Brewery Legitimus
Brewery · New Hartford Center ·

Brewery Legitimus

Brewery · New Hartford Center ·

Craft beer, seltzer, cider, wine, cocktails & food trucks

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Brewery Legitimus

stacie R.

Google
We’ve been coming here regularly for a couple years now, it’s one of our favorite weekend date day activities. The beers are great and rotate regularly which is always leaving us with something new to try or excitement when an old favorite circles back in rotation. We officially joined the mug club this year and it’s been a great perk! Increased the volume of a pour with some discounts on merch and birthday perks. The staff is always friendly and the atmosphere is exactly what we are looking for, relaxed and industrial, casual. Only suggestion is adding a wall of games somewhere but you can always bring your own which we do on occasion. Excellent food trucks in rotation, haven’t experienced any we haven’t enjoyed. They have really fun special events (we did octoberfest this year and it was such a fun time). We even hosted my fiancés 30th birthday party here and it was a blast! It’s been a year and we all still talk about it. Continues to be our favorite brewery, and it’s an extra perk supporting a local small business ! Highly recommend it to anyone in the area looking for an afternoon stop

Kim V.

Google
Brewery Legitimus is a local, independent, and family owned brewery in New Hartford, CT. It is owned by the Sayers and it opened in 2016. It's located in a former 8500 square feet factory. There's a spacious taproom and event space. The parking lot had plenty of spaces as well. I've been wanting to visit this place forever. It's also so close to home. I'm a craft beer lover and love supporting local businesses. The taproom had plenty of seating when we went. You can buy cans to go, they had an ice cream cooler, and they host many food trucks and events. Not only do they serve craft beer, they also serve cocktails. I've had their Clusterfruit sour beer; there are blackberries, raspberries, cherries in that concoction. I am a fan of the sweet and fruity tartness. I've also purchased their Equal Heart to go, it's a blonde ale with cranberries, loved it. I love their rainbow hearts design on the cans, love is love. There are ciders, seltzers, and wine to choose from as well. I really enjoyed their cocktail; it's a pinkish drink and I believe it was called cold night or something. I forgot the name but it was so good! Sweet and sour and tangy, I want to go back just for that lol. The customer service was friendly. I love that it's kid-friendly too. Overall, definitely up there now with one of my favorite breweries.

Christine D.

Google
Visited on August 30 for the first time. Beautiful space inside and out with plenty of room to sit and relax. Patio has greenery and flowers, very pretty during summer. The menu is great! Lots of choices and everything looks delicious. We tried their lavendar lemonade and the Stone Table white wine and both were excellent. Highly recommend to stop by, they are open during the day as well as nighttime.

Aleksander M.

Google
This review is a part of my quest of visiting all CT breweries. I've been to Brewery Legitimus many times throughout the years, and it never disappointed me. The brewery is spacious enough: the indoor space is separated into two rooms, which makes it easy to have a private event. There is a patio opened during warmer months, as well as several tables near the main entrance (a smaller patio). The place does not serve any food, but the food trucks are usually onsite. Also, the taproom, received an upgrade recently and now you can order cocktails from their bar. The selection of beers is fine, although it is IPA-heavy. But you can also find several other styles on tap - Marzen, Kolsch, Ales, etc. The place not only serves beer flights of 4, but also sells 6oz drafts, so you can try more beers. I've had almost all the beers they sell during past visits (and refreshed them with new releases during the latest visit). The beers are not frequently rotated, so I only saw 6 new beers compared to my visit several months ago. The beers are always solid. It is safe to order any style and be sure that you will have the best quality. I'm not into IPAs, so from their selection I will definitely recommend their Barrel Aged bottles - Lord Dobson's (Imperial Stout) and Maple Girl (Belgian Tripel). Both of those have an immensely reach barrel taste. This is definitely a good brewery to hang out with your friends and have a decent beer.

Jill R.

Google
Had a rehearsal dinner for about 60 people in the back room! Had a couple hiccups at first but they were taken care immediately as soon as the owner was aware and graciously made better than original!!! Everyone had a wonderful time and the service was excellent and can’t say enough about the wonderful beer and cider , atmosphere.

Mary M.

Google
Brewery is great, love the new can redesigns. Beer never disappoints and the staff is great. They also have great food trucks on a regular schedule. Definitely worth a trip out to visit them. Highly recommend!

Travis L.

Google
Great place. Amazing beer. Fun vibes. Friendly staff. Always a must stop when in town.

Juliana S.

Google
February 2023 - Another private event held in the back room of this establishment brought together a few dozen friends, coworkers, supporters and family members. Great job by the wife of this surprise party honoree with catered food, baked goods and an open bar provided by Legitimus. Never having seen the rear space open before, it has its own bar with fresh beer on tap aside from the main front room, high ceilings with huge fans, and wooden kegs along some walls used for their special blends of microbrews. # Attending a private event here in May, it was my first time actually coming into this establishment. I've pulled over into the parking lot before to get something from a food truck outside that was appealing to me. It's a decent sized space. Almost too small for the large group inside that night but it worked. Since Brewery Legitimus does not offer food to patrons, clients are given a long list of food trucks to choose from to feed their guests, or catered food can be brought in. Our occasion chose the latter, and brought in a variety of party trays from the New England Pasta Company. (separate review) Customers can also bring in their own things to eat from home or takeout. The craft beer served here is absolutely worth coming in for alone, if you're a beer enthusiast. Brewery Legitimus also makes their beer available to other breweries. The menu changes regularly and wine as well as local distillery alcohols are also available. I chose the Black Bridge (Nitro) Stout. Smooth. My partner had the fresh blend cider and a Clusterfruit which were both light and flavorful. The P.A. system for speakers worked well. Bar service was polite and attentive. There is seasonal outdoor seating which allows dogs. Open Wednesday thru Sunday.
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Kim V.

Yelp
Brewery Legitimus is a local, independent, and family owned brewery in New Hartford, CT. It is owned by the Sayers and it opened in 2016. It's located in a former 8500 square feet factory. There's a spacious taproom and event space. The parking lot had plenty of spaces as well. I've been wanting to visit this place forever. It's also so close to home. I'm a craft beer lover and love supporting local businesses. The taproom had plenty of seating when we went. You can buy cans to go, they had an ice cream cooler, and they host many food trucks and events. Not only do they serve craft beer, they also serve cocktails. I've had their Clusterfruit sour beer; there are blackberries, raspberries, cherries in that concoction. I am a fan of the sweet and fruity tartness. I've also purchased their Equal Heart to go, it's a blonde ale with cranberries, loved it. I love their rainbow hearts design on the cans, love is love. There are ciders, seltzers, and wine to choose from as well. I really enjoyed their cocktail; it's a pinkish drink and I believe it was called cold night or something. I forgot the name but it was so good! Sweet and sour and tangy, I want to go back just for that lol. The customer service was friendly. I love that it's kid-friendly too. Overall, definitely up there now with one of my favorite breweries.
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Kelly H.

Yelp
All year long you find tasty beverages here, and many available all year, but in autumn, with Oktoberfest and Fest Bier still on tap and Litchfield leaf peeping in the surrounding Litchfield Hills make this the place to be. The interior is dark but cozy, and the hosts behind the bar are always friendly, but there's a beer garden outside if you feel like fresh air. There are also so many yummy food trucks waiting for you outside. Lately Legitimus has an agricultural share, so check into that if you're lucky to be local and in need fresh produce. Brewery Legitimus is available throughout greater Hartford but the brewery itself is a fun destination, so come here!
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Amy A.

Yelp
I live about 7 minutes away but surprisingly have never been here before. I stopped in last minute for a quick beer with some friends before my dinner plans across the street, but couldn't decide so of course I had to get a "quick" flight instead. I was only able to decide on 3 beers to try but the bartender recommended a 4th which I actually loved. Although I didn't stay long, it was a pleasant experience, great atmosphere, and very clean inside. I plan on coming back soon!
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Catherine D.

Yelp
This place is a staple of the town. We use it for PTO meetings, business and club events as well as craft markets. They are welcoming and friendly especially for dogs and kids! We love coming here for the food trucks as well. I am not a big beer drinker so I cannot comment on their IPAs but I love sours.... they have the cluster fruit and tiny umbrellas which are fantastic!!!
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Rebecca K.

Yelp
One of my favorite breweries. Big, clean and staff is friendly. One of my favorite IPAs is Doctor Strange. It has a crisp hazy flavor. They generally have food trucks so your belly will be happy. Fun place to come with friends or meet new friends.
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Peter J.

Yelp
Pretty nice atmosphere. I did not even know until recently that they have a party space in back with a lounge upstairs! Staff is always great. Beer (and Cider) is always tasty. Excellent patio. For the folx not interested in alcohol, they have a great cooler filled with some unique drinks. This is a welcoming place for all.
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Jonathan V.

Yelp
Came here with my parents for the first time and had some really good beer. Specifically the satan's kingdom had a really good flavor. Overall, nice seating inside and a good selection of beer.
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Debs J.

Yelp
A fantastic place to enjoy a freshly brewed beer. Friendly and professional people greet you. Big open space with live music on Saturday evening. Rotating Food trucks offer a variety of food options and Outdoor seating. It could use some games or activities to occupy you .... Darts? Corn hole? Cards? Indoor putting???? Just a thought. Overall great tasting beer and a relaxing place to chill.
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Rob I.

Yelp
Staff and owners are unbelievably friendly and very accommodating. Very friendly atmosphere from the moment you walk in. Staff is knowledgeable about the beers that are available and willing to answer any questions you might have about them. Mine and my wife's favorite brewery.
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John L.

Yelp
Guys, sorry, but you've got to pickup your game. Especially with 50+ breweries in CT. The heats on! I took a mixed flight of four Pales & IPA's. One of the four displayed a promising character that with a little more McLuvin thrown into the batch it might contend. However, the others, just Plain Jane at best. You're in a great locale and you could have a stronger draw by revamping your reputation with a little more oomph in your batches. Also, consider food options!
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Don A.

Yelp
What! Another craft brewery in CT!? You're kidding me. Well I'm glad it's yet another great one. I'm able to pickup a flight of IPA's and BooBoo (the spouse) gets a juice beer; Purple People Eater or the Plum beer. Think fancy gose's (Real Fancy). Everyone is happy. Then! Then, there is often a fun food truck to try! Nice job Legitimus! You live up to your moniker, legitimately.
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Gregory L.

Yelp
Look, I never make Yelp posts. But hear me out.. this place is GREAT. Great beers. Great prices. Great atmosphere. Dogs welcome. Staff is friendly and will strike up conversation. Don't pass up on this. IPA's? Yup. Sours? Yup. Pumpkin beer was great too. 5/5 See you again soon.
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Katelyn M.

Yelp
Had a lovely time at a movie premiere. I didn't even know that have a whole separate room for parties. There's even a bar in it so you don't have to keep walking to the main room. Beer was delicious kind staff
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Jason F.

Yelp
I stopped by here two Wednesday evenings ago with a coworker for some after work drinks. We arrived to Brewery Legitimus shortly before 7 to find the place absolutely packed. It ended up being trivia night which is probably why it was that crowded on a random Wednesday. As for the space, Brewery Legitimus is quite large. It had a large bar and then quite a bit of seating throughout the rest of the industrial feeling space. You are also able to see some of the Brewing tanks in the back and in front of where we sat there was some art hanging on the wall which you could purchase. As I often do whenever I visit a new brewery, I decided to go with a flight. At Brewery Legitimus a flight consists of 4 beers of your choosing and the price varies depending on what you pick. My choices on this evening ended up being the Illegitimus (Imperial IPA), Once V3 (IPA), Lord Nelson - International Cat of Mystery (IPL) and Lord Dobsons (Imperial Stout). All of the beers were representative of their styles and with the lowest ABV of the group at 6% (Once V3), this was quite the strong flight. Out of the bunch the illegitimus was my favorite due to its hoppy profile and I didn't really have a least favorite since they were all pretty good. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. I liked all of the beers that they had here, now if they only served food or had a food truck outside.
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Dan R.

Yelp
Let me be honest. The craft beer boom has dragged along a lot of pretension with it, sort of like the foam left behind after you down a nice cold draft. Beer snobs have started popping up to replace wine snobs. You've seen it and I've seen it. Not here. The hour we spent at Brewery Legitimus was not only very enjoyable, but about as unpretentious as you can get. A diverse group of nice friendly and undeniably unpretentious souls. The taproom is large, but not very crowded with furniture, so it really seems open and relaxing inside. There is an L-shaped bar for ten, a few high top tables made from wood kegs, and four big picnic tables and chairs. One of the interesting things we saw there was children inside the place! In fact one table had four little guys mixed in with the adults. There's a stack of board games and the like if you want to go down that road. The vibe was super friendly and neighborly. The young lady who helped us pick our flight was about as warm and cordial and downright nice as any brewery worker I've ever met. She was stellar and I'm sorry I didn't catch her name. I ordered a flight of Sloop Confliction, Satan's Kingdom, Legit Wit, and Pine Meadow Pilsner. I liked them all, especially the citrusy-lemony Sloop and the Pilsner. We also enjoyed one of their guest ciders -a glass of Embark Ciderworks Old Marauder. Pretty good!! Not too sweet, not too sour like some hard ciders, it was just about dead solid perfect in the sweet spot of our tastes. I checked to see what the definition of "Legitimus" is and I found these words - regular, right, just, proper, appropriate. Brewery Legitimus is Legitimus indeed !!
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Stephan C.

Yelp
Paid a visit to this new brewery. Had their five flight to sample their different beers. My favorite was call their Illlegitimus. Not too hoppy and a great flavor. The brewery has food trucks that offer food and they're planning on seating outside. It's very clean and family friendly. Not dog friendly until outside seating is available.
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Jill R.

Yelp
Had an event in back room with almost 60 people! Great beer and service- fun atmosphere and great time

Bella P.

Yelp
Such great beer and staff. 10/10 recommend! Dim lighting and lots of apparel if you're a collector of brewery shirts like I am
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Russell W.

Yelp
Made a very long trek out there to check out Brewery Legitimus recently. TLDR Version - If I was local and wanted a small spot to hangout with some friends or maybe go on a quick date, it would be a pretty good option. As a non-local, they'd need to do some refining for me to make a special trip back. Beer - Small place, but they have some pretty big equipment and quite a few options considering how new they are. Reviews on the app I use weren't very helpful and seemed a bit too kind to me. I thought their Legit Wit and Satan's Kingdom Belgian Strong were one of the closest to the mark on what someone would expect it to taste like. Didn't care for Purple People Eater (fruit beer) or Once V3 IPA. Dr. Strangehaze NEIPA and Illegitimus Imperial IIPA were probably the best IPAs on tap, in my opinion. Tried a few others as well...I love having a bunch of options to try, but to be honest I'd kick a few of them off the menu. Venue - The venue was very nicely done. Outside makes it tough to tell, but the inside is quickly convincing. Dark yet welcoming. Big bulky picnic style tables inside that were very inviting, a cool couch in one area, and an outdoor seating area with picnic tables, immediately adjacent spot for the food truck, and umbrellas. Well done. The parking situation is also good. Plenty of spots, nice asphalt. Not sure anyone ever really cares about parking like I do in a state where parking is rarely an issue...but just in case you do, there you go. Staff - Everyone employee I ran into was very personable and helpful. They seemed to really care about the experience. Food - Well there really isn't food, but they clearly allow outside food like most breweries, and there was a Crepe truck there while we were visiting.

Suz S.

Yelp
They have a Lovely outdoor area. Great Dunkel!!!! Everyone was delightful behind the counter. Food truck available but didn't partake.
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Patrick D.

Yelp
Love this place. At the end of an innocuous strip mall in New Hartford, it doesn't initially seem like much, but then you step inside...and discover the outside patio...and take your first sips of a delicious, fresh beer. And then you don't want to leave. My wife and I drove out to New Hartford from West Hartford on a Friday evening to try this place out, and really enjoyed it. It was busy, but we were able to get beers and find a spot on the patio pretty quickly. The IPAs we had were great, as was the raspberry-flavored beer we tried. The service was excellent, as was the space. Will definitely return!
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Cal L.

Yelp
Disappointing experience tonight. We had a waitress that took our order and then disappeared for over 20 minutes. We finally decided to try and find her she was inside bar tending. Meanwhile .... the people next to us had a adorable young dog ( we love dogs) but during our dinner the dog barked non stop at a high pitch .The owners thought it was so cute but did absolutely nothing to stop it ....our ears are still ringing a hour later. I absolutely love dogs and love going to any business that allows them ...but keep them under control. Have some consideration for others. Not everyone thinks 35 minutes of a high pitch non stop barking puppy is cute. Management should have stepped in. We watched 2 parties get up and move further away. A third party left. We couldn't even hear our conversation. Finally we went inside to find our waitress who was bar tending & she asked what we wanted.....at that point we asked for our tab and left. We tried the new place down the road and were able to enjoy a drink and conversation that we could all hear. I love Brewery Legitimus, but I wish they would post a sign about dogs welcome but keep them under control out of consideration for other patrons ....and enforce it.
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John B.

Yelp
Really delicious brews. I grabbed a 4-pack of the Pilsner at my local packie and loved it, so we stopped in to the brewery for a couple of shorties and a bite from the food truck on site that day. Tried the Kolsh and The Letter S - they were both perfect! Grabbed a Growler canned on site of The Letter S to go we loved it so much. Will be back for sure!
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Joe B.

Yelp
Cool place and great food trucks. I didn't see a lot of brewery games for groups but we grabbed a few Dr. Strangehazes (6.5%) and sandwiches from the food truck and it was a fun time! Outside patio looks nice if it is a nice day and warmer.
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Janelle P.

Yelp
I came here for trivia night with some friends. I really don't drink beer because I don't like the taste but this changed my mind! I was so pleasantly surprised that it wasn't metallic tasting or too hoppy. We had an hilarious trivia host and we even took first place and won a prize. This was such a nice place and I will be returning.
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Daryl P.

Yelp
It was nice to finally see a brewery in the area. We came out here to grab dinner in the Shopps and had time to kill so decided to check this place out. As part of a Plaza it could benefit from a larger sign but we didn't have much trouble finding the place. When you walk in, you enter the tap room which is large and spacious with a few benches and a couple of barrels with chairs for the "hightop" experience. Now to the part that you actually care about the beer. With two flights we were able to enjoy all the beers on tap. You'll find some IPAs and Ales along with some guest drafts from other breweries too. What was nice is that they have a pay it forward board that you can write down whatever you want for the person after you. A nice gesture that brings people together. As I was drinking with my sister we noticed some parents out on a date with the children in tow. As much as I want to support parents going out for themselves I was troubled when the mother was feeding the baby a bottle while the father feed her a beer. Understanding that it was early in the night I would be challenged if they and others stayed around as people consumed more and more beers. There are some places that children just don't belong.

Robert P.

Yelp
This was our third or fourth time visiting the brewery and always enjoyable. We have sat outside, as well as inside. The inside is a bit dark, but nice. Food trucks have always complimented the good drinks. A shout-out to Matt, one of the bartenders who is very friendly.
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Mark P.

Yelp
Full disclosure: There is a family connection, but for the record, I've been to a lot of breweries and this is my absolute favorite! Chris is a master brewer and is always exploring new recipes! I'm a porter/stout fan and love the barrel aged! As well as world class beers, the atmosphere and crowd is ebullient and friendly and there is usually a great food truck hanging out! It can get crowded when there's live music, so get there early to 'stake your claim' at your favorite spot!
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Kamila J.

Yelp
Good beer. We went on Sunday just 40 min to closing. Nice selection of beer and beautiful outside space to enjoy!
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Brian E.

Yelp
There's something about the coziness of this brewery that I love so much. I mean the beer is great, and they have food trucks and also allow you to bring in your own food. They have live music, games, plenty of comfy seating, and did I mention great beer? Seriously though, they have some good IPAs, but I think that whole thing is becoming played out, so I've been completely digging their saison and pilsners. They're so damn crisp, refreshing and delicious. Here's a free tip: head out this way, stop at the firehouse smoker bbq restaurant across the street and grab some smoked wings, then get ya butt over to legit for some tasty ber. Friday night solved.
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Steven C.

Yelp
We stopped at Legitimus on a Friday night hoping for a couple of local brews and a bite and received just that. The inside is large and spacious and there were several folks, not too many, enjoying the indoor atmosphere. The outside was also pleasant. Some folks were there with their children and pets. Kid friendly where it's okay for children to run around the outside area. Covered picnic tables and and several other high and standard height tables and chairs outside. The food truck on this particular night was serving fried chicken sandwiches. My girlfriend's was sweet and mine had a spice - both were good. Exactly what one would expect at a local brewery. Pints are $6 or $7 dollars as they are at all local breweries. Each local brewery has it's own uniqueness, but they are also strikingly similar.
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Logan J.

Yelp
I came here on a weekend with a friend recently. I was pleasantly surprised by the venue and even more by the beer. In general, the brewery isn't too different than some of the other local breweries in the area. Despite being located what I'd consider essentially a strip mall, they have a decently sized taproom and some outdoor space also. We had a few different beers, and we were overall pleased. I've been to several breweries recently where I've had to leave half finished drinks because they were unpalatable. They had a good variety of beers and also a few ciders available. Prices were comparable to other local places with the option of taking away growlers also. I saw a few people order food in or bring food, but it seems like they partner with a few local food trucks on some days. I came on a weekend when they were hosting a fundraising event for a local charity, which included a few live bands and pretty big crowd. Despite that, the place wasn't too crowded, and the service wasn't compromised. Overall, I'd definitely return here or bring friends on a weekend.
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Katie H.

Yelp
I remember driving past this place last year and waiting patiently for it to open, despite the fact that this state is already packed with craft breweries. We finally came in last night, lured by the promise of live music, and it was great! It's a fun, lively place with an attractive tasting room, solid brews, and a busy calendar of live music and food trucks. My fiance and I tried both of the saisons on offer and agreed that they were pretty good. I really appreciate the variety of beers on tap. Nothing grinds my gears more than a brewery where over half the beers are IPAs, since I find them undrinkable. Thanks, Legitimus, for catering to the "other" beer drinkers in the state. The prices were fair ($6 pints), and I love that they offer little 6 oz tasters for only $2.50, which is the perfect amount of beer for me. If the owners of the brewery are reading this, I have a few unsolicited suggestions to improve the place: 1) More seating please! With only 4 picnic tables inside (two of which seemed to be taken up by a birthday party), it was hard to find a seat at all. I couldn't help but think that a more efficient use of the space would be to have 6 less massive picnic tables instead of 4 big ones. Also, the bar shelves that line the walls are nice for people that want to stand and drink, but some more stools would be nice. 2) Please consider installing a sign that indicates where to order at the bar so people can form a line. It was a bit of a free-for-all with 2 bartenders and a swarm of people all trying to yell out their orders first. People kept sneaking in front of me, and we had to wait way too long to get our drinks. 3) Consider offering some cheap bar snacks. The food truck parked outside (Christie's) was offering $6 pretzel bites and $12 turkey or black bean burgers, none of which sounded appealing to us. We ended up leaving early to go to Five Guys because we were so hungry. That's just my 2 cents, but I'm excited to try more of the beers here and see where they go from here.
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Gennifer D.

Yelp
Less than a year after opening, Legitimus is following the formula of many other successful CT microbreweries - an open, industrial-chic tasting room where people can order food and play games while enjoying the beer - and doing it well. I went last Sunday with a group of seven, and the place was really popping. There was a guitarist playing some great covers, and the tables were full of friendly locals. Legitimus is one of the more remote Connecticut breweries, and if you're the type to make special trips for craft beer, it's definitely worth the drive; New Hartford also happens to be quite beautiful, and the Farmington River, which practically runs right outside Legitimus's door, offers opportunities for fishing, tubing, and walking. As for the most important part, the beer: well above average. I have tried the Kölsch, Double IPA, Brown, and Wit, all of which I'd compare favorably to similar offerings at other Hartford area breweries. The only disappointment has been the Belgian IPA, the flavors and texture of which didn't come together for me. They still have a ways to go before they take their place among the greats like Black Hog, but they're an outstanding addition to the CT beer scene so far!
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Kristen C.

Yelp
Great beer, great service. I love that you can bring your own food. Often they have a food truck there. The live bands have been good too. It's our weekend go-to place. If only it was open on Wednesdays, hint... hint...
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Sandra C.

Yelp
What a great brewery experience. Went there when it was somewhat busy. I have to say they have a solid lineup of brews to taste and choose from. The staff were knowledgeable and fun to talk to. I had a Scotland travel book and one of the staff had just gotten back from Scotland 4 days prior to our visit! Great serendipity because we picked her brain about places and things to do in Scotland. Beer was good and I like that they also feature beers and ciders from other areas. BYOF as in you can bring your own food here or have it delivered. Great tasting room tastefully designed and relaxing to sit in. Next door to a HUGE antique store so there are two reasons to stop in.
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Paul M.

Yelp
As the name implies, this place is legitimate!!! Awesome atmosphere..., very comfortable. Now for the beer...my recommendation is to come in a cab! Unbelievable selection and I can't even pick a favorite they are all so good! Try this place, you won't be disappointed!
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Kathy D.

Yelp
Great little brewery. A lot to choose from. Had a flight. Something for everyone. Food truck outside convenient. Bring your own food and games. Friendly staff.
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Chelsea R.

Yelp
Great food trucks and a beautiful patio. The tap room is big so plenty of seating. Friendly pourers and an awesome rotation of beers. I love the Dr. Strangehaze and illegitamus IPAs
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Haili P.

Yelp
Good beer. Of course, Dr Strangehaze is the favorite! Nice space with couches and a large bar area. Dogs allowed outside. Staff is fairly friendly, too. No food, but you can order delivery. They also have some pretty cool merchandise.
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Jeff B.

Yelp
The beers and service are nothing but top notch. It has some great artwork on the walls and a really cool vibe. I'm a huge IPA fan and I appreciate the fact that they focus on other beers besides IPA. I really like there two forks, one plate.
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Lauren Q.

Yelp
My husband and I escaped here on Christmas Eve while our family partook in belabored holiday traditions. This place was chill and has a solid selection of beers. I was surprised to see two sours and a lager on the menu in the middle of winter. I hate IPAs and stouts so that made me happy. Their wall of beer steins was pretty nifty - it's a membership club - and maybe if we lived in the area, we'd try for it. The beer was decent and the staff were friendly. Wish the seats (back-less stools) were more comfortable but beggers can't be choosers on Christmas Eve.
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Brett K.

Yelp
Nice atmosphere. Beer is ok but not the best I've had. I'm kind of a beer snob though. It's a great place to visit and if you like antiques, one of the best places to go is right next door, so you can make a day trip out of it.
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Rory F.

Yelp
Solid brewery, my only gripe with the place is that the toilet seats are tightened to the point that raising them causes the lid to slam into the tank and make an obnoxious noise.
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Ivette N Jeff P.

Yelp
We stopped in on Friday early evening to try a flight of beers and truly enjoyed them all but my favorite was the Brown Ale which was not usual for me as I prefer the lighter color beers. The sweet smooth taste was surprising and I enjoyed the aroma so much we order a few more glasses before the end of the night.
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Logan B.

Yelp
Fun cool atmosphere! They are very involved in the community and partner up with other LOCAL business! Love that!
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Amanda B.

Yelp
We stopped here on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Lots to like about this place---indoor and outside seating (dog friendly patio outside), food truck, live music being set up for the evening, beer flights, lots of brewery gear (t-shirts, sweatshirts, hat), cool ambiance, and easy large parking lot. Lovely drive along route 44 to get here too! Would recommend for a beer lover
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Mark G.

Yelp
Five stars all day long. Delicious variety of beer and love the brewery itself. Staff are gracious, the fact you can order or bring food in is awesome and love the food trucks. Great experience.
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Stacey F.

Yelp
I will start this by saying the beer was very good however due to lack of service over the course of a 2 1/2 visit there I only was able to order 1 round. There were three wait staff members and maybe 15 tables of patrons however the staff was barely around and when serving took way too long to deliver what was asked for. Multiple parties had to go inside (which had no one seated) and find a wait staff member to get an order in. Someone from my party went inside just to go to the bathroom and saw that a food order from our table was just sitting at the bar with no one around to grab it; it was an order of hummus and was placed well over 15 minutes before. Even when asking for the check the waitress said okay then 5 minutes later we saw her changing trashes and still not bringing us our check. As much as the atmosphere was great and beer was good the lack of service would really make me question ever going back.