Background
The Cask Republic is owned by the SKAL Restaurant Group. Christian Burns is the principal and founder of SKAL Restaurant Group.
Burns, a French Culinary Institute alum, launched his culinary career working under Chef Bobby Flay at Bolo Restaurant in New York and later began his foray into the tavern genre of the restaurant business. Christian managed the expansion of The Ginger Man Tavern within Texas, New York City, and into Ct. In 2002, he purchased the Greenwich location and re-concepted The Ginger Man idea into a more crafted, food-driven, America-style restaurant. In 2007, he then expanded this revised concept into South Norwalk.
Christian then expanded his restaurant group to include a new concept offering, Cask Republic. His vision for Cask Republic was to create a more eclectic, relaxed environment which combined contemporary American and globally-inspired design, food, and beverage.
In 2011, Cask Republic New Haven, CT opened, followed by Stamford, CT in 2013 and most recently South Norwalk, CT in the fall of 2015.
Experience
Want to drink like a Yalie? Hit up Cask Republic in New Haven. Not a brewpub but an excellent Communal Tavern down the street from Yale. Classy pub with lots of room and a very knowledgeable bartender. Searching for sours we found, Eviltwin Normander Weisse, Gose Gone Wild by Stillwater, and Tiquin Gueze from Belgium. Also enjoyed a 203 IPA from Stoney Creek Brewery. All the beers we tried were delicious. We did not eat but the menu looked extensive and very good.
Nearby hotels? Noted Omni New Haven Hotel & New Haven hotel within walking distance.
When you are in Connecticut we urge you to check out Two roads Brewing in Stratford !
