Taproom Events

Andy Frishman Live
Sunday March 8, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Join us for a fun Sunday of 10 beers on tap and live music with Andy Frishman! Andy started on trumpet as a kid, but it wasn’t until he picked up the tenor sax that things really clicked. He spent years jamming in his room (and occasionally the bathroom), turning nerves into groove at open mics across the region.

Social Corn Hole
Friday March 13, 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.

The Angry O’Hara’s Live + Nomad Food Truck
Friday March 13, 2026 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Charter Oak Brewing

The Angry O’Haras are all about making music that sounds good and feels right, and they will be at Charter Oak! They wield fiddle, guitar, banjo and bass to forge the instrumental foundation for three- and four-part harmonies. Bluegrass is their guiding compass, but the band navigates many musical regions. We will also have the NOMAD food truck here!

Teddy Goldstein Live + Cousins Lobster Food Truck
Saturday March 14, 2026 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Join us for a fun SATURDAY with live music from Teddy Goldstein while you enjoy a few cold beers! Cousins Lobster Food Truck will also be here! 

Irish Dancers
Sunday March 15, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing
Irish dancers from Thorne Academy will be here to delight the Irish in you!
SwingSet Live + Nomad Food Truck
Sunday March 15, 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! We will also have the NOMAD FOOD TRUCK HERE all day!

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.

Sips & Sparks Speed Dating Event
Thursday March 26, 2026 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Ready to meet local singles face-to-face? Join us for a fun, low-pressure evening of meaningful connections with SIPS & SPARKS facilitating the evening. Sign up HERE.

Social Corn Hole
Friday March 27, 2026 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Join us for a fun, friendly Friday evening of CORN HOLE 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.

Bunnies & Brews EASTER Cookie Decorating Class
Saturday March 28, 2026 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

Join us for a fun Cookie Decorating Class to celebrate EASTER! we will have the SERENE BAKING CO here to walk you through outlining and flooding techniques step by step, so you’ll leave with beautiful cookies and new decorating skills. Sign up HERE.

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!

MikelParis of O.A.R. LIVE
Friday April 17, 2026 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Charter Oak Brewing

We are SO excited to welcome Mikel Paris of O.A.R. to CHARTER OAK on April 17th!!! Join us for an incredible night of music and craft beers in our taproom. We will either be charging a small cover or a suggested donation – more details to come!

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!

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.

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!

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)