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Sips and Sparks Tired of swiping on the apps? Come scope out the vibes in person with 5-minute speed dating rounds!
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The summer market is hitting its’ stride this week - we’re pumped for more good market weather and three fresh beer rele...
06/11/2026

The summer market is hitting its’ stride this week - we’re pumped for more good market weather and three fresh beer releases! Kõwhai makes its appearance again after taking the winter off. We’re excited to see that one back on tap! And The Other One bringing the huge fruit notes while Little Field lands in that sweet spot of flavor and drinkability. There really is something for everyone this week.

The Other One - 7.9%, Double IPA
Our “Other” DIPA. Hopped with Citra and Mosaic, The Other One gives off huge notes of dank mango, citrus rinds, and tropical fruit.

Kōwhai - 5.6% ABV, New Zealand Pilsner
Llightly dry hopped pale lager with our favorite New Zealand hop, Nelson Sauvin. Kōwhai features an amazingly soft, yet crisp body with delicate notes of white grape from start to finish.

Little Field - 6.3% ABV, American IPA
Little Field comes in with a hazy, fruit-forward punch; smooth, bright, and brewed for lingering porch sessions. It features our signature house yeast and a base of pale malt, white wheat and a heavy dose of oats. With a dry hop blend of Citra, Idaho 7 and Simcoe, Little Field exhibits a bold mix of dank citrus notes, mixed berries and subtle bursts of pine. Juicy and expressive, but still incredibly drinkable; it’s everything we love in a classic American IPA!

Join us today 4-7 for our second market of the Summer - some familiar faces, some new ones - come see who we’ve got to offer!

06/11/2026

And honestly? The people in Middletown proved it.

Look at them.

They’re not checking their phones.
They’re not wondering when someone will text back.
They’re not trying to decode mixed signals.

They’re laughing.
Listening.
Asking questions.
Getting genuinely interested in the person sitting across from them.

It’s amazing what happens when people meet in real life.

A few minutes can tell you more than weeks of texting ever could.

The chemistry.
The energy.
The way someone smiles when they’re excited to talk to you.

You can’t swipe your way into that.

This was Middletown, Connecticut ❤️

And if you ask us, real conversations are making a comeback.

06/08/2026

“Speed dating is for losers.”

That’s funny… because look at this room. 👀

Look at these women.
Beautiful, confident, accomplished, and putting themselves out there.

Look at these men.
Handsome, genuine, and actually showing up to meet people in real life.

This was New Haven last night. ✨

No hiding behind a screen.
No swiping.
No endlessly texting someone you’ll never meet.

Just attractive singles having real conversations, sharing laughs, making eye contact, and giving each other a chance.

And honestly?

That sounds a lot cooler than sitting on your couch arguing with a dating app algorithm. 😌

So if you’ve been told speed dating is awkward, desperate, or “for losers”…

Maybe it’s time to take another look.

Because these singles seem to be having a pretty great time. 💛

Follow us for upcoming events across Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, and Florida.

06/03/2026

There’s something so simple about it.

Two strangers sit down.
A conversation starts.
And within minutes, they’re leaning in, smiling, listening, and completely focused on each other.

Just two people being present.

Maybe nothing comes from it.

Maybe they become friends.

Maybe they go on a second date.

Maybe it becomes one of those stories that starts with,
“We met at a speed dating event…”

Who knows?

But in a world where so much happens through screens, there’s something beautiful about watching people choose real life.

And honestly, we’ll never get tired of seeing it. 🥹✨

Follow us for upcoming events across New England, New York, and Florida 🩷

06/01/2026

There’s something especially beautiful about watching people in their 50s, 60s, and beyond give love another chance. 🩷

By this stage of life, they know who they are.

They’ve lived.
They’ve loved.
They’ve experienced both heartbreak and happiness.

And yet, they still show up.

They still get dressed up for the evening.
They still sit down across from a stranger.
They still believe that maybe, just maybe, there’s someone worth meeting.

That’s what makes these events so special.

It’s not just about finding a match.

It’s about companionship.
Conversation.
Shared laughter.
A spark of excitement.
And the reminder that connection has no age limit.

Watching these singles lean into conversations, exchange stories, and genuinely enjoy getting to know one another is one of the most heartwarming parts of what we do.

Follow us for upcoming events across New England and beyond, and help us celebrate the singles who remind us that it’s never too late to meet someone wonderful. ❤️✨

Browse our lineup of exciting singles events happening across CT, MA, RI, NY, and FL from June 1-30New venues. Different...
05/31/2026

Browse our lineup of exciting singles events happening across CT, MA, RI, NY, and FL from June 1-30

New venues. Different age ranges. Speed dating activities. Mixer events.

Same goal. To create genuine connections in a fun, pressure-free environment.

Early registration allows us to open more spots! By securing your ticket now, you help us create better-balanced events with more connections for everyone.

So don’t wait. Help us create the best experience possible!

Tag someone who should join the fun or could use a little nudge to put themselves out there.

Grab your ticket at sipsandsparks.eventbrite.com or click the link in our bio.

All our currently scheduled events can be found there! 💖

05/19/2026

Meanwhile in Plainville:
✨ 30+ singles showed up
✨ 17 mini dates happened
✨ people stayed after to play arcade games, laugh, flirt, and keep talking

So… clearly something’s happening 😅

Because what we’re seeing at Sips & Sparks is the exact opposite of what people keep saying.

Men are showing up.
Women are showing up.
And people are tired of just sitting on dating apps hoping for something to happen.

This is what happens when people actually leave the house and give real-life connection a chance.

No awkward DMs.
No waiting 3 business days for a reply.
Just conversations, chemistry, and good energy.

And honestly?
Watching people go from nervous… to fully invested in conversations within minutes will never get old 🥹✨

Connecticut singles might just be bringing dating back. What about Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, and Florida? 👀

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again… ✨Sips & Sparks is growing and we’re looking for more communities to grow in...
05/18/2026

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again… ✨
Sips & Sparks is growing and we’re looking for more communities to grow into.

Not just cities.
Not just downtown areas.

We want:
🍷 cozy suburbs
🌊 coastal towns
🍺 local breweries & wineries
✨ places where people actually want to slow down, connect, and meet in real life

So many of our best events have happened in places people least expected.

We’re currently looking for:
💫 New venues
💫 New hosts
💫 New areas to expand into

If you’re social, outgoing, love meeting people, or know a venue that would be perfect for singles events… we’d love to hear from you.

And even if you’re farther out.. still message us.

If we find at least 2 interested hosts in an area, we’re absolutely open to flying out and building events there too ✈️✨

Comment your city below or message us:
Name • Email Address • Location

Let’s bring Sips & Sparks somewhere new. 🩷

05/11/2026

People definitely had opinions about this one 👀

But once the event started?
The energy in the room said everything.

Confident women 50+ showing up, younger men fully engaged in conversations, people laughing, flirting, leaning in, and genuinely enjoying getting to know each other.

And honestly?
That’s exactly why we did it.

Because chemistry doesn’t disappear with age.
And connection definitely doesn’t follow “rules.”

Rhode Island showed up for Cougar Date Night and safe to say… people had a really good time 😌🔥

Would we do another one?
Absolutely.

Comment “COUGAR” if you’d come to the next one.

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