BrewView Vermont - Summer 2021

2021 ISSUE 3

SNOW FARM VINEYARD AND WINERY FROM GRAPE TO GLASS

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10 The Tempting Eleanor EDEN CIDER’S ELEANOR LEGER

BY KRISTIE L. SMITH NIKITIN

14 Bringing Together Bikes and Brews

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VERMONT BIKE & BREW MAKES TOURING VERMONT EASY

interesting finds

BY JENNIFER GOSS DUBY

22 Going Whole Hog

PRO PIG PUTS SOUTHERN STYLE ON A PLATE

BY JOE SIESS

38 From Grape to Glass

AWARD-WINNING SNOW FARM VINEYARD AND WINERY

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18 Brewing Nomads Mount Holly Beer Company

BY JOE SIESS

26 Lucky Bugger Wine Pairs Nicely with English Humor

BY KRISTIE L. SMITH NIKITIN

30 Liambru Tasty, the Little Garage Brewery That Could

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34 Camping in Chittenden County

BY CASSIE HORNER

6 Brew News

FUN STUFF WE’VE HEARD ABOUT

48 Brew Finds

LOCAL TASTINGS AND HOW TO FIND THEM

42 The Women behind Vermont's Brewing Industry

BY PAM HUNT

54 What’s Happening

EVENTS AND MUSIC COMING TO A PLACE NEAR YOU

60 BrewView To Go . . .

A COMPREHENSIVE MAP AND KEY OF WHERE TO FIND LOCAL BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES, WINERIES, AND CIDERIES

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Welcome Summer I cannot think of a time where we have welcomed summer more enthusiastically.

Concerts! Gatherings! BBQs! Oh, so much to do. And a few new breweries and wineries to check out.

We check in on Lucky Bugger Vineyard & Winery in Randolph. What a beautiful place! And not to be outmatched in beauty, Snow Farm Vineyard and Winery in South Hero! We fill you in on two new breweries—well, maybe new to you. Liambru Tasty in Proctor and Mount Holly in, well…Mount Holly! Both stories show the commitment, fun, and excitement they share for the industry! And we can’t leave out the ciders—we talk to Eden Cider’s Eleanor Leger, this year’s president of the American Cider Association.

We have added a reprint of The Women behind Vermont's Brewing Industry from our spring issue, as well as a rundown of events this summer.

On a personal note, we at BrewView Vermont want to thank all of you personally. Readers, advertisers, cheerleaders, all that have supported us, worked with us, and helped us get through this incredibly challenging year. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

So, take us along and get out there! Enjoy Summer!

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CITIZEN SELTZER

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Citra Star 12oz 6pks The Origin Series is a hopped cider made with locally grown Citra hops.

The hop adds light notes of grapefruit and pine to this crisp, dry cider.

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Tempting E Eleanor ve tempted Adam with an apple, but Eleanor Leger tempts us all with Deep Cut, a dry canned cider from Eden Specialty Ciders. According to Eleanor, owner of Eden and president of the American Cider Association, Deep Cut is “so flavorful and juicy with zero grams of sugar and zero carbs!” Cider is the original “tastes great, less filling” adult beverage, appearing on the scene long before hard seltzers and even light beers.

The newly elected president was the obvious choice to lead the cider category because of her background, love of cider, and innovative history in the industry.

Eleanor did not come up in agriculture.

Her original sin, as it were, was a career in finance and technology. Skills she learned along the way greatly enhance her ability to run a business and, for that matter, a national organization. Longing to try something different and a little less stressful, more, in her words, “grounded,” Eleanor decided cider was the way to go.

Eden Cider’s ELEANOR LEGER elected American Cider Association’s 2021 president

THE SEED IS PLANTED She tasted ice cider for the first time in Montreal and was convinced that the terroir in Vermont would be excellent for producing it. This trip planted a seed that began to germinate, and soon she was producing limited quantities in the basement of her farmhouse. As a result, Eleanor was one of the first to produce ice cider in the U.S. Eleanor’s love affair with cider started when she was 16. She studied that summer in Tours, France, where she would hang out after school eating

crepes, drinking Normandy cider, and learning French. She describes the local beverage as “low ABV, pretty high residual sweetness, and delicious.” It didn’t occur to her until many years later that she could produce and sell cider, but by 2007 Eden became a reality, and Eleanor was in business.

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According to Eleanor, the American Cider Association was founded in 2013 as the United States Association of Cider Makers, “When there were about 100 cideries in the country.” Now there are more than 1,000. Those early producers banded together, committing to be a “big tent” organization supporting cider-makers of all sizes.

Initially, they focused on legislative and regulatory issues. In 2011, prior to the formalization of the group, they unveiled CiderCon, where attendees could learn, share, taste, and network.

In 2020 the group changed its name to American Cider Association. “The Association now provides industry data, trade education programs, compliance and other resources, [hosts] the annual CiderCon, and continues to work to ease regulatory and tax burdens on producers, often in partnerships with other beverage sectors, such as beer and wine associations.” Eleanor was first elected to the board in 2015 as an at-large board member, and she was re-elected in 2019 as the Eastern Region Chair.

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its members. The Association educates on the benefits of cider; supplies media, trade, and community communications; and gives members tools and programs for sustainable success. It builds the effectiveness of the organization as a leading voice in the industry.

NECESSITY, INVENTION Prior to joining the group, Eleanor, in her role at Eden, actually coined the term pommelier.

The Certified Pommelier designation is a newly created second-level certification for individuals pursuing a career in cider production. The first level is Certified Cider Professional and is geared toward distributor sales professionals, servers, bartenders, and store buyers.

Is Eleanor’s relationship with the ACA divine intervention? Perhaps, but Eleanor says, “It’s the combination of my business background in larger companies and my experience in building a successful brand as a small cider producer that allows me to be effective.” She understands the challenges that present themselves. She uses the professional perspectives and financial acumen from her previous career and the knowledge she gained from cleaning tanks, hustling to sell bottles, and managing cash flow. U

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Bringing Together Bikes & Brews Vermont Bike & Brew makes touring Vermont easy on electric pedal-assist bicycles

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onas Cole is not new to the outdoor guiding industry. He’s been leading outdoor trips in rock climbing, canoeing, and backpacking since 2009 and has guided folks of all ages—“from K through gray,” as his website says.

His mission in starting Vermont Bike & Brew in 2020 was twofold: first, to help increase access to the outdoors, and second, to help small local businesses around the state. “I was looking for a way to share my wonderful home state of Vermont with people in a really accessible way,” Jonas explains.

Vermont Bike & Brew organizes e-bike brewery tours. The 20- to 25-mile routes are carefully designed by Jonas to be scenic and interesting and make a point of visiting small businesses along the way.

KEEPING IT LOCAL “Every time a tour makes a pitstop, it’s a victory for a local business,” says Jonas.

Putting local businesses at the forefront of his business model, Jonas arranges his tour routes around those little powerhouses of the Vermont economy. “So that means

putting the local breweries and cafes and farm stands on my tour routes and directing my guests to those places so that they don’t end up at any of the larger chain stores or any of the more heavily trafficked tourist paths. I want to take a little bit of the traffic off that path and steer them toward small, local businesses.”

Jonas forged partnerships with two superstar breweries in his first season.

Upper Pass Beer Company in South Royalton was his “right-hand man. They have outdoor seating on the South Royalton green and occasionally have live music. Not to mention, their beer is awesome.” That route was very popular.

“I probably sent 25 or 30 groups on that route.” The route offers tour bikers the opportunity to sample local libations at two venues. In addition to Upper Pass, that route stops at Fable Farm Fermentory. It also takes in the Barnard General Store, Kiss the Cow farm stand, and a swimming hole.

Jonas’s second partnership, with the Norwich Inn, makes a route to visit Jasper Murdock’s Alehouse possible.

“They were really easy to work with and also the most local to Thetford. So, it was great to have a hyperlocal brewery partner like them.” This route hits Crossroad Farm stand, and of course, no visit to Norwich is complete without a trip to the world-famous Dan & Whit’s General Store.

The routes typically take riders about four hours. But if you want to stop and linger and enjoy a beer (and why wouldn’t you?), “You’re better off making it a six-hour tour,” says Jonas.

WHAT IS AN E-BIKE, ANYWAY? The bikes that Jonas rents for his brewery tours are pedal-assisted electric bicycles.

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They have an electric motor and a battery that gives an adjustable amount of assist to the rider when pedaling. The rider can choose how to set the pedal-assist to provide themselves with the amount of assistance they want. Vermont Bike & Brew is also an authorized dealer of Haibike and iZip electric bicycles for those who want one of their very own.

The benefits of electric bikes are multiple. Riders can ride longer distances and steeper hills at a comfortable pace, enabling them to maintain a conversation. And for riders who want a more challenging ride or more exercise, the pedal assist can be reduced. It’s an excellent way for a group of riders of differing abilities to ride together.

For example, a family can bring along the grandparents, and everyone can enjoy the ride. Or a couple where one person is more fit than the other can ride together comfortably. “E-bikes are such a powerful resource,” says Jonas. “They allow people of all ages and abilities to get out and enjoy Vermont’s terrain when it might otherwise be inaccessible on a traditional bike. They change the meaning of a conversational pace ride. You can be biking up a hill at ten miles an hour, having a conversation with your neighbor, and not be huffing and puffing. It makes for a really pleasurable outing for most people, especially for those people who don’t enjoy the grind of biking up a hill on a gravel road.”

This is an important feature to note.

The roads that make up the Vermont Bike & Brew routes are off the beaten path and selected for their scenic beauty. Patrons have indicated that this is what they want—to see Vermont up close and personal, in all her scenic glory. Vermont being what it is, this means that the roads are pretty hilly and often quite steep. Having that pedal

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assist turns what could be a grueling outing into a bike in the park.

ABOUT LAST YEAR Going into spring and summer of 2020 with a new business is not for the faint of heart—because, you know, pandemic.

“I was biting my nails in March and April, as the pandemic got going, and I wondered if I actually wanted to start the business,” Jonas relates. “But I bit the bullet in May and bought my bikes. And I never looked back.”

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The initial business plan was for tours to be guided, but “with COVID, that became less feasible. So, I switched to a self-guided model.” Riders receive a route downloaded to a smartphone, which is mounted on the handlebars. “They’re pretty easy to follow,” says Jonas. “And it points out scenic views, tells you when the big climbs are coming, where the swimming holes are, where the breweries and cafes are. It’s a ton of fun packed into a four-hour adventure that wouldn’t be possible for most people without an e-bike.”

ON THE HORIZON Looking ahead to a post-pandemic future, Jonas has plans.

Lots of plans. For 2021, he has expanded brewery tour offerings ready to go. In addition to existing partners Upper Pass and the Norwich Inn, Jonas is adding three more routes to his offerings. Breweries that will be showcased are Outer Limits Brewery in Proctorsville, Bent Hill Brewery in Braintree (which is adding food service this year), and Brocklebank Craft Brewing in Tunbridge. “With each of those routes will come a combination of maple creemees, farm stands, swimming holes, and general stores,” says Jonas. “My hope is to get more butts on bikes this summer and help more people experience the wonderful craft beer scene that we have in Vermont in a really fun way.” U

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Brewing Nomads

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ount Holly Beer Co. produced its first batch of beer just before last Christmas, but the young brewery has big plans for its beers and artistic aesthetic.

Dan Tilly, founder of Mount Holly Beer, is motivated by a desire to brew the kind of beer he enjoys drinking and to bring the uniqueness of Vermont-grown hops to people’s palates by creating beers with more drinkable, accessible flavors.

SPARKED BY A BAD BATCH Dan says the whole thing started years ago when he decided to ferment a batch of cider, sparking his hobby in homebrewing. The cider “turned out awful,” Dan says, “but [the experience] got me hooked on homebrewing, and soon after, I made my first all-grain beer recipe.”

With a business degree and a day job in the fin-tech industry, Dan decided to take his home brew hobby to beer lovers in his home state of Vermont.

Mount Holly focuses primarily on brewing German-inspired beers with drinkability a top concern, Dan says. The brewery most recently released Jaakko, a New England IPA that delivers punchy hop flavor and aroma with an approachable 5.9% ABV.

BREWING NOMADS Mount Holly is known as a “nomadic” brewery, which means they create the beer recipes in their small pilot brewery and then brew the beer using equipment housed at a different brewery.

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Mount Holly gets help and inspiration from family members and friends who all help out in their own unique ways. Dan’s sister Annika is the brewery’s “creative genius.” Her work is showcased on Mount Holly’s beer cans and tap handles.

Dan spends a lot of time developing relationships with Vermont hop growers, and Mount Holly Beer was one of 12 local breweries to participate in the Vermont Hop Project. The Project was a collaborative brewing experiment between breweries and Champlain Valley Hops. As part of the Project, each brewery produced one to four single-hopped beers, using Champlain Valley Hops varieties such as Cascade, Centennial, Chinook, Crystal, Magnum, or Nugget hops.

VERMONT-GROWN HOPS Mount Holly has released one beer as part of the Project, an American Style Kolsch and has two more releases in the works for this summer. The Kolsch was brewed using Champlain Valley’s Crystal hops, and an upcoming IPA will be brewed with Nugget.

Dan says Mount Holly is also interested in sourcing Vermont-grown barley in its brews.

In addition to the two Vermont Hop Project beers, Mount Holly’s flagship beer, The Green Stand, is a hoppy ale brewed using a mixture of Vermont-grown Chinook and west coast

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Citra hops. The Green Stand is named after Mount Holly’s first tavern, built by Joseph Green, a revolutionary war soldier who settled in the area in 1786.

"Jaakko, Mount Holly’s newest brew, will be a new permanent addition to our roster, and is kind of a more typical juicy, hazy New England IPA,” says Dan. The new beer is named after Dan’s grandfather. What is cool about Jaakko is that each batch will be made using different hops, which will be printed on the bottom of the cans. One of Dan’s goals with Jaakko is to put out a New England IPA that retains its traditional, hoppy flavor but that registers a lower ABV. In other words, to create a more restrained beer that can be enjoyed sans a hangover after more than a couple.

DREAMING OF FULL-TIME Mount Holly Beer recently started a running and cycling club and is planning the first ride to celebrate the release of Jaakko. While Dan will continue his day job in addition to running Mount Holly, he said it would be pretty awesome to go full-time. “It would be a dream if I could do this all day,” he says. “It’s a great way to spend your day. Coming up with new beers to make and talking with the farmers and the beer fans who drink it. There’s just such a rich beer community, on all the different levels of it.” U www.BrewViewVT.com

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BY JOE SIESS

Going Whole Hog The Prohibition Pig is

known for its smoked meats, specifically, the way they do the whole hog, eastern North Carolina style. The two big smokers out front really seal the deal, but the Pro Pig’s owner, Eric Warnstedt, says the brewery and restaurant is currently selling some new products in stores, which is a fresh approach for them.

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PIG IN THE FRONT, BREWERY IN THE BACK The Pig was founded by former owner Chad Rich in 2012 before being purchased by Eric in 2018. Both Rich and Eric have roots in North Carolina, hence the whole hogs. Given their relationship in the restaurant business, Eric was the most logical person to take over.

Eric says the front building of the Pig houses the more traditional restaurant

offering the famous smoked meats. The brewery, located just behind the restaurant, opened in 2015 and offers counter service for Latin-inspired street food, such as tacos.

While the brewing at the Pig is diverse, the smoked meat is consistent and remains in the capable hands of the Pig’s chef, Trenton Endres. The eastern North Carolina style of smoking the whole hog is not typical in Vermont but features a

tangy vinegar-based sauce that compliments the flavors of smoked pork.

Eric says that the Pig sources its hogs from Snug Valley Farm in East Hardwick, which raises both grass-fed beef and pasture-raised pork.

As far as beer goes, the Pig is constantly switching things up, Eric says.

There is no specific style of beer at the Pig, but the brewery’s brewmaster, Nate Johnson, is prone to do all kinds of stuff, and there are usually “thirteen lines depending on what’s going on, and things rotate constantly,” Eric says. “I wouldn’t say that we just have one style.”

NEW DRAFT PICK… IN A CAN During the pandemic, the Pro Pig put out a new American Pale Ale called

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Little Fluffy Clouds in addition to a new hard seltzer that comes in three different flavors. “We just released a beer in a can, something we have never done before. It’s called Little Fluffy Clouds and is an American Pale Ale. It’s pretty awesome, and we are really proud of it,” Eric says.

The new beer is available both in Vermont stores and on tap at the Prohibition Pig. The hard seltzer is called Swine Cooler, is 5% ABV, and comes in lemon-lime, prickly pear, and watermelon. It’s available in 4-packs of 16oz cans statewide just in time for Vermont’s hard seltzer-drinking weather this summer. With its cool and quirky can design and refreshing flavors, Swine Cooler was whipped up by Johnson, who used Champagne yeast for the fermentation process, along with natural fruits and extracts. The result is a crisp, sugarfree, and gluten-free option for the hot months coming up.

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NOT TOO SERIOUS Eric says Swine Cooler was something the Pro Pig came up with to show people that they don’t necessarily take themselves so seriously. “We all might make fun of seltzer, but we all kind of enjoy it anyway,” Eric says. “It’s a cool product.”

“So, we have the three Swine Cooler flavors and the American Pale Ale out and available to the public, which is super new for us. It all just happened,” Eric says.

In the end, the Prohibition Pig is eager to get back to normal after the difficult time during the pandemic. “We are just excited to get post-covid world, to be honest,” Eric says. “And that means filling up the restaurant and bar area and getting more people out on the patio enjoying the Pro Pig’s diverse food menu and many libations.” U www.BrewViewVT.com

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Vermont Wine Pairs Nicely with English Humor

Lucky Bugger makes a bloody good wine

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ccording to the February 2019 issue of Wine Business Monthly, there were 10,000 wineries in the US. Lucky Bugger Vineyard & Winery debuted that September, at the looming onset of a pandemic, functioning somewhat off the grid, and persistent like the jaunty Brits who founded this country—luck has nothing to do with this bugger.

Owners Alastair (Al) and Heidi Gee, he from England and she from Connecticut, started planting vines in 2012, shortly after moving to Randolph, Vermont. They

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bought 10 acres and a farmhouse. At the time, it seemed like a nice way to settle down after retirement from the military.

They both accepted jobs with the state of Vermont and injected the earth with vines in their spare time.

After a few years, they had enough grapes to begin making wine in the lower ground floor of their farmhouse. “Better conditions than the Romans,” according to Al, “but far from ideal in the 21st century.”

Admittedly, “winemaking with American hybrids isn’t easy.” He says that making

wine with European varietals is less complicated. “Give it some yeast, wait a few months, and you have a good wine.” On the other hand, crafting wine with American hybrid grapes, like Frontenac, Swenson White, and Frontenac Gris, is a challenge.

COLD WEATHER PROS AND CONS The beauty of the Americans is those vines are hardy and can sustain the frigid temperatures of a New England winter.

However, some of the cold weather

master’s degree, that Al stumbled onto the idea. During a class project, he and his groupmates decided to write a business plan for a winery. That business plan planted the Lucky Bugger seed. When Al mentioned it to Heidi, “I’m confident she thought it was a nutty idea, until we started gaining ground on the vineyard…though, with all the work and investment put into this endeavor, I have to be nuts! We could instead be going on terrific, romantic vacations around the world.”

varietals can produce off-flavors. The good news is the hybrid grapes can be enhanced by fermenting the wine in different ways, including cold fermentation. This is where the basement comes in. Small batches in double-walled tanks, which ferment in the “dunny,” eliminate the need for expensive cooling machinery.

NUTTY IDEA TAKES HOLD In his 20s, as an enlisted man, Al was stationed in California, but that’s not where he took an interest in wine. “I’m a beer guy, myself,” Al says. He didn’t develop a taste for the nectar of the gods or really even visit wineries back then. It was only after he was an officer, working on his

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Luckily the Air Force saw to it that they enjoyed beautiful “beach” destinations like Baghdad and Saudi Arabia, plus “plush” accommodations in South Korea. Al says, “after [seeing war and other countries firsthand] you get to appreciate the bigger picture, so being a farmer of vines and grapes and selling wine are simple compared to the complications of worldwide events.”

Growing the grapes is only the beginning. Once it is a tasty liquid offering, where will people enjoy it? How will they consume, and most importantly, where will they buy it? Enter the Lucky Bugger tasting room. “We weren’t going to sell wine from our old house, so the dilemma was where to sell it?” says Al. “I shall build a post and beam above our property, the old-fashioned way (like I said earlier, I’m nuts, plus I have to do a lot myself to keep expenses down). I wanted a great, comfortable feel for when people visit to de-stress, to relax with a view.”

ELEGANT AND OFF THE GRID The resulting structure is rustically elegant, warm, inviting, and completely off the grid. It runs on solar energy and has a battery backup. Al says, “It was going to cost a bloody fortune to connect to the grid.” Everything the Gees wanted it to be from its inception, it is. An old, warm wood smell gives the place an authentic New England vibe. The indoor space couldn’t be more enticing if Joanna Gaines herself designed the interior. The winery porch sits above a grass patio. There’s lots of outside space to lose oneself in the side of a green mountain.

Al brings a certain worldliness to Lucky Bugger. He and Heidi wanted to name their adventure something witty, something more along the lines of a brewery and something less stuffy-winery, so they settled on Lucky Bugger. The Nordic rune symbol for harvest is embedded in the logo.

Nordic rune symbols for luck make great marketing fodder, but in the end, luck has nothing to do with it. The Gees weathered every storm the universe showered on them in 2019, 2020, and even 2021. In spite of a pandemic, building a tasting room by hand, and holding down 40-hour-per-week gigs, Alastair and Heidi worked their “bugger” off. U

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THE LITTLE

GARAGE BREWERY THAT COULD!

CONTRACT BREWER LIAMBRU TASTY PUTS A SMALL SPACE TO GOOD USE

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hen Josh and Amy Ridlon handed over their first delivery of Liambru Tasty Van Wicked New England IPA to Brewfest Beverage Co. in Ludlow in January 2019, it was the culmination of years of work.

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Like many commercial breweries in Vermont and across the country, the Ridlons got their start as home brewers. “We really splurged and bought a nice basement system,” Amy says. Their passion for the process grew, and after a couple

of years, the couple realized that they wanted to turn their hobby into a real business. Raising a family and working full time—Josh as a carpenter and Amy as a nurse—meant their time was short, but they made it work.

For the first year, they did everything themselves—brewing, canning, marketing, distributing. “Our first year was nothing but a lesson in what not to do,” Amy says. “It was just us canning in the garage until the wee hours, one can at a time on a tiny little canning system. It was exhausting . . . and fun!”

“The first year,” Amy continues, “I was the delivery girl. I got every account and made every delivery myself, so I got to know everybody.” Though they now rely on Baker Distributing to get their beers out into the world, Amy recalls those

early times with fondness. “We love our distributor, but like everyone who starts out as an independent business in Vermont, we had lofty ideas of just staying small and local, but then business grows—which is a good thing."

Currently, the couple is contract brewing, which enables them to focus on the aspects of the business they do best— creating recipes and their labels.

The couple’s choice of name for their brewery stands out—there’s no mention of Vermont, the Green Mountains, or a twist on brewing terminology, like many

other Vermont breweries. “It started as a joke,” Amy explains. “It’s a spin on our oldest son’s nickname. His real name is Liam.” The brewery gets the occasional email or Facebook message from fans whose only tie to the Proctor-based brewery is the name: “My son’s name is Liam, and I have to get a T-shirt from you!”

THE BEERS Liambru Tasty’s lineup features several IPAs—Van Wicked, Not Nice Barb, Sinister Surfer, Thug Duck, and Kill Puss— of varying ABVs and hop mixes; Arctic

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Al, a coffee porter; and Incredible Lawrence, a strawberry kettle sour. Their method of selecting which type of beer to create is simple. “It may sound selfish,” Amy says, “but we really just choose what we would want to drink.” The kettle sour, for example, was inspired by a blueberry sour from a brewery in Maine that the couple tried and loved. “It’s nice to have something like a porter in the winter and then something crisp and refreshing in the summer,” she explains. One of the things she loves about their beer is its lighter body and more moderate hoppiness than some other local IPAs. “I don’t like beer to be so strong— we’re not in a contest about how we can add more and more hops to a beer. We want it to be smooth and easy to drink.”

ARTWORK According to Amy, Josh is the “mastermind for all things creative” at Liambru Tasty. After coming up with a concept for a new label’s design, he works with a group of artist friends to bring the idea to life. Josh also writes the mini sagas that appear on the cans, telling the story of that beer’s character, whether it be Not Nice Barb, the Sinister Surfer, or their newest offering, Kill Puss. They are also working to have all aspects of their marketing materials made in Vermont, from tap handles and keg collars to coasters,

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where the stories of their unusual and fascinating characters continue.

Amy says, “What I think is really fun, if you pay attention, there are characters that are related, and there’s a storyline behind the whole thing. For instance, Van Wicked, Barb, and Thug Duck are generations of the same story.”

LIFE AFTER PANDEMIC Like for many businesses, Amy admits that the COVID-19 pandemic threw a wrench into their business’s growth. “We’ve had a couple of plans that didn’t work out. After the chaos of this past year, we’ve found that we’re pretty happy right where we’re at for the time being. When the time is right for something more, it will happen. For now, just seeing our beer popping up in so many great established Vermont bars and restaurants that are recovering from the hardships of COVID is pretty wonderful, and we’re grateful for all of them.”

In the meantime, they’re planning to get back to doing tastings at local stores and events, such as Stewart Maple’s Tap to Table event in October. Amy enjoys doing the free tastings.

“A lot of people want to try our beers, but craft beer is not inexpensive. If you can have a free taste before committing to a four-pack, you’ll end up leaving the store feeling good about your purchase,” she says. U

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CAMPING

in Chittenden County FROM RUSTIC TO RESORT

Vermont is designed for camping. Beautiful lakes, clear streams, mountains, and picturesque towns all invite people to venture outdoors for a summer of family fun.

Chittenden County, anchored by Lake Champlain (known as the sixth Great Lake), offers a wide array of places to camp, from rustic to resort. Some sport water views.

Some nestle in the woods. Some highlight lots of activities, and some encourage a quieter atmosphere. Whatever your list of preferences for a few days or weeks in a campground, you will have an engaging variety of choices.

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the end of the world.” Skyland is small, family-oriented, and rustic. People enjoy swimming and kayaking. Some campers have biked from Burlington. There is a recreation building featuring such activities as ping-pong and indoor and outdoor games available to borrow.

Campers can select from three options: rustic cabins in two sizes, grassy campsites for tents or small trailers with no hookups, and a few trailer sites for trailers under 24 feet.

Camp Skyland opens this year on Memorial Day Weekend and closes the last weekend in September. Pets are not allowed. For more information, visit campskylandvt.com.

SHELBURNE CAMPING AREA

CAMP SKYLAND Camp Skyland in South Hero overlooks Lake Champlain. “My husband’s great grandmother, Mabel Norton, started it in 1927. We are the fourth generation to run

the campground,” says Shira Arnold. “It is right on the lake and has beach access.

A lot of our campers are third and fourth generation. People enjoy the peace and quiet. We are at the end of the island. At

Shelburne Camping Area is also a fourth-generation business. “My parents rented the first site in 1972,” says Chris Bissonette. “We are a great destination for day trips in Vermont.” It is located one mile north of Shelburne Village in the heart of the Champlain Valley. The summer 2021 season started April 1 and closes October 31. Shelburne Campground is open year-round with limited off-season facilities from November 1 to March 31.

The campground offers a full range of options, from no hookup to full hookup.

There are also one- and two-room kitchenettes. For more information, visit shelburnecamping.com. www.BrewViewVT.com

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Camp Skyland 398 South Street South Hero, VT (802) 372-4200 www.campskylandvt.com

Keeler Bay Campground & Marina 456 US-2 South Hero, VT (802) 395-1113 www.keelerbay.com PINE HAVEN ECO-CAMPGROUND Dunlap Riehle, the owner of Pine Haven Eco-Campground located by the Lamoille River in Colchester, describes it as a “boutique campground. A hidden gem.” He stumbled across it in 2011 while searching online for an RV he could comfortably travel the US in with his mother. Although it hadn’t been operating for 10 years, Pine Haven seemed like an interesting project to take on as a way to combine his love for the outdoors and meeting adult travelers.

“My family has always been a steward of Vermont and all it has to offer,” he says. “I wanted to create an eco-friendly, no-frills destination geared towards adults, and that embraces everything Vermont.”

RV and tent sites are available (and renting quickly). There is a deck for water activities. Campers describe this natural area as very quiet and peaceful. For more information, call (802) 355-5566.

NORTH BEACH CAMPGROUND North Beach Campground, operated by the City of Burlington Parks, Recreation,

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and Waterfront, is located on almost 45 acres of woods and beach on the shores of Lake Champlain in Burlington.

It is a “hidden treasure” that features a rural atmosphere in an urban area. The campground offers 137 sites for tents and RVs or trailers from May 1 to October 15. There is an activity area and a kids’ playground at the beach. Bicyclists can directly access nine miles of bike paths from the campground. For more information, visit enjoyburlington.com.

KEELER BAY CAMPGROUND & MARINA Keeler Bay Campground & Marina is located in South Hero. The nine-acre campground, open from May 1 to October 15, has 900 feet of shoreline on Lake Champlain. There are 24 sites for tents and RV full hookup. Beautiful views of the lake, along with recreational amenities including a large open field, make this a special place for campers.

The marina, open May 15 to October 15, has 80 deep-water boat slips on the lake and provides food and bar service. For more information, visit keelerbay.com. U

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Pine Haven Eco-Campground 3 Pine Haven Road Colchester, VT (802) 893-8586

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BY VIRGINIA DEAN

From

GRAPE to GLASS Award-winning Snow Farm Vineyard and Winery still going strong

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early 30 years ago, northern Vermont residents Harrison and Molly Lebowitz became alarmed at what they were witnessing with the surrounding farmlands being sold for residential and commercial development. They were concerned about the loss of what makes Vermont unique. Not long after, the state’s first

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commercial grape vineyard and winery came into existence in 1996, with the first grapes being planted in 1997 and a tasting room opening its doors at Snow Farm Vineyard and Winery.

PRESERVING VERMONT HERITAGE “Snow Farm Vineyard and Winery began as a dream and passion to keep retired dairy farmland as agricultural land in the Champlain Islands,” says Snow Farm’s co-owner and winemaker Patrick Barrelet, who assisted Harrison and Molly with the research and hiring of investors interested in starting the vineyard and winery. “They were thinking of ways to keep the farmlands for farmers and, around a glass of wine, they agreed to start a winery. There was already a starting wine industry in Quebec, and that’s when we met.”

ALTERNATIVE TO UNCHECKED DEVELOPMENT Now, the mission of the current co-owners, Dave and Julie Lane, along with Barrelet, is to provide a model to farmers of how to put former agricultural land to new uses as a way to keep Vermont lands working and prevent unchecked residential and commercial development.

“Having a vineyard and winery makes cultivating smaller parcels of land more profitable,” says Barrelet. “Growing grapes is one thing, but transforming juice into wine adds more value to the final product.”

Situated on an island in the middle of Lake Champlain, Snow Farm’s growing season is identical to that of Burgundy, France. The cooler climate allows vinifera grapes such as Seyval Blanc, Vidal Blanc, Riesling, Léon Millot, and Baco Noir to thrive.

“When we first started, we were experimenting with different types of vines,” says Barrelet. “We did that because we didn’t know for sure what would grow well and what would do poorly. After over 20 years of growing grapes now, we still have all the original varieties except for Pinot Noir, which proved to be more difficult to grow for us.”

The company works with vinifera, French hybrids, and American hybrid

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varieties. When Snow Farm first sought vines to plant, there was a shortage of vines. They had to order from several different nurseries, including those in California, Missouri, New York, and even Canada.

UNIQUE VERMONT WINES Thanks to Vermont’s cold winter temperatures, Snow Farm produces unique late harvest and dessert wines along with its table wines. It’s true Vidal Blanc Ice Wine is a product that cannot be made in many other places in the world and is produced by picking the grapes by hand in mid-December when the grapes are at their best sugar content.

Each year, the vines are pruned back to increase grape production. During these spring days, owners spend their time in the vines singing, chatting, and catching up on winter happenings.

During the summer, the vines need constant attention with typing, clipping, training, and hedging to ensure the grapes have good sun exposure and can reach their full potential.

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“I think we’re known for our diversity in our wine collection,” says Barrelet. “We do dry and off-dry whites, dry red, and rosé. We do a sweeter red wine, sparkling and sweeter dessert wines, and we usually have at least a dozen different wines on our tasting sheet. People wonder why we make so many wines, and the answer is all the different wines we sell have a following. If we run out of one, customers ask when we’re making it again.”

The future of Snow Farm is to continue making highquality wines with its estate grapes, but they also hope to use their grapes to develop spirits, Barrelet notes. “We would love to take our grape leftovers and transform them into grappa and even make a fragrant, grape-based pomace brandy,” he says.

The artist and innovation behind the wines, award-winning winemaker Barrelet studied winemaking in Burgundy, France, and has been making wine since 1990. Julie brings her drive as an educator to Snow Farm, and Dave has worked the land for several decades, having grown up on his family farm. U www.BrewViewVT.com

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omen behind Vermont’s Brewing Industry

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Gretchen Langfeldt, Plant Engineer SWITCHBACK BREWING COMPANY www.switchbackvt.com

When Gretchen Langfeldt graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in mechanical engineering, she took a part-time job at Switchback Brewing Company to make some money and “maybe get some free beer,” she admits.

Now, 16 years later, Gretchen is an integral part of one of Vermont’s longest-running breweries. “I had the opportunity to do a little bit of everything as we grew from a three-person crew to a now 30-plus employee-owned company,” she says.

Over her years at the company, she has grown from a keg scrubber to helping to plan the packaging line and the brewery’s expansion. “My days look a little different now, but the satisfaction of starting with a bunch of raw ingredients and two weeks later having a finished beer in a keg, bottle, or can head out the door for someone to enjoy will never get old,” she says.

Gretchen sees a bright future for Vermont brewers. “Vermont has built a solid reputation as a brewing mecca over the last few decades and based on the sheer volume of breweries and tourists coming

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up to visit, that status doesn’t seem to be dwindling,” she says.

Gretchen’s beer of choice: “Anything smoky! I love smoked beers and really enjoy seeing what other brewers are doing with them.”

Samantha Sawyer, Head Brewer and Owner HOGBACK MOUNTAIN BREWERY www.hogbackbrew.com Samantha Sawyer and her husband Jamie were working as pharmacists and homebrewed in their spare time. The pair shared the desire to support local businesses and agriculture and, after seeing

the success of a nearby hop yard, decided to take the leap into professional brewing.

“The first time Jamie said the words, ‘Let’s open a brewery!’” Samantha shares, “I thought for sure he was crazy.” After talking through the process, however, they realized it was doable.

Samantha graduated from the American Brewers Guild Intensive Brewing Science and Engineering Brewery in Planning program 2017, and the couple set out to plan their next steps. They had initially envisioned starting a brand-new brewing operation, but serendipitously, they befriended Kevin Hanson, the founder of Hogback Mountain Brewing in Bristol. Hanson was interested in an exit strategy from his business, and the

Sawyers realized that taking over and expanding an existing brewery might be their best option. The couple purchased the brewery and moved it to its current location on Rockydale Road in early 2019.

The brewery has grown, but the Sawyers haven’t lost sight of their mission. “We continue to strive to source as many ingredients as locally as possible, with the majority of our brews being crafted with 100 percent locally grown ingredients,” Samantha says.

She sees “local supporting local” as a growing theme among Vermont brewers.

“I see a greater interest in more breweries crafting all-Vermont brews of late,” she says.

Samantha’s beer of choice: “I love Fiddlehead’s Betty Nelson—a tart, fruited wheat beer with raspberries, lemongrass, and dehydrated lemon.”

Company. It was at the brewery’s bar where she fell in love again, this time to her now husband, Mark, while drinking Sierra Nevada’s first IPA. Indy learned more about beer from Mark, an avid homebrewer, and for 25 years, the pair traveled around the United States, seeking the best craft brews from each region.

In 2015, after seeing that the large beer distributors weren’t a good fit for smaller breweries, they decided to start their

own company.

To support their mission of caring for the beer to “ensure safe passage from brewer to beer lover,” Vermont Beer Shepherd invested in a cold chain distribution system to maintain the freshness of each beer.

In her role as “Heart of Operations,” Indy takes care of the people in the company.

“I am focused on integrating all aspects of our business and cultivating a work atmosphere that is empowering and supportive for our employees,” she says.

As for styles of beer that she sees as thriving, she notes, “IPAs will remain the most sought after and craft lagers will continue to expand market share.”

Indy’s beer of choice: “My personal favorite Vermont-made beers are Lawsons’s Finest Liquids Chinookered IPA and Four Quarters Brewing Dolla Dolla Pilsner.”

Jen Kimmich, Co-Owner and CEO THE ALCHEMIST alchemistbeer.com

Jen Kimmich found her passion for beer and the service industry—as well as her

Indy Ewald, Co-owner, Head Shepherdess VERMONT BEER SHEPHERD www.vtbeershepherd.com

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husband John—while working at Vermont Pub and Brewery, first as a waiter and as she moved up to manager. She and John had a dream: “To open our own brewpub. That was it. All we wanted was a community pub, someplace where John could make beer and I could run a restaurant and make ends meet and live happily ever after.”

For the first part of their life together, they worked on their business plan, developed beer recipes, and saved money. Their dream came true in 2003, when they opened the doors of The Alchemist Pub and Brewery in Waterbury with “a lot of salvaged equipment, lots of elbow grease, a $100,000 loan, and a bunch of maxed-out credit cards,” Jen says.

The Alchemist thrived as a popular restaurant and bar for many years, and in early 2011, the couple opened the Alchemist Cannery, a 15-barrel brewery and canning line, for the production of Heady Topper. After Tropical Storm Irene damaged the pub’s building, the Kimmiches regrouped and rebuilt a larger brewery up the road in Stowe, where they continue to offer their sought-after beers.

Jen sees quality as a hallmark of Vermont beers. “While lots of breweries around the country are trying to make the most outrageous beers possible—milkshake beers, beers brewed with chicken and waffles!—I am confident that we will collectively continue to shine a light on the great flavors that malt and hops produce. That’s why we all got into this business: a love for the raw ingredients and what they can magically do when they are together.”

Jen’s beer of choice: “I would be lying if I said anything other than Focal Banger, but I also frequently enjoy Allagash White— they’re a fellow B Corp brewery that I admire.”

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Anna Kinzly FARRELL DISTRIBUTING www.farrelldistributing.com

Before working for Farrell Distributing, Anna Kinzly spent nearly two decades in the bar and restaurant business, where she developed a love for the hospitality industry. “Being able to learn so much about different Vermont breweries, and then showcase them, was incredibly rewarding,” she says.

She points to the evident importance of the brewing industry to Vermont during the COVID-19 shutdown. “I was pleased both that Vermont beer was deemed essential during the pandemic, and that it proved itself worthy as such,” she explains. “Beer is such a great part of the community and also the Vermont experience.”

She’s excited to be a woman in this industry, though she’d love to see more women join her. “Whether through homebrewing, rising through the ranks at established breweries, or starting their own, I am looking forward to the beer industry welcoming more women as leaders in production, distribution, and ownership.”

Anna’s beer of choice: She loves her double IPAs: “My favorite beers from Vermont are B-72 from 14th Star, Madonna from Zero Gravity, and Tropical Illusion from Goodwater.”

Taylor Radke, Brewery Sales 14TH STAR BREWING CO. www.14thstarbrewing.com

Taylor Radke got an introduction to Vermont beers as a server at several Burlington restaurants while a student at UVM. After spending some time in Costa Rica after graduation, she returned to the Green Mountain State and joined the team at Zero Gravity’s South End taproom, where she learned more about craft beer under the tutelage of brewmaster Paul Saylor. She currently works as a Vermont sales representative for 14th Star Brewing. “I am constantly amazed at the incredible sense of community within the craft beer scene here in Vermont and am looking forward to seeing the industry grow,” she says.

Taylor is proud that 14th Star takes part in the Collaboration Brew Day run by the Pink Boots Society, a nonprofit organization that supports women working in the brewing profession. “Each year, Yakima Chief Hops provides a specific hop blend that the participating breweries receive to create a special Pink Boots batch of beer at the hands of all the ladies involved,” she says. After a year off due to the pandemic, the female staff at the brewery gathered recently to brew this year’s batch: an India pale lager with lemon and hibiscus.

Taylor attributes the success of Vermont’s breweries to their sense of community. “Vermont is a special place in regard to the craft beer movement. It seems as though our brave little

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state helped cultivate a widespread demand for craft beer within the New England region and beyond. This speaks not just to the quality of the liquid that Vermont is putting out, but the folks behind the tanks, so to speak.”

Taylor’s beer of choice: “It goes without saying that the 14th Star Citranade is my favorite beer of all time. I am also a big fan of Zero Gravity’s Bretthead as well as Stange, a Kölsch-style ale from Goodwater Brewery.”

Barbara Cote, Owner SHELBURNE TAP HOUSE www.shelburnetaphouse.com

Barbara Cote has been active in Vermont’s restaurant world for two decades, first as a chef and now as the owner of the Shelburne Tap House. “Owning a bar and restaurant allows you to become a fabric in the community,” she says. Looking forward to post-pandemic times, she notes, “I love nothing more than hearing the laughter and chatter mixed in with background music on a busy night!” The gastropub certainly draws diners for its cuisine, but it’s also known for its 12 seasonally rotating taps of local and regional beers.

For Barbara, the state’s craft beer and spirits community represents what Vermont is all about—“Hard work and craftsmanship.” She sees the industry “continuing to grow and impress, with no slowdown in sight.” The only downside for her: “I only wish I had more taps to showcase more!”

Barbara’s “brew” of choice: Citizen Cider's bRosé. "It's crisp, refreshing, and never disappointing!”

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BREWFINDS

Before visiting any of these rockstar venues for Vermont craft beverages, be sure to check their websites. Due to the volatile nature of the COVID pandemic, hours and restrictions may change without notice.

Many of the restaurants, brew pubs, and other makers are offering curbside pickup and take-out menu options, so you can still enjoy the fruits of their labor even when they can’t see you in person.

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Farm Road Brewing

Bennington

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Harvest Brewing

Bennington

www.harvestbrewing.net

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Madison Brewing

Bennington

madisonbrewingco.com

7 Days

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Y

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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

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N

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Hermit Thrush Brewery

Brattleboro

hermitthrushbrewery.com

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Y

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Events only

McNeill’s Pub and Brewery

Brattleboro

facebook.com/McNeill Brewery

7 Days

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Y

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Whetstone Station

Brattleboro

whetstonestation.com

7 Days

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Y

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Long Trail Brewing

Bridgewater Common

longtrail.com

7 Days

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Y

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Bobcat Brewery and Café

Bristol

thebobcatcafe.com

7 Days

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Y

Events only

Hogback Mountain Brewing

Bristol

hogbackbrew.com

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Foam Brewers

Burlington

foambrewers.com

7 Days

Outdoor areas

Y

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Freak Folk Bier

Burlington

freakfolkbier.com

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N

Events only

Queen City Brewery

Burlington

queencitybrewery.net

Tue–Sun

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Events only

Simple Roots Brewing

Burlington

simplerootsbrewing.com

Wed–Sun

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Events only

Switchback Brewing Co.

Burlington

switchbackvt.com

7 Days

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Snacks

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Vermont Pub and Brewery

Burlington

vermontbrewery.com

7 Days

Patio only

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Zero Gravity Craft Brewery

Burlington

zerogravitybeer.com

7 Days

Outdoor areas

Y

Events only

House of Fermentology

Charlotte

houseoffermentology.com

Check website

N

N

Events only

Red Barn Brewery

Danville

redbarnbrewingvt.com

Fri–Sat

Outdoor areas

N

Events only

1st Republic Brewing

Essex Junction

1strepublicbrewingco.com

Tue–Sun

Check website

Check website

Events only

Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling Company

Essex Junction

blackflannel.com

Tue–Sun

Check website

Y

Check website

BREWERIES

Hill Farmstead Brewery

Greensboro

hillfarmstead.com

Wed–Sat

Y

N

Events only

Frost Beer Works

Hinesburg

frostbeerworks.com

Fri–Sun

N

N

Events only

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PHOTO COURTESY OF WEIRD LUCKY BUGGER YINEYARD AND WINERY

WHO, WHAT, WHERE . . . WE KNOW WHY!

NAME

CITY

WEBSITE

OPEN

PETS

SERVES FOOD

LIVE MUSIC

Ten Bends Beer

Hyde Park

tenbendsbeer.com

Fri–Sun

Check website

N

Events only

Red Leaf Gluten-Free Brewing

Jeffersonville

facebook.com/redleafgf

Fri–Sun

Check website

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

Kraemer & Kin

North Hero

www.kraemerandkin.com

Fri–Sun

Check website

Y

N

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

Mill River Brewing

Saint Albans

millriverbrewing.com

Wed–Sat

N

Y

Check website

Saint J Brewery

Saint Johnsbury

saintjbrewery.com

Wed–Sun

N

Y

Events only

Whirligig Brewing

Saint Johnsbury

www.whirligigbrewing.com

Check website

Check website

Check website

Check website

Fiddlehead Brewing Company

Shelburne

fiddleheadbrewing.com

7 Days

N

Y

Check website

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CITY

WEBSITE

OPEN

PETS

SERVES FOOD

LIVE MUSIC

Brewster River Pub and Brewery

Smugglers’ Notch

brewsterriverpubnbrewery .com

7 Days

N

Y

Check website

Halyard Brewing Company

South Burlington

halyardbrewing.us

Thu–Sun

Y

Snacks

Events only

Weird Window Brewing

South Burlington

weirdwindowbrewing.com

Check website

Check website

Check website

Check website

Upper Pass Beer Company

South Royalton (tasting room)

upperpassbeer.com

Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun

Check website

Y

Check website

Vermont Beer Makers

Springfield

www.vermontbeermakers.com

Check website

Check website

Check website

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

Brocklebank Craft Brewing

Tunbridge

brocklebankvt.com

Fri–Sat

Y

N

Check website

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

Saxtons River Distillery

Brattleboro

saxtonsriverdistillery.com

7 Days

Y

N

Check website

Mad River Distillers

Burlington

madriverdistillers.com

7 Days

N

N

Events only

DISTILLERIES

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NAME

CITY

WEBSITE

OPEN

PETS

SERVES FOOD

LIVE MUSIC

Hooker Mountain Farm and Distillery

Cabot

hookermountainfarm.com

See website

Y

N

Events only

Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling Company

Essex Junction

blackflannel.com

Tue–Sun

Check website

Check website

Check website

Smugglers’ Notch Distillery

Jeffersonville Waterbury Burlington

Smugglersnotch distillery.com

See website

N

N

Events only

Appalachian Gap Distillery

Middlebury

appalachiangap.com

7 Days

N

N

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

Saint Johnsbury Distillery

Saint Johnsbury

stjdistillery.com

Thu–Fri

N

N

Events only

Wild Heart Distillery

Shelburne

wildheartdistillery.com

Thu–Sat

N

N

Events only

WhistlePig

Waterbury Middlebury

whistlepigwhiskey.com

See website

N

See website

Events only

Vermont Distillers

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

Barnard

Fablefarmfermentory.com

Saturday

Ask first

N

Events only

Neshobe River Winery

Brandon

neshoberiverwinery.com

Wed–Sun

Check website

N

Events only

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

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

Lucky Bugger Vineyard & Winery

Randolph

luckybugger.com

Fri–Sun

Outside

Yes

Check website

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

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

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

Tin Hat Cider

Waitsfield

tinhatcider.com

Mad River Taste Place

N

N

No

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LIVE MUSIC

A BETTER WAY TO BUY A CAR

EPIC DEALS ON STAGE NOW

1365 US Route 302 Barre-Montpelier, VT midstatedodge.com

GREAT SELECTION OF TRUCKS IN STOCK!

HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS 2 CHURCH STREET BURLINGTON (802) 864-5741 www.vso.org PLEASE CHECK WEBSITES FOR MORE EVENTS AS THEY ARE ADDED

VSO brings strings, brass, and woodwind quartets and quintets around Vermont during the balmy days of July. Free outdoor musical performances to fit all tastes and audiences in a series of tours.

Whether you’re by the lake in the NEK, hiking Mount Mansfield, tasting the best of Vermont hops, or picnicking on the lawns of historic homes, you can enjoy VSO’s music.

Vermont Symphony Orchestra

JULY 1, 5PM

JULY 9, 6PM

JULY 1, 3PM

On the circus lawn Home and Garden Tour Woodwind Quartet Free Concert

Pittsfield Home and Garden Tour String Quartet Free Concert

Island Pond Brass Quartet Free Concert

SHELBURNE MUSEUM

JULY 2, 6:30PM

HIGHLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS Greensboro, VT Home and Garden Tour Woodwind Quartet Free Concert

JULY 3, 4PM

WINDHAM FOUNDATION & THE GRAFTON INN Home and Garden Tour Woodwind Quartet Free Concert

JULY 4, 3PM

PARK MCCULLOUGH HISTORIC GOVERNOR’S MANSION North Bennington Home and Garden Tour Woodwind Quartet Free Concert

JULY 8, 6PM

BARROWS HOUSE Dorset Home and Garden Tour String Quartet Free Concert

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PITTSFORD VILLAGE FARM

JULY 10, 3PM

DOG MOUNTAIN

St. Johnsbury Home and Garden Tour String Quartet Free Concert

JULY 11, 3PM

SNOW FARM VINEYARD South Hero Home and Garden Tour String Quartet Free Concert

JULY 14, 6PM

STOWE PERFORMING ARTS Pinnacle Ski and Sports Gazebos & Bandstands Tour Brass Quartet Free Concert

TOWN GREEN BANDSTAND

JULY 18, 3PM

RICHARD ELLIS MEMORIAL BANDSTAND South Royalton Gazebos & Bandstands Tour Brass Quartet Free Concert

JULY 20, 6PM

BURLINGTON FOAM BREWERS

Brewery Tour Jukebox String Quartet, Classical & Rock Mix, Free Concert

JULY 21, 5PM

HARPOON BREWERY TAPROOM & BEER GARDEN

JULY 15, 6PM

Windsor Brewery Tour Jukebox String Quartet, Free Concert

St. Albans Gazebos & Bandstands Tour Brass Quartet Free Concert

JULY 24

TAYLOR PARK

JULY 16, 6PM

MIDDLEBURY TOWN GAZEBO Gazebos & Bandstands Tour Brass Quartet Free Concert

SUMMER UNDER THE STARS SHELBURNE

The Green at Shelburne Museum Gates 5:30pm for picnicking, concert 7:30pm Tickets $28 in advance and $35 at the gate

HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS

Flynn

153 MAIN STREET BURLINGTON www.flynnvt.org PLEASE CHECK WEBSITES FOR MORE EVENTS AS THEY ARE ADDED

MID-AUGUST–SEPTEMBER

HURLY BURLY

Features pop-up shows from beloved local artists in a safe environment that allows for social distancing. Dreamed up to break the doldrums of the pandemic, Hurly Burly puts live music back in the air and delivers that electric atmosphere only in-person shows can create. Each performance takes place on a makeshift stage on the back of a flatbed truck at a community park in the Burlington area. But here’s the kicker: there’s a bit of mystery in the mix because the time and location of each performance won’t be announced until the day of the show.

South Burlington Recreation and Parks THURSDAYS, 5PM MAY–JUNE 24

TAKE OUT NITE

Various revolving food trucks Veterans Memorial Park

575 DORSET STREET SOUTH BURLINGTON (802) 846-4107 www.southburlingtonvt.gov

THURSDAYS, 5–8PM JULY 1–AUGUST 19

SOBU NITE OUT

Live music, food trucks, yard games, bike valet Veterans Memorial Park www.BrewViewVT.com

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HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS 87 EDWARDS ROAD JEFFERSONVILLE (802) 644-5060 www.martellsredfox.com PLEASE CALL TO RESERVE TICKETS. ALL MUSIC IS LIVE AND OUTDOORS.

Martell’s at the Red Fox AUGUST 6, 5PM

THE TIM BRICK BAND AUGUST 7, 5PM

BREVITY THING AUGUST 13, 5PM

BLACKWOLF (FULL BAND) AUGUST 14, 5PM

THE AEROLITES AUGUST 20, 5PM JUNE 18, 5PM

CHRISTINE MALCOLM & RUDY DAUTH JUNE 19, 5PM

DEAD SESSIONS LITE JUNE 24, 5PM

LEE ROSS

JUNE 2, 5PM

THE CHRIS LYON BAND JUNE 26, 5PM

RAISED BY HIPPIES JULY 2, 5PM

LONG GONE JOHN & FRIENDS JULY 3, 5PM

MULTIBEAST JULY 9, 5PM

JOLLY ROGER BAND JULY 10, 5PM

THE SETH YACOVONE BAND JULY 16, 5PM

ABBY SHERMAN & THE WAY NORTH JULY 24, 5PM

DEAD SESSIONS LITE JULY 30, 5PM

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COOKIE’S HOT CLUB AUGUST 21, 5PM

PONTOO

AUGUST 27, 5PM

RED HOT JUBA AUGUST 28, 5PM

SUPERNATURAL SEPTEMBER 2–3, 5PM

NEIGHBOR

SEPTEMBER 4, 5PM

THE FULL CLEVELAND

HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS

Higher Ground JULY 8, 7PM

1214 WILLISTON ROAD SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT (802) 652-0777 www.highergroundmusic.com PLEASE CHECK WEBSITES FOR MORE SHOWS AS THEY ARE ADDED

OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW Summer Concerts on the Green at Shelburne Museum

JULY 23, 7PM

TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND Summer Concerts on the Green at Shelburne Museum

AUGUST 30–31, 7PM

THE RESIDENTS Higher Ground Ballroom

SEPTEMBER 11, 3PM

GRACE POTTER’S GRAND POINT NORTH Burlington’s Water Front

SEPTEMBER 17–18, 8PM

FAYE WEBSTER Show Case Lounge

Come build with us ... for the best quality and value, every day !!!

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HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS 179 GUPTIL RD WATERBURY CENTER, VT 1-888-ZEN BARN www.zenbarnvt.com PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR EVENTS JULY – LABOR DAY

Zen Barn

JUNE 18, 7PM

BRICKDROP & THE BRIAN O’CONNELL FELLOWSHIP JUNE 25, 7PM

THE REFLEXIONS JUNE 26, 7PM

MAD MOUNTAIN SCRAMBLERS JUNE 30, 7PM

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DEAD WITH MATT BOLTON

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AD INDEX

SUMMER 2021

14th Star Brewing Co. ................................................................................ 32 Alchemist Beer ........................................................................................... 25 Beverage Warehouse ................................................................................ 58 Big Tree Brewing Co. .....................................................................................3 Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling Company ....................................... 28 Caledonia Spritis ........................................................................................ 25 Cold Hollow Cider Mill.............................................................................. 52 CW Print and Design................................................................................. 59 Discover St. Johnsbury...............................................................................21 Eden Specialty Ciders ................................................................................49 Edelweiss Mountain Deli ........................................................................... 13 Euro Decals..................................................................................................49 Fable Farm Fermentology ......................................................................... 58 Farrell Distributing ..................................................................................... 33 Flynn...............................................................................................................41 Idletyme Brewing Company ..................................................................... 33 LaValley Building Supply........................................................................... 57 Lawson's Finest Liquids .............................................Outside Back Cover Long Trail Brewing Company ...................................................................17 Martell's at the Red Fox .............................................................................. 9 Meulemans' Craft Draughts ....................................................................50 Midstate Dodge.......................................................................................... 53 Montpelier Alive......................................................................................... 58 Otter Creek Brewing Company ...............................................................17 Outdoor Gear Exchange ........................................................................... 29 Public House at Quechee ..........................................................................12 Red Leaf Gluten-Free Brewing ..................................................................12 Rock Art Brewery ....................................................................................... 32 Shelburne Tap House ................................................................................46 Smugglers' Notch Distillery ....................................................................... 9 Stowe Area Association ........................................................................... 13 Stowe Public House ................................................................................... 55 Stowe Real Estate ..........................................................................................5 Switchback Brewing Company ................................................................ 37 Vermont NanoFest .....................................................................................50 The Essex Vermont's Culinary Resort & Spa........... Inside Front Cover Vermont Beer Makers ............................................................................... 33 Vermont Cider Company...........................................................................21 Vermont Country Deli ............................................................................... 57 Volansky Studio Architecture & Planning ................................................7 Weird Window Brewing............................................................................45 Windjammer ................................................................................................. 8 www.BrewViewVT.com

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BREWKEY

BREWERIES

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. Farm Road Brewing ................................................... Bennington 7. 14th Star Brewing Co ................................................Saint Albans 8. Mill River Brewing BBQ & Smokehouse .................Saint Albans 9. Kickback Brewery ............................................................Westford 10. Red Barn Brewing ............................................................ Danville 11. Foam Brewers..............................................................Burlington 12. House of Fermentology ................................................ Charlotte 13. Outer Limits Brewing ...............................................Proctorsville 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 Beer ................................................................... Stowe 30. Idletyme Brewing Co .......................................................... Stowe 31. Red Leaf Gluten-Free Brewing ................................ Jeffersonville 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. Harvest Brewing ........................................................ Bennington 47. Rutland Beer Works..........................................................Rutland 48. Harpoon Brewery ........................................................... Windsor 49. Vermont Beer Makers .................................................Springfield 50. Backacre Beermakers ....................................................... Weston 51. Madison Brewing ...................................................... Bennington 52. Liambru Tasty ................................................................... Proctor 53. Beer Naked Brewery ...................................................... Marlboro 54. Hermit Thrush Brewery..............................................Brattleboro 55. McNeill’s Pub and Brewery........................................Brattleboro 56. Whetstone Station......................................................Brattleboro 57. Collaborative Brewing .................................................. Waitsfield 58. Hired Hand Brewery ................................................... Vergennes 59. Red Clover Ale ................................................................ Brandon 60. Long Trail Brewing.......................................Bridgewater Corners 61. Upper Pass Beer Company ................................. South Royalton 62. Weird Window Brewing .................................... South Burlington

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63. Freak Folk Bier .............................................................Burlington 64. Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling ..................................... Essex 65. Whirligig Brewing ............................................... Saint Johnsbury 66. Kraemer & Kin ........................................................... North Hero

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Elm Brook Farm....................................................... East Fairfield Smugglers’ Notch Distillery .................................... Jeffersonville Green Mountain Distillery ........................................ Morristown Caledonia Spirits ........................................................ Montpelier Saint Johnsbury Distillery................................... Saint Johnsbury Wild Heart Distillery .....................................................Shelburne Old Route Two Distillery ......................................................Barre Hooker Mountain Farm and Distillery .......................Marshfield Vermont Spirits Distillery ............................White River Junction Applachian Gap Distillery ..........................................Middlebury Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling Co ................................ Essex WhistlePig.................................................................... Shoreham Silo Distillery .................................................................. Windsor Spirits of Old Bennington Distillery .............. North Bennington Vermont Distillers ......................................................... Marlboro Saxtons River Distillery ..............................................Brattleboro Mad River Distillery ...................................................... Waitsfield

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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 La Garagista Winery ........................................................... Bethel Neshobe River Winery.................................................... Brandon Lincoln Peak Vineyard ............................................... New Haven Whaleback Winery .......................................................... Poultney Putney Mountain Winery .................................................. Putney Honora Winery & Vineyard ....................................... Jacksonville Fable Farm Fermentory ................................................... Barnard Lucky Bugger Vineyard and Winery ............................. Randolph

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Eden Specialty Ciders ..................................................... Newport Stowe Cider ........................................................................ Stowe Hall Home Place .....................................................Isle La Motte Citizen Cider ................................................................Burlington Groennfell Meadery..................................................Saint Albans Chapin Orchard .................................................... Essex Junction Boyer’s Orchard ............................................................ Monkton Shacksbury Cider ......................................................... Vergennes Lawson’s Finest Liquids............................................... Waitsfield Flag Hill Farm .................................................................. Vershire Champlain Orchards ................................................... Shoreham Vermont Hard Cider ...................................................Middlebury Woodchuck Cider .......................................................Middlebury Windfall Orchard ............................................................ Cornwall Mountain Cider Company............................... North Chittenden Wood’s Cider Mill ........................................................Springfield Whetstone Ciderworks .................................................. Marlboro Fable Farm Fermentory ................................................... Barnard Shelburne Orchards .....................................................Shelburne

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Offering a drive-thru retail store and beer garden Reservations for table service required at LawsonsFinest.com 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT • 802-496-HOPS Open daily Sun-Thurs 11-7 • Fri-Sat 11-8