2019 ISSUE 3
DOC PONDS
FOOD + DRINK + VINYL
SMUGGLERS’ NOTCH DISTILLERY
TOASTING THEIR AWARD-WINNING SPIRITS
FABLE FARM FERMENTORY
CREATING ABUNDANCE WITH NATURE’S BOUNTY
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interesting finds 16 Take A Hike GREAT GEAR FOR THE GREAT OUTDOORS! VISIT ONION RIVER OUTDOORS IN MONTPELIER
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Putney Mountain and Winery USING LOCAL FRUIT FOR BY MARK AIKEN
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Ponds 20 Doc FOOD +DRINK + VINYL BY NOAH DETZER
Farm Fermentory 44 Fable CREATING ABUNDANCE WITH NATURE’S BOUNTY AT FABLE FARM FERMENTORY BY MARK AIKEN
Notch Distillery 48 Smugglers’ ENTHUSIASTS TOAST THE AWARD-WINNING SPIRITS OF SMUGGLERS’ NOTCH DISTILLERY
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Finds 64 Brew LOCAL TASTINGS AND HOW TO FIND THEM Happening 70 What’s EVENTS AND MUSIC COMING TO A PLACE NEAR YOU To Go . . . 82 BrewView A COMPREHENSIVE MAP AND KEY OF WHERE TO FIND LOCAL BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES, WINERIES, AND CIDERIES
24 Fellowship of the Wheel BUILDING TRAILS, BUILDING COMMUNITY BY PHYL NEWBECK
28 Stowe Cider MAKING HARD CIDER LOOK EASY BY NOAH DETZER
32 14th Star Brewing Company TWO VERMONT VETERANS LEAD 14TH STAR BREWING COMPANY BY JAY MURRY
36 Ranch Camp SERVING UP FOOD, DRINKS & BIKES BY MARK AIKEN
40 Reservoir Restaurant and Taproom LOCAL BREWS AND GOOD EATS
52 Beer and Cider Stores LOCAL CRAFT STORES ARE WHERE TO SHOP FOR YOUR FAVORITE BREW AND CIDERS
60 Vermont Pub and Brewery HAS A TALE TO TELL…A LITTLE HISTORY, DELICIOUS PUB FARE, AND OF COURSE BEER! BY MEL ALLEN COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF WOODCHUCK CIDER www.BrewViewVT.com
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FALL IS VERMONT AT ITS BEST
an you think of anything better than a sunny crisp fall afternoon? And enjoying that afternoon outside with your favorite brew? Or a cocktail that features some of the things fall offers. What about a nice glass of rosé, or a red that brings fall to your palate? And you cannot enjoy fall without enjoying a local hard cider. It is apple season, you know! We hope that you get to enjoy all that fall offers—that you get your share of sitting around the fire to warm up, that you get time to play afternoon games, visit some of your favorite tasting rooms, and play your favorite lawn or board game. In this issue we tell you to take a hike with gear from Onion River Outdoors in Montpelier. And while you’re out enjoying the foliage, stop in to the new location of Smugglers’ Notch Distillery. The restaurant menus are filled with local harvest items, and the variety of local beers match that selection stride for stride. We spotlight The Reservoir in Waterbury, one of the first to offer Heady on tap, which has their own small brewery upstairs. We suggest asking for the Lotus if it’s available. We move over to Doc Pond’s in Stowe and learn the story of Doc himself (it’s a great one, to be sure), the concept behind the Doc’s, and why you need to check this out. We also take a peek at Ranch Camp—a bar, a restaurant, bike rental and repairs… and we’ll just allow you to discover how that all works. The map is updated, the tasting room breakout is as well. We highlight a few new items out there and our events calendar is the go-to guide for happenings all over the state. Happy Fall and Cheers,
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This autumn your plans MUST include apple picking. How about apple picking and cider for the kids, and a nice Dead Bird Apple Brandy to try? That’s what you’ll find at Shelburne Orchards this fall. Check it out at www.brewviewvt.com
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MILL RIVER BREWING
OUR LAKE DAYZ APA IS GETTING A MAKEOVER! As the seasons change, so does the can design. Don’t worry, it’s the same great beer for the same great cause! A portion of all proceeds from Lake Dayz is donated directly to the Northern Friends of Lake Champlain! www.millriverbrewing.com
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14TH STAR BREWING COMPANY
FOLLOW ME SESSION IPA
ABV: 4.9% IBU: 45 SRM: 4 The Taste of Freedom! Follow Me is a sessionable American IPA brewed with five hop varieties—creating a refreshingly balanced beer that is loaded with hop flavor. A portion of the profits from all sales of Follow Me are donated to support American heroes through the Josh Pallotta Fund. www.14thstarbrewing.com
ZERO GRAVITY BREWERY BING BING: A SABRO-HOPPED IPA
Brewed with pilsner malt, oats, and American wheat. This smooth and juicy delight prominently features the Sabro hop. Coming in at 6.8% ABV, this beer showcases the qualities of a deliciously satisfying Vermont IPA: tropical, hoppy, and hazy. www.zerogravitybeer.com
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OTTER CREEK BREWING COMPANY IPA POWER PACK
OCB’s brand new IPA Power Pack lands this fall, featuring four each of their Free Flow IPA, Daily Dose IPA, and the brand new Bonus Stage IPA, a next-level New England IPA that’ll conquer your taste buds with all the juicy, new school American hop flavors you’ve come to expect from their crew. www.ottercreekbrewing.com
WOODCHUCK CIDER NEW AGED TAKE ON FAN FAVORITE PUMPKIN
Woodchuck Hard Cider is excited to announce that fan favorite Pumpkin is being released for a limited time to celebrate fall the proper way. Woodchuck Pumpkin was previously a part of the Woodchuck Private Reserve line, and they are bringing it back with a slight twist. Pumpkin has been one of the ciders that fans consistently ask for. Woodchuck’s Pumpkin has previously been a true pumpkin taste different from the more familiar spiced pumpkin, and this year’s pumpkin stays true to that with the addition of oak aging. www.woodchuck.com
CITIZEN CIDER CHAMOMILE
Apples and flowers, a common combination in nature, so why not in cider? The delicate flavor of the dried chamomile flowers complements our fresh apple cider blend. Lightly sweetened with honey from Champlain Valley Apiaries, this cider has a light, refreshing, and balanced profile. Only available in the Cider Pub for a limited time! www.citizencider.com
CITIZEN CIDER TULSI
One of our house favorites is back, this time in a 16 ounce can! Regional apples, regional herbs. In our pursuit to discover interesting ingredients grown in the Northeast, we found tulsi basil. Most commonly known as holy basil, this aromatic perennial has been used for centuries in teas and oils. Grown fresh for Citizen Cider by the good farmers in Vermont and New York, it pairs well with cider. Celebrate our region and enjoy Tulsi! www.citizencider.com www.BrewViewVT.com
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VON TRAPP BREWING
Same traditional taste with a whole new look for these Vermont-made lagers. Lagers from von Trapp Brewing are brewed with Vermont spring water and made to enjoy for any occasion in new 12 ounce year-round and seasonal cans. www.vontrappbrewing.com
GROENNFELL MEADERY NORDIC FARMHOUSE
Join the feast with this saison-style mead brewed with cranberries! This craft mead version of the Scandinavian classic is crisp and a little funky, thanks to a blend of floral honey, tart cranberries, and wild yeast. At 5.7% ABV, this semi-dry and effervescent mead will make funkheads rejoice! www.groennfell.com
HAVOC MEAD
HOP SWARM
What’s our secret for making such a drinkable mead? Unlike most beverages, the hops in this mead are never boiled, so you get the complex taste of dry-hopping with none of the bitterness. At 6.9% ABV, this dry mead is the perfect drink for IPA and non-IPA drinkers alike! www.havocmead.com
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FABLE FARM FERMENTORY FLUXION Wild-fermented, barrel-aged, unfiltered, unsulfated, and raw. Fable Farm’s wines are made of honey, apples, pears, grapes, and other living ingredients, including birch sap as the base for their mead, Betula. Pictured is the next vintage of Fluxion, a barrel-aged traditional method cider comprising foraged fruit from 2016 and 2017. www.fablefarmfermentory.com www.BrewViewVT.com
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BOYDEN VALLEY WINERY & SPIRITS
We are honored to announce that Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits has been awarded Vermont Liqueur Distillery of the Year for 2019 by the New York International Spirits Competition! Our Vermont Ice Maple Crème Liqueur is our most popular product. Crafted with apple brandy, cream, and certified organic robust maple syrup—wood-fired and harvested from a single forest on the Boyden estate! boydenvalley.com
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INNOVATIONS
Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits proudly announces that we are herbicide-free, and the only Vermont company to use red fescue on a commercial level. —David Boyden, Owner
BOYDEN VALLEY WINERY & SPIRITS 64 Vermont Route 104 Cambridge, VT (802) 644-8151 boydenvalley.com
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oyden Valley Winery & Spirits is dedicated to utilizing efficient, environmentally friendly tools and techniques to produce high-quality grapes. In order to achieve this, we are always researching and implementing new techniques to expand our capabilities as a leader in Vermont sustainable viticulture. In recent years, one of those changes has been planting creeping red fescue grass underneath our vines. This densely rooted, slow-growing grass chokes out weed growth beneath the vines so we are able to be herbicide-free and avoid the use of weed-killing chemicals. Of course, using new techniques sometimes means our viticulture equipment needs to change to accommodate the new methods. To safely cut the red fescue grass without damaging the grape vines themselves, we have gotten a new mower. The new mower has a sensor to detect the vine so as to not to damage it while mowing the grass underneath. A second attachment has adaptive blades that bend and move around the vines to remove any unwanted vine growth or “suckers.” It may not seem like something to get excited about, but our viticulturist Josh is certainly happy about it! The Boyden family has farmed the land for over 100 years, and has always had a commitment to sustainability. We are proud to continually improve the methods and tools we use to create our wines, ciders, and spirits.
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MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR HATCHER The Hatcher vest is the next evolution of wool apparel. With a traditional wool look on the outside and soft fleece on the inside, the Hatcher offers comfort and style. A moisture wicking backer, drop tail, and hand warmer pockets add to its functionality. This vest is a favorite layering piece for whatever weather fall brings.Â
PATAGONIA NINE TRAILS PACK 14L This day pack is great for all your adventures on the trails. Featuring a two-liter hydration bladder and enough pockets and storage compartments to organize layers, food, maps, and cameras, this lightweight pack will keep you prepared and on the move.
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OBOZ SAWTOOTH This classic waterproof mid-height boot is comfortable enough to wear on every day dog walks, but stands up to the rigors of backpacking. The B-DRY waterproof/breathability system lets sweat out while protecting the foot from mud and rain. The Oboz proprietary insole, asymmetrical collar, and supportive heel cup deliver on fit and feel.
DARN TOUGH WOOL SOCKS Made right here in Vermont, these socks are going to be a make-or-break difference in your enjoyment on the trail. Wool keeps your feet warm and dry and the structured design is comfort defined. Darn tough offers a lifetime warranty on their products, so these really are a lifelong purchase!
GOOD TO-GO GRANOLA This is a shop favorite for days out on the trail. Based in Maine, Good To-Go creates meals and snacks from clean ingredients. This granola is vegetarian and gluten-free, and full of raw nuts and seeds, blueberries, and figs. Real New England maple syrup gives it just the right sweetness.
ONION RIVER OUTDOORS 20 Langdon Street Montpelier, VT (802) 225-6736 onionriver.com KATADYN BEFREE WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM The BeFree 0.6L water filtration system uses the EZClean Membrane to remove water, cysts, and sediment. To use, just fill the flask and the membrane does the work. With a 59g filter and collapsible flask, the BeFree is convenient, lightweight, and very portable.
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Putney Mountain
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f you have purchased or even tasted wine at any Vermont farmers market, thank Kate and Charles Dodge, owners of Putney Mountain Winery and Spirits. “We started making wine in our basement in the early Nineties,” explains Kate. Before long they opened a tasting table in a corner of the Basketville shop in Putney and a table at the Brattleboro farmers market. “The problem was that there were no liquor laws that applied to farmers markets,” Kate says.
BRINGING WINE TO FARMERS MARKETS After a summer during which they had to apply and reapply for a permit on a weekly basis, Kate, a retired lawyer, lobbied the Vermont legislature to create a license to sell alcohol at farmers markets. “That was before the term ‘localvore’ really existed,” she says.
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Winery & Spirits
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MOVING BEYOND GRAPE WINE Other terms not really in the mainstream lexicon of food and drink at the time were sustainability and non-grape wine. But Charles, a composer of electronic music who taught music composition at Dartmouth, drove past an apple orchard on his daily commute. In France, a winery in Bordeaux doesn’t bring in grapes or wine from Burgundy. “Local farmers weren’t growing grapes,” he says. “But I was looking at great local produce at the
orchard. There are already 5,000 grape wines in the world, so we started making wine from local apples.” Putney Mountain Winery and Spirits is one of Vermont’s oldest wineries and has grown from a basement hobby to a 40,000-bottle operation with tasting rooms in Putney, Quechee, and Windsor. They offer seven varieties of wine, including their Apple Maple, Simply Pear, and Rhubarb Blush, and five liqueurs. Their Vermont Cassis—a unique blend of local black currants, blueberries, and
raspberries—won a Double Gold and Best in Class at the prestigious 2019 New York World Wine and Spirits Competition. “We don’t pretend we’re making grape wine,” says Kate, adding that they only use fresh fruit. The day we spoke was at the height of the local strawberry harvest. “Yesterday we bought 150 pounds of fresh strawberries. We ground them up and are soaking them in their own juice.” Although Kate and Charles are in their second careers, they are not thinking about retirement. “I love our wines, and I love sharing,” says Charles. “It’s just like when I composed music: you work hard on something, get it to where you want it, and then see what people think.” To discover what you think of Putney Mountain Wines & Spirits, visit one of their tasting rooms or pick up a bottle in stores in Vermont or New Hampshire.
WINERY AND TASTING ROOM 8 Bellows Falls Road Putney, VT (802) 387-5925 www.putneymountainwinery.com TASTING ROOM (INSIDE CABOT STORE) 573 Woodstock Road Quechee, VT (802) 295-5335 TASTING ROOM (INSIDE THE VERMONT FARMSTEAD CHEESE CO. MARKET) 71 Artisan’s Way Windsor, VT (802) 464-2236
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DOC PONDS Food + Drink + Vinyl
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he thick stack of readily available vinyl records immediately gives Doc Ponds a naturally laid-back and classic feel, which is exactly what owner Eric Warnstedt is going for. Eric shared the history of Doc Ponds—and his vision for the future. “Doc Ponds began as an extension of Hen of the Wood—in the winter of 2015, when we came across some newly available space, we started
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to consider what it would be like to create a bar.”
EAT, DRINK, FLIP THE RECORD While he had been playing with the idea of combining a beer bar with vinyl records, Eric was not sure how to combine the two—at least, not at first. “No matter what, the ‘Doc Ponds’ character was always front and center in my vision for
what the beer bar would eventually grow into.” The character and now famous logo design—a man with mysterious and thick glasses, wild hair, a winter hat, and a thick mustache—is an amalgam of original art created for a Hen of the Wood wine label and a comical, possibly apocryphal tale of Vermont’s beer history. Legend has it that a court case in 1876, called “The State of Vermont vs. One Keg of Lager Beer,” prompted a long debate
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about how intoxicated someone could get on a lager with a 4.6% ABV. Dr. E.A. Pond, the story goes, gave a fiery passionate defense of the lager. “Aside from feeling a little sleepy or stupid,” Doc Pond said, “one should feel no effects from it; it is carried away before the system has time to absorb alcohol enough to intoxicate.” The keg, apparently, was found “Not Guilty.”
HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Once Doc Ponds was established as the bar’s mascot, the rest of the pieces fell into place. Eric had a huge record collection, and he decided to donate most of it to Doc Ponds in the hopes that the music component would be just as exciting as the food and drink. Eric said they were
DOC PONDS 294 Mountain Road Stowe, VT (802) 760-6066 www.docponds.com
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careful not to establish an exclusive style or vibe in the interest of being a welcoming, inclusive environment to whoever happened to come in. “We play everything from classic rock—original pressings from the 1960’s and 1970’s—to funk, jazz, modern stuff—anything we can.” As for the future? “Doc is going to keep evolving with our own personalities, our beer list will evolve, cocktails will keep getting stronger…in short, we’re looking to grow based on what feels natural to us,” Eric said. Most recently, Doc Ponds was an active part of the Stowe Jazz Festival. “We hosted the after-party—a late night jam session—where musicians are encouraged to pop up and play until as late as they’re feeling it.” No matter where Doc Ponds goes from here, Eric is excited to watch things change and develop. “We pride ourselves on having mature, professional staff—they’re all professional, but having fun because it’s the bar vibe. We like flexibility—whether they’re here for fun, après-ski, or post-mountain bike ride, we’re excited to serve people.” Doc Ponds himself would be proud. U
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Fellowship of the Wheel
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ormed in 1995, the Fellowship has built and/or maintained trails at Carse Hills and Hinesburg Town Forest in Hinesburg, Mobbs Farm in Jericho, Mud Pond in Williston, Saxon Hill in Essex, Sleepy Hollow in Huntington, and Sunny Hollow in Colchester. They also partner with the Catamount Outdoor Center in Williston. All in all, that’s roughly 130 miles of trails.
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Tom Kupfer joined the board of directors five years ago and now serves as president. He says the organization began when Hans Jenny, a Hinesburg mountain biker, started building trails for his kids in places like the Hinesburg Town Forest and Saxon Hill where ATVs and dirt bikes had previously been active. “He built single track trails that were called ‘rake and ride,’” Tom says. “The trails became popular and became
There’s a lot more to the Fellowship of the Wheel (FOTW) than just a bunch of mountain bikers riding around the woods. The organization describes its vision as making Chittenden County the best place to live and bike. In doing so, they have developed a threepronged mission statement: • To provide mountain bike and multi-use trails for everyone in Chittenden County • To advocate for mountain biking and sustainable trail-based recreation • To invite the whole community to come outside
part of the community. A lot of his work is still around, although the trails have been modified to be more sustainable.” Under the subsequent leadership of Steve Fischer, the Fellowship became one of the first chapters of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association (VMBA).
A GROWING SPORT Today, FOTW has 1,400 members. “We are growing 10 to 15 percent year after year, with more and more people getting into the sport,” Tom notes. “It’s a great way to get outside and have fun. The bikes are improving and there is more variety in the trails being built. The sport is
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growing and it’s an exciting time.” The mountain bike season starts in May and runs until October or November. The organization’s website (fotwheel.org) lists trail conditions and indicates when riders should avoid particular areas because of excess water, storm damage, or other issues.
A NEW DIRECTION FOTW has three staff members who build and maintain trails five days a week from April to October, led by Mickey Stone of Huntington. Mickey started building trails with Hans Jenny back in 2001 and five years later was hired to continue his work in an official capacity. Mickey says that from 2001 to 2010, the goal was to create trails, but starting around 2010, the crew switched to maintenance of existing ones. “We weren’t as educated in the beginning,” Mickey admits, “so we went back and rerouted some trails and renovated others. We took out roots to make the beginner trails easier, upgraded expert trails to make them more challenging, and added berms for the people who like their trails flowy. These days we’re also adding
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some features for those who like to catch air.” Most of the Fellowship trails are on townowned land, and as the trails have become more popular, the organization has signed memoranda of understanding with the towns. “That takes us to a new level,” Mickey says. “The towns have regulations and often there are forest plans in place. Sometimes you also have to collaborate with the Department of Fish and Wildlife, Act 250, or the Vermont Division of Historic Preservation for archaeological issues. You can’t just walk in there. It’s almost like building a commercial property.” Mickey notes that FOTW has been lucky to have a great base of volunteers who help with trail maintenance but adds that it’s important that they be assisted by those with experience and proper equipment.
A FRESH PERSPECTIVE In April of 2018, Rosy Metcalfe was hired to be FOTW’s program director. Rosy has a background in social work and health, but her passion is mountain biking. “When I saw that there was a mountain bike public service job, I knew I had to apply,” she says. After VMBA
became a chapter-based organization in 2014, chapters like FOTW were freed from some of the more tedious administrative work. Rosy can now spend more time as an advocate for her sport, meeting with municipal governmental bodies and others to help promote mountain biking. “Our goal is for anyone in Chittenden County to be able to bike, rather than drive, to a trailhead,” she says. In furtherance of that goal, the Fellowship has been assisting the Burlington Bike Park Coalition in trying to establish a bike park in Burlington. “That’s consistent with our mission of having mountain biking available for everyone,” Rosy says. Tom would love to see the addition of new trails but recognizes this is difficult because of the growing population of Chittenden County. “There isn’t much room for growth because of the established boundaries,” he says. “Most of our networks are in residential areas, and you want to be respectful. You want to make the trails as nice as possible, but you have to balance that with infrastructure constraints like a small parking lot.” “There are so many things I like about mountain biking,” Tom says. “I’ve always enjoyed sports you can do solo and at any time. I like the isolation you get from mountain biking, being away from distractions, enjoying the forest and being enthralled in what you’re doing. With a wide diversity of trail networks and terrain and a great community of riders, the Burlington area is the perfect place to be a mountain biker.” U www.BrewViewVT.com
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STOWE CIDER Making Hard Cider Look Easy
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Stowe Cider is relatively new to the Vermont brewing scene, but the impact they’ve already had on the community is undeniable. As owner and cider maker Mark Ray put it, “We’ve had a long, wild ride in a few short years.”
A SMALL START THAT GREW Stowe Cider opened its doors in 2013 with several small batches of artisanal ciders, and the initial output was relatively small—just 300 to 500 gallons a year. Customers took notice immediately. “As we continued to develop our role in the community,” Mark said, “folks around town became very interested in our product. We had to ramp up production to meet demand.” After the initial flurry of success, it became apparent to Mark that more work was needed—and he wanted to use the opportunity to get creative with the flavor offerings. By late 2016, it was obvious that expansion was necessary.
And Stowe Cider recently launched a new series called Vermont Grown that features four new ciders: Blueberry Maple Syrup, Raspberry Basil Honey, Blackberry, and Black Currant. All four of these ciders incorporate ingredients from local farmers across Vermont.
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“We were excited about purchasing several large fermenters in early 2017,” Mark shared, “but we were concerned about finding a larger location in the town of Stowe.” The challenge, Mark stated, “was to find a space that could keep up with demand, so that we could keep ownership of the product—and keep the name.” After all, Stowe Cider could hardly keep the name if it was brewed somewhere else. By May of 2017, Mark and his team had settled on a spot with an open floorplan, and was bringing on new hires to try to keep up with quality and demand—but the process was not easy.
“It has always been key for us to find a solid staff who understand our mission and the importance of quality. We really want to take time with hiring and finding the right fit for the team. I’d rather take a little longer and find the right person than just to fill a spot.” Quality and innovation are integral at Stowe Cider, and it’s not hard to see examples of that. There’s the simple and effective “High and Dry,” for one thing. “No nonsense,” Mark calls it. Then there’s the Brainwaves project, “an eclectic collection of dreamy experimental ciders, straight from their brains to your taste buds.”
No matter what flavor combinations he’s working on, Mark always makes sure to tie the flavors back to their central mission and motto. It was important to Mark to “keep cider dry,” and their offerings back that up. Even the sweetest cider that Stowe offers has only nine grams of sugar, and many have zero grams.
BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOR Mark has big plans for the continued expansion of Stowe Cider. “We really want to build off of the taproom and
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create a more communal space— do live music events, fundraisers, and events here." Currently, Stowe Cider patrons can enjoy “Cider Saturdays,” which boast $5 cans and free live music. The next step is adding some food options to the menu—Mark recently purchased a food cart and is looking into pairing cider pints with a small, simple, rotating menu. He continues to work on “Good Neighbor,” the nonprofit arm of Stowe Cider, and looks to see how he can best continue to serve the community. This past year, Stowe Cider offered three $1,500 scholarships for high school graduates going on to college or trade programs. With a rotating series of ciders on tap, exciting taproom-only options, and new food options on the way, Stowe Cider continues to prove itself as an excellent gem on the Vermont brewery scene. U
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Two Vermont Veterans Lead 14th Star Brewing Company to Winning Craft Beer Campaigns
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teve Gagner and Matt Kehaya are Vermont Army National Guardsmen and co-founders of 14th Star Brewing Company in St. Albans. They combined love of beer with military precision to create a craft beer company that has saturated New England and parts of New York and New Jersey. If the great US generals of the past assessed Steve and Matt’s business plan
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and execution, they would conclude that 14th Star is winning the charm offensive of craft beer brewing.
AFGHANISTAN TO VERMONT A soldier might daydream about a favorite beer when far from home. Steve says those daydreams quickly turned into a busi-
beer wholesale to customers and on tap to local restaurants. When 14th Star Brewing Company outgrew its original location, Steve and Matt transformed a former bowling alley in the St. Albans Shopping Plaza. Strikes and spares were overrun by a massive expansion of craft beer production. 14th Star went from a modest 60 gallons in May 2012 to a current production of 6,000 gallons a week! The leap of faith involved risk, but Steve counters they were used to that in the military, “We have experienced what real risk is, and the risks associated with business do not frighten us. They concern us, but we are able to view them objectively, weigh the potential rewards and the probability of the different outcomes occurring and make a decision.” Steve and Matt were then ready to expand their craft beer arsenal.
WINNING HEARTS AND TASTE BUDS 14th Star Brewing Company features a rotating menu of 30 craft brews. Steve describes the favorites: “Our double IPA, Tribute, is always a good seller, but so is Recruit and our Maple Breakfast Stout—which has a bit of a cult following. Some of our highly anticipated Limited Release beers are 1493, which is a citrus-forward American pale ale, as well as Paradise Found—a mangococonut wheat ale.” Other brews ness plan. “The idea for the brewery started when Matt and I were home brewing between our deployments. We started thinking of what we would like to do in our lives after the Army and we thought brewing would answer all of our criteria: be physically demanding, something that would allow us to interact and be social, intellectually stimulating, and something that gave us an avenue to support our community.” Notes on the back of a note-
book were deployed when Steve and Matt returned from Afghanistan in early 2011.
ESTABLISHING BEACHHEADS Originally a military term, the civilian definition of beachhead is a secure initial position that can be used for advancement. Steve and Matt secured 41 Lower Newton Street in St. Albans as their craft beer beachhead from which to sell their
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include the Oktoberfest (German-style Marzen), Wee Heavy Scotch ale, and brews aged in wine and bourbon barrels. It’s an array of options suitable to win any craft brew charm offensive.
“BREWED WITH A MISSION” 14th Star Brewing Company left its seven-state comfort zone to successfully launch a unique product mission into New York City in February. Steve discovered
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that most NYC residents “will leave work and enjoy a beer on their way home at a local pub, instead of buying and carrying it on the train.” Cans were left home in favor of beer that flows from pub draws. That ingenuity is attracting accolades, highlighted by Steve winning the 2019 Vermont Small Business Person of the Year Award. Perhaps 14th Star’s most successful mission is the help it has given to mili-
tary veterans. Portions of the company’s sales go to veteran organizations, and Steve has co-founded Danger Close Draft Distilling—teaching entrepreneurship to veterans. He says, “We need to find ways to help veterans find purposeful work that they can be passionate about. When they are employed in something they believe in, they can see the reason behind the sacrifice. I think that is the best medicine.” U
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Ranch Camp FINDS ITS NICHE
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he original Ranch Camp in Stowe was a forest cabin where loggers and later Civilian Conservation Corps work crews cutting the original ski trails on Mount Mansfield in the 1930s made their base. Another incarnation had Ranch Camp serving as a rustic ski lodge (complete with hard cots, a blanket, and beans for dinner) for the earliest recreational enthusiasts coming to Stowe to ski. Eighty-five years later, Stowe entrepreneurs, artists, and trail-building advocates Evan Chismark, Nate Freund, and Ryan Thibault decided to open a unique eating establishment. They called it Ranch Camp. “The original Ranch Camp was the origi-
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nal base camp,” says Evan. “A place where you could refuel both body and brain, tune your equipment, rest up, and then head back out.” What makes the 2019 version of Ranch Camp unique? For one, it fits all of the descriptions Evan describes. And it fills a distinctive niche: Ranch Camp is at once a restaurant, a bar, and a bike shop. In case you are wondering how—or why—anyone would combine food and drink with bicycles, and how the three would interact, the venture has been a guided discovery for the partner-owners too. They knew they wanted some combination of bike shop/bar/tap room, but “We didn’t know exactly how it would work on a day to day basis,” says Evan, who with his partners opened Ranch Camp in June 2018. “But we quickly
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realized that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts—the food, the bar, and the bikes. The three parts combined make each part great.”
A UNIQUE NICHE I’m not sure how many bike shop–bar– restaurants there are in the world. Evan thinks for a moment. “There is this place in North Carolina called the Hub,” he says, referring to a bike shop outside of Asheville that has a bar nestled in back. Stowe’s version is three equal parts. The
main entrance opens into a bicycle repair shop with a display of high-end bicycles for sale and hanging tools covering a wall. Walk past the bike area and you enter the bar—a solid counter in front of ten stools featuring local beers, wines, and ciders. Left at the bar brings you to a retail shop with biking accessories; right puts you in the sit-down restaurant. Bicycle art, photography, and signage—Education is Important But… Bikes is Importanter and Ranch Camp is my spirit animal—makes up the décor throughout.
“We wanted to be like a ski base lodge,” says Evan. “We thought it would be a cool model for mountain biking.” Indeed, Ranch Camp’s location neighbors Cady Hill, a Stowe Land Trust-conserved forest with a popular network of mountain biking trails, and bikers can access the trails from the parking lot of Ranch Camp. For Evan, the former executive director of the Stowe Trails
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Partnership, a nonprofit that stewards local trails, the community aspect of the establishment is a most compelling piece. “We wanted to create a hub for the biking community,” he says. “And it’s really happening.”
STOWE MAKES IT WORK In case you are thinking of running out to open your own bike shop–bar–restaurant in your town, you might want to pump the brakes. “Stowe has a unique community
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that supports trails, healthy food, and local brews,” says Evan. The food menu at Ranch Camp includes fresh, seasonal ingredients and many gluten-free and vegetarian options—along with food for carnivores. “Our chef Joe Rock created a menu that is stealthily healthy,” remarks Evan. Stealthy, he says, because customers don’t always expect food that tastes so good to also be vegan, gluten-free, or just good for you. “People in Stowe expect good food,” says
A tasty burger and a beer are a great diversion while your bike is being serviced. Photo courtesy of Ranch Camp.
Andrew Volansky, an architect from Stowe, who is an avid mountain biker and regular frequenter of Ranch Camp. “At Ranch Camp you get great food, plus any staffer can give you any information you need about Stowe’s bike trails.” The community aspect of Ranch Camp starts with the staff; Evan says they are talented, passionate, and hard-working. “There’s a great vibe,” explains Andrew. “They seem to have the right staff and the right locals.” Although Ranch Camp is just over a year old, Andrew feels like there’s great traction. “It’s really blossomed into a social center.”
A CERTAIN VIBE “It’s hard to articulate what makes Ranch Camp so special,” says Andrew. “It’s a certain vibe that comes from having the right place and the right people. It just sort of feels like the place to be.” Indeed, just over a year since opening, Ranch Camp has become a true gem in a town full of gems. Ranch Camp has amazingly good food, a lively bar, and a bike shop that serves bikers of all kinds. Ranch Camp even offers a bike consignment to help cyclists upgrade their rides. “Anyone who has ever tried to sell a used bike knows it’s time-consuming,” says Evan. “Letting us do it for you is helpful.” And you can put your earnings towards a new bike. Stowe is a community of active people with high standards for food and drink. You don’t need to be a cyclist in order to enjoy the Ranch Camp vibe. “People are coming because they like good food,” says Evan. That might be after a big ride or just a big day at the office. Beers, burritos, and bikes are a unique combination. Ranch Camp is made by and for those who appreciate unique. U www.BrewViewVT.com
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A DECADE AT THE
RESERVOIR RESTAURANT AND TAPROOM Looking back at ten years of showcasing local brews and good eats
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o look at The Reservoir organization now, with its three restaurants offering different menus plus a music venue, you’d never guess it all started with an engineer and his desire to grow in a different way professionally. Mark Frier initially moved to Vermont to work for Burton Snowboards, but after a time he was looking to develop his career in a new direction. As someone who had always hoped to own his own business, Mark recognized the opportunity when a restaurant in Waterbury came up for sale. But it was 2009 and qualifying for loans was getting mighty hard. Mark put time into researching the restaurant industry and proved to himself the numbers could work. The effort paid
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off because his resulting business plan convinced the bank to loan him funds that, in addition to his own savings, helped him buy the business. This was the era right before the upswell in nano breweries around Vermont. Few restaurants at that time were featuring the best beers locally and abroad. Mark noticed the growth surrounding craft beer as the Alchemist, his favorite pub, was becoming too busy for itself. “As in, two-and-a-half-hour waits on a Tuesday kind of busy.” None of the restaurants in town seemed to be trying to capture all the new brews coming on the market. While at the Brewers Fest at the Waterfront in Burlington, Mark had an epiphany. Why not try
to represent all these breweries in one location? It proved to be a successful strategy. Keeping in tune with the craft brewing market enabled Mark to establish relationships with brands as they were just starting out. The Reservoir was one of a handful of locations pouring beer from brands like Hill Farmstead Brewery and Lawson’s Finest Liquids. “It helped put us on a map of places that had some of the hard to find beers,” says Mark. The inventiveness doesn’t end with the brew scene at The Reservoir Restaurant and Taproom. Right from the beginning, Mark put effort into creating a menu that
not only retained favorites from the original restaurant, Waterbury Wings, but also developed new menu options using fresh and, as much as possible, local ingredients. “I think it is important to give people a proper meal for a decent price,” observes Mark. As the craft brewery trend has grown into a boom over the years, The Reservoir Restaurant and Taproom has expanded their beer offerings. Mark reflects that “we were slow about the expansion and wanted to make sure we only added lines that we felt we could keep them flowing and serve fresh beer.” The present beer menu changes regularly but features as
many as three dozen IPAs, ciders, lagers, saisons, and more from almost as many different brewers from Vermont and beyond. The addition of a nano brewery on the third floor afforded them the opportunity to turn their hand to brewing. “We just recently contract brewed a recipe that came out of there and are bottling and canning it under the brand Big Tree Brewing,” says Mark. Mark and his partner took their success at The Reservoir and repeated it with three other locations. The Bench opened in Stowe in 2014, and focuses on craft beer, wine, cocktails and comfort food. Tres Amigos, offering Mexican food and a great cocktail and beer menu, came on the scene in Stowe in 2017. And in the same building as Tres Amigos, the Rusty Nail hosts music acts in a slight-
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ly smaller venue, “to create a better music experience,” explains Mark. “The Rusty Nail brand is 50 years old this year!” In order to keep the business rolling into the next decade, Mark anticipates that the
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market needs change and his job is to be ahead of those changes. “I think we may see even more focus on vegetarian foods, craft cocktails, and smaller portions. We hope to be here for many years to come.” U
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CIDER AS WINE Creating Abundance with Nature’s Bounty at Fable Farm Fermentory
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or Jon and Christopher Piana, owners and founders of Fable Farm Fermentory in Barnard, Vermont, winemaking is believing. “We have blind faith,” says Jon. “If you commit to something you can succeed.” Fable Farm is not a macro wine and cider producer; annually they make about 2000 gallons of cider, 1000 gallons of wine, and 500 gallons of a birch mead blended with sumac and honey. But Jon and Christopher—graduates of Colorado College (2007) and Colgate University (2001) respectively, infuse their products with heart and soul. “We did a CSA for seven or eight years straight out of college,” Jon says, during which time they founded Barnard’s now well-known weekly Feast and Field event. These days, the weekly gathering of local farmers, restauranteurs, and purveyors of all things grown and made locally, happens at the Vermont Land Trust-conserved Clark Farm in Barnard, which is also the home of Fable Farm and several other small-scale farming operations.
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blending activity,” says Jon. “Where we find consistency is in our process.” They use natural fermentation techniques and native apples, and they never add sulfites. “We pick apples from trees with deep roots, and they spend more time in the barrel, more time in the bottle,” he says. Although some of their process is experimental, it is not haphazard. “The decisions we make result in living wine,” he says. “There’s an electricity and energy in it.”
A DIVINE SCIENCE Jon and Christopher see themselves as both scientists and artists. “My trajectory in life has been to deepen my spiritual experience,” Jon says. “I believe in a divine science, not a separation of spirituality and science.” To And now the Piana brothers have shifted their focus to ciders and wines. Their tagline: “Cider as Wine.” “Cider in its essence is a wine,” Jon explains. “Wine is a fermentation of fruit and, although commonly associated with grapes, wine has historically been made with all sorts of fruits and herbs.” Christopher and Jon don’t yet have an orchard from which to harvest apples; the trees
they have planted won’t produce on the scale they need for years. They therefore forage for apples. “We’re going to local orchards, forests, and backyards,” says Jon.
VARIETY IN INGREDIENTS, CONSISTENCY IN PROCESS Because they are foragers, the types of apples they use changes from batch to batch. “Cider-making is inherently a
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this end, the brothers have a deep respect for the earth, the fruit they use in their ciders and wines, and the communities around them. “I like that we are creating abundance with nature’s bounty,” Jon says. “We’re honoring the gift of nature that nature has provided humankind all these years.” Barnard itself is an enclave for lovers of earth and art, and Fable Farm is a perfect fit for the hamlet. Jon sees their greatest
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challenge as staying true to their vision and goals in an economic system that doesn’t always place the highest value on quality. “We strive for balance,” he says. “Indoor work and outdoor work. Mental and physical labor. Growing, but not too much.” Jon and Christopher Piana have every intention of staying true to their craft and beliefs and blending wines through a triad of scientific method, artistic license, and a strong sense of spirituality. U
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Smugglers’ Blues? Not Here!
Enthusiasts Toast the Award-Winning Spirit(s) P H OTO BY H O M E R H O R OW I T Z
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Enthusiasts Toast the Award-Winning Spirit(s) of Smugglers’ Notch Distillery
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f all the songs that are sung at Smugglers’ Notch Distillery, you won’t hear Glenn Frey’s Smugglers’ Blues. There is no collective lamenting about the sterling vodka, whiskey, gin, and maple products from Smuggler’s Notch.
SPIRIT AWARDS Smugglers’ Notch Distillery (SND) had its vodka placed in the 2018 Top 10 US Craft Vodka Distillers List of the USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards; and SND won Double Gold awards in the 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Straight Bourbon and Litigation Wheat Whiskey. That’s just the short list of the awards that SND has received since its inception in 2006. Thus, residents and guests of Vermont don’t have to depend on imports (smuggled or otherwise) from Kentucky, Tennessee,
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or even Scotland to sample the best in distilled spirits. They can savor the internationally-acclaimed creations directly from Vermont-based Smugglers’ Notch Distillery.
“VERMONT’S MOUNTAIN SPIRIT” It’s a slogan of Smugglers’ Notch Distillery, and that spirit dates back
to Vermont’s role in early American history. The actual notch is a mountain pass that was a lively smuggling transit for over 100 years. It helped get around a US embargo of British goods in 1807, and it was a hub of moving banned alcohol products during Prohibition in the 1920s. Jeremy Elliott, the “son” part of the SND father-son co-ownership team,
says he and his father Ron “wanted to capture the heritage and the history of this mountain pass.” Ron Elliott adds that from the very beginning of the business, “All of our labels on the back told the history of Smugglers’ Notch. We played on the story and kept telling it to our customers because they were intrigued.” Now, because of the success of Smugglers’ Notch Distillery, it has become a part of the area’s vivid
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Jeremy and Ron Elliott, the father-son ownership team.
When the name of the distillery game is smoothness, Smugglers’ Notch Distillery has a spring water card to play that few others possess. No wonder why its menu of distilled spirits wins so many awards!
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reputation and SND an oasis for connoisseurs of craft distilleries.
SMOOTH WATER, SMOOTH SPIRITS You can’t have an oasis without water, and Smugglers’ Notch Distillery gets its water from Edwards Spring, which flows from Mount Mansfield. That spring water provides the wet foundation for the distillery’s array of spirits. Jeremy, a former research chemist, says the spring water has a unique viscosity—“I feel like there’s some mineral content in there that really defines our spirit.” Ron adds, “It does have a unique smooth taste to it, and that smoothness is identified in every single one of our products.”
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Smugglers’ Notch Distillery boasts a wide variety of spirits that provides the thrill of victory to those who sample them. Along with its regular vodka, SND was the first distillery in the US to produce and offer its certified Gluten Free Organic Vodka. Two types of gin are available—one for martinis, the other for gin and tonic drinks. Bourbons (including maple), rye, whiskey, and rum are on the bill of fare. And, there are several flavors of bourbon-aged (non-alcoholic) maple syrup to enjoy. Yet, there is no danger of SND spreading itself too thin, because Ron says customers keep clamoring for more. “They say ‘I can believe one or two would be smooth, but every one of your products is so smooth and great.’ It hasn’t hurt us.”
FATHER-SON ALCHEMY As a result of their joint success with SND, Jeremy says every morning he feels “positive energy coming from the walls.” His father Ron gave up retirement after three weeks because “there’s nothing greater than having the opportunity to work with your son.” U
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Edelweiss Mountain Deli WITH JEFF CLARKE THOUGHTS ON THE VERMONT CRAFT SCENE? Vermont is regarded as unique. Think unspoiled nature, small towns, the arts, farms, foliage, snow, maple syrup, and outdoor recreation. We believe that craft (small scale, innovation, high quality) is central to Vermont’s history. With that in mind, today’s beer, cider, spirits, and wine renaissance makes great sense. We admire how so many of our brewers, distillers, and fermenters think and act locally, which in turn inspires smart creativity. Our brands have an authenticity that meaningfully differentiates them globally. The Vermont craft scene continues to turn out the hits, strengthening local cultural and economic vibrancy. Ultimately it makes our place even more unique.
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UNIQUE PRODUCTS PEOPLE COME TO YOU FOR? Our focus on local allows our guests to create their own comprehensive Vermont food and beverage experience. Fresh foods prepared daily are extremely popular. Our beer, cider, and wine sets feature 150 beers and ciders (more than 40 Vermont brewers and cideries) and 100 wines. We are home to a Caledonia Spirits tasting room featuring their critically acclaimed Barr Hill gins and vodkas. After tasting, many guests select from our unique local mixers including Venetian Ginger Ale, Local Sweet Zing Ale, Corina’s Switchy, Vermont Switchel, and Wood Stove Kitchen’s suite of cocktail mixers. OUT-OF-STATE CUSTOMER STORIES? Stowe’s second homeowners love Vermont, bring great energy to town, and are great ambassadors. Mixed cases of Vermont beer and/or a bottle of Barr Hill are good currency back home. Our job is to encourage venturing beyond the known—including Alchemist, Burlington, Frost, Lawson’s, Stowe Cider, von Trapp, Upper Pass, Zero Gravity—and make introductions to Bent Hill, Eden Cider, Four Quarters, Green Empire, Hermit Thrush, Idletyme, Simple Roots, Ten Bends, and many others. We also make sure to highlight great beer from our neighbors such as Two Roads (CT), Allagash, Foundation, and Lone Pine (ME), Exhibit A (MA), Schilling (NH), SingleCut (NY), and Boréale (Quebec).
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RECOMMENDATIONS? Nothing beats tasting. Head to a tasting room to gain a sense of place, engage staff, and dial in your palate. If a tasting room visit isn’t possible, our team will help identify preferences and make recommendations from our sets. And, of course, if they are looking for spirits, no travel required as they can taste right here! TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR STORE. Edelweiss Mountain Deli has served the Stowe community for more than 50 years. The building’s core is a one room schoolhouse that served Luce Hill in the early 1800s. It was skidded down to our present location in 1940 by the farmer who owned this land and subsequently sold to an Austrian ski instructor couple who started the store in 1968. Today, we are a specialty food and beverage retailer whose concept is built on local and fresh. Vermont is prominently featured in our beer, cider, spirits, wine, and prepared and
specialty food offerings. Among our global wine set, featuring multi-generational family-owned small-scale wineries, are Lincoln Peak and Shelburne Vineyards, which are among Vermont’s finest. Our
specialty food set includes everything from local cheese, charcuterie, pork and dairy products, to mustards, maple balsamic vinegar, srirachas, salsas, chocolate, granola, energy bars, and yogurt.
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The Crooked Ram WITH PETER CAMPBELL THOUGHTS ON THE VERMONT CRAFT SCENE? The Vermont craft scene is thriving and diverse. Vermonters and people visiting the state have an amazing range of options to choose from, with some of the best beer in the world on offer. We’re seeing breweries continue to innovate and offer delicious new options, but also get better at what they’ve
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already been making, when they were already really good. We’re also finding that it’s becoming easier to get the very best Vermont beer throughout the state, and not just up north or at select breweries, and this is great for everyone. WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST SELLER OF BEER, CIDER, OR WINE? Upper Pass Cloud Drop DIPA and Foley Brothers Prospect DIPA are big sellers but we also sell tons from Burlington Beer Company, Frost, Four Quarters, Green Empire, and our neighbor in New York, SingleCut. For cider, our big sellers are Fable Farm and Shacksbury, both of which we always keep in stock. For wine, it’s varied, as we rotate our small selection regularly. We sell a good amount of natural wine from Europe and California. OUT-OF-STATE CUSTOMER STORIES? Every week we’re repeatedly asked if we have Heady Topper, sometimes from people who admit they hate IPAs (lol). While we would love to carry beer from The Alchemist, we enjoy introducing people to the wide selection of other world class Vermont IPAs from breweries they’ve never heard of. It’s always great to send someone home with Foley Brothers or some Green Empire and have them come back to the store the next day to buy more, saying “Oh my God, this beer is incredible.” We’re surrounded by so many good breweries that we love to help widen people’s horizons to what’s available.
RECOMMENDATIONS? Come visit The Crooked Ram! We always offer free tastings of what’s on draft and can help people make selections once we can talk with them and understand what they like to drink. I would also strongly recommend people search out some of the newer breweries like Red Clover Ale Company in Brandon, Vermont, or Four Quarters in Winooski, as they’re making some of the best beer in the state. TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR STORE. The Crooked Ram opened in February 2017. I moved to Manchester with my family from Brooklyn, New York, in 2015 specifically to open the shop. We wanted to escape the grind of the city, and saw an opportunity to bring a relaxed but focused craft beer store to the area that celebrated the amazing beer and cider being made in Vermont. We expanded in 2018 and now have a tasting room offering draft beer, cider, natural wine, cheese plates, and sandwiches, in addition to our bottle shop and crowlers to go. www.BrewViewVT.com
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Beverage Warehouse JENNIFER SWIATEK (Head owner) “I’ve worked here since I was 15 years old and rocked a Mohawk. Bought the store from my amazing folks!” JASON DENNIS AKA THE KRAKEN (Head wine & beer manager) GEORGE BERGIN is a partial owner as well! THOUGHTS ON THE VERMONT CRAFT SCENE? JASON: The Vermont craft scene thrives because of the superior beverages produced by our innovative makers that attract global fans. It flourishes because the craft beverage buyer of anything—wine, beer, spirits, or nonalcoholic, is constantly expanding their palate. Customers are constantly looking for their new favorite drink and are not attached to a certain genre like they have been in the past. Customers are stretching out and letting their taste buds fly fast and loose in these exciting times, which gives makers potential for successful new beverages. Every niche of beer styles and types are being explored and refined in Vermont. From Alchemist to Zero Gravity—breweries across our proud state are pumping out new beer that is pushing the envelope, as well as traditional styles, that are causing
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We do more kegs than anyone else around. A lot of people have Kegerators but that doesn’t mean they are sacrificing on quality. We stock fresh Vermont IPAs, tart gose, ales, and lagers, and we go through a lot of kegs. In addition to having beers nobody else has, we are fortunate to have built a relationship with many makers throughout the decades. Often, we’ll be the only retail shop to get a “brewery release” beer, so that is very unique.
people to switch from their favorite national brand to a local, fresh version. UNIQUE PRODUCTS PEOPLE COME TO YOU FOR? JASON: People come to the Beverage Warehouse not just for everyday beer, but also for the newest, most exclusive beer, wine, or cider—whether that is a small batch barrel-aged sour, a super fresh and juicy IPA, single orchard wild cider, extended skin contact wine, even certain old world beers. Many places stopped carrying traditional beers so old school beers are now unique.
OUT-OF-STATE CUSTOMER STORIES? JEN: Being here 33 years, I always said the Bevie could be the coolest reality TV show going. It is filled with such energy and the relationships we build with customers comes with getting to know them and becoming part of their stories. One was when we were one of two places to get Heady Topper back when the brewery was not open to the public. As you can imagine, the lines would start forming for the releases at 6am (we opened at 10am). During the wait for a release, a young woman and man started chatting in line. Well, the next year they were back in line for our brewfest release, this time engaged! He said “I knew she was the woman for me as she waited even longer than I did for
beer!” I suggested they get married at the Bevie but I think it ended up being in the Caribbean. (For the record, a Bevie marriage would be AH-mazing.) Side note to that, we have had two sets of co-workers tie the knot after working together here! By far my favorite story was on December 19, 2014. It was our annual holiday beer cave release. All day we dropped crave-able, hard-to-get brews at random times and announced them on Facebook. We received a comment from a Jessica Marlow saying: “Any chance you could hold a bottle of Limoncello for my husband? Poor guy is stuck at Fletcher Allen because I’m in labor. He could certainly use a drink!” This was followed by her husband Ryan Marlow’s comment: “I blame my wife going into labor for missing this… shakes fist towards hospital bed at UVMMC. So close yet so far away!” The fact that, during labor, this epic woman had the clarity and thoughtfulness to comment on our Facebook post… it led to the proclamation: “We at the Bevie have decided to make the executive decision to hold “non-reserve” bottles for the Marlows today!” All day long we asked on Facebook, “Ryan, would you like any of this held?” And all day long he made comments that made us laugh and were shared on Facebook by other customers who now joined in on the story. It was seen by close to 50 thousand people and together we all welcomed the arrival of Clara Adrianna Marlow. I reached out to Ryan and he said: “I believe what I remember most was being in the fog of no sleep for days, then coming in to pick up all the beer and getting in my car and just being completely overwhelmed with emotion. I’m not a warm and fuzzy guy by any stretch and just having someone do such an enormous random act of kindness for someone they’ve never met was a pretty transformational experience for me. I remember every moment of the day Clara was born as vividly as I remember picking up that haul of beer. Amazing moment in my/our lives.” Needless to say, when that girl turns 21, I would like to buy her a beer. No one complained that someone didn't have to wait hours for a beer. Everyone cheered the process and I still www.BrewViewVT.com
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have people bring it up and ask how the family is. Beer truly brings people together. RECOMMENDATIONS? JASON: We’ll find out what your palate leans towards, and match it with the type of beverage you are looking for. If you enjoy something bright and refreshing like a seltzer, we have effervescent pétnat wines, sparkling ales, dry cider, gleaming sours, hard seltzer, even pickle beer. A lot of people in Vermont enjoy their kombucha—in addition to new hard Vermont kombucha, we have funky beers, unconventional ciders, and natural wines. For people that enjoy sweets, we have rich, chocolaty beers, smooth and lubricious wines—we can really match up any profile to a beverage these days. There are people who never have had a beer who come in and say, “I keep hearing about Vermont IPAs as being the best in world. Well, I’m up here and never had one so I should try it. What should I get?” And they jump right in. TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR STORE. JEN: I came up with the idea of “Make the Cut” (www.makethe cut.beer) after hearing so many aspiring brewers mention how they wish they could brew for a living. With the help of Farrell Distributing and 14th Star Brewery, we held a Vermont homebrew competition that was judged by the Vermont brewing community, media, and beer lovers themselves. After the entries were narrowed down to two by the judges, both finalists went to 14th Star to brew pilot batches. Those went out to notable beer bars in Vermont for a head-to-head people’s vote. The winner brewed a full batch that was distributed by stores! We were able to remove all the legal and financial issues, and let them get their creations out of their heads and into people’s mouths! We now have multiple finalists that are making names for themselves as professional brewers. We are very proud of that. A FEW OTHER THINGS WE ARE KNOWN FOR: EVENTS AND WEDDINGS Our staff just excels in this. We have so much knowledge and we get as excited as the hosts sometimes! HOPS FOR HUNGER One of our annual charity events that remind us how generous our beer community is. We gather special local beers and place them in a paper “lunch bag” in November to sell at a premium. One hundred percent of our profits goes to local food shelves. It’s coming up! SINGLE BEERS We not only sell beers as singles, we encourage it! Hey, with over 1,400 beers in our store, consider us a buffet… a little of this, a little of that. BEER CAVE RELEASES We get some goodies that age well and we stash and release when the time feels right.
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We put the word out for cover submissions. Believe me, it was very hard. But we felt the 802 Woodchuck Cider photo fit. But how can we not share the rest that were sent? So enjoy, and thanks to all that sent in their photos.
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Vermont Pub and Brewery
Standing the test of time A LITTLE HISTORY, DELICIOUS PUB FARE, AND OF COURSE BEER!
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hen having a conversation about the history of brewing in Vermont, invariably Greg Noonan of Vermont Pub and Brewery (VPB) will enter into the conversation. While many might stop in at the convenient spot on the corner of Saint Paul and College Street in Burlington for a bite to eat or to listen to local music on the outdoor stage, others make
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a pilgrimage to seek out what is practically a working museum to pay homage to the vast brewing history it represents. VPB’s humble facade belies the fact that it is often hailed as the genesis of all craft beer currently flowing in Vermont. VPB was the first legal brewing operation in Vermont’s modern history. Its start was preceded by two years of Greg Noonan pushing
for laws to allow small scale brewing. He rallied an unlikely group of lawmakers and home brewers to stand beside him, and their ultimate success allowed Noonan to open VPB in 1988. Some things don’t stand the test of time well, but it’s a testament to Noonan’s vision that both the beer menu and food menu have seen little change.
The not quite British and not quite American pub fair combined with a beer menu that ratchets from mild gateway beers to wild yeast beers has rabid fans who would bemoan attempts at changing either. It’s also a testament to their founder that a crowd of brewers recently gathered to craft a very special smoked porter, 30 years to the day after it was
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first made, making it the 2000th batch brewed at VPB. It’s almost unbelievable that at that time, the beer industry celebrated mild-mannered watery beer that was “aged in the bottle” and insisted that
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people didn’t want beers like the light, fruited sours and heavier Irish stouts VPB was brewing. Yet it’s that independent thinking, and small batch handcrafting, that still finds favor in this region. Next time you’re in Burlington, stop
in to Vermont Pub and Brewery, have a conversation with the knowledgeable staff about a place that’s equally historic, current, and well crafted. And take a growler of almost any beer they serve to go. You won’t be sorry you did. U
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NAME
Who, what, where . . . we know why!
CITY
WEBSITE
OPEN
PETS
SERVES FOOD
LIVE MUSIC
Madison Brewing
Bennington
madisonbrewingco.com
7 Days
N
Y
Check website
Northshire Brewery
Bennington
northshirebrewery.com
Thu–Sat
Y
N
Events only
Bent Hill Brewery
Braintree
benthillbrewery.com
Thu–Sun
Y
N
Events only
Foley Brothers Brewing Company
Brandon
foleybrothersbrewing.com
Wed–Sun
Y
N
Events only
Red Clover Ale
Brandon
redcloverale.com
Thu–Sun
N
N
Check website
Hermit Thrush Brewery
Brattleboro
hermitthrushbrewery.com
Check website
Y
Check website
Events only
McNeill’s Pub and Brewery
Brattleboro
facebook.com/McNeill Brewery
7 Days
N
Y
Check website
Whetstone Station
Brattleboro
whetstonestation.com
7 Days
N
Y
Check website
Long Trail Brewing
Bridgewater Common
longtrail.com
7 Days
Check website
Y
Check website
Bobcat Brewery and Café
Bristol
thebobcatcafe.com
7 Days
N
Y
Events only
Hogback Mountain Brewing
Bristol
hogbackbrew.com
Check website
N
N
N
Foam Brewers
Burlington
foambrewers.com
7 Days
Outdoor areas
Y
Check website
House of Fermentology
Burlington
houseoffermentology.com
Check website
N
N
Events only
Magic Hat Brewing
Burlington
magichat.net
Sat–Sun
N
Y
Events only
Queen City Brewery
Burlington
queencitybrewery.net
Tue–Sun
N
Check website
Events only
Simple Roots Brewing
Burlington
simplerootsbrewing.com
Wed–Sun
N
N
Events only
Switchback Brewery
Burlington
switchbackvt.com
7 Days
Y
Snacks
Check website
The Vermont Pub and Brewery
Burlington
vermontbrewery.com
7 Days
Patio only
Y
Check website
Zero Gravity Craft Brewery
Burlington
zerogravitybeer.com
7 Days
Outdoor areas
Y
Events only
Red Barn Brewery
Danville
redbarnbrewingvt.com
Fri–Sat
Outdoor areas
N
Events only
BREWERIES
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NAME
CITY
WEBSITE
OPEN
PETS
SERVES FOOD
LIVE MUSIC
1st Republic Brewing
Essex Junction
1strepublicbrewingco.com
Tue–Sun
Check website
Check website
Events only
Hill Farmstead Brewery
Greensboro
hillfarmstead.com
Wed–Sat
Y
N
Events only
Frost Beer Works
Hinesburg
frostbeerworks.com
Fri–Sun
N
N
Events only
Ten Bends Beer
Hyde Park
tenbendsbeer.com
Fri–Sun
Check website
N
Events only
J’Ville Brewery
Jacksonville/ West Dover
jvillebrewery.com
Wed–Sun
Check website
N
Events only
Killington Beer Company
Killington
facebook.com/killington beer
Check website
N
Check website
Check website
Beer Naked Brewery
Marlboro
facebook.com/BNBrewery
Thu–Sun
Y
Y
Events only
Drop-In Brewing Company
Middlebury
dropinbrewing.com
7 Days (Summer)
Y
Y
Events only
Otter Creek Brewery
Middlebury
ottercreekbrewing.com
7 Days
Outdoor areas
Y
Check website
Lost Nation Brewery
Morrisville
lostnationbrewing.com
Wed–Sun
Outdoor areas
Y
Check website
Rock Art Brewery
Morrisville
rockartbrewery.com
Mon–Sat
Y
Check website
Events only
Kingdom Brewing
Newport
kingdombrewingvt.com
Thu–Sat
Outdoor areas
Y
Weekly
Good Measure Brewing Company
Northfield
goodmeasurebrewing.com
Wed–Sun
N
Snacks
Events only
Norwich Inn
Norwich
norwichinn.com
7 Days
Y
Y
Events only
Stone Corral Brewery
Richmond
stonecorral.com
Tue–Sun
Y
Y
Check website
Rutland Beer Works
Rutland
facebook.com/rutland beerworks
Wed–Sat
Check website
Check website
Events only
14th Star Brewing Company
Saint Albans
14thstarbrewing.com
Tue–Sun
N
Y
Check website
Saint J Brewery
Saint Johnsbury
saintjbrewery.com
Wed–Sun
N
Y
Events only
Fiddlehead Brewing Company
Shelburne
fiddleheadbrewing.com
7 Days
N
Y
Check website
Brewster River Pub and Brewery
Smugglers’ Notch
brewsterriverpubnbrewery .com
7 Days
N
Y
Check website
Halyard Brewing Company
South Burlington
halyardbrewing.com
Thu–Sun
Y
Snacks
Events only
Upper Pass Beer Company
South Royalton (tasting room)
upperpassbeer.com
Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
Check website
Y
Check website
Trout River Brewing Company
Springfield
troutriverbrewing.com
Thu–Sun
Check website
N
Events only
Mill River Brewing
Saint Albans
millriverbrewing.com
Wed–Sat
N
Y
Check website
Alchemist Brewery
Stowe
alchemistbeer.com
Tue–Sat
Y
N
Events only
Idletyme Brewing Company
Stowe
idletymebrewing.com
7 Days
N
Y
Check website
von Trapp Brewery
Stowe
vontrappbrewing.com
7 Days
Check website
Y
Events only
Brocklebank Craft Brewing
Tunbridge
brocklebankvt.com
Fri–Sat
Y
N
Check website
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NAME
CITY
WEBSITE
OPEN
PETS
SERVES FOOD
LIVE MUSIC
Hired Hand Brewing
Vergennes
hiredhandbrewing.com
Wed–Sun
N
Y
Events only
Cousins Brewing
Waitsfield
facebook.com /cousinsbrewing
Check website
N
Y
Events only
Lawson’s Finest Liquids
Waitsfield
lawsonsfinest.com
7 Days
Check website
Y
Check website
Prohibition Pig
Waterbury
prohibitionpig.com
7 Days
N
Y
Events only
Next Trick Brewing
West Burke
nexttrickbrewing.com
Fri–Sun
Check website
N
Events only
Kickback Brewery
Westford
kickbackbrewery.com
Check website
N
N
Check website
Backacre Beermakers
Weston
backacrebeermakers.com
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
River Roost Brewery
White River Jct.
riverroostbrewery.com
Thu–Sun
Check website
N
Events only
Burlington Beer Company
Williston
burlingtonbeercompany .com
7 Days
Y
Y
Check website
Goodwater Brewery
Williston
goodwaterbreweryvt.com
Wed–Sun
Y
N
Check website
Harpoon Brewery Riverbend Taps
Windsor
harpoonbrewery.com /breweries/windsor
7 Days
Common areas
Y
Check website
Four Quarters Brewing
Winooski
fourquartersbrewing.com
Thu–Sun
Y
Check website
Events only
Old Route Two Spirits
Barre
oldroutetwo.com
Tours by Appt
Y
N
Saxtons River Distillery
Brattleboro
saxtonsriverdistillery.com
7 Days
Y
N
Check website
Hooker Mountain Farm and Distillery
Cabot
hookermountainfarm.com
See website
Y
N
Events only
Boyden Valley Winery and Spirits
Cambridge
boydenvalley.com
7 Days
Outdoor areas
Apps
Check website
Smugglers’ Notch Distillery
Jeffersonville Waterbury Burlington
Smugglersnotchdistillery .com
See website
N
N
Events only
Appalachian Gap Distillery
Middlebury
appalachiangap.com
7 Days
N
N
Events only
Stonecutter Spirits
Middlebury/ Burlington
stonecutterspirits.com
See website
N
See website
Events only
Caledonia Spirits
Montpelier
caledoniaspirits.com
7 Days
N
Check for food trucks
Events only
Green Mountain Distillery
Morrisville
greendistillers.com
Thu–Sun
N
N
Events only
Vermont Spirits Distillery
Quechee
vermontspirits.com
7 Days
N
N
Events only
Wild Heart Distillery
Shelburne
wildheartdistillery.com
Thu–Sat
N
N
Events only
DISTILLERIES
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NAME
CITY
WEBSITE
OPEN
PETS
SERVES FOOD
LIVE MUSIC
Mad River Distillers
Burlington
madriverdistillers.com
7 Days
N
N
Events only
Whistlepig Farm
Waterbury Middlebury
whistlepigwhiskey.com
See website
N
See website
Events only
Vermont Distellers
West Marlboro, Burlington
vermontdistillers.com
7 Days
N
N
Events only
Silo Distillery
Windsor
silodistillery.com
7 Days
N
N
Events only
VINEYARDS/WINERIES Fable Farm Fermentory
Barnard
Fablefarmfermentory.com
Saturday
Ask first
N
Events only
Neshobe River Winery
Brandon
neshoberiverwinery.com
Wed–Sun
Check website
N
Events only
Boyden Valley Winery and Spirits
Cambridge
boydenvalley.com
7 Days
Outdoor areas
Apps
Check website
Charlotte Village Winery
Charlotte
charlottevillagewinery.com
7 Days
Check website
N
Check website
Hillis Sugarbush Farm and Winery
Colchester
hillisfarm.com
Sat
Outdoor areas
N
Check website
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NAME
CITY
WEBSITE
OPEN
PETS
SERVES FOOD
LIVE MUSIC
Honora Winery and Vineyard
Jacksonville
honorawinery.com
Wed–Sun
Check website
Y
Events only
North Branch Vineyards
Montpelier
northbranchvineyards.com
Thu–Sun
Check website
N
Events only
Lincoln Peak Winery
New Haven
lincolnpeakvineyard.com
Wed–Sun
Outdoor areas
Snacks
Events only
Whaleback Winery
Poultney
whalebackvineyard.com
Wed–Sun
Check website
N
Events only
Putney Mountain Winery
Putney
putneywine.com
7 Days
Check website
N
Events only
Shelburne Vineyard
Shelburne
shelburnevineyard.com
7 Days
Outdoor areas
N
Check website
Snow Farm Vineyard and Winery
South Hero
snowfarm.com
7 Days
Outdoor areas
Check website
Check website
Fresh Tracks Winery
West Berlin
freshtracks.com
Wed–Sun
Check website
Check website
Check website
Fable Farm Fermentory
Barnard
fablefarmfermentory.com
Saturdays
Ask first
N
Events only
Citizen Cider
Burlington
citizencider.com
7 Days
N
Y
Events only
HARD CIDER
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CITY
WEBSITE
OPEN
PETS
SERVES FOOD
LIVE MUSIC
Windfall Orchard
Cornwall
windfallorchardtvt.com
Sat–Sun
Outdoor areas
N
Events only
Chapin Orchard
Essex Junction
chapinorchard.com
Check website
N
N
Events only
Hall Home Place
Isle La Motte
hallhomeplace.com
Fri–Sun
N
Y
Events only
Woodchuck Cider
Middlebury
woodchuck.com
Wed–Sun
Outdoor areas
Snacks
Events only
Boyer’s Orchard
Monkton
boyersorchard.com
7 Days
N
N
Events only
Eden Specialty Ciders
Newport
edenciders.com
Check website
N
N
Events only
Champlain Orchards
Shoreham
champlainorchards.com
7 Days
Y
N
Events only
Stowe Cider
Stowe
stowecider.com
Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
On patio
N
Saturdays 4–7
Shacksbury Cider
Vergennes
shacksbury.com
Wed–Sun
N
N
Events only
Flag Hill Farm
Vershire
flaghillfarm.com
By schedule only
N
N
Events only
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
AT ZEN BARN
179 GUPTIL ROAD WATERBURY, VT WWW.ZENBARNVT.COM
TOUBAB KREWE SEPTEMBER 28
GRAIN THIEF, WITH GUESTS COWBOYS & ANGELS 9pm
SEPTEMBER 29
BEE FAMILY FESTIVAL 4:30pm
OCTOBER 4
TENTH MOUNTAIN DIVISION 9pm
OCTOBER 5
TERRIBLE MOUNTAIN STRING BAND WITH SAINTS & LIARS 9pm
OCTOBER 13
TOUBAB KREWE 9pm
OCTOBER 18
AND THE KIDS WITH YESTROGEN 9:30pm
NOVEMBER 2
ELECTROLADS’ ELECTRIC HALLOWEEN 9:30pm
NOVEMBER 9
PAUL BEAUBRUN 9pm
NOVEMBER 29
THE MALLETT BROTHERS BAND 9pm
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TENTH MOUNTAIN
WHAT'S HAPPENING
IN LAMOILLE COUNTY
MOOG’S PLACE
97 PORTLAND STREET MORRISVILLE, VERMONT WWW.MOOGSPLACE.COM Live music every night. Check their website for upcoming music.
MARTELL’S RED FOX
87 EDWARDS ROAD, JEFFERSONVILLE, VERMONT WWW.MARTELLSREDFOX.COM Check their website for all upcoming music.
AT JAY PEAK RESORT
DECEMBER 31
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY & FIREWORKS
OCTOBER 19
10TH ANNUAL BEAN & BREW FEST Some of the finest locally roasted coffees coupled with New England’s finest beers. NOVEMBER 30
WILD AND SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL
Fireworks kick off the night with an on-mountain display that can be seen from all resort properties. Following the fireworks, live music will keep things rocking. Visit their website for all the details. JAY PEAK RESORT 830 JAY PEAK ROAD, JAY PEAK, VERMONT WWW.JAYPEAKRESORT.COM
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AT KILLINGTON
4763 KILLINGTON ROAD KILLINGTON, VERMONT WWW.KILLINGTON.COM
SEPTEMBER 28
KILLINGTON BREW FEST
Enjoy live music, fabulous food offerings, and over 80 of the finest craft beers in the region. OCTOBER 4
DIVAS OF DIRT WOMEN’S GROUP DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES Female mountain bikers of all ability levels are welcome to attend bi-weekly Friday night group rides and happy hour events.
OCTOBER 12
HARVEST FAIRE
Enjoy fall in the mountains with an assortment of food, fun, and games for the whole family. Don't miss the Taste of Killington, where chefs from Preston's, The Wobbly Barn, Snowshed, and the Jerk Shack will be serving fall food offerings as well as signature dishes for your enjoyment. OCTOBER 20
KILLINGTON BRIDAL SHOW
Killington Grand Resort Hotel, 11:30am. For more info on this event, please visit: killingtonbridalshow.com NOVEMBER 29–DECEMBER 1
HOMELIGHT KILLINGTON CUP
Killington Resort is excited to welcome the Audi FIS Ski World Cup on Thanksgiving Weekend. Alpine ski racing is alive and well in the East!
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
PARAMOUNT THEATRE PARAMOUNT THEATRE 30 CENTER STREET RUTLAND, VERMONT (802) 775-0903 WWW.PARAMOUNTVT.ORG OCTOBER 26 at 8PM
KIP MOORE: ROOM TO SPARE ACOUSTIC TOUR SPECIAL GUEST: TUCKER BEATHARD NOVEMBER 9 at 8PM
DAVID NAIL
PINK MARTINI SEPTEMBER 28 at 8PM
CHEAP TRICK
OCTOBER 2 at 7PM
ARLO GUTHRIE: ALICE’S RESTAURANT TOUR OCTOBER 3 AT 7:30PM
WYNONNA JUDD & THE BIG NOSE, 7:30PM OCTOBER 5 at 8PM
RODNEY ATKINS OCTOBER 11 at 8PM
38 SPECIAL
ARLO GUTHRIE
OCTOBER 13 at 7PM
JUSTIN HAYWARD—THE VOICE OF THE MOODY BLUES
NOVEMBER 16 at 8PM
SCOTT BRADLEE’S: POST MODERN JUKEBOX NOVEMBER 22 at 7PM
PINK MARTINI FEAT. CHINA FORBES
JOURNEYMAN: A TRIBUTE TO ERIC CLAPTON, FEATURING KOFI BAKER
OCTOBER 17 at 7:30PM
NOVEMBER 23 at 7PM
OCTOBER 16 at 7:30PM
FELIX CAVALIERE’S RASCALS OCTOBER 20 at 7PM
TENTH AVENUE NORTH: NO SHAME FALL TOUR
THE FOUR TOPS DECEMBER 1 at 7PM
NATALIE MACMASTER & DONNELL LEAHY: A CELTIC FAMILY CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 20 at 7PM
TWELVE TWENTY-FOUR: A HOLIDAY ROCK ORCHESTRA WYNONNA JUDD
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
AT FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 153 MAIN STREET BURLINGTON, VERMONT (802) 863-5966 WWW.FLYNNCENTER.ORG
SEPTEMBER 26
ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Palace 9 Cinemas, 2pm SEPTEMBER 26
NICK KROLL Main Stage, 8pm
SEPTEMBER 29
RHIANNON GIDDENS Main Stage, 7pm OCTOBER 4
ARLO GUTHRIE Main Stage, 8pm
PINK MARTINI
OCTOBER 5
RANDY RAINBOW LIVE Main Stage, 8pm
LITTLE FEAT
OCTOBER 5
STAND UP, SIT DOWN & LAUGH Flynn Space, 8pm OCTOBER 10
THE GARIFUNA COLLECTIVE Flynn Space, 7:30pm OCTOBER 12
PAULA POUNDSTONE Main Stage, 8pm OCTOBER 14
DAVID SEDARIS
New York Times Best-selling Author and Humorist, Main Stage 8pm OCTOBER 20
LITTLE FEAT OCTOBER 22
NELLA
Flynn Space, 7:30 OCTOBER 23
PINK MARTINI
MainStage, 7:30 PM OCTOBER 26
NICK OFFERMAN, AMERICAN HUMORIST IN ALL RISE Main Stage, 7 & 10pm
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ELVIS COSTELLO AND THE IMPOSTERS Main Stage, 7pm NOVEMBER 7
RHAPSODY IN BLACK
Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, 11am NOVEMBER 11
JOE BONAMASSA Main Stage, 8pm NOVEMBER 15
STEVEN WRIGHT Main Stage, 8pm
NOVEMBER 22
STAND UP, SIT DOWN & LAUGH Flynn Space, 8pm DECEMBER 3
NATALIE MACMASTER Main Stage, 7pm DECEMBER 6
STAND UP, SIT DOWN & LAUGH Flynn Space, 8pm DECEMBER 7
BELA FLECK & THE FLECK TONES Main Stage, 8pm
RHIANNON GIDDENS ARLO GUTHRIE
DECEMBER 12 & 13
DANIEL BERNARD ROUMAIN
Main Stage 10am & Flynn Space 8pm on 12/13 DECEMBER 13
WARREN MILLER’S TIMELESS
Main stage, 6:30pm, See website for additional dates & times
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
AT SPRUCE PEAK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 122 HOURGLASS DRIVE STOWE, VERMONT WWW.SPRUCEPEAKARTS.ORG NOVEMBER 23 at 7PM
EMERGENCY 1ST RESPONDERS SOUL & BLUES BASH
JAMES CORDEN
NOVEMBER 29 at 3PM and 7PM
OF WONDERS
DECEMBER 21 at 7PM
JOHN PIZZARELLI TRIO FOR CENTENNIAL REASONS: 100 YEAR SALUTE TO NAT KING COLE
NUTCRACKER SEPTEMBER 26 at 3PM
JAMES CORDEN IN ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS National Theatre Live In HD
JOHN PIZZARELLI
OCTOBER 13 at 7PM
SPRUCE PEAK CHAMBER MUSIC OCCUPIED BERLIN OCTOBER 17 at 3PM
FRANKENSTEIN WITH BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH National Theatre Live In HD OCTOBER 19 at 3PM
OPERA COMPANY OF MIDDLEBURY, TOSCA OCTOBER 26 at 3PM and 7PM
STOWE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL NOVEMBER 5 at 10AM
GO HOME TINY MONSTER NOVEMBER 7 at 11AM
RHAPSODY IN BLACK
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JEFFERSON STARSHIP
WHAT'S HAPPENING
AT ARTSRIOT
400 PINE STREET BURLINGTON, VERMONT WWW.ARTSRIOT.COM
OCTOBER 9 at 8PM
CORY HENRY & THE FUNK APOSTLES OCTOBER 18 at 6:30PM
VSO JUKEBOX
OCTOBER 19 at 8PM
DONNA THE BUFFALO OCTOBER 24 at 8PM
BLACKALICIOUS OCTOBER 26 at 8PM
TITUS ANDRONICUS OCTOBER 27 at 7PM SEPTEMBER 27 at 8PM
METHYL ETHEL
JAY SOM
OCTOBER 31 at 8PM
SEPTEMBER 28 at 8PM
DWIGHT & NICOLE
HALLOWEEN WITH LOW CUT CONNIE
OCTOBER 1 at 7PM
NOVEMBER 3 at 7PM
LES FILLES DE ILLIGHADAD
THE FURIOUS BONGOS
OCTOBER 4 AT 8PM
NOVEMBER 7 at 7PM
THE SOURCE
NOVEMBER 8 at 7:30PM
FRUIT BATS
NOVEMBER 11 at 8PM
CHASTITY BELT
NOVEMBER 15 at 8PM
(SANDY) ALEX G
NOVEMBER 22 at 8PM
LADY LAMB
UPSTATE
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
AT HIGHER GROUND 1214 WILLISTON ROAD SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT WWW.HIGHERGROUNDMUSIC.COM
CHARLIE PARR
INJURY RESERVE
OCTOBER 4 at 9PM
FIRST FRIDAY FLANNEL OCTOBER 5 at 7PM
BEDLIZBEHA PURPLE: THE PRINCE HITS OCTOBER 11 at 7:30PM
BELLA’S BARTOK BLIND OWL BAND
OCTOBER 12 at 7:30PM
REMO DRIVE MAGIC CITY HIPPIES SEPTEMBER 26 at 7:30PM
ROOSEVELT COLLIER SEPTEMBER 27 at 8:30PM
DEAD SESSIONS
SEPTEMBER 28 at 8PM
INJURY RESERVE, SLAUSON MALONE, BODY MEAT
OCTOBER 18 at 7PM
CITY OF THE SUN OLD SEA BRIGADE OCTOBER 19 at 7PM
PERPETUAL GROOVE OCTOBER 20 at 7PM
LITTLE FEAT Flynn Theatre
SEPTEMBER 29 at 7:30PM
OCTOBER 24 at 8:30PM
OCTOBER 3 at 7:30PM
OCTOBER 31 at 8PM
MAGIC CITY HIPPIES CHARLIE PARR
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WIZARD FEST
MADAILA WAKES UP
WHAT'S HAPPENING
AT HIGHER GROUND 1214 WILLISTON ROAD SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT WWW.HIGHERGROUNDMUSIC.COM
MARCO BENEVENTO
BELLAS BARTOK NOVEMBER 2 at 7:30PM
FILMORE, ALANA SPRINGSTEEN NOVEMBER 7 at 8:30PM
CHRIS LAKE, HARDER THEY COME NOVEMBER 8 at 7:30PM
THE MOTET, STAR KITCHEN, JENNIFER HARTWICK & NICK CASSARINO DUO NOVEMBER 9 at 8PM
HYPERGLOW VERMONT
AVETT BROTHERS
NOVEMBER 13 at 8PM
THE DIP, ERIN & THE WILDFIRE NOVEMBER 14 at 8PM
RIPE, CASTLE COMER NOVEMBER 15
KELLER WILLIAMS NOVEMBER 16 at 7:30PM
THE SUITCASE JUNKET NOVEMBER 18 at 7PM
DARK STAR ORCHESTRA NOVEMBER 24 at 7:30PM
MATT HECKLER
DECEMBER 4 at 8PM
TWIN PEAKS, LALA LALA OHMME
NOAH KAHAN DECEMBER 6 at 9PM
FRIST FRIDAY WINTER WHITE PARTY DECEMBER 7 at 7PM
STEPHEN KELLOGG DECEMBER 12 at 8PM
TROYBOI YULTRON DECEMBER 12 at 7:30PM
ZOSO: THE ULTIMATE LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
AT NECTAR’S
188 MAIN STREET BURLINGTON, VERMONT WWW.LIVENECTARS.COM
HALF PINT
ZACH DEPUTY SEPTEMBER 24 & EVERY TUESDAY IN OCTOBER
DEAD SET TUESDAYS
FRANKIE AND THE WITCH FINGERS
A weekly Grateful Dead Jam SEPTEMBER 25
SURF NIGHT, THE TSUNAMIBOTS SEPTEMBER 26
MAGIC BEANS WITH CYCLES SEPTEMBER 27
WEIRD PHISHES SEPTEMBER 28
AN EVENING WITH ZACH DEPUTY OCTOBER 4, 11, 18, & 25
SETH YACOVONE SOLO OCTOBER 25
PHISH TRIBUTE, THE LIZARDS OCTOBER 26
HALF PINT WITH THE YELLOW WALL DUB SQUAD OCTOBER 30
FRANKIE AND THE WITCH FINGERS OCTOBER 31
KATIE TOUPIN FORMERLY OF HOUNDMOUTH NOVEMBER 12
TUESDAY BLUESDAY JAM
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SARAH SHOOK AND THE DISARMERS
AD INDEX
FALL 2019
14th Star Brewing................................................................................................................... 23 American Shaman CBD........................................................................................................ 38 Arbor Trek................................................................................................................................. 57 Beverage Warehouse of Vermont...................................................................................... 63 BrewView Bingo...................................................................................................................... 63 Boyden Valley Winery and Spirits......................................................................................43 Burger Bar................................................................................................................................. 67 Caledonia Spirits..................................................................................................................... 67 Capitol Plaza............................................................................................................................ 27 Citizen Cider............................................................................................................................. 51 City Market................................................................................................................................. 1 Doc Ponds...................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Edleweiss................................................................................................................................... 51 Elevated State..........................................................................................................................42 Euro Decals............................................................................................................................... 13 Fable Farm Fermentology..................................................................................................... 63 Flynn Center............................................................................................................................ 75 Fresh Tracks.............................................................................................................................50 Green Mountain Tourism..................................................................................................... 53 Harvest Market....................................................................................................................... 62 Hired Hand Brewing...............................................................................................................12 Idletyme Brewing....................................................................................................................47 Killington Resort..................................................................................................................... 55 Landshapes..............................................................................................................................43 Lamoille Bike Tours................................................................................................................. 51 LaValley Building Supply.......................................................................................................12 Martell’s Red Fox....................................................................................................................46 Meulman’s Draughts.............................................................................................................. 13 Mid State Dodge....................................................................................................................84 Northfield Savings Bank.........................................................................................................15 Onion River Outdoors........................................................................................................... 53 Otter Creek Brewing................................................................................................................11 Outdoor Gear Exchange.......................................................................................................47 Play Dog Play........................................................................................................................... 75 Prohibition Pig............................................................................................................................2 PourSmith................................................................................................................................. 22 Public House at Quechee Gorge........................................................................................ 26 Putney Mountain Winery..................................................................................................... 62 Rebel Heart Boutique............................................................................................................. 13 Rock Art Brewery....................................................................................................................50 Saxtons River Distillery..........................................................................................................81 Smuggler’s Notch Distillery................................................................................................. 38 Smuggler’s Notch Resort...................................................................................................... 35 Stowe Insurance.....................................................................................................................42 Stowe Public House............................................................................................................... 39 Switchback Brewering Company........................................................................................68 The Automaster Honda........................................................................................................69 The Shelburne Tap House....................................................................................................58 The Essex Resort and Spa.......................................................................................................5 The Rez/The Bench/Tres Amigos........................................................................................ 6 The Wayside Restaurant....................................................................................................... 13 Vermont Brewers Association................................................................Inside Back Cover Vermont Flannel.....................................................................................Outside Back Cover Vermont.Realestate................................................................................................................ 31 Vermont Pub and Brewery.................................................................................................... 31 Windjammer Restaurant and Upper Deck Pub.............................................................. 23 Whistle Pig Rye........................................................................................................................ 13 Woodchuck Cider....................................................................................................................81 Woodstock Hops N’ Barley................................................................................................. 26 Zen Barn................................................................................................................................... 63
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BREW
KEY
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1. Kingdom Brewing..............................................Newport 2. Next Trick Brewing....................................... West Burke 3. Hill Farmstead Brewery............................... Greensboro 4. Ten Bends Beer............................................... Hyde Park 5. Brewster River Pub and Brewery................Jeffersonville 6. J’Ville Brewery...............................................Jacksonville 7. 14th Star Brewing Co...................................... St. Albans 8. Mill River Brewing BBQ & Smokehouse....... St. Albans 9. Kickback Brewery.............................................. Westford 10. Red Barn Brewing.............................................. Danville 11. Foam Brewers................................................ Burlington 12. House of Fermentology................................ Burlington 13. Magic Hat Brewing....................................... Burlington 14. Queen City Brewery....................................... Burlington 15. Simple Roots Brewing................................... Burlington 16. Switchback Brewing...................................... Burlington 17. Vermont Pub and Brewery........................... Burlington 18. Zero Gravity Craft Brewery............................ Burlington 19. Halyard Brewing Company................ South Burlington 20. Good Water Brewery........................................ Williston 21. Burlington Beer Company................................ Williston 22. Four Quarters Brewing.....................................Winooski 23. 1st Republic Brewing Co.........................Essex Junction 24. Stone Corral Brewery......................................Richmond 25. Frost Beer Works........................................... Hinesburg 26. Fiddlehead Brewing Company....................... Shelburne 27. Rock Art Brewery........................................... Morrisville 28. Lost Nation Brewing..................................... Morrisville 29. Alchemist Brewery.................................................Stowe 30. Idletyme Brewing Copmany..................................Stowe 31. von Trapp Brewery.................................................Stowe 32. Saint J Brewery......................................Saint Johnsbury 33. Prohibition Pig................................................ Waterbury 34. Bent Hill Brewery.............................................Braintree 35. Brocklebank Craft Brewing............................. Tunbridge 36. Foley Brothers Brewing Company....................Brandon 37. Cousins Brewing.............................................Waitsfield 38. Lawson’s Finest Liquids..................................Waitsfield 39. Good Measure Brewing Co............................ Northfield 40. Norwich Inn.......................................................Norwich 41. River Roost Brewery...................... White River Junction 42. Bobcat Brewery and Café..................................... Bristol 43. Hogback Mountain Brewing................................ Bristol 44. Drop In Brewing Company.......................... Middlebury 45. Otter Creek Brewing..................................... Middlebury 46. Killington Beer Company................................ Killington 47. Rutland Beer Works............................................ Rutland 48. Harpoon Brewery..............................................Windsor 49. Trout River Brewing Company...................... Springfield 50. Backacre Beermakers..........................................Weston 51. Madison Brewing.........................................Bennington 52. Northshire Brewery......................................Bennington 53. Beer Naked Brewery.........................................Marlboro 54. Hermit Thrush Brewery................................ Brattleboro 55. McNeill’s Brewery......................................... Brattleboro 56. Whetstone Station........................................ Brattleboro 57. Collaborative Brewing.....................................Waitsfield 58. Hired Hand Brewery......................................Vergennes 59. Red Clover Ale...................................................Brandon
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60. Long Trail Brewing......................... Bridgewater Corners 61. Upper Pass Beer Company....................South Royalton
DISTILLERIES 1. Elm Brook Farm.........................................East Fairfield 2. Smugglers’ Notch Distillery.......................Jeffersonville 3. Green Mountain Distillery...........................Morristown 4. Caledonia Spirits............................................. Hardwick 5. St. Johnsbury Distillery..............................St. Johnsbury 6. Wild Heart Distillery....................................... Shelburne 7. Old Route Two Distillery........................................ Barre 8. Hooker Mountain Farm and Distillery......... Marshfield 9. Vermont Spirits Distillery.............. White River Junction 10. Appalachian Gap Distillery.......................... Middlebury 11. Stonecutter Spirits....................................... Middlebury 12. WhistlePig.......................................................Shoreham 13. Silo Distillery.....................................................Windsor 14. Spirits of Old Bennington Distillery......North Bennington 15. Vermont Distillers............................................Marlboro 16. Saxtons River Distillery................................ Brattleboro 17. Mad River Distillery.........................................Waitsfield
WINERIES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Boyden Valley Winery....................................Cambridge Snow Farm Vineyard & Winery....................South Hero Hillis Sugarbush Farm & Vineyard................Colchester Shelburne Vineyard........................................ Shelburne Charlotte Village Winery...................................Charlotte North Branch Vineyards...............................Montpelier Montpelier Vineyards....................................Montpelier Neddo Family Vineyards........................................ Barre Fresh Tracks Winery.............................................. Berlin La Garagista Winery..............................................Bethel Neshobe River Winery.......................................Brandon Lincoln Peak Vineyard..................................New Haven Whaleback Winery.............................................Poultney Putney Mountain Winery.....................................Putney Honora Winery & Vineyard..........................Jacksonville
CIDERIES 1. Eden Specialty Ciders........................................Newport 2. Stowe Cider...........................................................Stowe 3. Hall Home Place....................................... Isle La Motte 4. Citizen Cider.................................................. Burlington 5. Groennfell Meadery....................................... St. Albans 6. Chapin Orchard.......................................Essex Junction 7. Boyer’s Orchard and Cider Mill.......................Monkton 8. Shacksbury Cider............................................Vergennes 9. Lawson’s Finest Liquids...................................... Warren 10. Flag Hill Farm.....................................................Vershire 11. Champlain Orchards......................................Shoreham 12. Vermont Hard Cider..................................... Middlebury 13. Woodchuck Cider......................................... Middlebury 14. Windfall Orchard...............................................Cornwall 15. Mountain Cider Company.................North Chittenden 16. Wood’s Cider Mill........................................ . Springfield 17. Whetstone Ciderworks.....................................Marlboro 18. Fable Farm Fermentory......................................Barnard 19. Shelburne Orchards....................................... Shelburne
BREWVIEW TO GO
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