12 Percent Beer Project is basically a playground for anyone who loves their beer with personality. The vibe hits that sweet spot between minimalist‑industrial and "yes, I could absolutely spend an afternoon dissecting hop profiles here." It's spacious, energetic, and has that low‑key hum of people who actually care about what's in their glass. Service is dialed in. The staff knows their stuff--like, actually knows it. Ask about a collab stout or a triple‑dry‑hopped hazy and you'll get real tasting notes, not the generic "it's smooth" answer you get at lesser taprooms. And the beer selection? This is where 12 Percent flexes. Rotating taps full of experimental drops, collabs with cult‑favorite breweries, and a lineup that swings from pastry stouts to funky saisons to IPAs that taste like someone squeezed a whole orchard of tropical fruit into your glass. It's the kind of board that makes you want to order a flight just to avoid FOMO. While you can't order a flight they do offer two small pours at a time and I did just that. Maybe just a time or two. I recommend you do!! Cheers read more

This spot had been on my radar for years, and I was so glad my partner and I were recently able to check it out. The aesthetic is sleek and cool. The high ceilings are quite lofty. I love the designs on the wall, which totally look like pouring beer. The minute you walk in, you smell the hops. There are some lovely, fresh options each day from local breweries. We had a great local stout and hazy IPA. Classics! You can order local food to the joint. There are only basic snack options sold here. There's a coffee counter, but beware of their hours! We didn't realize it would close, and we missed it by about half an hour. Don't make the same mistake we did! read more

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I came here two weeks ago without realizing that the fat orange cat brewing, no longer had a storefront, but I was happily surprised by the presence of 12% beer project. This absolutely gorgeous place offers multiple breweries on tap from the area and combined with the out for seating and gorgeous indoor experience, makes for an awesome place to come and hang out my wife enjoyed the beer that she got, but I was also surprised to find out that a local soda place (Foxon Park) produces in bottles drinks and sells it in the area which was a nice treat. The bartenders were both super nice and brought a really cool energy to the place. If I'm ever in this area again, I will definitely check this place out again. read more

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The location is in an industrial area with easy access and on site parking. There is both inside and outside seating. It was 95 degrees the day I visited so I stayed inside with the air conditioning. Inside had a bar and high top tables for several people plus multiple ares for seating and lots of plants. Very comfortable place to meet friends and dog friendly. The staff were super friendly and knew their beer. The brewery makes beer for multiple businesses hence the name. The selection was varied. There was a coffee bar and pizza as well but I did not see any one eating. read more

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Our favorite place to meet up with fun people, pet a few dogs, and enjoy some great beer! If you're a Fat Orange Cat fan like me, you'll think you died and went to heaven! Their beer selection is outstanding! I won't endorse their pizza, but a variety of food trucks visit daily. read more

As a longtime Fat Orange Cat Brewing fan, I felt bittersweet when they closed their East Hampton taproom. It was a great place, but now they're much closer to home. If you've ever had a craft beer brewed in North Haven, then congratulations; you've had a Twelve Percent-made beer already. So, why not visit the taproom and brewery? You'll be able to try their clients' beers on eighteen different rotating taps. You'll taste taproom-less beers from places like Fat Orange Cat, Eredità, Spartacus, False Hope, Abomination, and more, as well as established breweries like Tox and Evil Twin who simply needed more capacity. There's usually a food truck, and I'm sure you can bring your own food. There's usually are plenty of non-alcoholic options, as well as coffee. But come early, because the parking lot fills up fast! read more

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Been wanting to check this unique co-op out ever since fat orange cat had to close their taproom and started selling out of here. Fairly typical industrial area surrounding their building but inside doesn't quite have that industrial feeling that many breweries have. It's fairly warm and comfortable. They have several signs directing you to their space within the industrial park which was really helpful even with the gps running. There was plenty of both outdoor and indoor seating available when we arrived but it wasn't exactly peak time either. First impressions of the staff weren't that great but they kinda warmed up a little when they realized I wasn't a jerk. According to their website, they make pizza during the week but this was a Sunday and I couldn't find a food truck listing so we brought our own. They weren't thrilled about it but when they realized it was Sally's they totally understood. Since it's a co-op they have 18 rails slinging all different styles and have multiple brewers represented. In other words they have a great variety and any beer drinker should be able to find something that suits their palate. I had a couple hazies and a BA stout and they were all really good. Their tap list is available on the wall behind the bar and on Untappd, so bring your glasses or your phone to figure out what you want. If I lived closer, this is definitely a place I would frequent since there is such a great variety and the taps and to-go options are constantly changing. read more

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We get there on a rainy night and they had bingo night happening. It was crowded and loud but fun read more

Twelve Percent Beer Project - 90's music bingo night - Breweries Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

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This spot is it !!! One of the best beer selections in state hands down. Servers were awesome; willing to let us try as much as we wanted to before ordering a pint. Beautiful and comfortable inside I would love to come back w a group to hang out. Parking is easy and low car friendly. They typically have a food truck or two on site as well. What are you waiting for? If you love beer you gotta visit. read more

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This place has a great concept, offering a variety of delicious microbrews from all over the state. It took me a while to finally visit, but it was worth the trip--like experiencing multiple breweries at once. Vibe: The space is multi-use, creating a unique atmosphere, especially during the day. You might find a group of people drafting a fantasy league at one table, while a couple of tables over, others are quietly reading and sipping coffee. It's a large, open area, so these contrasting activities are noticeable, but they add to the charm and welcoming environment. There's plenty of seating, and the space is clean and inviting. Just don't be surprised when it feels a bit more like a coffee shop or a student union than a brewery. Beer: The beer selection is excellent, featuring small breweries from around the state. Some that I remember include Abomination, Tox, Fat Orange Cat, Skygazer, and Eredita, among others. Too many to try in one visit! read more

I recently went to Twelve Percent Beer Project with some friends. We brought our own snacks and ordered their cider. It is a great space and it was a good experience! We will be returning. read more

Twelve Percent Beer Project - Breweries Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

I like that some smaller independent beer ventures have a place to group up, find a few stills to brew, and get their product out in the open! I found this place because my Facebook cat group posted about Fat Orange Cat, so I just had to, and sure enough I was going through CT in the very near future. Cat in hand, I've got this to say: It's like a typical brewery. Wide open room with a few tables, a few games, views of all the vats in back. Nothing special or fancy to it, nothing luxurious, but it's got some interesting crafts on tap. Fun, useful, cool fact: All beers are the same price, whether 4% or 14%. They may not fill your glass quite as full with the 14%, but it's even the same glass. Use that how you may. All in all, this is not an easy place to get to, not really the sort of place to wander over and relax (not near anything else), but it's got some neat stuff on tap. Bring a DD and a wad of cash and this may just earn a 5th star for ya. For me it's a solid 4 on initial impression. read more

Twelve Percent Beer Project - cheers to the beer menu. #13 in hand - Breweries Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

Spacious and clean space to hang out with friends, to get some work/studying done or to just dog watch! Came in around 11am on a weekend and it was pretty quiet, only a few tables were taken. Things picked up a bit later in the afternoon around 1pm but there was still plenty of space for big groups to grab tables/couches. Didn't get a chance to try the beer but the coffee was quality and the peanut butter brownie was sooo good! read more

Twelve Percent Beer Project - Breweries Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

I have heard of Twelve Percent Beer Project for a while and they seem to make beer with at least under one other different name. The beer that we purchased was at the same address but had the name of Timber Ales so it may be a brewery within a brewery idea or certain beer types were under a different name. Timber Ales on Untappd is associated with being out of New York City but the only taproom I am aware of for them is here at 341 State Street. Well, onto the beer that we had from Timber Ales. We had the Insomniac's Daydream with the variation of Nelson and Strata hops. This was a IPA with a hop oil slant to it which is a different spin to a typical IPA with just a regular hop flavor. It seemed more herbal or organic. Floral flavor highlights were also involved in an otherwise very creamy oriented IPA that we enjoyed fairly well. read more

Twelve Percent Beer Project - Insomniac's Daydream, the Nelson and Strata hops version - Breweries Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

Twelve Percent Beer Project is a craft brewery collective that opened in North Haven, Connecticut in December 2019. It was founded by two married couples: Alex and Bridget Blank & Brian Ewing and Ashley Van Valkenburgh. The four business partners met in the late 1990s and bonded over their shared interest in Belgian beers. After a number of trips to Belgium to get the beer directly from the source, the couples decided to open their own company. 'Twelve Percent Imports' was founded in 2007. Named after the first beer they imported (Gaverhopke Extra, which clocks in at 12% ABV), the company specializes in beer sales, marketing and importing. After many successful years, the partners decided to build their own brewing facility for contract brewing. With their newer 'brewery collective' concept, Twelve Percent can offer brewing, production and distribution services to small 'nomadic breweries' (or 'gypsy breweries') who do not have their own facility or equipment. Even larger established breweries enlist the help of Twelve Percent. Some of Twelve Percent's current clientele include Evil Twin Brewing, Fat Orange Cat, Omnipollo, Hoof Hearted Brewing, Abomination Brewing, Short Throw Brewing, Timber Ales, Stillwater Artisanal, Skygazer Brewing, Little House Brewing, Eredita Beer, and False Hope Brewing. I've made several stops at Twelve Percent since they first opened. They are just a short drive from my house. In their tasting room, patrons can taste offerings from their clientele and even purchase cans/bottles to take home. One thing that I love about Twelve Percent is that you can stop there every few days and they might have completely different beers on tap. The rotation is constantly changing. More recently, the tasting room has added a coffee bar and from Monday-Thursday they even have pizza (choice of "Plain Tomato", "White", "Cheese" or "Pepperoni"). I recently stopped in for lunch with my two young sons. We ordered and shared a "Plain Tomato" pizza and a "Pepperoni" pizza. The pies both had good sauce and a crust that was chewy yet had a nice amount of char around the edges. For beers, I enjoyed draught pours of Abomination Brewing's "Term Little Foggy" (Tropical Passion Fruit IPA), Evil Twin Brewing's "Grape" (Soda-style Fruited Sour), and Skygazer Brewing's "Watercolors Pride" (Smoothie Pastry Sour). Everything I sampled was very good; an eclectic mix of styles. I never leave disappointed at Twelve Percent and plan on visiting for years to come. read more

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Comfortable tasting room which seats around 65. Twenty quality beers on tap, mostly local, rotating often. Kind of isolated, industrial setting, which I guess is perfect for renting out brewing space for micro brewers. Offers Oona baked pizzas for $10-14 but I didn't see any come out. read more

Twelve Percent Beer Project - Airy comfortable seating for about 40. - Breweries Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

Love this place! Great place to meet up with folks and try a few different brews. Unlike most breweries that only serve one brand, you'll find at least 4-8 different companies' beers on tap on any given day. They've got everything from stellar IPAs to "interesting" sours (not my scene, but variety is good) to crazy high ABV stouts for dessert. Setting is airy and pleasant, once you navigate through the industrial parking lot setting. Wonderful place to hang for live music, trivia, tacos from the food truck, and of course-- great beer. (Yes, they have wine and soft drinks and occasionally a mixed drink special, for non-beer drinkers.) read more

Last night was my third visit here, but my first at night! Still plenty of parking and seating. My friend and I loved the new Christmas Creamee from Stargazer. The service was friendly and fast, like the previous visits. Check them out! read more

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There is so much to say about Twelve Percent. To start off I would have to say they are one of the best spaces in the area. The inside and the outside offer equal comfort and care. They truly put in the time to make sure that it is welcoming and accommodating to all. They have a ramp to go inside so there is access for all. They have a food truck that is posted there the majority of the time and it has consistently good offerings. Their beer ranges from their brand to the others they are contracted to brew (such as Fat Orange Cat, etc.). There are usually fin options such as a seltzer, beer slush, and even a beer soft serve! I've never met a sour I like more than theirs. Now onto the people. Talk about accommodating kind people. We hosted our Jack and Jill at their venue this week and it couldn't have been easier. Norm had the whole outside space set up with umbrellas, games, heaters, etc. He was willing to support any need that we had while we were hosting. We included a drink in each ticket and they were amazing collecting them at the bar and punching them in as people redeemed. They were SO flexible on what we could bring and were willing to work with everything we asked. I couldn't recommend this place more as a great opportunity for an event. Thank you for helping making one of our special days even more special! read more

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Great spot with great beer! The facility is beautiful and spacious. It feels bright yet homey with plenty of seating and lots of plants inside, and a nice little patio outside. They have Wi-Fi and lots of outlets so I actually came here to work on a weekday and it was great. Also lots of people socializing and enjoying the day and it seems like a great spot for that too. The beer menu has good variety and they also have fun stuff like beer soft serve. I had a pumpkin DIPA and it was very good. Strong but didn't taste like it and just the right amount of fall flavor. In addition to being good the beers were all very reasonably priced. We had two beers and a large soft serve and it was about $20 with tip, not bad at all for a lovely afternoon in a very nice setting! read more

Twelve Percent Beer Project - Beer soft serve! - Breweries Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

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The interior of the tasting room is beautiful, and very dog friendly. I was there on a Monday afternoon, and everyone had their canine friends with them. The space has incredible natural light. You can see the inner workings of the brewery through the big windows in the tasting room while enjoying your pints. In addition to serving beer, they also serve a great coffee. I wish I lived closer, because this would be an amazing work space for those of us who could use a change of pace from the home office. They do not serve food, but they do have occasional food trucks. The bartender was friendly and more than happy to help us pick out a few brews as it was our first trip to Twelve Percent. It would also be a great space for an evening social gathering such as after work drinks, or a birthday, etc. read more

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Its a nice little place to relax for a minute & enjoy a pint. The staff is helpful picking out a brew id you dont know what you want. And ypu can pick up a case of your favorite while you're there read more

We visited Twelve Percent Beer Project during our recent trip to New Haven, and we had such a great time there! The staff were so friendly and helpful. It made the experience that much better. The decor was really cute and cozy. Natural woods, faded colors, velvet fabrics. The space was also really big. There is a ton of seating inside as well as outside. The night we were there was actually a birthday celebration for one of the breweries, and we got a free glass for being on of the first people to buy a beer, which was a cool surprise! We actually visited Twelve Percent to try beer from Skygazer and Short Throw. They had one on tap from Skygazer, and none from Short Throw, so we were a little disappointed at first. But that quickly changed because everything we tried was tasty! If we lived in the area, we would definitely be a frequent visitor! read more

Twelve Percent Beer Project - a couch and tables - Breweries Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

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Great place to try a new beer, the food truck out side has AMAZING food, try the Nashville Hot Chicken Sammy.... 12% works with many different breweries to make & pack their product.. there are so many options so it doesn't matter what type of beer you are into!! read more

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Great place to go for a beer. The location is a bit off the beaten path, but worth the trip. Great customer service: as soon as you walk in, someone ready to serve you. I asked if they sold beer in small quantities as a taster tray, and they do not. However the guy behind the bar said I could have several tasters to find my beer. Good prices, good couches, tables and barstools to hang out in. Will be great in the summer when the outdoor patio opens read more

Visit was middle afternoon, not too busy, sat at bar, stools could use a lot of work or replacement! Beer selection was extremely good with very fair prices!!! Large industrial area inside with parking lot exterior seating. Limited food selection at bar, food truck was setting up outside as I left. Not easy to find if you're new to the area but certainly worth spending the effort to get there. My guess is the place gets busy and offers entertainment at times! read more

Probably one of my favorite breweries because of the wide selection of beers, great food truck selections, and all the events they have! The only down fall is the limited in door seating They had some high tops, a few tables, and two areas with big couches. It's definitely attractive inside but it can be hard to find a place to sit which the outdoor seating isn't open. I like how they also sell coffee and it's pretty dog and family friendly. And they always have some sort of community event! read more

Terrible service. Not friendly. Beer is mediocre. I wouldn't bother going. There are better places nearby.

Introduced to this brewery by a friend, it's one of his local favs. I'm so glad he did! The atmosphere is fantastic--bright and airy as well as including a good sized bar, multiple large tv screens, and many seating options (long picnic style tables, smaller tables and chairs, high tables, leather couches and coffee tables, banquet style seating, and low chairs). This time I had the best hard seltzer I've ever had the joy of drinking!!! I will be back and next time I plan to have a beer! read more

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Oktoberfest 2022! The event was very good overall. Good food, drinks and entertainment. There is a $25 entry fee and with it comes a glass mug with the Twelve Percent logo and one drink included. I tried the Oktoberfest beer and the IPA. The Oktoberfest was light and nutty - very easy to drink! The IPA was amazing. I am from from the Pacific Northwest so I love a good IPA and this one exceeded my expectations! It had a strong hop flavor and an equally strong citrus flavor to balance it out. For food there were two food truck outfits, I'm guessing specifically for Oktoberfest. I tried ribbon fries with beer cheese sauce and potato pancakes with elk gravy. The ribbon fries blew me away. They had an amazing crisp in some areas and a nice, fresh potato flavor in others. They weren't salted but they tasted excellent with the little bit of salt in the sauce. The potato pancakes were really interesting, I'd never had it before. Not too remarkable but the elk gravy gave it a really unique and satisfying taste. Oktoberfest was well worth the time and money, would highly recommend it! read more

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I've seen the signs and decided to soothe my curiousity! What a relaxing way to end my work week! Showed up on a Friday late afternoon. The first thing I noticed was a food truck out front! We ordered 2 hotdogs and a lobster roll. Both delicious! The beer was flowing inside along with good vibes, and a great crowd. It was overall a great spot. I will return even though I don't drink beer often. That lavender slushie was great! Something for everyone! read more

Twelve Percent Beer Project - Breweries Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

We finally made it down to try out Twelve Percent after hearing so many good things, and it definitely lived up to expectations. The space is pretty open and comfy. Lots of couches and tables as well as a very modern aesthetic to the furniture. Apparently there is also outdoor seating during the warmer months, and from what we saw there is a TON of it. The brewery is actually a collective of different breweries that all utilize the space. It's perfect for smaller breweries that don't have the money for their own operation. It's definitely appreciated since the beer is GOOD, plus, since there are so many different breweries, there are lots of styles to choose from instead of the standard NE IPAs that so many breweries are churning out right now. Additionally, Twelve Percent is dog and family friendly. Something that is clutch for my husband and me is that they have a changing table in the men's room. Every business should at this point, so it's nice to see a business appreciate the fact that men are parents too. It appears they also have hard seltzer for anyone coming along who is gluten intolerant. Definitely worth trying out! read more

Twelve Percent Beer Project - Tap list when we visited. - Breweries Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

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Great little brewery nestled in deep river. Decent size indoor seating with some outdoor seating. Live music on Sundays. The "Jam" Sour beer was amazing and tasted just like Jam. Went back a few weeks later and was sad they did not have it on tap. Close to downtown strip to other restaurants, looking forward to come back read more

Twelve Percent Beer Project can be a bit of a challenge to find, but with the addition of a sign at the entrance, and the large painting of the word BEER with an arrow, it helps point you in the right direction! The brewery is large, spacious, and bright with a variety of seating options (tables, couches, and bar) and tons of plants. I chose a seat at the bar and was quickly greeted by a bartender and a menu with a list of the current beers on tap. They had a variety of IPAs, my go-to, so I had a good selection to choose from. For those who prefer other types of beer, they have you covered! I really like that there is a designated spot to order your beverages, unless you are seated at the bar, which helps prevent that awkward reach and someone standing too close to order and wait. And a bonus, 12% is dog friendly! Each dog I have met while visiting the brewery had been friendly and well behaved with attentive owners. read more

Twelve Percent Beer Project - a glass of orange juice - Breweries Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

I went there for the music. Can't drink the beer because of an allergy. They had a nice non-beer drink on tap. Acoustics are good.

Fantastic brewery to visit. Facility is warm and inviting. Service is great, with knowledgeable staff. And the selection of food trucks outside has not disappointed yet read more

The decor and vibe is really lovely, and they usually have a pizza truck on certain days. Wish they had a Pilsner or an IPA - the selection isn't varied enough. read more

Great little brewery in Central CT. Nice selection of beer including ciders and sours. Has both indoor and outdoor seating. They use a local food truck to supply delicious treats. Customer service is top notch. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Definitely will be going back! read more

Industrial part of North Haven behind fed ex, a but easy to miss their sign but then BEER is painted on the side of the building so you know you have the right place. Good beer, nice staff, they have a few of their own brews but mainly help other breweries brew their beer and do collaborations since they have the equipment. Loved the beer that I got and was sad that they ran out of cans of one of them the day prior! read more

Twelve Percent Beer Project - Entrances (sour), sour, imperial stout - Breweries Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

I am astounded by the number of extremely high quality IPAs offered by Tweleve Percent. The workers were happy to give tastes and I ended up bringing home quite a bit of beer! "Eager to Share" is a citrus IPA which is top notch and I am looking forward to sharing. "Wandering Into the Fog" is a double IPA which has a mouth punch flavor. Both are recommended. The brewery is a little awkward to locate but has ample parking and plenty of space inside to sit back and enjoy your beer while looking into the room where the action happens. A Gem in the New Haven area for sure. read more

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