The Hop Knot, Middletown

The Hop Knot's name provides a straightforward description of the Middletown spot's offerings: craft beer and pretzels. The former includes 24 draft beers from local breweries such as Black Hog Brewing Co. and New England Brewing Company. Meanwhile, the latter includes traditional soft pretzels finished with salt or finished with the likes of garlic basil or cinnamon sugar, along with knot dogs and pretzels stuffed with gooey cheese and other flavorful ingredients.