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.

Matt Bryson: Brewer / Sales Executive

Matt, a Wallingford native and Lyman Hall graduate, joined our Center Street family in the very beginning. Matt served five years in the United States Marine Corps, before being honorably discharged in 2018. Since then, Matt has graduated from Quinnipiac University with his bachelors in Criminal Justice and has taken a full time position at Center Street. Matt oversees day to day operations which include brewing, sales, distribution, and taproom management. Matt loves a productive day at work! During his free time, Matt enjoys traveling, boating, and making memories with family and friends.

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 works behind the bar pouring beers and helping out around brewery. She graduated from Central Connecticut State University. A great representative of CSB!

Meaghan Whalen: Tap Room Operations

Meaghan has been a great addition to the team pouring beers and helping with brewery cellar work. She graduated from Lasell University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Masters of Science in Emergency Management and Homeland Security.

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.