

Sat, Apr 18
|Woodbridge and Branford Taprooms
Ganja Bot Release Party
Join us as we celebrate the return of Ganja Bot, the terpene-infused version of our G-Bot Double IPA. This year we’re celebrating in both Branford and Woodbridge on the same day! Expect fresh pours, live music, local vendors, and a few interactive experiences throughout the day.
Time & Location
Apr 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Woodbridge and Branford Taprooms, 175 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, CT 06525, USA | 5 Indian Neck Ave, Branford, CT 06405
Event Details
🍻 The Beer
Ganja Bot will be available on draft and to go at both locations while supplies last. This annual release is a terpene-infused take on our G-Bot Double IPA and a favorite among IPA fans.
🎨 Paint Your Own Piece
We’re teaming up with The Clay Date of Woodbridge for some hands-on creative fun happening at both taprooms. Guests can reserve a spot in advance to paint their own pipe or bong during the event.
How it works:
We provide the pipes & bongs, paints, brushes, and supplies
Paint your piece onsite during the event
The Clay Date will take your item back to their studio to be kiln fired
The NEBCO team will follow up with pickup details once your piece is ready
Painting runs from 12–5pm. We strongly recommend starting no later than 3:30pm to allow for enough time to finish your piece.
Reservations are strongly encouraged. A limited number of walk-in pieces may be available the day of.
Click Here to pre-order your pipe or bong!
🎶 Live Music
Branford Taproom
Enjoy an afternoon of jams with The Rob Glassman Band, a five-piece electric band playing plenty of Grateful Dead favorites to keep the good vibes going.
Woodbridge Taproom
The Red Planet will be bringing the energy and keeping the taproom buzzing throughout the afternoon.
🛍 Local Vendors
Both locations will feature a lineup of local vendors to explore while you enjoy the event.
Branford Vendors
Glassy Girls
Get Lit Candle Co
RMR Healing Bracelets
Interlinked
Woodbridge Vendors
The Tie Dye Guy
Rogers Creative Originals
UpcycledCandlesCT
Lulu's Cakes and Bakes
Luna Wolf
🌿 Joint Rolling Competition (Branford Only)
Think you’ve got skills? Join us for our Joint Rolling Competition, where participants will go head-to-head to see who can roll the cleanest and most creative joints.
Speed Competition: Competitors will have two minutes to roll as many joints as they can. Once time is up, our judges will count and review each entry to determine which two will go head-to-head to see who can roll the cleanest joint the fastest. Creative Competition: Competitors will have five minutes to roll their most creative or outrageous joint. This is your chance to show off your technique and imagination. Whether it’s intricate, over-the-top, or just impressively well crafted, judges will be looking for creativity, structure, and overall presentation when choosing a winner. 👉 Sign Up Here to Compete Competition Disclaimer: Participants must be 21 years or older to compete. For the purposes of this competition, all joints will be filled with hops provided by the NEBCO team. Under no circumstances may competitors light, smoke, or otherwise ignite their joints before, during, or after the competition. Winners will receive a Ganja Bot T-Shirt and drink tokens! 🍽 Branford Only: NEBCO Kitchen Specials
If you're celebrating with us in Branford, the NEBCO Kitchen will be cooking up event-day food specials.
PBJ&G - 4oz burger, Peanut butter, pepper jelly, gorgonzola bomboloni
I want S’more Wings - fried chicken wings, torched fluff, nutella, graham crumb
The Gravy Train - bravas, gravy, bacon dust, fried cheese curds
Steakzilla- shaved ribeye, spicy cheese sauce, hot fritos, mushrooms, carmelized onions, sub
Hot Frito Pie - fritos, sloppy Joan, spicy cheese sauce
Buff Buff Mac - elbow pasta, cheese sauce, buffalo chicken, bacon, jalapenos, ranch & panko topping
Strawberry Space Cake - torched twinkie, carbonated sugar, macerated strawberries, whipped cream, basil syrup
🍽 Woodbridge Only: Jamaican Specials with Lucan's Grill
If you're celebrating with us in Woodbridge, Lucan's Grill will be serving up some one-day-only Jamaican specials.
Families are welcome to attend, though the event theme and entertainment are primarily designed with adults in mind.
Questions? Email events@newenglandbrewing.com.
