Taproom Events

Home Brew Competition Judging Ceremony
Friday May 1, 2026 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Join us as we judge this year’s HOME BREW competition contestants’ brews! The winner will not only get bragging rights but will also be invited to a brew day where his/her recipe will be brewed on our 5-barrel system. The first $1 from each pint of winning recipe, will be donated to a Danbury Charity of the winners choosing.

Come join us and sample all the home brewer’s beers, meet the masters of their trade and cheer on all our contestants!

Awards start at 7!

Iris Lies Live + Dad’s Grill Food Truck
Friday May 1, 2026 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Join us for another fun IRIS LIES gig Live at Charter Oak. Dad’s Grill Food Truck will also be here!

Tony & The West Siders LIVE
Saturday May 2, 2026 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Join us for Tony & The West Siders LIVE as they play authentic Classic Rock & Blues at COBC!

Derby Day Viewing Party
Saturday May 2, 2026 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Hold your horses… it’s Derby Day! Join us for fancy hats, fast horses, fabulous beer! Dress in your best Derby fashions: Big hats, Bow ties, bright colors, and bold choices! Come enjoy watching the race over some fabulous beers. Best dressed will win a prize! 

SwingSet Live
Sunday May 3, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

SwingSet, a quartet of accomplished musicians who offer a unique take on Swing, Jazz and Bossa standards will be playing LIVE at Charter Oak!

Monthly Trivia Night at the Taproom + Dad’s Grill
Wednesday May 6, 2026 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Join us for TRIVIA NIGHT at the Taproom hosted by the Danbury Library. Come by to check out the brewery at 5:00 pm, and hang around for trivia starting at 6:30 pm. Teams should be no more than 6 people. Play for free and win great prizes! Dad’s grill will also be here!

Social Corn Hole
Friday May 8, 2026 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Join us for a fun, friendly Friday evening of CORNHOLE every other Friday! Bring your own board and bags (we have a few if you do not have any). No sign up,  no fee,  just fun.

Mick Louis LIVE
Friday May 8, 2026 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Charter Oak Brewery

Mick Louis is a Connecticut Native and proud New Englander. With influences ranging from Country and Southern Rock artists like Dierks Bentley and Lynyrd Skynyrd, all the way to songwriters like Jason Mraz , Mick has created a style ALL HIS OWN. Come enjoy live music and a beer or two!

Mini Golf in the Taproom
Saturday May 9, 2026 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Join us for some sips and swings with TEMPO MINI GOLF in our taproom! For $20, your ticket includes unlimited play on our 9-hole course, plus a drink ticket redeemable for a beer. Discounted tickets are also available for kids. Bring your friends and enjoy some of the area’s most exclusive, flavorful brews. Get ready for a little friendly competition. Scorecards are included so you can track your game and and see if you can climb to the top of our leaderboard.

Dr. Frankenbob LIVE + Nomad Food Truck
Saturday May 9, 2026 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Join us for a fun afternoon of LIVE MUSIC with Dr. Frankenbob! We will also have the NOMAD Food Truck here! 

Between the Keys LIVE + Brazilian BBQ Boys Truck
Sunday May 10, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Come celebrate MOTHERS’ DAY with one of 10 beers on tap while you enjoy amazing live music by BETWEEN THE KEYS! We will also have Brazilian BBQ Boys Truck here all day! 

SINGO Musical Bingo
Thursday May 14, 2026 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Join us for a night of SINGO! Singo is a super fun musical spin on the traditional game of Bingo. Instead of listening for a number, players are listening to their favorite music. Everyone can play along, everyone can sing along and anyone can win.

HOPS & HORSEPOWER to Benefit Dream Come True
Sunday May 17, 2026 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Join us for a day of classic cars, beer & raffle prizes to benefit THE CT Dream Come True Organization.  TICKETS ARE $20 AND PROCEEDS GO TO DREAM COME TRUE. Included in the $20 fee is a FREE pint. More details to follow!

Tony & The West Siders LIVE + Dad’s Grill Food Truck
Saturday June 6, 2026 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Fellow live music lovers, please join us for some fresh local craft beer, and Authentic Classic Rock & Blues by Tony & The West Siders! Dad’s Grill Food Truck Will also be here!

SINGO Musical Bingo
Thursday June 18, 2026 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Join us for a night of SINGO! Singo is a super fun musical spin on the traditional game of Bingo. Instead of listening for a number, players are listening to their favorite music. Everyone can play along, everyone can sing along and anyone can win.

Hec Vito Live
Friday July 24, 2026 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Kick off the weekend the best way with great beer and live music… join us for Hec Vito Live at Charter Oak.

Tony & The West Siders LIVE
Saturday August 1, 2026 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Join us for Tony & The West Siders LIVE as they play authentic Classic Rock & Blues!

The BENT REEDS Live
Sunday August 2, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Come hang, grab a drink, and enjoy the groove with The Bent Reeds Live!

Tony & The West Siders LIVE
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Join us for Tony & The West Siders LIVE as they play authentic Classic Rock & Blues at COBC!

Bryan Bielanski LIVE
Saturday September 12, 2026 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Singer-songwriter Bryan Bielanski has entertained audiences all over the world with his catchy songs and relentless touring. Bryan Bielanski is inspired by rock and folk music with his own unique style that sounds instantly familiar yet excitingly fresh at the same time.  One listen to his music and you will see why concert-goers and music critics worldwide agree that Bryan Bielanski lives up to his album name: “Bryan’s Super Happy Fun Time”!

Mosaic Jazz Quartet LIVE
Sunday September 13, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Come enjoy a Sunday FUNDAY with the Mosaic Jazz Quartet LIVE at Charter Oak!

Tony & The West Siders LIVE + Brazilian BBQ Boys
Saturday October 3, 2026 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Join us for Tony & The West Siders LIVE as they play authentic Classic Rock & Blues! We will also have the Brazilian BBQ Boys Truck here all day! 

Tony & The West Siders LIVE
Saturday November 7, 2026 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Join us for Tony & The West Siders LIVE as they play authentic Classic Rock & Blues!

Tony & The West Siders LIVE
Saturday December 5, 2026 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Join us for Tony & The West Siders LIVE as they play authentic Classic Rock & Blues in our taproom!

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COBC Named BEST BREWERY IN CT!

CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE: Best Brewery in CT. Craft beer lovers will love this CT brewery in Danbury… (cont reading)

BEERMELODIES: CHARTER OAK BREWING COMPANY

Entrepreneurial couple Scott and Michele Vallely originally introduced a few gypsy brews crafted at other local brewers’ facilities under the CHARTER OAK BREWING COMPANY banner way back in 2012 before occupying the present 10,000 square-foot Danbury space they’ve now operated since June 2018…. (cont reading)

HAMLET HUB: Ridgefield Playhouse Announces Partnership with Danbury’s Charter Oak Brewing…

The Ridgefield Playhouse is excited to announce a new partnership for 2023. The Charter Oak Brewing Company, a Danbury, CT-based craft beer brewery + taproom will be joining as a Silver Sponsor in 2023…. (cont reading)

The Beverage Journal: Charter Oak Brewing Hosts Pints & Politics

A little understanding can go a long way. Danbury, Connecticut-based Charter Oak Brewing Company hosted a town hall to discuss issues… (cont reading)

LIVABILITY: Beloved Beverage

The small-batch craft beers from Charter Oak Brewing, named for a legendary Connecticut oak that helped the state maintain some of its independence under British rule. (Cont reading)

i95: Danbury’s Charter Oak Brewery is Awesome…

People have been ranting and raving about their positive experiences at Charter Oak Brewery in Danbury for some time now…. (cont reading)

NEWSTIMES: Danbury-area brewers say Lamont’s beer tax break likely to keep prices stable, encourage new jobs

A 17 percent drop in the tax Connecticut slaps on every barrel of beer brewed here will help keep the price of a pint stable and may lead to new taproom jobs, local brewers said…. (cont reading)

BREWBOUND: Charter Oak Brewing Introduced Over 40 New Styles in 2020

 Charter Oak Brewing, located in historic Danbury, Connecticut continues to market new styles including… (cont reading)

BREWBOUND: Charter Oak Adds Little Charter Session IPA to Core Lineup

Charter Oak Brewery and Taproom, located in historic Danbury, CT, announced their newest core beer called Little Charter Session IPA… (cont reading)

TIMES UNION: Connecticut breweries offering ‘grab-and-go’ beer

Many Connecticut breweries are offering beer takeout service. Much like restaurants, which are only offering grab and go meals for takeout, breweries are setting up curbside service… (cont reading)

MEDIACROSSING: Getting Back to Business

P. Scott Vallely, Founder, President and Brewmaster of Charter Oak Brewing Company located in Danbury, CT., told MediaCrossing he misses the “energy level, crowds, and conversations” that once took place inside his brewery’s taproom. (cont reading…)

BREWBOUND: Charter Oak Brewing Continues to Brew, Offers Curbside Pickup and Home Delivery

Although the Corona Virus has resulted in lower distribution sales and nonexistent taproom activity, Charter Oak Brewing was quick to get in front of the challenge with our Grab and Go Curbside service and Ding-Dong-Ditch Delivery service (yep, we ‘dump and run’)…. (Cont reading…)

HamletHub: Charter Oak Brewery Innovates During COVID-19 Crisis, Thrives with Home Delivery of Craft Beer

Charter Oak has innovated during this crisis and has found ourselves selling more package beer, growlers of beer from our vast selection of draft beers, and kegs for the kegerator. In fact, we’ve had to continue our brewing and packaging to keep up with demand….(cont reading)

Crafty People & Things to Do – Charter Oak Brewing – LISTEN!
Monday March 2, 2020 12:00 am to 12:00 am

Listen to our visit with the owner of Charter Oak Brewing in Danbury CT and hear about his fine line of beers and how they came to land in the Hat City…LISTEN TO EPISODE!

News 12 Connecticut: Crafted Local: Charter Oak Brewing

Channel 12 Connecticut came in and filmed a segment – check it out here!

Brewbound: Charter Oak Brewing Announces Founder’s Club Program

Charter Oak Brewing Company, located at 39B Shelter Rock Rd in Danbury, Connecticut has been busy releasing new limited styles, hosting fun events, helping the community and making connections with fellow beer lovers! Check out some of their latest happenings.(cont reading…)

NORWALK HOUR: COOK WITH CRAFT BEER FOR CREATIVE FLAVOR

Cooking is all about flavor.  Adding varied ingredients, spices, and seasoning builds the layers of complex flavor that are the hallmark of the best culinary art. Creative cooks are always eager for new ways to broaden their horizons. (cont reading…)

CT Post: OAKtoBEERfest at Charter Oak Brewing in Danbury 2018

Charter Oak Brewing Company in Danbury held an OAKtoBEERfest event at the taproom on October 4-7, 2018. Guests enjoyed German-style, pumpkin beer and Oktoberfest activities. (cont reading…)

Hamlet Hub: New Connecticut Brewery Announces Exciting Offerings

After 6 years of brewing, Charter Oak Brewing Company recently opened its doors to the public on June 28, 2018 with a brand new taproom & brewery in Danbury, CT. The state-of-the-art equipment allows Charter Oak to brew fresh, small-batch beers that boasts big taste…. (cont reading)

CT Post: Connecticut brewery unveils new look, flavors

After almost six years of brewing in the Nutmeg State, Charter Oak Brewing is reinventing the wheel for Southwestern Connecticut breweries… (cont reading)

NewsTimes: Charter Oak Brewing opens taproom in Danbury

With an industrial look, communal vibe and 10-tap system pouring beer made only yards away, Charter Oak Brewing has opened its taproom to the public… (cont reading)

NewsTimes: Charter Oak eyes late-May opening in Danbury

Scott Vallely started Charter Oak Brewing Co. in 2011 and has built a successful brand whose IPAs, ales and other beer varieties can be found in about 400 establishments throughout Connecticut…(cont reading) 

BREWBOUND: Charter Oak Opens New Brewery with Taproom

After five years traveling around the Northeast ‘gypsy brewing’ and building our brand, Charter Oak Brewing has chosen Danbury, Connecticut for their permanent headquarters. The 10,000 square-foot facility includes a 20 barrel brewing system as well as a pilot 5 barrel system….(cont reading)

i95: Danbury’s Charter Oak Brewing Co. Opens Brand New Taproom

Hey, craft beer lovers I’ve got another beer drinking destination that’s finally ready for you at 39B Shelter Rock Rd. in Danbury….(cont reading)