Lasting Brass Brewing Company
Microbrewery in Oakville, Connecticut, United States πΊπΈ
Established in 2016
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Description
Some Things Should Last
Small Batch Craft Brewing - Oakville, CT
LASTING HISTORY
It only seems natural that we were able to locate the Lasting Brass brewery in the Old Pin Shop building in Oakville, CT. The building was originally erected in 1729 by James Williams and used as a gristmill. From there the mill became the Oakville Pin Company. The pin business was very successful and later became a division of Scovill Manufacturing Company, the Waterbury-based brass company.
Lasting brass is honored to be located in such a beautiful old building whose rich history and character inspire our drive to experiment with our own form of brass.
MEET HEAD BREWER & OWNER ED SILVA
A lifelong native of the City of Waterbury, Ed has been brewing beer in his hometown for nearly 15 years. He began as a 10-gallon home brew production delivering high quality, authentic and hand-crafted brew to local enthusiasts. Ed quickly immersed himself in the craft beer community, participating in local competitions, beer tastings and other community events. His passion grew along with his supporters and within 10 years he began Lasting Brass Brewing Company. Along with six unique recipes, Ed continues to evolve his brewing techniques with experimental batches brewed every three-six months.
Small Batch Craft Brewing - Oakville, CT
LASTING HISTORY
It only seems natural that we were able to locate the Lasting Brass brewery in the Old Pin Shop building in Oakville, CT. The building was originally erected in 1729 by James Williams and used as a gristmill. From there the mill became the Oakville Pin Company. The pin business was very successful and later became a division of Scovill Manufacturing Company, the Waterbury-based brass company.
Lasting brass is honored to be located in such a beautiful old building whose rich history and character inspire our drive to experiment with our own form of brass.
MEET HEAD BREWER & OWNER ED SILVA
A lifelong native of the City of Waterbury, Ed has been brewing beer in his hometown for nearly 15 years. He began as a 10-gallon home brew production delivering high quality, authentic and hand-crafted brew to local enthusiasts. Ed quickly immersed himself in the craft beer community, participating in local competitions, beer tastings and other community events. His passion grew along with his supporters and within 10 years he began Lasting Brass Brewing Company. Along with six unique recipes, Ed continues to evolve his brewing techniques with experimental batches brewed every three-six months.
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 5
Overall 6.5
Eli's draught, 9/13/25.
Clear, dark. Small, beige head.
Licorice and light roast, though not overdone, with scant woody toast and caramel. Clean. Little/no hops.
Right away it's very thin. Not egregiously so, but noticeably. Just not enough base malt character/depth. Otherwise it's clean with moderate roast, coffee bean and dark chocolate.
Clear, dark. Small, beige head.
Licorice and light roast, though not overdone, with scant woody toast and caramel. Clean. Little/no hops.
Right away it's very thin. Not egregiously so, but noticeably. Just not enough base malt character/depth. Otherwise it's clean with moderate roast, coffee bean and dark chocolate.
Tried
from Draft
at
Eli Cannon's
on 13 Sep 2025
at 17:52
8/10
Tried
on 13 Dec 2024
at 18:57
8/10
Tried
on 13 Dec 2024
at 18:57
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
12 oz. pour on tap at Eli Cannon's. Opaque black w/ring of head & no lacing. Aroma is strong mix of roasted malt & cocoa but late dank green pepper. Taste is artificial/plasticine aspect over roast & chocolate. Smooth, frothy texture soft carbonation, fin as taste.
Tried
from Draft
on 09 Nov 2024
at 04:16
7.9/10
β
Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
16oz can from John's Market. Hazy golden pour with dense, rocky white head, glass is coated with foam. Aroma brings a hefty hit of pineapple, citrus. Taste is caramel, pineapple, orange and a touch of melon. Creamy feel, light lingering bite.
Tried
from Can
on 02 Jan 2024
at 05:01
5.8/10
β
Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Pours pale golden with a frothy, bubbly, white head. Aroma of resin, some oily malt. Oily taste, viney, some oak and other wood, classic Pilsen malt. Palate has some hops, perhaps Saaz. Not bad.
Tried
on 06 Oct 2023
at 17:26
7.8/10
β
Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Pours clear golden with a thin white head. Aroma of smoke, some sweet malt, slightly grassy hops. Taste has light smoke notes, some mellifluous elements, mildly grassy and floral. Palate has some of the malt body coming through to the tongue, lingering smokiness on the nose. Quite good.
Tried
on 06 Oct 2023
at 17:22
7.5/10
β
Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
Can at Paragon, 9/22/23. Reddish-orange, off white head. Super pineapple forward, cherry juice. Tart. Fairly flavorful. Lactose is not overpowering, which is a good thing.
Tried
from Can
on 22 Sep 2023
at 17:50
6.6/10
β
Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Can. Pours murky orange-gold with an off-white head. Pineapple, orange, tropical fruit, bitter finish.
Tried
from Can
on 11 Aug 2023
at 02:57
7.5/10
β
Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Taster pour from a can at Rising Pint Brewfest. It's a cloudy dark yellow with ring of off-white head with light lacing. Aroma is strong candied fruit, citrus. Taste is candied fruit, pineapple. Mouthfeel is light-to-medium bodied with smooth texture, average carbonation and finish as taste. Overall, sweet and juicy.
Tried
from Can
on 01 Jun 2023
at 01:08