There was a time when there was a limited amount of beer choices. Now days it seems that every town has local breweries. It’s easier now to find another beer that you like. Brand loyalty is not as strong when you have multiple choices and alternatives.
Also they had a food truck there serving turkey legs and other barbeque food to die for. Everybody brought their dogs and we hung out by a campfire until it got dark. The campfire was needed because it is still so cold in Connecticut this for this time of year.
Also mead on tap.