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Though long rumored to be haunted, Church Brew Works was catapulted to a new level of fame when it was featured on a 2022 episode of Ghost Hunters. Paranormal investigators were called to “The Most Haunted Brewery” at the behest of longtime owner Sean Casey, who, at least for purposes of the show, was concerned staff were getting too spooked.
For this year’s Fall Guide, we ventured into Church Brew Works to see the spirits for ourselves …
Head Brewer Matt Moninger takes CP on a tour of Church Brew Works on Sept. 24, 2024.
Head Brewer Matt Moninger takes CP on a tour of Church Brew Works on Sept. 24, 2024.
Head Brewer Matt Moninger describes his encounter with a spirit at Church Brew Works.
Head Brewer Matt Moninger describes his encounter with a spirit at Church Brew Works.
Head Brewer Matt Moninger describes his encounter with a spirit at Church Brew Works.
Church Brew Works in Bloomfield.
Head Brewer Matt Moninger describes his encounter with a spirit at Church Brew Works.
Church Brew Works in Bloomfield.
Head Brewer Matt Moninger takes CP on a tour of Church Brew Works and the old school building they use for storage on Sept. 24, 2024.
Head Brewer Matt Moninger takes CP on a tour of Church Brew Works and the old school building they use for storage on Sept. 24, 2024.
Head Brewer Matt Moninger takes CP on a tour of Church Brew Works and the old school building they use for storage on Sept. 24, 2024.
Head Brewer Matt Moninger takes CP on a tour of Church Brew Works and the old school building they use for storage on Sept. 24, 2024.
Head Brewer Matt Moninger takes CP on a tour of Church Brew Works and the old school building they use for storage on Sept. 24, 2024.
Head Brewer Matt Moninger takes CP on a tour of Church Brew Works and the old school building they use for storage on Sept. 24, 2024.
The skeleton of a bird lies in the old school building Church Brew Works use for storage on Sept. 24, 2024.
Head Brewer Matt Moninger takes CP on a tour of Church Brew Works and the old school building they use for storage on Sept. 24, 2024.
Head Brewer Matt Moninger takes CP on a tour of Church Brew Works and the old school building they use for storage on Sept. 24, 2024.
Head Brewer Matt Moninger takes CP on a tour of Church Brew Works and the old school building they use for storage on Sept. 24, 2024.
Head Brewer Matt Moninger describes his encounter with a spirit at Church Brew Works.
Head Brewer Matt Moninger describes his encounter with a spirit at Church Brew Works.