The Nutmeg State's craft beer industry is growing in leaps and bounds. There are so many great breweries in Connecticut worth exploring, and is there any better time to do it than summer? Sipping a cold beer in a beautiful outdoor space, enjoying live music and other festivities: it all comes together to make for such a wonderful experience. One made-in-Connecticut brewery that we think is perfect to add to your summer to-do list is Connecticut Valley Brewing Company. This beer maker is hiding right in South Windsor and it's full of great food, wonderful events, and, of course, delicious beer.

Connecticut Valley Brewing Company was opened in 2017. This place specializes in New England Style India Pale Ale (NEIPA), a popular variety you'll find at many Connecticut breweries.

The brewery prides itself on its Connecticut heritage. You can even see the official state plane of Connecticut in the brewery logo!

Of course, you'll find some fantastic beers here - that is the main draw, after all!

There's also an on site restaurant that serves up fantastic coffee and plenty of great food options.

You'll find something going on here seemingly every day.

Connecticut Valley Brewing Company hosts plenty of craft fairs throughout the year, plus there are regular trivia nights and Cars and Coffee shows. Books and Brews events are catered to bibliophiles looking for a book club combined with beer. There's also plenty of cornhole and karaoke options!

Concerts are scheduled regularly, with great local bands and cover bands playing.

Even when there's not something going on, this is a great place to stop on by, have a few beers, and relax at the bar.

The outdoor patio is great in warm weather and has fire pits for cooler temperatures.

For more information about Connecticut Valley Brewing Company, check out the company's Facebook or website.

This is undoubtedly one of our favorite breweries in Connecticut. What's yours? Share your favorites in the comments!