Have you heard? Fall is here. Actually, at the time of writing this it seems we’ve already moved on to winter here in Vermont. But during a recent weekend, with a crisp chill in the air, we set out to try some of Burlington’s falliest beer. We were hunting for one particular style: the Märzen.... Continue Reading →
5 Things That Will Set the Stowe Brewers Festival Apart
The inaugural Stowe Brewers Festival is just days away! With 40 different breweries, cideries, and meaderies attending, this event promises to be a great addition to the Vermont beer scene. Silas Atkins of Two Brews Podcast interviewed festival organizers Lisa Senecal and Nina Atkinson, who said that the support from local merchants and the town... Continue Reading →
Ninkasi-Stowe 2015 Beer Events & Discounts
Ninkasi-Stowe is a weeklong (August 10-16) celebration of all that the town of Stowe has to offer: music, food, shopping, outdoor adventure and more. Passes are free with the purchase of a ticket to the Stowe Brewers Festival, and there will be lots of beer-related events and discounts happening all week. Check below for details!... Continue Reading →
15 Thoughts Everyone Has at the Vermont Brewers Festival
Today is Brewfest Day! And to celebrate, here's our list of things that go through every attendee's mind during their session. Do you agree with our list? 1. The excitement you feel when you first see the tents as you’re making your way to the waterfront… 2. …and then realizing how bored you are waiting... Continue Reading →
Vermont Brewers Festival Merch Through the Years
The Vermont Brewers Festival announced this year’s T-shirt design recently, and with the fest quickly approaching, we thought it was a great time to look back at some of the merchandise from previous festival years. In the grand scheme of the festival, which is on its 23rd year, we’re relative newbies—we’ve only collectively attended in... Continue Reading →
The South Ender Bender: A Burlington Brewery Walk (With a Bonus Bar!)
It’s no secret that Burlington’s South End has been experiencing a wakeup call over the last few years, and we couldn’t be happier that more breweries are deciding to call it home. To really experience what the South End has to offer in the beer department, we embarked on a South Ender Bender beer walk.... Continue Reading →
2015 Stowe Craft Brew Races Recap
On Saturday May 30, Ian and I participated in the second annual Craft Brew races in Stowe, VT. Not much can convince me to get up on a Saturday morning and run 3 miles, but that day I had some real motivation…beer! The Stowe Craft Brew Races took place at the Stoweflake Resort on a... Continue Reading →
Taste Test: Magic Hat (New Seasonal, New Can, and New Locations)
One day last week, a mysterious box arrived on our doorstep. (Okay, it didn’t just magically appear. Magic Hat sent us a Twitter message and asked for our address. But whatever.) What was inside this multicolored marvel? (Do you even know what this blog is about?) It was beer! Really fancily packaged beer! We decided... Continue Reading →
Taste Test: New Year-Round Otter Creek Beers to Replace Old Staples
From muted colors and reserved styling to a VW bus, a Bernese mountain dog and funky fonts, any Vermont beer drinker will notice that Otter Creek Brewing in Middlebury has been going through a rebranding. The imaginative new beers they've been releasing paired with colorful new labeling represent a distinct direction change for Otter Creek.... Continue Reading →
Contest: Win this Growler Coozie!
We've reached 100 followers on Facebook and Twitter, and to celebrate, we're giving away this brand new Fiddlehead Brewing Company growler coozie to one of our followers! This sweet prize can be yours if you do 2 simple things: Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or both! Answer this question on our Facebook or Twitter pages:... Continue Reading →