 6:30-9pm
Tuck In at Nod Hill serves 4:30-8:30pm

Friday
Old Bob plays on the Biergarten stage 6:30-9pm
Tuck In at Nod Hill serves 12:30-8:30pm fresh serves 4:30-8:30pm

Saturday
Sugar House, with opener Chowdah Music, Biergarten stage at 4-8pm
Tuck In at Nod Hill serves 12:30-8:30pmfresh serves 12:30-8:30pm

Sunday
Tuck In at Nod Hill serves 12:30-6:30pmfresh serves 12:30-6:30pm

Address

137 Ethan Allen Highway
Ridgefield, CT
06877

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 12pm - 9pm
Saturday 12pm - 9pm
Sunday 12pm - 7pm

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