Halfway through Season 1 of The Pour-Offs CCCL, the competition is heating up. Upsets, breakout performances, and creative cocktails have made every Monday night electric. With just five points separating first from sixth, the playoff race is wide open. Captains reflect on community, creativity, and the drive to win, proving this league is more than a competition. It’s Connecticut hospitality at its best.

The bar is the pulse of every restaurant—where chemistry, craft, and connection meet. The 2025 CRA Crazies Bar & Beverage Team finalists represent the heart of Connecticut’s cocktail culture: Drift, I Know You Know, Hartford Flavor, Perfusion Bar, and Beauty & Essex. These teams turn every pour into poetry and every shift into art. Read more at The Hospitality Club. #CTCrazies #HospitalityClub #BartenderLife