Transcend Beer Crafters

Brewpub in Plainville, Connecticut, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Transcend Beer Crafters

Established in 2020

Contact
45 Northwest Drive, Plainville, CT, 06062, United States
Description
Welcome to Transcend Beer Crafters in Plainville, CT, where we pour our passion into crafting artisanal, handcrafted beers. As an independent, small batch, family-owned brewery, we’re dedicated to brewing exceptional craft beer, from hoppy IPAs to crisp lagers and refreshing sours. Our taproom offers a unique, inviting atmosphere to savor our unique brews alongside delicious food pairings, like pizza, smoked wings, foldies, and salads. Join us for a memorable drinking experience that celebrates the art of craft brewing. Cheers!

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8.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8.5 Texture 8 Overall 8
Bottled 500ml. -from the brewery taproom. Black coloured, small brownish head, chocolate and light coconut in the nose. Chocolate, coconut, notes of alcohol and dried fruits with light bourbon barrel touch. Sweet finish. Nice one.
Tried from Bottle at Transcend Beer Crafters on 19 Jul 2026 at 00:39

7.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
On tap at the brewery taproom. Murky yellow coloured, medium sized off-white head, citrusy and light alcohol in the nose. Citrusy, fruity, light herbal and notes of alcohol with bitterish finish. Light juicy.
Tried from Draft at Transcend Beer Crafters on 25 Jun 2026 at 20:41

5.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5.5 Texture 5 Overall 5.5
On tap at the brewery taproom. Pale orange coloured, minimal off-white head, perfumed and bubblegum fruity nose, semi artificial. Same in the taste, waste of time.
Tried from Draft at Transcend Beer Crafters on 25 Jun 2026 at 20:29

7.3/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7.5
On tap at the brewery taproom. Murky yellow coloured, medium sized off-white head, citrusy nose. Citrusy, herbal, notes of grapefruit and rather bitter finish.
Tried from Draft at Transcend Beer Crafters on 25 Jun 2026 at 20:14

7.3/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7.5
On tap at the brewery taproom. Murky yellow coloured, medium sized white head, citrusy and light pineapple in the nose. Citrusy, pineapple, light alcohol and sweetish grassy finish.
Tried from Draft at Transcend Beer Crafters on 25 Jun 2026 at 20:02

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 7.5
On tap at the brewery taproom. Murky yellow coloured, medium sized off-white head, citrusy and light tropical fruits in the nose. Sweetish malty, oaty, grassy and strong citrusy with quite bitter finish.
Tried from Draft at Transcend Beer Crafters on 25 Jun 2026 at 19:53

7/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
16 oz. Murky ruby, color. Aroma and flavor are the same. The flavor is a lot of fruit. Texture is puréed fruit. Chalky, chunky. Texture is thick and viscous. It doesn’t resemble a beer. IT IS a smoothie so they nailed it on that aspect. Simply a alcoholic smoothie. Barley beer IMHO.
Tried from Can from Harvest Wine & Spirits on 26 May 2026 at 01:26

7/10
Tasted at The Fresh Brews of Mount Joy 2026.
Tried on 26 Apr 2026 at 02:24

8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 8.5 Texture 9 Overall 8.5
16 oz can shared by tfontana. Thank you Tom! Aroma is bold citrus, grapefruit, lemon, melon. Flavor follows. Really bright and bold citrus character. Good amount of juice with very low bitterness.
Tried from Can on 25 Apr 2026 at 22:23

7.9/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Can pour from Manchester Wine and Liquors. Opaque, grapefruit juice, light sparkle, ring of head, no lacing. Aroma is strong citrus, grapefruit to borderline herb, strawberry, candied fruit. Taste follows aroma. Smooth, frothy texture, average carbonation, finish as taste.
Tried from Can from Manchester Wine and Liquors on 25 Apr 2026 at 22:14