Cingari Family ShopRite and Stamford’s Half Full Brewery Raise a Glass to Fall with New Pumpkin Ale

Cingari Family Markets, the family-owned and operated Connecticut-based supermarket company, is welcoming the arrival of fall with a new limited-edition Cingari Family Markets Pumpkin Ale, created in partnership with Stamford-based Half Full Brewery.

The seasonal brew will be available for a limited time beginning Monday - September 7, 2026, exclusively at the ten Cingari Family ShopRite locations:

• Brookfield
• Commerce St, Stamford
• Derby
• Fairfield
• Farmington Ave, Bristol
• Norwalk
• Southbury
• Shelton
• Shippan Ave, Stamford
• Southbury

Warm, sweetly spiced and shamelessly seasonal, Cingari Family Markets Pumpkin Ale combines the flavors of real pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg with the smooth drinkability of a classic fall ale. At 6.0% ABV and a medium amber color, the beer is crafted to be an easy-drinking companion for some of the season's favorite traditions - from Friday night football and leaf-raking to gathering around the first fire of the season.

“We love finding new ways to bring the flavors and traditions of the season to our customers, and this collaboration with our Stamford neighbors at Half Full Brewery does exactly that,” said Thomas Cingari Sr., President and CEO of Cingari Family Markets. “This is a beer made for fall in Connecticut, and we think our customers are going to enjoy having a locally brewed, Cingari-exclusive option to celebrate the season.”

The Cingari Family Markets Pumpkin Ale is brewed by Half Full Brewery, a Stamford brewery known for bringing the community together through its beers and experiences. The collaboration continues a relationship between the two local businesses that has previously resulted in exclusive seasonal offerings for Cingari customers.

“There's something special about brewing a beer that feels like fall in our own backyard,” said Conor Horrigan, Founder of Half Full Brewery. “We’re excited to partner with Cingari Family Markets once again and create a beer that brings together the flavors of the season and the spirit of our Stamford community.”

The Cingari Family Markets Pumpkin Ale will be available for a limited time beginning September 7 at all Cingari Family ShopRite locations, while supplies last.

Cingari Family Markets Pumpkin Ale at a Glance

• Brewery: Half Full Brewery, Stamford, CT

• Style: Pumpkin Ale

• Alcohol by Volume: 6.0%

• Color: Medium Amber

• Flavor: Real pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg

• Availability: Beginning September 7, 2026, for a limited time at Cingari Family ShopRites.

Whether paired with a Friday night football game, enjoyed after a day of tackling the yardwork, or sipped beside the season's first fire, Cingari Family Markets Pumpkin Ale is made to be part of the best traditions of fall.

About Half Full Brewery

At Half Full Brewery, we believe that together we can make the world a closer, more positive place, and community. We bring the community of Stamford together daily through audacious beers and experiences.

About Cingari Family Markets:

Founded in 1929, Cingari Family Markets is a renowned name in quality grocery, embodying a rich family legacy that has flourished over four generations. Based in Stamford, Connecticut, the company has established itself as a pillar in the community, known for an exceptional selection of fresh, locally sourced, and homemade prepared meals, along with a meticulously curated range of pantry items. Cingari Family Markets’ commitment extends beyond providing premium quality food to creating genuine connections with customers and contributing positively to the community. Cingari Family Markets owns and operates 10 ShopRite locations in CT as well as 2 Grade A Markets in Stamford, CT. The business has been recognized as a 2024 Top Connecticut Workplace by Hearst CT Media.