BrewView Vermont Winter 2024 by Coffee Table Publishing

2024 ISSUE 1

VILLAGE GARAGE

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LOST LANTERN WHISKEY’S NEW TASTING ROOM THE FIRST OF ITS KIND

BIG TREE BREWING A PINT-SIZED PARADISE

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contents featuring

interesting finds 16 Winter Cocktails 24 Where Do You Après

20 The Lower Deck at The Windjammer

37 BrewView Winter Survey

28 Pint-Sized Paradise

44 Standing Stone Wines

BY MARIE EDINGER

BIG TREE IS A SMALL BREWERY BREWING UP BIG THINGS BY BENJAMIN STANGE

38 Village Garage Distillery BY KAREN CASSIDY

BY KAREN CASSIDY

55 Cannabis Corner

BY MEREDITH MANN, JESSILYN DOLAN, AND AMELIA

34 Lost Lantern Whiskey's New Tasting Room THE FIRST OF ITS KIND BY MARIE EDINGER

in every issue 14 Brew News

NEW RELEASES AND FUN STUFF WE’VE HEARD ABOUT

47 Brew Finds

LOCAL TASTINGS AND HOW TO FIND THEM

59 What’s Happening

EVENTS AND MUSIC COMING TO A PLACE NEAR YOU

67 Brew HaHa

FUN STUFF AND WHERE TO GET IT!

68 BrewView to Go . . .

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

COVER PHOTO BY ERIC VAN DEN BRULLE, COURTESY OF VILLAGE GARAGE DISTILLERY PHOTO THIS PAGE COURTESY OF CALEDONIA SPIRITS

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e packed our first issue of the year with a ton of winter fun. We’ll introduce you to Lost Lantern Whiskey’s Tasting Room in Vergennes, where you can try the best whiskies from more than 2,600(!) distilleries across the country, plus brand-new brews from right here in Vermont. Also, in this issue, we spotlight one of the coolest wine stores around and one that takes the guesswork out of finding the right vintage for you, Standing Stone Wines in Winooski, a woman-owned retail shop specializing in mainly organic products from small-scale and family-owned vineyards. And then we savor a long, cool draught from Big Tree Brewing in The Reservoir in Waterbury, a nano brewery that proves good things come in pint-sized packages. Next, we belly up to the new Lower Deck Bar at the Windjammer in South Burlington, a sailboat-shaped, 12-seater that is making a big splash with its exclusive Cruvinet “single-pour” system (which lets you taste a glass of wine before committing to an entire bottle). Then stay tuned as we spotlight winter-wonderful products, from skis to must-have travel mugs, courtesy of our buds at Outdoor Gear Exchange. And speaking of “buds,” check out some tasty recommendations from our team of cannabis reviewers, plus the latest brews making news, our (beloved) ski trail and brewery maps, and even a survey on where to go, what to do, and (of course) what to drink according to BrewView’s loyal readership. So get out there or stay in. Either way, keep this issue close at hand. You’ll be glad you did!

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KATIE’S LOVE POEM, 3.2% A light and lofty Grodziskie Polish wheat beer with a classic touch of smoke. The award-winning beer is part of the Flynn on Fire Smoked Beer Initiative, which explores the endless possibilities of smoked malt. Each of the expertly crafted beers in this series proves that, when done right, smokiness adds complexity and character. Brewmaster and co-founder Bill Cherry started the Flynn on Fire Smoked Beer Series in 2017, and it now consists of 12 smoked beers, with more in development every year. www.switchbackvt.com

SIMPLE ROOTS BREWING

IDLETYME BREWING COMPANY

SANDY BELL’S SCOTTISH ALE, 4% Mahogany-hued and bready, with hints of caramel and butterscotch. A nod to one of our favorite little pubs in Edinburgh. Available in our taproom only.

WINTER IPA, 6.8% With Citra and Mosaic hops, this beer has a fruity, floral aroma with a wonderful cloudy mouthfeel. This beer is a very special IPA that’s different from any we’ve created before. Be the first to try it. www.idletymebrewing.com

SCATTERED WITS GOLDEN BRITISH ALE, 4.7% Made with only the finest UK malt and East Kent Goldings hops, it's a clean, pale ale with notes of herbs and spices. Available in our taproom only. www.simplerootsbrewing.com

STOWE CIDER

SUPER-DRY, IMPERIAL-STYLE HARD CIDER, 8.4% The nightcap you didn’t know you needed. Stowe Cider’s Hard Cider is the perfect companion for all your adventures. www.stowecider.com

ROCK ART BREWING COMPANY

PEANUT BUTTER CUP MILK STOUT, 5%, 0 IBU Two great tastes taste better together! Peanut butter and chocolate nestled in a rich stout with just a hint of milk sugar. Grab one at the brewery or your favorite store today. www.rockartbrewery.com

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GOOD WATER BREWERY

BALTIC PORTER, 7.5% Malty sweetness and dark fruity esters enhance a chocolate/caramel backbone for this exceptionally smooth, clean lager beer, sure to warm you to your very soul. www.goodwaterbreweryvt.com

LAWSON’S FINEST LIQUIDS

BEACH PARTY IPA, 3.8% Escape to paradise this winter with Lawson's Beach Party, our laid-back IPA featuring bright, lemony citrus. Now available in beer coolers in Vermont and beyond. www.lawsonsfinest.com

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ESPRESSO MARTINI FOR THE DARK ROAST FANS

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1.5 oz Tom Cat Gin 1.5 oz Espresso 1 oz Coffee liqueur Coffee beans for garnish Shake with ice; strain into coupe glass; garnish with espresso beans.

Build in mug, top with boiling water, and stir until the honey has fully dissolved. Garnish with a clovestudded orange wheel.

FLANNEL PAJAMAS FOR THE SOUL

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1 Allspice, 1 Cinnamon stick, 2 cloves for every cup of cider. Bring cider and spices to a light boil. Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes, then strain out the spices.

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socks, and warming your toes by the fire on a chilly winter night? Sipping on one of these fabulous cocktails and cheers-ing to our winter wonderland! We asked the talented mixologists at Barr Hill to share some of their favorite recipes for delicious seasonal drinks that will impress your company and warm your soul. www.BrewViewVT.com

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BY MARIE EDINGER

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THE LOWER DECK AT THE WINDJAMMER

he restaurant industry is a difficult one, famous for its failure rate. So, when an eatery has been around for 46 years, you have to figure they’re doing something right. At The Windjammer, success is due to the balance of the new and the familiar, the innovative and the traditional. The owners, managers, and chefs make sure the restaurant caters to its regular customers, who love it for what it is, while still thinking of ways to modernize and draw in new people.

The dining concept at The Windjammer is unique. It’s how they can ensure they have something for everyone. “'It's very versatile," Dan Phelan, general manager at The Windjammer, said. “There’s no reason why we need to limit ourselves and our guests.” The downstairs area seats about 300 people. While it leans more toward higher-end steak and seafood, over the past few years the chefs have been trying to focus on local and seasonal fare. The upstairs area has an entirely

different, much more casual vibe. The Upper Deck, as it’s known, fits 125 people into a sports bar or pub-style venue, offering things like wings and burgers. Now, the owners are trying something new, an expanded wine bar. “It was a vision we had for many

THE WINDJAMMER RESTAURANT 1076 Williston Road South Burlington, VT www.windjammerrestaurant.com

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years,” Dan explained. “But we were never able to pull the trigger because we were always so busy.” The middle of the restaurant used to have a salad bar but the pandemic put an end to that concept. That's when they saw an opportunity to create the space they had always dreamed of.

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Within the same footprint of the salad bar, The Windjammer now has a boat-shaped 12-seat bar built of mahogany, and they have named it The Lower Deck. They installed a Cruvinet system, a device that keeps up to eight bottles of wine fresh by controlling temperature and pressure.

Dan explained that a normal bottle of wine is only fresh for maybe two days after you open it. The Cruvinet system extends that lifespan from days to weeks. That way, The Windjammer can open finer bottles of wine for glass pours without fearing some would go to waste.

The Cruvinet system measures out pours by the ounces, so guests can choose from one-, three-, or sixounce pours without the necessity of committing to an entire glass. Though the new boat-shaped bar is special, like every other aspect of The Windjammer, the customer has choices. Although the seating is centered around the Cruvinet system, The Lower Deck is also a full-service bar where you can order anything from the entire wine list, along with beer or cocktails and food. Likewise, you can order glasses of wine from the Cruvinet system even if you aren’t sitting at the new bar. The Windjammer is already hosting wine tastings and tap takeovers at The Lower Deck. There’s no fee to attend, and visitors are under no obligation to purchase any of the wines offered; all you need is a reservation for The Lower Deck on the night of the event. The restaurant hopes to do more of this moving forward and already has some wine tastings and wine dinners planned for 2024. Eventually, the restaurant would like to co-sponsor events with breweries and distilleries. To see when those events will be held, check out The Windjammer on social media. And since the wines rotate on a near-daily basis, Dan recommends calling ahead to see what's on offer. Although walk-ins are welcome, reservations for The Lower Deck can also be made in advance. www.BrewViewVT.com

INTERESTINGFINDS

WHERE DO YOU APRÈS? There's a joy in embracing the brisk winter air while engaging in your favorite outdoor activities. Whether it's the rush of speeding down a ski slope, the laughter shared while sledding, or the peaceful exploration of trekking through snow-covered trails with snowshoes, each activity brings its own brand of fun. After a day playing in your favorite winter wonderland though, there's nothing like finding a warm retreat to unwind. We've compiled a few aprés activities where you can recount the day's escapades with your favorite libation or just something to nosh on with friends and family.

VON TRAPP BIERHALL RESTAURANT After an exhilarating day exploring the trails at Trapp Family Lodge, the first cross-country ski center in the country, refuel at the von Trapp Bierhall Restaurant, which features von Trapp Brewing’s best-selling Bohemian-style Pilsner and a special seasonal offering, Schwarz, a black lager that’s guaranteed to warm you up on a wintry day. Pair it with Bierhall’s cheddar lager soup to start and an entrée of tender, delicious chicken schnitzel. www.vontrappbrewing.com

CALEDONIA SPIRIT’S DISTILLERY & BAR Founded by a Vermont beekeeper, Caledonia Spirits' Distillery & Bar produces the award-winning, small-batch Barr Hill Spirits with raw wildflower honey to add botanical depth and complexity. The stateof-the-art, sustainably powered distillery in charming Montpelier, VT, also has a James Beard Award-nominated cocktail bar that features seasonally inspired drinks and small plates. And mark your calendar for the Capital City Winter Farmers Market, held indoors from 10-1 pm every 2nd and 4th Saturday until April. You can also follow Barr Hill on Instagram @barrhillgin. www.barrhill.com

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OUTER LIMITS BREWING After a day on Okemo or any of the nearby snowmobile, snowshoeing, or hiking trails, it’s time to relax and chill at Outer Limits Brewing in Proctorsville, where you’ll find delicious local beers and some of the best wood-fired pizza around. Come and celebrate Outer Limits’ grand re-opening with owners Taylor and Wesley, who can’t wait to welcome you back to their beautiful place. Cheers! www.outerlimitsbrewing.com

SNOW REPUBLIC BREWERY Before and after enjoying all that Mount Snow has to offer, head to Snow Republic Brewery, in West Dover, VT, a veteran-owned production brewery, taproom, and kitchen, where you can enjoy killer beer and mouthwatering food. It's open seven days a week, and kids and dogs are welcome. Check their social media for event listings. www.snowrepublicbrewery.com

MARTELL’S AT THE RED FOX Going to Smuggs? On the rail trail with some fat biking? Nice! But when it’s time to kick back, hit Martell’s at the Red Fox. Martell’s offers a wide selection of locally brewed beers and a menu that includes everything from mac and cheese to duck confit. Plus, there is live music every Saturday night, featuring some of your favorite performers. See Martell’s website for listings. www.martellsredfox.com www.BrewViewVT.com

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H A RV E S T B R E W I N G

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BY BENJAMIN STANGE

Pint-Sized PARADISE Big Tree Is a Small Brewery Brewing Up Big Things

n the quaint town of Waterbury, Vermont, nestled within the heart of The Reservoir, a culinary haven renowned for its delectable offerings, lies a hidden gem that proves great things do indeed come in small packages—Big Tree Brewing. This unassuming nano brewery, an integral part of The Reservoir experience, has quietly been crafting exceptional brews that defy its modest scale. Much like the towering trees that fill Vermont’s landscape, Big Tree Brewing stands tall, offering patrons a sip of the extraordinary amid the scenic charm of Waterbury. Welcome to a pint-sized paradise where flavor knows no bounds and where big things are happening in the coziest corner of Vermont’s brewing scene. As it enters its 15th year, The Reservoir is firmly ensconced in Waterbury as an institution, but 15 years ago, it was just an idea to bring the best of Vermont food and beer to Waterbury. “The Reservoir started in 2009 with a focus on bringing some of the farm-to-table movement into the casual restaurant atmosphere.

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At the same time, the craft beer movement was really getting going. After I attended the Vermont Craft Beer Brewers Festival on the waterfront, I was surprised to find that there were almost no restaurants where you could try all the Vermont breweries in a single location. We opened with almost every brewery represented and had to add lines over the years as more breweries opened,” Mark Frier, co-owner of The Reservoir and its sister restaurant, The Bench in Stowe, VT, said. While Big Tree Brewing was not part of the original plan, Mark said it was a natural progression for him, especially as a homebrewer and a fan of craft beer. “The brewery wasn’t in the original plan. I was an avid home brewer and decided I wanted to give brewing on a more commercial system a try. The nano-brewing equipment was getting better and better, and the timing just seemed right,” Mark said. In addition, Mark had a very useful background for making the systems and processes necessary to make good beer, and make it consistently. “I am an engineer by education, and I like the repeatability and planned chaos that is brewing. Trying small changes like dropping the wort temp before adding whirlpool hops, adjustments in water profile, or doing the first round of dry hopping during active fermentation have been fun to experiment with,” he said. For that reason, it makes a lot of sense that Mark would choose nano brewing, as the very small scale

allows for a lot of experimentation. And while many mistakes in nano brewing can have very limited consequences, Mark remembers one mistake that has had a lasting effect. “One mistake we made was putting the brewery on the third floor of the building. Carrying grain bags up the stairs and then full kegs down is a challenge. We also have had issues with the floor leaking down onto the other floors; good times,” he said. Despite the trials of having a brewery on the third floor, Big Tree has a history and reputation for making some excellent beers, and while the rotation of Big Tree beers

continues to change over time, there are always a few that can always be found on tap at The Reservoir. “Our flagship Big Tree beers have changed a bit over the years. Currently, they are Local Legend, a 6% IPA; Mellowstone, a 5% IPA; and Glampin, a 4.5% Pilsner. All our IPAs are designed to be flavorful up front, but don’t destroy your pallet and

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finish nicely.” While the small brewery size of Big Tree allows for a lot of experimentation and flexibility, it definitely comes with its limitations, which is why Big Tree often partners with larger breweries to ensure its beers are available in the marketplace for their fans. “We were using the nano system to test recipes and increase my understanding of commercial brewing. We pursued a few locations for a brewpub in towns like Montpelier, Winooski, and Burlington. None came to fruition, but we wanted to get the beer into the market, so we looked into and ultimately settled on contract brewing in order to get it into package for retail,” Mark said. Because of that effort, Big Tree is now available in most specialty beer stores, some grocery stores,

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and some additional select retailers in the area, but Mark still hasn’t given up on opening a more dedicated brewery. Those plans just may take a little longer than he originally thought. However, he is still open to finding just the right location to fit in with The Reservoir and The Bench. “We still have interest in our own large-scale brewery, but life is getting in the way a little. I had my first kid this year, and my focus on growth will probably be on pause for a bit. We would want the location to speak to the brand and focus on the outdoors and nature,” he said. Of course, The Reservoir has a lot more to offer than just Big Tree’s beers, which is why it has become such an institution in Waterbury over the past 15 years. To begin with, its dedication to showcasing the best craft beer Vermont has to offer has never faltered. Its carefully curated craft beer list focuses on balance but regularly features some heavy hitters and often has a surprise for craft beer fans. “My general manager manages the list. It is a lot to organize, and my manager has to make sure the beers are being poured fresh and the list is balanced. We were fortunate to build relationships with Hill Farmstead Brewery right when they started, and having world-class breweries like that available to us is amazing. The whole program is laid out on the computer and organized, so we know what is planned for each line well in advance. We just replaced all of our beer lines and cooling systems for the draft system as we enter our 15th year in business,” Mark told us. While you may visit for just a beer or a cocktail, don’t miss trying The Reservoir’s food, which is varied, topnotch, and reasonably priced. “We are really proud of what the food at our restaurant has grown into. Everything is made inhouse or in our sister restaurant in Stowe [The Bench]. We really do try to bring food that is unique to our restaurant, balanced against other offerings in town, and at a price that the customer appreciates. Our bar manager and team design our cocktail menu,” Mark said. If you get a chance to visit, be sure and ask about great beer pairings with your meal, as the staff knows just the right brew to complement your lunch or dinner. “My favorite beer pairing right now is our brown ale, Big Tree 85 Bears, paired with our 85-layer lasagna. Yes, it has 85 layers! We were inspired by a 100-layer www.BrewViewVT.com

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version we saw on Instagram. I am from Chicago, and in 1985, the Bears won the Super Bowl and that was a huge part of my childhood,” Mark told us. Mark also let us know that if we want to know more about the ’85 Chicago Bears, the best way to find it is to watch the “Superbowl Shuffle” on YouTube. Feel free to do that in preparation for your visit. If you would like to try a pairing with something other than beer, Mark also has a great cocktail recommendation for you. “My favorite pairing right now is our Sunset Road cocktail [Bar Hill Tomcat Gin, Campari, pineapple, and sage] with our hot honey smash burger [La Platte Farm beef, pepper jack, bacon, hot honey, and chipotle aioli],” he said. As The Reservoir proudly marks its 15th year in the heart of Waterbury, it’s clear that the establishment has become more than just a restaurant—it’s a cherished institution. From its modest beginnings to the present, where the nano brewery crafts exceptional beers like Local Legend and Mellowstone, Big Tree Brewing offers a delightful surprise in every sip.

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the First of its Kind

Lost Lantern Whiskey’s New Tasting Room

lthough the business model has existed for hundreds of years in Scotland, the concept of an independent bottler is still new to America. Lost Lantern brings the concept to life in Vermont, making it the first independent bottler in the nation to do so. WHAT IS AN INDEPENDENT BOTTLER? Nora Ganley-Roper is the co-founder and general manager of Lost Lantern. She explains that Lost Lantern is by no means a distillery. Instead, it seeks out the best whiskies from all over the country and then bottles them as a single cask or small blend. In some cases, it will also blend whiskies from multiple distilleries, creating something brand new. Everything

goes under the Lost Lantern label. “There are 2,600 distilleries across the U.S. and most of them are regionally focused,” Nora explained. “What we do is we help people find out all the cool things that are happening and highlight the distilleries.” When something goes under the Lost Lantern label, it provides full transparency about where each whiskey comes from. To play on that point, the name “Lost Lantern” is an allusion to the company shining a light on fantastic distillers that might otherwise be lost. “That’s why people seek us out; they know we are highlighting the best,” Nora said. “We’re not trying to pass it off as our whiskey. We say we’re curators, we’re blenders, here are all the distillers that distilled it—

if you like it, go check them out. It’s a nice, kind of symbiotic relationship.” Nora and her husband, Adam Polonski, co-founded Lost Lantern. Nora serves as the general manager, while Adam is the "cask hunter" and head of whiskey sourcing. Nora and Adam often thought about how there were no independent bottling companies in the U.S. like they had seen in Scotland. So, they decided to create their own. “It just became a thing where it was like, ‘We have to do this. It needs

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to exist. Let’s put all of our stuff in storage and travel around the country for eight months to make sure people will sell us whiskey,’” Nora said, laughing. “And the rest is history!”

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A NEW TASTING ROOM The couple’s venture got off to a rocky start due to launching during the pandemic. They’d intended their first bottled products to be released in April of 2020, but that was delayed until October. Now, they’ve got their feet on the ground and are trying something new: the very first Lost Lantern tasting room. Most of Lost Lantern’s sales have been from New York and California. With the opening of the tasting room, they'll be able to focus on Nora’s home state of Vermont. She says that, so far, the local support has far exceeded her expectations. The tasting room is set up so that people of all interests and knowledge can

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have an experience suited to their preferences. And for Lost Lantern fans, the tasting room is a haven for delicious memories. “Even though we’ve been releasing our products since 2020, we’ve been saving a small number of bottles of each of our whiskies since then. So, for many our products, the only place to get them is our tasting room because they’re all sold out,” Nora said, talking about how exciting it is when she gets

to tell someone she has the bottle they’re looking for. Right now, the Lost Lantern tasting room is only open two days a week. You can check Lost Lantern's Instagram (@lostlantern_ vt) for days and hours, which vary by season. Moving forward, the couple plans to roll out classes. With a variety of tasting flights, merchandise, and bottles to purchase, there’s something for everyone at Lost Lantern's new tasting room.

SAY WHAT?

Here are some of the highlights from our latest BrewViewers

IF SKIING OR RIDING IS YOUR THING, WHAT’S YOUR ABSOLUTE FAVORITE TRAIL AND RESORT?

survey...

• Slate Valley trails for winter cycling and Pine Hill Park — Jeff • The Great Circle in Greensboro trail and Craftsbury Outdoor Center — Jim • Doc Dempsey’s, Smugglers’ Notch Resort — David

What lunch or dinner places would you recommend? • The Bench, Black Diamond, 10 Railroad, Caja Madera — Michael

At the end of the day, what is your favorite après place to hang out? • Eden Tasting Bar — Eleanor • Igloos at Stowe Mountain Lodge — Sue • Highland Lounge — Jim

• Roots of Rutland, Southside Steak House, Fire and Ice, Mad Taco, Third Place Pizza, Toad’s Burger Bar — Jeff • The Bench, Doc Ponds, Piecasso, Idletyme — Thadeus

What’s your go-to beverage at the end of the day? • Eden Cider’s Peak Bloom — Joe • Hill Farmstead Beer — Jim • Shed Mountain Ale — Thadeus

What are you doing outdoors where you can bring your pup? • Snowshoeing, hiking, cross-country skiing — Ker

What else is a must-do during the winter, e.g., bowling, axe throwing, arcade, etc.? • Bowling, snowshoeing, hikes, visiting distilleries or breweries — Margene • Dog sledding, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, beer, cider, liquor, or food tour — Thadeus • Cheese curling at the Highland Center for Performing Arts — Jim

• Fat tire biking — Jeff • Sledding — Chris

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LOCAL DISTILLERY HIRES

“The Most Interesting Man in the World!”

illage Garage Distillery in Bennington, VT, and Vermont resident Jonathan Goldsmith, who is famous for being the “Most Interesting Man in the World,” have teamed up to bring their mutual love of whiskey to life. Goldsmith, the actor who played the Most Interesting Man in the World in all those fun Dos Equis beer commercials and advertisements, has been named Chief Storytelling Officer at Village Garage Distillery in Bennington. In this new role, Goldsmith will tell the tale of the Village Garage. He’ll be creating online videos and

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photos, hosting events, and making appearances at a variety of local functions, concerts, shows, and other social events. When asked about this partnership, Goldsmith related: “Fellow Vermonter Robert Frost said, ‘Good fences make good neighbors.’ Well, great whiskey makes better neighbors. From the moment I walked into Village Garage, I knew they had bottled the very reason I live in Vermont.”

pretension. He says the spirits, the people, and the story are genuine and unique, so he wants everyone to share in the experience. “I went over and introduced myself, and we started talking about Vermont, philanthropy, and whiskey,” Sauer said. “It was super organic, it wasn’t forced kinship; we just got along great and had a ton in common. We both love Vermont and enjoy whiskey with good friends.”

AN INTERESTING IDEA Goldsmith met distillery co-founder Glen Sauer in 2022. And he loved how the well-crafted spirits lacked

IN THE BEGINNNING Glen Sauer and co-founder Matt Cushman opened Village Garage Distillery in the historic “Village

LOCAL FOCUS Glen and Matt are committed to upholding the mission of producing exceptional spirits with a local focus. Their love for the town of Bennington is reflected in their work at the distillery. They are dedicated Garage” building in downtown Bennington. They’ve been churning out The Spirit of the Green Mountains since 2021. Village Garage is a proud Vermont business; the stars on their label come from the flag the Green

Mountain Boys flew when fighting for our independence from the British on the same land where Bennington stands today. The stars also stand for the sky over the lands where 10 generations of Vermont families have farmed and lived.

VILLAGE GARAGE DISTILLERY 107 Depot Street Bennington, VT www.villagegarage.com

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IT’S WORTH THE RIDE TO THE WAYSIDE For Premium Vermont Spirits SMUGGLERS’ NOTCH GLUTEN FREE VODKA JEFFERSONVILLE, VT

Unparalled quality with a hint of sweetness and smoothness. Certified organic.

BARR HILL GIN The juniper-forward botanicals are brought to a perfect balance by the floral depth of raw honey. MONTPELIER, VT

MAD RIVER BOURBON WHISKEY

WAITSFIELD, VT

Wonderful deep aroma of Vermont-grown corn. Smokiness on the palate with a smooth aromatic finish.

PAPILIO AGAVE Very Clean and pure with muted tequila flavor overlaid with smoky sweet notes of maple syrup. MIDDLEBURY, VT

PERC COFFEE LIQUEUR Specialty grade Arabica Coffee is infused with exceptionally pure liquor and lightly sweetened.

PIRATE DAN’S VERMONT RUM BRATTLEBORO, VT

Handmade in custom stills. This triple distilled rum is uniquely smooth.

BRENDAN’S SPICED RUM Has a flavor profile that balances well with many unique spices, and a delightful orange finish. * Both Rums are distilled at the St Johnsbury distillery.

ST. JOHNSBURY, VT

Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery 1873 US Route 302 • Montpelier, VT • Since 1918 Open Dailly • 7:00AM to 8:30PM • Waysiderestaurant.com

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to creating a unique experience that showcases the best of what the region has to offer. Glen is pleased with the community they are building at Village Garage. “We’re trying to put life into our downtown to boost the downtown we grew up in. What could we add to bring life to our downtown? What can the big-box stores and the internet not bring to your house — sharing experiences and stories with friends while enjoying great spirits!” The distillery currently offers seven spirits: Village Vodka, Village Straight Bourbon, Village Rye, and its Village House Gin. Its Village Bonfire, inspired by a campfire, is a combination of its five-year-old Vermont whiskey and locally sourced, smoked maple syrup. For a short time it will also have a limited-release whiskey, “L’Esprit de Vermont,” that has been matured in a 27-year-old Armagnac cask. Village Garage Distillery is open Wednesday–Saturday from 12–9 pm. The restaurant offers fun fare with weekly specials in its tasting room. The distillery also offers tours where its knowledgeable staff will walk you through the entire distilling process, all before sampling some of its handcrafted spirits. Discover the passion and attention to detail that goes into every bottle of Village Garage whiskey. It works with local farms and sources local corn and rye, and the spent mash goes back to feed Angus beef, which is used in the restaurant. You can also check out the distillery's tasting room at the Orvis Flagship Store in Manchester. For more information, visit www.villagegarage.com.

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STANDING STONE WINES A Blend of Local Flavors and Social Responsibility

Do you like wine? Do you wish you could experience more wine from family-owned vineyards? Do you enjoy supporting local businesses?

f the answer is yes, check out Standing Stone Wines, located in The Rotary in Winooski. It is a BIPOC woman-owned shop that specializes in $10-$20 bottles of wine. But don’t worry, it stocks the fancy stuff too!

STANDING STONE WINES 33 Main Street Winooski, VT www.standingstonewinesvt.com

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Lil Sickles is the owner of Standing Stone Wines, and she is an Oneida Indian, People of the Standing Stone. With over 25 years of purchasing, selling, and wine education experience, Lil wants to make the wine-buying process fun and easy for her customers. “So many friends tell me how intimidated they are when they shop for wine, but wine should be fun!” says Lil. She works hard to bring customers the best bottle for their buck at every price point, so they

can grab an everyday delight or treat themselves to something special. LOCAL AND ORGANIC Lil finds wines from as many family and small wineries as she can while also keeping all the wines she sells as organic as possible. “Almost all of our wines are made using organic practices, and we carry natural and minimal-intervention wine.” Standing Stone Wines always tries to highlight other local businesses and bring in as many local products

as possible. Supporting local artists and craftspeople is very important to Standing Stone Wines. Lil cares very much about giving back and has made it an important part of her business mission to donate a portion of wine sales to a different indigenous cause each month. “After being the recipient of incredible generosity during cancer treatment in 2019 and 2021, I knew that when I opened my store, I wanted to pay it forward in some way.” WINE CLUB Do you like trying new wines? Standing Stone Wines has a new wine club. What’s more exciting for a wine lover than knowing that each month brings at least two bottles of fun new wines to try? Its wine club options range from $30-$75 per month, depending on what you’re looking for. LOOKING FOR A PERFECT GIFT? Standing Stone Wines has a great selection of locally crafted gift boxes available. These gift boxes support local women crafters and feature some of your favorite wines. You can even shop online, and then pick it up later during business hours. www.BrewViewVT.com

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE Along with wine, it carries a large selection of local craft beers, artisan chocolate, and locally made non-alcoholic beer and other beverages.Standing Stone is also in the process of getting its first class license, and beginning in February, will be opening a new bar featuring wine, beer, and mocktails. The new bar will be open Wednesday and Thursday, 12–8 pm, Friday and Saturday, 12–9 pm, and Sunday, 12–6 pm. The store is open Wednesday– Saturday, 12-7 pm, and Sunday, 12-4 pm, so stop in and see what's on offer. And while you're there, pick up a gift card for that special someone.

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

NAME

CITY

WEBSITE

OPEN

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BREWERIES Harvest Brewing

Bennington

www.harvestbrewing.net

Thu–Sat

Check website

Madison Brewing

Bennington

madisonbrewingco.com

7 Days

Check website

Bent Hill Brewery

Braintree

benthillbrewery.com

Fri–Sun

Events only

Foley Brothers Brewing Co.

Brandon

foleybrothersbrewing.com

Wed–Sun

Events only

Red Clover Ale

Brandon

redcloverale.com

Thu–Sun

Check website

Hermit Thrush Brewery

Brattleboro

hermitthrushbrewery.com

7 Days

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Events only

Whetstone Station

Brattleboro

whetstonestation.com

7 Days

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Long Trail Brewing

Bridgewater Common

longtrail.com

7 Days

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Bobcat Brewery and Café

Bristol

thebobcatcafe.com

7 Days

Events only

Hogback Mountain Brewing

Bristol

hogbackbrew.com

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Burlington Beer Company

Burlington

burlingtonbeercompany.com

7 Days

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Foam Brewers

Burlington

foambrewers.com

7 Days

Outdoor areas

Check website

Freak Folk Bier

Burlington

freakfolkbier.com

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Events only

Queen City Brewery

Burlington

queencitybrewery.net

Tue–Sun

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Events only

Simple Roots Brewing

Burlington

simplerootsbrewing.com

Wed–Sun

Events only

Switchback Brewing Co.

Burlington

switchbackvt.com

7 Days

Snacks

Check website

Vermont Pub and Brewery

Burlington

vermontbrewery.com

7 Days

Patio only

Check website

Zero Gravity Craft Brewery

Burlington

zerogravitybeer.com

7 Days

Outdoor areas

Events only

House of Fermentology

Charlotte

houseoffermentology.com

Check website

Events only

Green Empire Brewing

Colchester

www.gebrew.com,

Fri-Sat

Events only

Outdoor areas

Events only

Check website

Red Barn Brewing

Danville

redbarnbrewingvt.com

Fri–Sat

Dirt Church Brewery

East Haven

www.dirtchurchvt.com

Tues, Thu–Sun

1st Republic Brewing

Essex Junction

1strepublicbrewingco.com

Tue–Sun

Check website

Events only

Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling Company

Essex Junction

blackflannel.com

Tue–Sun

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Hill Farmstead Brewery

Greensboro

hillfarmstead.com

Wed–Sat

Events only

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CITY

WEBSITE

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Frost Beer Works

Hinesburg

frostbeerworks.com

Fri–Sun

Events only

Ten Bends Beer

Hyde Park

tenbendsbeer.com

Fri–Sun

Check website

Events only

Red Leaf Gluten-Free Brewing

Jeffersonville

facebook.com/redleafgf

Fri–Sun

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Beer Naked Brewery

Marlboro

facebook.com/BNBrewery

Thu–Sun

Events only

Drop-In Brewing Company

Middlebury

dropinbrewing.com

7 Days (Summer)

Events only

Otter Creek Brewery

Middlebury

ottercreekbrewing.com

7 Days

Outdoor areas

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Lost Nation Brewing

Morrisville

lostnationbrewing.com

Wed–Sun

Outdoor areas

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Rock Art Brewery

Morrisville

rockartbrewery.com

Mon–Sat

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Events only

Soulmate Brewing Company,

Morrisville

www.soulmatebrewing.com

Thu–Sun

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Kingdom Brewing

Newport

kingdombrewingvt.com

Thu–Sat

Outdoor areas

Weekly

Good Measure Brewing Co.

Northfield

goodmeasurebrewing.com

7 Days

Events only

Kraemer & Kin

North Hero

www.kraemerandkin.com

Fri–Sun

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Norwich Inn

Norwich

norwichinn.com

7 Days

Events only

Outer LImits

Proctorsville

www.outerlimitsbrewing.com

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Outdoor areas

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Stone Corral Brewery

Richmond

stonecorral.com

Tue–Sun

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Rutland Beer Works

Rutland

facebook.com/rutland beerworks

Wed–Sat

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Events only

14th Star Brewing Co.

Saint Albans

14thstarbrewing.com

Tue–Sun

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Mill River Brewing

Saint Albans

millriverbrewing.com

Wed–Sat

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Whirligig Brewing

Saint Johnsbury

www.whirligigbrewing.com

Wed–Sun

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Fiddlehead Brewing Co.

Shelburne

fiddleheadbrewing.com

7 Days

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Brewster River Pub & Brewery

Smugglers’ Notch

brewsterriverpubn brewery.com

7 Days

Check website

Halyard Brewing Co.

South Burlington

halyardbrewing.us

Thu–Sun

Snacks

Events only

Weird Window Brewing

South Burlington

weirdwindowbrewing.com

Thu–Sun

Outdoor areas

Snacks

Check website

Two Heroes Brewery

South Hero

twoheroesbrewery.com

Thu–Sun

Outdoor areas

Upper Pass Breer Co.

South Royalton

upperpassbeer.com

Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun

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Vermont Beer Makers

Springfield

www.vermontbeermakers.com

Mon, Wed–Sun

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Alchemist Beer

Stowe

alchemistbeer.com

Tue–Sat

Events only

Idletyme Brewing Co.

Stowe

idletymebrewing.com

7 Days

On patio

Events only

Von Trapp Brewery and Bierhall

Stowe

www.vontrappbrewing.com

7 days

Outdoor areas

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CITY

WEBSITE

OPEN

Brocklebank Craft Brewing

Tunbridge

brocklebankvt.com

Fri–Sat

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Hired Hand Brewing

Vergennes

hiredhandbrewing.com

Wed–Sun

Events only

Collaborative Brewery

Waitsfield

collabbrewvt.com

Thurs–Sun

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Cousins Brewing

Waitsfield

facebook.com/cousinsbrewing

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Events only

Lawson’s Finest Liquids

Waitsfield

lawsonsfinest.com

7 Days

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Big Tree Brewing

Waterbury

waterburyreservoir.com

7 Days

Outdoor areas

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Prohibition Pig

Waterbury

prohibitionpig.com

7 Days

Events only

Next Trick Brewing

West Burke

nexttrickbrewing.com

Fri–Sun

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Events only

Snow Republic Brewing Co.

West Dover

www.snowrepublicbrewery.com

7 Days

Oudoor areas

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Kickback Brewery

Westford

kickbackbrewery.com

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Backacre Beermakers

Weston

backacrebeermakers.com

N/A

River Roost Brewery

White River Jct.

riverroostbrewery.com

Thu–Sun

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Events only

Goodwater Brewery

Williston

goodwaterbreweryvt.com

Wed–Sun

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Harpoon Brewery Riverbend Taps

Windsor

harpoonbrewery.com /breweries-windsor/

7 Days

Common areas

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Four Quarters Brewing

Winooski

fourquartersbrewing.com

Thu–Sun

Events only

Saxtons River Distillery

Brattleboro

saxtonsriverdistillery.com

7 Days

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Mad River Distillers

Burlington

madriverdistillers.com

7 Days

Events only

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CITY

WEBSITE

OPEN

PETS

SERVES FOOD

LIVE MUSIC

Hooker Mountain Farm and Distillery

Cabot

hookermountainfarm.com

See website

Events only

Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling Company

Essex Junction

blackflannel.com

Tue–Sun

Check website

Smugglers’ Notch Distillery

Jeffersonville Waterbury Burlington

smugglersnotch distillery.com

See website

Events only

Appalachian Gap Distillery

Middlebury

appalachiangap.com

7 Days

Events only

Caledonia Spirits

Montpelier

caledoniaspirits.com

7 Days

Food trucks

Events only

Green Mountain Distillery

Morrisville

greendistillers.com

Thu–Sun

Events only

Vermont Spirits Distillery

Quechee

vermontspirits.com

7 Days

Events only

Saint Johnsbury Distillery

Saint Johnsbury

stjdistillery.com

Thu–Fri

Events only

Wild Heart Distillery

Shelburne

wildheartdistillery.com

Thu–Sat

Events only

WhistlePig

Waterbury Middlebury

whistlepigwhiskey.com

See website

Events only

Vermont Distillers

West Marlboro Burlington

vermontdistillers.com

7 Days

Events only

Silo Distillery

Windsor

silodistillery.com

7 Days

Events only

VINEYARDS/WINERIES Fable Farm Fermentory

Barnard

fablefarmfermentory.com

Saturday

Ask first

Events only

Neshobe River Winery

Brandon

neshoberiverwinery.com

Wed–Sun

Check website

Events only

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BREWFINDS NAME

CITY

WEBSITE

OPEN

PETS

SERVES FOOD

LIVE MUSIC

Charlotte Village Winery

Charlotte

charlottevillagewinery.com

7 Days

Check website

Hillis Sugarbush Farm & Winery

Colchester

hillisfarm.com

Sat

Outdoor areas

Check website

Honora Winery & Vineyard

Jacksonville

honorawinery.com

Wed–Sun

Check website

Events only

North Branch Vineyards

Montpelier

northbranchvineyards.com

Thu–Sun

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Events only

Lincoln Peak Winery

New Haven

lincolnpeakvineyard.com

Wed–Sun

Outdoor areas

Snacks

Events only

Whaleback Winery

Poultney

whalebackvineyard.com

Wed–Sun

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Events only

Putney Mountain Winery

Putney

putneywine.com

7 Days

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Events only

Shelburne Vineyard

Shelburne

shelburnevineyard.com

7 Days

Outdoor areas

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Snow Farm Vineyard & Winery

South Hero

snowfarm.com

7 Days

Outdoor areas

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Fable Farm Fermentory

Barnard

fablefarmfermentory.com

Saturdays

Ask first

Events only

Little City Cider Co.

Bennington

www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100070685873535

Thu–Sat

Outdoor areas

Citizen Cider

Burlington

citizencider.com

7 Days

Events only

Windfall Orchard

Cornwall

windfallorchardtvt.com

Sat–Sun

Outdoor areas

Events only

Chapin Orchard

Essex Junction

chapinorchard.com

Check website

Events only

Hall Home Place

Isle La Motte

hallhomeplace.com

Fri–Sun

Events only

Woodchuck Cider

Middlebury

woodchuck.com

Wed–Sun

Outdoor areas

Snacks

Events only

Boyer’s Orchard

Monkton

boyersorchard.com

7 Days

Events only

Eden Specialty Ciders

Newport

edenciders.com

Check website

Events only

Champlain Orchards

Shoreham

champlainorchards.com

7 Days

Events only

Stowe Cider

Stowe

stowecider.com

Mon, Thurs–Sun

On patio

Saturdays 4–7

Shacksbury

Vergennes

shacksbury.com

Wed–Sun

Events only

Flag Hill Farm

Vershire

flaghillfarm.com

By schedule only

Events only

Tin Hat Cider

Waitsfield

tinhatcider.com

Mad River Taste Place

Cold Hollow Cider Mill

Waterbury Center

coldhollow.com

7 Days

Outside areas

Events only

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and floral notes as we rolled, and inhaled our j’s before lighting (the “dry hit”). Once we lit up, a moderate creamy smoke came through, and the sweetness reigned supreme once again with a touch of chem, earth, and spice on the back end. Cambridge Cannabis states “this tasty strain will have you grabbing your wizard wand and looking for your seat on the Wizard Express after just the first hit!” For us, we found it to be stimulating, motivating, and energizing, noting those with anxiety might want to exercise caution. www.honeytreefarmvt.com

GROWER: Lost Lake Cannabis STRAIN: Blueberry Muffin GROWER: Honey Tree Farms

GENETICS: Humboldt Seed Company (Razzle Berry x Purple Panty Dropper)

STRAIN: Wizard Express

OUTDOOR

GENETICS: Blissful Wizard x Pineapple Express

LAB TESTS: THC %: 16.32, 18.94 total cannabinoids

OUTDOOR SUN GROWN

TERPENES: 3.53%

LAB TESTS: THC %: 24.5

HARVEST DATE: Fall 2023

TERPENES: 2.96%

As we pulled the nugget from the bag, the beautiful purple color was striking. We raved about the “bag appeal” for the color alone. It was evident the detailed trim job was done with care on the loosely structured kolas inside. Through our scope, the trichome coverage was moderate with small, lean, and clear trichome heads, many intact, and the deep, brilliant purple color awed us. The immediate aroma was an undeniably sweet blueberry and chem, followed by well-balanced spice, floral, and earth to round her out. To us, it was a classic and delicious mix. Sweet came powering through on the grind; after the roll and dry hit, it went back to the fruit and blueberry. This hit the mark with an overall quality cure, evident on the grind and with the roll. There was great moisture content for an outdoor-grown, bulk-stored flower, and it rolled and burned very nicely. For a beta-caryophyllene dominant strain,

HARVEST DATE: Fall 2023

Wizard Express, a cross of Blissful Wizard and Pineapple Express, was grown on repurposed organic hayfields at a retired dairy farm in Barre. Honey Tree Farms produces both indoor- and outdoor-grown flowers, with Wizard Express being one of the 2024 fall outdoor strains it released. As we opened the biodegradable bag, the initial nose was sweet, floral, and tropical. Secondary notes were earth with a touch of spice. The structure was typical of Vermont outdoor grown. With our scope, we saw a moderate amount of mature, amber, and ripened trichomes, just ready for picking (or smoking?). As we opened the nugget and ground her up, the sweet aroma shone through. It was a little dry for grinding and rolling. The sweet aroma opened with a splash of tropical

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she smoked smoothly and consistently. Blueberry Muffin has a top-notch, all-around great profile for newcomers and savory and sweet lovers, with a beautiful mix of terpenes and just enough THC. The fruitiness is just right, and spice, sweetness, floral, and that pungent kick of chem hit home. It will show just about anyone a good taste and time. The high came on quickly as the thick smoke coats your throat, mouth, and nasal passages. Powerful and relaxing effects were the consensus, as you might expect from a strain with 1.35 % beta-caryophyllene and 0.51% myrcene, followed by humulene, bisabolol, and limonene terpenes. Known to be supportive of pain, it also has gastrointestinal benefits, increasing appetite, decreasing nausea, and stimulating digestion. With a solid head high and deep body relaxation, the Blueberry Muffin was mildly sedative, and relaxing, and left a big smile on our faces. We think it will do the same for you! Lost Lake Cannabis is a small-batch, sustainable outdoor grower located in Northern Vermont, giving 100% effort, love and care to each plant. www.lostlakecannabis.com

GROWER: VT Green Castle Reserve STRAIN: Gummiez GENETICS: Jet Fuel Gelato x Peach Ringz. INDOOR GROWN LAB TESTS: THC 22.48 total THC, 27.03 total cannabinoids TERPENES: 1.9% HARVEST DATE: Summer 2023 With a deep almost warm color of kelly green, purple highlights, and vibrant orange stigmas, Gummiez was a picture worthy of capturing. The structure was extremely dense and tight, true to form, and up to par for an indoor, synthetic nutrient-grown strain. Viewing small yet intact trichomes through our scopes, we noted many amber-colored heads, speaking to the maturity and time the cultivator allowed for true ripening.

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We then drew Gummiez in close to assess the aroma. The first notes brought us a tangy, candy-like fruity sweetness, true to name. They were followed by an aroma reminiscent of ground coffee, a nutty and warm smell. We continued looking for brighter notes on the grind and dry hit, and unearthed a more complex nose, adding some spice and sweetness, especially on the dry hit. As we burned this one down, we didn’t notice the greasy ring around the joint’s tip like we often do with Jet Fuel strains. The fruit flavors and the Peach Ringz genetics continued to be the main flavor on our palates, with coffee reminding us of the uplifting effects to be expected. The intense spice and tickle in the back of our throats reminded us of either the potent trans-caryophyllene terpene packed into this strain or the synthetic nutrients used to help bring her to life! The tangy, almost apricot and peach-like fruitiness with tantalizing coffee notes and a spicy bite on the back end were followed by moderately layered flavors that blended nicely into a perfectly uplifting and energizing pick-me-up. The smoke was smooth and light-bodied and tickled the nose and throat halfway down. Stimulating, cheerful, and cerebral, it equated to one ready-to-rock, happy camper for hours on end! For the person looking for that deeper body high and physicality, or someone who needs to be cautious due to anxiety, we might say to look further. For the person who is all about playing, dancing, being creative, or chatting it up, Gummiez by VT Green Castle Reserve is what you are looking for. Green Castle Reserve is a small family business with a top-of-the-line “indoor” grow facility that yields premium products, so check them out at Cambridge Cannabis Company or www.vtgreencastlereserve.com. Check out our reviewers at www.magicmann.com and www.cannabisnurse.com.

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INTERESTINGFINDS

WINTER GEAR OUR FRIENDS AT OUTDOOR GEAR EXCHANGE HAVE HANDPICKED SOME WINTER ESSENTIALS

SKI: Blizzard Rustler 10 Alpine Skis: Highly rated by ski testers, this has been a favorite from the get-go. Some folks would have you believe that the one-ski quiver is a myth, but the Rustler 10 would beg to differ. It’s founded on two signature concepts: Carbon Flipcore D.R.T. Technology and an innovative waist design. The longer the ski, the wider the waist, which gives freeriders and freeride athletes more control and float, even on steep terrain. The smooth rocker-camber-rocker profile makes it responsive and stable yet super playful in softer snow and on any type of terrain. The Rustler 10 eats up chalky bumps in the steeps, floats effortlessly through stashes of fresh in the trees, and is just as comfortable in the air as it is laying trenches on fresh corduroy. The Rustler 10 is the true one-ski quiver for the progressive freeride skier.

CHILL: Stanley Quencher H2.O Flowstate 40 Tumbler: This travel tumbler is just what you need for all-day hydration. Take it with you to a high-intensity workout or on an extra-long commute to keep your drink cold for hours. The lid features a rotating cover with three positions: a straw opening, a wide mouth for chugging, and a full-cover top to prevent spills. The larger size even fits comfortably in your vehicle’s cup holder and comes with a rugged handle for carrying.

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RIDE: Weston Seeker Splitboard: The Seeker splitboard is Weston’s basic workhorse, designed to give you your first handshake with the backcountry and the terrain most commonly sought after—long turns in powder and open bowls. Following a classic freeride shape and utilizing our freeride camber-dominant profile, the Seeker has camber underfoot, a longer reverse camber nose, and a hefty 40mm stance setback. This is all designed to maintain float in deep snow and provide a reliable edge hold on crud. With its pure poplar wood core, it delivers a smooth and energetic ride.

SHOE: The North Face Shellista IV Mid Waterproof Women's Winter Boot: A modern redesign of The North Face’s timeless winter boot, the waterproof Shellista IV Mid WP features premium full-grain leather, ultra-durable nylon, a non-slip rubber outsole optimized for winter conditions, 85% post-consumer recycled polyester insulation, and a padded ripstop tongue for extra warmth and comfort. Stay cozy and get outside at the same time!

HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS

Higher Ground

PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

1214 Williston Road South Burlington, VT www.highergroundmusic.com

ARIEL POSEN

TROMBONE SHORTY FEBRUARY 24, 9PM SKIITOUR

MARCH 16, 8PM JULIAN LAGE

FEBRUARY 27, 8PM ST.PAUL AND THE BROKEN BONES

MARCH 17, 8PM NICKEL CREEK

FEBRUARY 27, 7:30PM TALISK

MARCH 22, 8PM AND THAT’S WHY WE DRINK

FEBRUARY 28, 8PM TANNER USREY

MARCH 23, 8:30PM MOON HOOCH

MARCH 3, 7:30PM HANNAH WICKLUND

MARCH 24, 8PM JEFF ROSENSTOCK

MARCH 4, 7:30PM JP SAXE

MARCH 25, 8PM CHAPPELL ROAN

MARCH 8, 8PM SILVERS PICKUPS

JANUARY 31, 7PM ARI SHAFFIR

MARCH 29, 8PM SHOVELS & ROPE

MARCH 9, 8:30PM HURRAY FOR THE RIFF RAFF

JANUARY 31, 7:30PM MAC SATURN

MARCH 29, 8PM STOLEN GIN

MARCH 14, 8PM MATISYAHU

FEBRUARY 2, 7:30PM HEARTLESS

MARCH 30, 8PM ELIZA MCLAMB

MARCH 16, 8PM BEASTIE BALLZ

JAY PHAROAH JANUARY 30, 8PM LUCIUS, JEFF TAYLOR JANUARY 30, 8PM DARREN KIELY

FEBRUARY 3, 7:30PM WILD PARTY –COUSIN SIMPLE FEBRUARY 5, 7:30PM JOSH RITTER & THE ROYAL CITY BAND FEBRUARY 9, 7:30PM BUMPIN UGLIES FEBRUARY 10, 7PM FOY VANCE FEBRUARY 14, 6:30PM GO AHEAD AND DIE FEBRUARY 15, 7:30PM THAT 1 GUY FEBRUARY 19, 8PM TROMBONE SHORTY FEBRUARY 20, 7:30PM MATT POND PA, ALEXA ROSE FEBRUARY 23, 9PM THE MACHINE PERFORMS PINK FLOYD

Stratton Mountain Resort 5 Village Lodge Road Stratton Mountain, VT www.stratton.com

MARCH 9 & 10, ALL DAY THE VERMONT OPEN PRESENTS 2024 BANKED SLALOM MARCH 16, ALL DAY SHRED4NATE MEMORIAL ALPINE RACE

MARCH 16 & 17, ALL DAY 24 HOURS OF STRATTON MARCH 16, 8:30AM A DAY FOR JAKE MARCH 22, ALL DAY HOMESICK

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HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

Flynn 153 Main Street. Burlington, VT www.flynnvt.org

FORTUNE FEIMSTER

DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM MARCH 9, 5PM DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE

MARCH 25, 7PM PEKING ACROBATS

MARCH 12, 7:30PM MARCH 13, 7:30PM THE CHER SHOW

MARCH 29, 6:30PM MARCH 30, 7:30PM BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR

FEBRUARY 9, 7:30PM RANDY RAINBOW FOR PRESIDENT

MARCH 16, 7:30PM TRINITY IRISH DANCE COMPANY

FEBRUARY 10, 8PM HOT BUTTER

MARCH 17, 8PM NICKEL CREEK

FEBRUARY 11, 3PM VERMONT YOUTH ORCHESTRA WINTER CONCERT FEBRUARY 13, 6:30PM CIRQUE MECHANICS

Stowe Cider

FEBRUARY 15, 7:30PM BORED TEACHERS—WE CAN’T MAKE THIS STUFF UP! COMEDY TOUR FEBRUARY 17, 7PM FEBRUARY 18, 1PM SHEN YUN FEBRUARY 21, 7:30PM DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM MARCH 2, 7:30PM VSO AT THE FLYNN—THE HOLLYWOOD SOUND MARCH 3, 7:30PM SASHA VELOUR’S BIG REVEAL LIVE SHOW MARCH 5, 8PM BRIT FLOYD MARCH 8, 7:30PM ALL THINGS EQUAL—THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBERG

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17 Town Farm Lane Stowe, VT www.stowecider.com

FEBRUARY 2, 8PM AL AND ROB “MOE.STLY” ACOUSTIC FEBRUARY 3, 8PM PURPLE FEBRUARY 9 , 8PM COYOTE ISLAND FEBRUARY 10, 8PM WEIRD PHISHES FEBRUARY 16, 8PM NEON RAMBLERS FEBRUARY 17, 9PM ALL NIGHT BOOGIE BAND FEBRUARY 23, 9PM WAITING ON MONGO

FEBRUARY 24, 7:30PM JIMKATA Shakedown Lounge MARCH 8, 9PM DOUBLE YOU MARCH 9, 9PM THE GRIFT MARCH 15, 9PM CROOKED COAST MARCH 16, 8PM THE FULL CLEVELAND MARCH 23, 9PM LAZY BIRD

HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS

Vermont Comedy Club 101 Main Street Burlington, VT www.vermontcomedyclub.com EVERY TUESDAY, 7PM TUESDAY TRIVIA EVERY WEDNESDAY, 8:30PM STANDUP OPEN MIC EVERY SUNDAY, 7PM $5 IMPROV NIGHT JANUARY 26 & 27, 7PM & 9PM SARA SCHAEFER: GOING UP JANUARY 31, 7PM STEVEN ROGERS FEBRUARY 2 & 3, 7PM & 9PM TONE BELL FEBRUARY 9 & 10, 7PM & 9PM JOSH JOHNSON FEBRUARY 10, 5PM GOOD CLEAN FUN

PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

FEBRUARY 15, 7PM FEBRUARY 16 & 17, 7PM & 9PM BLAIR SOCCI: VALENTINE’S WEEKEND! FEBRUARY 22, 7PM CHICKEN SKETCHATORE! FEBRUARY 23 & 24, 7PM & 9PM MATT BRAUNGER MARCH 3, 11AM DRAG BUNCH: GOLDEN GIRLS EDITION! MARCH 9, 5PM GOOD CLEAN FUN MARCH 8 & 9, 7PM & 9PM EVER MAINARD MARCH 14, 9PM RED FLAGS! MARCH 15 & 16, 7PM & 9PM MOSES STORM MARCH 21, 7PM MARCH 22 & 23, 7PM & 9PM SAM JAY

MATT BRAUNGER

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HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

Smugglers’ Notch Resort 4323 Vermont Route 108 South Jeffersonville, VT www.smuggs.com

Paramount Theatre 30 Center Street Rutland, VT www.paramountvt.org JANUARY 20, 5:30PM & 8PM COMEDIAN BOB MARLEY FEBRUARY 17, 7PM LET’S SING TAYLOR FEBRUARY 23, 7:30PM THE ROBERT CRAY BAND: GROOVIN’ 50 YEARS MARCH 1, 7:30PM LEE BRICE MARCH 4, 7:30PM BIANCA DEL RIO: DEAD INSIDE TOUR MARCH 8, 7:30PM RAILROAD EARTH

JANUARY 26, 6PM JANUARY 27 & 28, 8AM SMUGGLERS’ NOTCH ICE BASH

MARCH 20, 7:30PM KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD BAND

FEBRUARY 15, 9AM ESSEX WINTER CARNIVAL

MARCH 29, 7PM JOSH BLUE

FEBRUARY 25, 9AM EXTREME CHALLENGE

MARCH 30, 7PM ACE FREHLEY

2 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT • 802-257-0236 Mon-Sat 8am-8pm; Sun 9am-8pm • BFC.coop

LOCAL FOOD & VERMONT GIFTS Produce • Bulk • Grocery Artisan Cheese & Breads Craft Beer & Wine

DELI & CAFÉ

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Grab & Go

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MARCH 3, 7AM THE VERTICAL CHALLENGE MARCH 16 & 17, 9:30AM GEORGE TORMEY CHALLENGE RACE MARCH 29–31 SPRING BREW & SKI WEEKEND

HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

Lawson’s Finest Liquids 155 Carroll Road Waitsfield, VT www.lawsonsfinest.com

ZACH NUGGET

FEBRUARY 6, 5PM ZACH NUGGET FEBRUARY 13, 5PM GOOD GRAVY FEBRUARY 20, 5PM MIKE MAC FEBRUARY 27, 5PM JOHN DREW PETERSEN MARCH 5, 5PM ZACH NUGGET MARCH 12, 5PM RED RIVER NORTH MARCH 19, 5PM CHICKEN FAT INJECTION MARCH 26, 5PM BOB RECUPERO

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Vermont Symphony Orchestra

Shelburne Vineyard 6308 Shelburne Road Shelburne, VT www.shelburnevineyard.com

2 Church Street, Suite 3B Burlington, VT www.vso.org

FEBRUARY 10, 7:30PM JUKEBOX: HAMMER & GLASS Paramount Theatre 30 Center St. Rutland, VT FEBRUARY 11, 7:30PM JUKEBOX: HAMMER & GLASS Zenbarn 179 Guptil Rd. Waterbury, VT FEBRUARY 14, 7:30PM DAVID M. WILSON MEMORIAL FARMERS’ NIGHT CONCERT Vermont State House 115 State St. Montpelier, VT MARCH 2, 7:30PM THE HOLLYWOOD SOUND Flynn Center 153 Main St. Burlington, VT MARCH 3, 3PM THE HOLLYWOOD SOUND Paramount Theatre 30 Center St. Rutland, VT

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FEBRUARY 10, 6PM GOOD GRAVY

MARCH 9, 6PM THE BEERWORTH SISTERS

FEBRUARY 17, 6PM DANNY & THE PARTS

MARCH 15, 7PM DEJA-NOUS

FEBRUARY 24, 6PM JUSTIN LEVINSON

MARCH 30, 6PM GLENN ROTH

MARCH 2, 6PM HARD SCRABBLE

The Essex Experience 21 Essex Way Essex, VT www.essexexperience.com JANUARY 25, 7PM COMEDY FOR A CAUSE — TWIGGS AMERICAN GASTROPUB FRIENDS OF DUKE RESCUE FEBRUARY 1, 6PM VIRTUAL COOKING WORKSHOP — SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI BOLOGNESE ED POPPY CAKERY

HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

Sugarbush Resort 102 Forrest Drive Warren, VT www.sugarbush.com EVERY SATURDAY, 1PM BLIZZARD BOOGIE FEBRUARY 1, 3PM LIVE APRES MUSIC FEBRUARY 3, 4PM VERMONT INSTITUTE OF NATURAL SCIENCE MEET AND GREET FEBRUARY 10, 6PM COMEDY NIGHT AT CASTLEROCK PUB FEBRUARY 11, 2PM SUPER BOWL PARTY AT RUMBLES KITCHEN

FAMILY STARGAZING NIGHT

FEBRUARY 17, NOON BLUE TRUNK BALLOON FEBRUARY 18, 10AM ICE CARVING DEMONSTRATION FEBRUARY 18, 12PM MARKO THE MAGICIAN FEBRUARY 18–20 , NOON FEBRUARY 21, 4PM VERMONT INSTITUTE OF NATURAL SCIENCE MEET AND GREET FEBRUARY 21, 6PM FAMILY STARGAZING NIGHT WITH VAUGHN FEBRUARY 22, NOON BLUE TRUNK BALLOON FEBRUARY 23, 10AM TETON GRAVITY RESEARCH STOKEMOBILE FEBRUARY 24, 7PM PRESIDENTS' DAY WEEKEND FIREWORKS AND TORCHLIGHT PARADE MARCH 3, 9AM MEIER SKI DEMO

BLIZZARD BOOGIE MARCH 9, 7AM JUNIOR CASTLEROCK EXTREME

MARCH 23, 10AM SKI VERMONT SPECIALITY FOOD DAY

MARCH 2, 7PM LATE NIGHT MUSIC WITH THE GRIFT

MARCH 15, 10AM TETON GRAVITY RESEARCH STOKEMOBILE

MARCH 31, 7AM MT. ELLEN CLOSING DAY PARTY

MARCH 3, 8AM HIGH FIVES FAT SKI-A-THON

MARCH 16, 6PM COMEDY NIGHT AT CASTLEROCK PUB

MARCH 7, 10AM IFSA JUNIOR TOUR

MARCH 17, 3PM ST. PATTY’S DAY CELEBRATION

MARCH 2, 5PM WALL OF FAME CELEBRATION

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ADVERTISERS INDEX WINTER

2024

Bare Medical Spa + Laser Center ............................................................................................................2 Bern Gallery ..................................................................................................................................................... 57 Beverage Warehouse ..................................................................................................................................48 Big Fatty's BBQ ...............................................................................................................................................33 Big Tree Brewing ..............................................................................................................................................7 Black Flannel Brewing ....................................................................................................................................5 Brattleboro Food Coop ........................................................................................................................27, 62 BrewFest Beverage Company .......................................................................................................... 43, 61 Brook Bound Inn ....................................................................................................................................... 3, 26 Caledonia Spirits Barr Hill ......................................................................................................................... 23 Cambridge Cannabis Company ............................................................................................................. 57 Cold Hollow Cider Mill ................................................................................................................................31 Doc Ponds ......................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Edelweiss Mountain Deli.................................................................................................................... 18, 49 Fable Farm Fermentology .........................................................................................................................48 Flynn ...................................................................................................................................................................41 Four Square Hospitality..............................................................................................................................43 Fringe Salon & Lash Bar ..............................................................................................................................66 Good Measure Brewing Company .......................................................................................................46 Goodwater Brewing Company ................................................................................................................31 Harvest Brewing ............................................................................................................................................ 27 Idletyme Brewing Company ...................................................................................................... 18, 50, 52 Ladder One Grill ............................................................................................................................................ 32 Lamoille Bike Tours .................................................................................................................................19, 53 Little City Cider Company ........................................................................................................................26 Lucy and Howe ........................................................................................................................................ 32, 52 Madison Brewing Co. ...................................................................................................................................26 Magic Mann ..................................................................................................................................................... 57 Martell's at the Red Fox .......................................................................................................................37, 52 Meulemans' Craft Draughts...............................................................................................................26, 51 Morning Dew Landscaping ..............................................................................................................43, 63 New England Med Group............................................................................................................................ 11 Outer Limits Brewing ..................................................................................................................................42 Outdoor Gear Exchange .............................................................................................................................15 Prohibition Pig .................................................................................................................................................. 9 Public House at Quechee .........................................................................................................................33 Red Leaf Glutten Free Brewing ............................................................................................... 19, 53, 63 Rock Art Brewing .....................................................................................................................................18, 52 Shakedown Street at Stowe Cider........................................................................................................54 Simple Roots Brewing .................................................................................................................................51 Smugglers' Notch Resort ..................................................................................................................... 6, 53 Snow Republic Brewery .............................................................................................................................. 27 Sterling Ridge Resort ...................................................................................................................... 33, 52 53 Stowe Cider ...............................................................................................................................................19, 53 Stowe Public House ...............................................................................................................................18, 41 Sunset Lake CBD............................................................................................................................................ 57 The Essex Resort and Spa .......................................................................................................................... 4 The Farm House Restaurant Group ............................................................... Outside Back Cover The Nutmeg Inn .....................................................................................................................................23, 26 The Shelburne Tap House .........................................................................................................................13 Vermont Beer & Chili Stroll................................................................................................................ 27, 43 Vermont Beer Makers ..................................................................................................................27, 40, 43 Vermont Cider Labs ..................................................................................................................................... 37 Vermont Distillers ........................................................................................................................................46 Vermont Spirits ................................................................................................................................................ 1 Wayside Restaurant ..................................................................................................................................40 Williams Raveis Vermont ...................................................................................................................42, 43

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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Burlington 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. Red Leaf Gluten Free Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeffersonville 32. Liambru Tasty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Proctor 33. Prohibition Pig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Waterbury 34. Bent Hill Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Braintree 35. Brocklebank Craft Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tunbridge 36. Foley Brothers Brewing Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brandon 37. Snow Republic Brewing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West Dover 38. Lawson’s Finest Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Waitsfield 39. Good Measure Brewing Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northfield 40. Norwich Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Norwich 41. River Roost Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White River Jct. 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. Lucy and Howe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jericho 53. Beer Naked Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marlboro 54. Hermit Thrush Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brattleboro 55. Dirt Church Brewing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East Haven, Vermont 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 63. Freak Folk Bier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Burlington 64. Black Flannel Brewing Co. and Distilling Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Essex 65. Whirligig Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St Johnsbury 66. Kraemer and Kin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . North Hero 67. Two Heroes Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . South Hero 68. Mount Holly Beer Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mount Holly 69. Green Empire Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Colchester 70. Soulmate Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morrisville 71. Von Trapp Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stowe

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Wineries 1. Snow Farm Vineyard & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . South Hero 2. Hillis Sugarbush Farm & Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colchester 3. Shelburne Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shelburne 4. Charlotte Village Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte 5. North Branch Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Montpelier 6. Montpelier Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Montpelier 7. Neddo Family Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barre 8. La Garagista Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bethel 9. Neshobe River Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon 10. Lincoln Peak Vineyard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Haven 11. Whaleback Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Poultney 12. Putney Mountain Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Putney 13. Honora Winery & Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jacksonville 14. Fable Farm Fermentory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barnard 15. Maquam Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Milton VT

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Waitsfield 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 20. Cold Hollow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Waterbury Center 21. Little City Ciders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bennington

Distilleries 1. Elm Brook Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .East Fairfield 2. Smuggler’s Notch Distillery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeffersonville 3. Green Mountain Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morristown 4. Caledonia Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Montpelier 5. St. Johnsbury Distillery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Johnsbury 6. Wild Heart Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shelburne 7. Mad River Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Waitsfield 8. Hooker Mountain Farm and Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marshfield 9. Vermont Spirits Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White River Junction 10. Applachian Gap Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Middlebury 11. Black Flannel Brewing Co. and Distilling Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Essex 12. WhistlePig Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shoreham 13. Silo Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windsor 14. Vermont Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marlboro 15. Saxton’s River Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brattleboro 16. Village Garage Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bennington

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