Taproom Events

Between the Keys LIVE
Saturday January 31, 2026 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Come enjoy one of 10 beers on tap while you enjoy amazing live music by BETWEEN THE KEYS!

Teddy Goldstein Live
Sunday February 1, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Join us for a fun Friday evening with live music from Teddy Goldstein while you enjoy a few cold beers! 

Monthly Trivia Night at the Taproom
Wednesday February 4, 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! Feel free to bring in dinner.

Zach Anderson Live
Friday February 6, 2026 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Join us for a fun evening of live music with Zach Anderson.

Gumbo LIVE
Saturday February 7, 2026 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Join us for a fun Saturday with GUMBO LIVE…an original band mixing nostalgia with modern creativity. 

Paper Suns LIVE
Saturday February 7, 2026 6:30 pm to Saturday December 12, 2026 8:30 pm Charter Oak Brewing

We are excited to have PAPER SUNS live at the taproom live. Paper Suns is a high-energy cover band based in Connecticut, dedicated to reviving the best hits of the 90s and 2000s alternative rock scene. With a passion for the music that defined a generation, Paper Suns brings a nostalgic yet fresh sound to every performance, captivating audiences with their authentic renditions and dynamic stage presence.

Chili Cook-Off
Sunday February 15, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm charter oak brewing

SHOW OFF YOUR CHILI COOKING SKILLS WITH OUR ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF! You bring the chili, we will supply the tables & small containers for sampling. The JUDGE’S WINNER will win a FOUNDERS’ CLUB MEMBERSHIP for the year, the PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER gets a free growler and runners get a free pint AND bragging rights. All area welcome to join the voting. Tasting will be from 2-4 and awards will take place at 4:30!

Anyone who wants to show off their chili-making skills must sign up – spaces are limited. Sign up HERE.

SINGO Musical Bingo
Thursday February 19, 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.

Sip & Sensory Experience with Sensory on Wheels
Sunday February 22, 2026 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Join us once again for an afternoon of fun and relaxation with Sensory on Wheels’ Sip & Sensory! This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to have a drink and unwind while your kids engage in a fun sensory play experience. Tickets are $35 and include:

  • Your first drink at the bar! (beer, wine or soda!)
  • 2 hours of child-led sensory experiences for one child (each additional child is $12)
  • Children of all ages will be able to float between stations as they play with a variety of sensory materials provided by Sensory on Wheels.

Tickets available HERE!

Mick Louis LIVE
Sunday March 1, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 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!

Trivia Night at the Taproom
Wednesday March 4, 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! Feel free to bring in food!

Sushi Making Class
Wednesday March 18, 2026 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Join us for a fun, interactive sushi making class with THE SUSHI CLASS. The experience includes:

  • 1 Roll
  • 1 Beer (Pint)
  • 2 Hour experience with an expert chef
  • Live demonstration of a California roll
  • Hands on guidance

Register now HERE.

SINGO Musical Bingo
Thursday March 19, 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.

SINGO Musical Bingo – TV SHOW TUNES
Thursday April 16, 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. This month we will have a theme: TV SHOW TUNES!

Zach Bellas Trio Live
Friday May 8, 2026 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Come enjoy a beer or two while you enjoy music by ZACH BELLAS. Zach Bellas is the name of the band. And they truly are a band. A three-piece national touring alternative rock powerhouse with a catalog of incredible music and an undeniably brilliant live show.

Tasting & Industry Events

We're In the News

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)