MILFORD, CT — As Tribus Brewery opens its doors in Milford today, becoming the second craft brewery to officially open its doors in the city, fellow craft breweries and restaurants -- Dockside Brewery, Eli's Tavern, Milford Point Brewing Co. -- in the area are cheering them on.

In December 2017, Milford's Planning and Zoning Board approved Tribus Brewing Co.'s plans to open a brewery with a patio and taproom in a 15,040 square-foot warehouse at 100 Raton Dr., according to the Connecticut Post. This Saturday (August 11, 2018) beginning at noon, Tribus officially opened its doors to the public. In advance of Tribus opening, the co-owners of Dockside, a new waterfront biergarten and craft brewery based in Milford's Devon-neighborhood, said that they're rooting for Tribus Brewing Co.'s success in their new endeavor.

"We're big fans of Tribus and the great-tasting, neighborhood revitalizing, job-creating benefits that their craft beer and taproom will bring to Milford and the surrounding area," said Bob Chicoine and Dan Bagley, co-owners of Dockside. "Congrats and best wishes to them on their new endeavor that's sure to be a success. We look forward to joining them and Milford Point as part of the City's growing craft beer scene in the future. Cheers!" (To sign up for free Milford Patch breaking news alerts and more, click here.) Milford-based Eli's Tavern General Manager Kevin Fitzsimmons, who is responsible for the Eli's Craft Beer Project and held a tasting at the restaurant one week ago, said he couldn't be happier for Tribus and other craft breweries that are sprouting up across the city.

"I'm confident that the folks at Tribus are going to do incredibly well," said Fitzsimmons. "Everything from the facility, to the beer, to the folks involved are top-notch. And, they're joining a craft beer scene in Milford that's starting to grow and thrive. Congrats to Tribus on their big weekend." The co-owners of Milford Point Brewing Company, which became the first craft brewery to open its doors in the city in April 2018, welcome Tribus to Milford's growing craft beer scene.

"Since opening our brewery in Milford earlier this year, we've had such a great experience with customers and the city," said Chris Willett and Jerry Candido, co-owners of Milford Point Brewing Company. "We wish nothing but the best for Tribus, too, as they open up shop to families and craft beer enthusiasts alike. No doubt that they'll add a new dimension to our city's growing craft beer scene and we look forward to working together as Milford becomes a key craft beer spot for craft beer lovers statewide."