With its upscale casual menu, award winning brewery and historic setting in our 1870s H.H. Richardson brownstone, City Steam has something for everyone. Enjoy the multi-level floor plan with breathtaking seating on nine levels; areas for private functions, including the elegant 160 seat Richardson Room; an outdoor “beer garden;” a pool and game room; the classic brewery bar with over a dozen hand crafted beers on tap at all times; live entertainment on weekends; and live comedy in our 30 years and running Brew Ha Ha Comedy Club.
The Hartford Steam Company supplies economical steam-heating and chilled water for cooling to many buildings in Hartford through a district heating and cooling system. Hartford Steam has engineered a way to run steam pipes into our brewery cafe. Enabling us to power our 23-barrel brewery with “city steam.” You can see the steam firsthand when we blow our antique steam-whistles. And ask our brew master about the technology, he will tell you brewing with steam is a dream come true.
When steam was introduced to the brewing process in the mid-1800s, it was the epitome of modernization. No more stoking fires or shoveling coal to keep the kettles boiling. All a brew master had to do was turn a few valves and the vapor started rolling. Better yet, steam provided a faster, more consistent flow of heat and, in turn, a better brew of beer.
Best of all, whether you’re drinking Porter, Pilsner or City Steam Ale, you know you’re getting the best brew in the state, at City Steam.
Cheers!