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Hoax Brewing Company is the sort of place that makes you wonder whether a garage can secretly be a laboratory. Founded by Sean Ricci and Austin (who turned a cramped workshop in New Haven, Connecticut, into a full‑blown brewery), the operation has grown into a self‑distributed powerhouse that still drinks from the same daring well.
The beer list reads like a manifesto against the boring. Sour purists can swoon over Seany Palmer and Darkside Sour, while the whimsically named Sleight of Hand delivers a raspberry‑toasted‑marshmallow punch that feels like a dessert gone rogue. Stout lovers are treated to an imperial Mugsy Morning Stout with enough coffee swagger to rival a decent espresso, and the IPA roster proudly includes the audacious Carrier of the Dead.
Beyond the glass, Hoax’s brewpub pairs these experiments with wood‑fire pizza from the adjacent NOLO restaurant, creating pairings that feel almost scientific. Live music rolls through the venue, turning every pint into a mini celebration. In short, Hoax marries raw creativity with solid craftsmanship, proving that a little garage ambition can still shake up an entire state’s beer scene.
Hoax Brewing Company is highly regarded for its creative beers that complement New Haven-style pizzas perfectly. The brewery offers a diverse range of styles, from traditional pilsners to Imperial stouts, including unique sours and IPAs that pair well with pizza.
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