about us
Ever since we first opened our doors on March 30th (2019), the mission of Center Street Brewing Company has and always will be to provide quality craft beer to the local community in a welcoming atmosphere. We are passionate about our work and strive to create the best craft beer experience for all. Our tap list consists of a variety of beers that can be appreciated by anyone from a beer connoisseur to those new to the craft beer world and everyone in between. Our building is surrounded by plenty of parking and we have a great outdoor space perfect for enjoying a cold beer on a summer day. Our taproom has ample seating, games, and televisions all in a clean, warm environment… perfect for events or parties! If you want to enjoy a meal in our tap room, feel free to bring food or have it delivered while enjoying a pint of Wicked Hoppah or Lucky #19. We hope to see you soon, cheers!
who we are
Peter Ford: Owner / Brewer
Pete has been a craft brewer for over thirty years and his experience and passion truly reflect in his beers. It has been his dream to open a brewery and provide quality craft beer to his local community of Wallingford, CT where he has resided for the past thirty years. From home brewing beer in his garage, to the American Brewer’s Guild, to brewing on Wallace Avenue, Pete has been able to turn his hobby into a life-style. When you stop by, expect to be greeted with a smile from Pete and if you want to talk beer, he would love to share his wealth of beer knowledge!
Tim Ford: Co-Owner
Brother of Pete, Tim currently resides in Vermont with his wife Jackie and daughter Samantha. As a beer lover himself, Tim has been paramount in bringing Pete’s vision to life as co-owner.
Lynn Ford: Tap Room Manager
Wife of Pete and the inspiration for the name of our popular Brown-Eyed Girl American Brown Ale, Lynn has been vastly important in the creation of CSBC. When she is not pouring beer or managing our Center Street family, she works as a special education teacher and administrator. Behind every great man is a greater woman!
John Ford: Brewery Operations
Half of our beer Lucky #19. John manages business, cellar work, distribution, and taproom operations. John graduated St. Lawrence University and plans to further his work at Center Street. He pours a great beer.
Patrick Faria: Brand Development
Patrick has been a key member of the Center Street family ever since Pete was home brewing out of a garage. He graduated Sacred Heart University and works in our tap room where you can find him pouring brews, hosting trivia, and sharing laughs.
Sami Forster: Tap Room Operations
Sami, known as the "Label Queen" at Center Street Brewery, works behind the bar pouring beers and helping out around brewery. With her marketing degree from Central Connecticut State University, she's always pouring an "instagram-worthy" beer!
Trina Torre: Tap Room Operations
A beer pouring master, Trina has been an excellent representative of CSB. Trina has an associate degree from Middlesex Community College and is a certified personal trainer.
Nick Ford: Quality Control
The other half of Lucky #19, Nick works as our quality control manager.