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Brewers in Southington, statewide hoping for replenished federal funds- SOUTHINGTON — Business is starting to return to pre-pandemic levels for local breweries but craft beer establishments are still dealing with costs from the pandemic and rising inflation.U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat, visited Kinsmen Brewing...

The Kinsmen Brewing Company in Southington’s Milldale section did just fine in its first four years, selling its many beers inside a spacious, comfortable tavern along the Farmington River bike canal. Greg Caucci and Bruce Staebler of Kinsmen Brewing said they built a loyal following and generated good sales by brewing and selling their beer inside the former Clark Brothers Bolt Co. building on Canal Street. Kinsmen, which bills itself as Central Connecticut’s fastest-growing brewery, has seen sales grow from around $2 million in 2019 to about $3 million in 2021.

Thu May 13, 2021 - National Edition AEM Congressman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) addresses Putzmeister America during a facility visit May 7, 2021. (Putzmeister America photo) The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and Putzmeisterhosted U.S. Congressman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) on May 7, where Rep. Steil met with Putzmeister America employees and participated in an employee townhall. Steil also toured the company's Sturtevant, Wis., facility while discussing the most pressing public policy issues facing Putzmeister America and other equipment manufacturers as the industry continues to naviga...