HOW IT STARTED
Phantom Brewing Company began as a daydream for Bo back in 2009. In 2012 he purchaced a homebrew shop in Hartford and would throw ideas back and forth with his customers as they stood in the store sipping and evaluating his latest creations. What could a brewery look like right here in the store? Would there be a way to connect the home-brewing customer base with the professional industry? Could he teach aspiring professional brewers, while running his own brewery and taproom? Bo has met so many great Connecticut Brewers who started their dream with him, and now he has the oppertunity to join them. He designed a dual-use space, where he could have the store serving and mentoring his customers, and the brewery serving delicious beer!
Bo Kolcio
OWNER
HEAD BREWER
Bo Kolcio bought Beer and Wine Maker's Warehouse in Hartford in 2012. An Ohio native, Bo comes from a family of engineers, and has been brewing for over 30 years. He settled in Higganum, CT with his wife and two boys, and built his entire house with his father. He has helped a number of brewery start-ups in the area, ordering equipment, supplying ingredients, and most importantly providing valuable brewing knowledge to brewers all over Connecticut. Bo openly shares his crafting experience with his customers and also teaches classes in beer brewing, wine and cheese making, kombucha, mead, and more! He has been a valuable asset to the brewing community in Hartford and surrounding areas.